Astraia is an enchanting star-shaped doily that can be crocheted in any size, as the rows are repeated.

The instructions are aimed at advanced crocheters who have mastered the following stitches and techniques:

• magic ring
• chain
• slip stitch
• single crochet
• half double crochet
• double crochet
• front post single crochet
• front post double crochet
• front post treble
• back post double crochet
• puff stitch

The instructions include:

• General information about the pattern
• Tools and material used
• Stitches, techniques and abbreviations used
• Written description of each row including numerous photos to make it easier to follow

The doily on the cover picture has the following dimensions: 90 cm

The doily can be crocheted in any size, as the rows are repeated. Please note that if you use a different wool, a different needle size or generally crochet looser/tighter, the size may vary.

The following material and tools are required:

• Crochet hook 3.5 mm
• Scissors
• Sewing needle to sew up the loose ends
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Pins for stretching (optional)

The following wool was used:

• Manufacturer: Lilu's Märchengarne
• Material: 50% cotton, 50% polyacrylic
• Length: 1200 m (of which 1200 m were used); amount for smaller doilies: 200m / 600 m
• 4-thread wool (corresponds to sports or fingering yarn weight)
• Color: Zaubertropfen