
Cotton Field Doily
Nancy Nehring invites us to re-create one of George Washington Carver’s original extension models.
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| Author | Nancy Nehring |
| Published | February 4, 2026 |
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Re-create his crochet designs and start a sample library of your own.
Materials
White swatches
Yarn: DMC Traditions, 100% cotton, size 10, 400 yards (366 m)/2 ounces (54 gram), small amount (this thread is discontinued; substitute any size 10 or bedspread-weight crochet cotton)
Hook: Steel crochet hook, size 7 (1.65 mm)
Brown swatches
Yarn: Vreseis Limited Foxfibre, 100% natural brown cotton, size 10/2, 263 yards (240 m)/1 ounce (28 gram)
Hook: Steel crochet hook, size 8 (1.40 mm)
Gauge: Use a gauge that is comfortable for you.
Finished size: This will depend on your gauge and is not critical for a swatch.

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