There’s something magical about pulling a vintage pattern from the pages of an old magazine and watching it bloom into something fresh and personal under your own hands. This time, that something is Heart-of-Gold Periwinkle by Mayumi Sato, published in Magic Crochet No. 60, June 1989.
I worked this beauty in size 10 thread — crisp white for the main body, with pops of coral and turquoise to highlight the layered petals and leafy motifs. Using a 1.5 mm hook, the finished piece blocked out to a generous 18 inches in diameter.
The original design already features a lovely soft color palette, but I couldn’t resist giving it my own cheerful tri-color treatment with coral and turquoise accents. The structure invited beautiful color play — the central starburst, the leafy rounds, and the scalloped outer edge all take on new life with these shades.
Mayumi Sato is one of those wonderfully prolific designers whose work graced so many issues of Magic Crochet. Her patterns often feature elegant, symmetrical doilies with beautiful openwork, floral elements, and that perfect balance of delicate and dramatic that vintage thread lovers adore. She has dozens of designs to her name — from graceful table toppers to intricate runners — and her charts are clear and inspiring for those who enjoy working from diagrams.
Magic Crochet itself holds a special place in the hearts of thread crocheters. Published in the US from the early 1980s through 2005 (with roots in French editions), the magazine was beloved for its high-quality, diagrammed patterns that made complex lace accessible. It offered a wonderful mix of doilies, tablecloths, edgings, and more — many of which still feel fresh and relevant today. Flipping through those pages feels like stepping into a time capsule of creativity and skill.
I loved how this design’s structure invited color play. The central starburst, the leafy rounds, and the scalloped outer edge all take on new life when different shades outline the motifs. The turquoise really makes those leaf-like sections pop, while the coral adds a warm glow that echoes the “heart-of-gold” name. It was such a joy to watch the piece grow round by round, each color change adding another layer of personality.
If you enjoy vintage thread crochet with a modern twist, this is the kind of project that rewards patience and playfulness. The final result feels both true to its 1989 roots and completely at home in my current collection.
I’m happy to share that I still have this issue of Magic Crochet (#60) available in my shop if you’d like to try the pattern for yourself:
Magic Crochet No. 60 in the shop
Whether you stitch it close to the original soft palette or go bold with your own colors, I hope this little doily brings as much happiness to your hook as it did to mine.
Wishing you many joyful stitches,
TexasPurl ♡
What do you think — would you follow the original soft palette or add your own splash of color? I’d love to hear in the comments!
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