Vintage Doily & Table Linen Patterns
Doilies, centerpieces, runners and tea cloths from the golden age of thread crochet.
Choose a single pattern or a full book of table linens.
Vintage crochet doily patterns
Doilies were the signature project of the thread-crochet era. This collection brings together single patterns and complete books of centrepieces, table mats, runners and tea cloths.
- Pink Pineapple Doily: a 25-round classic, finishing at about 29 or 42 cm.
- 1915 Priscilla Centrepieces & Doilies: luncheon, clover-leaf, Cluny and Irish crochet doilies.
- Beautiful Crochet on Household Linen: runners, sideboard cloths and borders.
Step-by-step help: how to crochet a pineapple doily and vintage table runner patterns.
Vintage Doily & Table Linen Patterns: questions & answers
What thread do I need for a crochet doily?
Most vintage doilies use fine cotton crochet thread (size 10 to 30) with a small steel hook. Thicker thread gives a larger doily.
How big is a pineapple doily?
Our pineapple doily finishes at about 11½ in (29 cm) or 16½ in (42 cm), depending on thread and hook.
How do I block a crocheted doily?
Wet the doily, pin it out flat to the right shape on a padded surface and let it dry completely. Starching gives a crisper finish.