If you collect (or simply adore) thread crochet with charts, Decorative Crochet No 51 (May 1996) is a standout.

This US & Canada edition leans heavily into elegant, display-worthy pieces—doilies, mats, runners, centerpieces, tablecloths, and bedspreads—with patterns that are primarily charted (and typically include just enough written guidance to get you started and handle any unusual stitches).

Inside, you’ll find a gorgeous mix of classic names and themes—think Full Zenith Doily, Wood Anemone Doily, Passion Flower Doily, The Blue Note Doily, plus practical-pretty makes like Breadbasket Mat, Macaroons Mat, and Flower Baskets Mat. There are also larger statement projects such as Invitation to Table Tablecloth, multiple bedspreads, a whimsical music-themed doily (Let There Be Music), and even a charming filet cats design (Gone Fishing Cats Filet). A beautiful issue for lace lovers who enjoy stitching from charts and building an heirloom home collection.

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