Mandala Rose Doily

True blackwork uses a precise pattern of double-running stitches, creating a nearly identical look on the fabric’s front and back. In this spectacular project, Jo Gatenby combines cross-stitch and a variation of blackwork designs, finishing the doily with a crocheted border.
skill level: Intermediate
finished measurements:
(rounded up – design area only)
11ct – 10” [25cm] diameter
14ct – 7¾” [20.5cm] diameter
16ct – 6¾” [17cm] diameter
stitch count: 114 diameter