Vintage Filet Crochet Pattern Chair Back&Oval Doily Birds&Roses

Design By: Maggie Weldon

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Sizes: Dependent on choice of Thread.
Chair Back
Size 5 Thread: width - 18.8"; height - 17.8"
Size 10 Thread: width - 15.6"; height - 14"
Size 20 Thread: width - 15"; height - 13.4"
Size 30 Thread: width - 14.3"; height - 12.9"
Centerpiece
Size 5 Thread: About 19" wide and 35½" long;
Size 10 Thread: About 15½"; wide and 28" long;
Size 20 Thread: About 14¾"; wide and 27" long;
Size 30 Thread: About 14¼"; wide and 25¾" long.

Materials: Choice of Cotton Crochet Thread:
Chair Back
Size 5 Thread: 442 yds plus 276 yds for border
Size 10 Thread: 394 yds plus 246 yds for border
Size 20 Thread: 370 yds plus 231 yds for border
Size 30 Thread: 346 yds plus 216 yds for border
Centerpiece
Size 5 Thread: 900 yds plus 375 yds for border
Size 10 Thread: 800 yds plus 350 yds for border
Size 20 Thread: 750 yds plus 325 yds for border
Size 30 Thread: 700 yds plus 300 yds for border

Crochet Hook:
For Size 5 Thread: Steel # 4 (2.00 mm);
For Size 10 Thread: Steel # 7 (1.65 mm);
For Size 20 Thread: Steel # 9 (1.40 mm);
For Size 30 Thread: Steel # 11 (1.10 mm);
Or size hook needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge:
Size 5 Thread: 10 squares = 2.8"; 10 rows = 3.2"
Size 10 Thread: 10 squares = 2.3"; 10 rows = 2.5"
Size 20 Thread: 10 squares = 2.2"; 10 rows = 2.4"
Size 30 Thread: 10 squares = 2.1"; 10 rows = 2.3" 

Vintage Filet Crochet Pattern Chair Back & Oval Doily Birds & Roses

At one of the shops was a beautiful vintage crochet chair back cover. Unfortunately it was being sold with the chair and the seller wouldn't let me have the piece on its own. I took a photo of this crochet treasure and after some research found one exactly like it on e-Bay. I didn't hesitate to buy it. Nowadays chair back covers are not that popular so I've adapted the filet crochet pattern into an oval doily, which will look stunning as a center piece on a table. The Hillsville Flea Market in Virginia is one of the largest shows in the southeast. Antique dealers, gun dealers and traders of all kinds participate in this event. It takes place over the Labor Day weekend and the whole town of Hillsville is abuzz for four days. Vendors set up their tents shops along the streets, in the parking area and in the surrounding fields. The sight is something to witness! I think these two little lovebirds are adorable!

Beautiful and different vintage look for your home with this unique crochet pattern!!