Around and around we go
Mandala Doily in cheerful colors is reminiscent of wall-art behind stage in Tenoch's restaurant. Free design at https://www.yarnspirations.com/aunt-lydias-mandala-doily/ALC0537-024810M.html uses size 10 crochet thread also known as bedspread cotton, so finished doily measures about 10 inches in diameter; working with such fine thread maybe challenging to beginner crocheters. *
Simpler pattern for round purse reminds me of Carmen's shoulder bag she used earlier in PALF, pink or red depending on lighting and what's nearby. Yarn used in project includes pretty fuschia pink; both hot pink and circles have positive meanings in PALF's visual symbolism (opposed to her brown rectangular shoulder bag). Not sure if "surface crochet" in contrasting thread is just a decorative detail that can be omitted, or done to make fabric more firm.. Perhaps making liner in different color could make bag both sturdy and possibly reversible. How about green or gold, also colors that seem to have " positive vibes" in story, associated with plants and sun/sunflowers. https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dwe0bbe3d5/PDF/BRC0103-030652M.pdf
Gray Stone Mandala is intended to be attached to a 10 inch embroidery hoop for a wall hanging (or maybe hung in window). Monotone is like Cruz house before arrival of lively Jurado family. Emiliano's home also features several mandala like wall decorations. https://www.yarnspirations.com/search?q=gray%20stone%20mandela&includeContent=true
Juancho mentioning sailor's knots (marinos) in Episode 53 brought to mind new "Bernat Macrame" yarn with FREE patterns also on www.yarnspirations.com for "coaster set" for coffee cups, etc. and keychains, both of which could be Father's Day gifts or projects for families to make together. https://www.yarnspirations.com/search?q=bernat%20macrame&includeContent=true
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When a particular yarn is unavailable, www.yarnsub.com may suggests some possible substitutions.
*Using thicker "worsted weight" yarn such as Lily's Sugar 'n' Cream cotton, Madela Doily pattern might become a pretty tablecloth (tho food spills might not wash out of absorbent cotton as easily as with an acrylic yarn. Haven't calculated how much larger it would grow using much thicker material; possibly could become an unusual baby afghan.
Round up of small "itty bitty" portable projects (including round purse above) was recently featured on www.yarnspirations.com as good ideas for summertime--some I may mention later.
