Crocheted Cotton Doilies

Lately, I've been making lots of doilies. For me, it's so soothing to complete each round and watch as a symmetrical, satisfyingly even, pretty piece comes together. Sometimes, I can't think of anything more calming than to make a doily.

There are so many free patterns online. I especially love ravelry.com. Free membership and there are so many free patterns. Of course, there are plenty for purchase, too. Also, freepatterns.com has a pretty good size database. Of course, Pinterest is a motherload of links for free patterns from everywhere. Ah, the internet...

Here's my mantilla doily:

And a pineapple doily (can't find the pattern link again):

And a pretty table runner: