Crochet Pineapple Apron Pattern No 860

Dainty Tea Apron:  This pattern gives directions to crochet the apron show.   This design is all over pineapples - 19 rows in all.   It features the ever-popular pineapples, but without the usual shells.   The half apron secures with a wide ribbon band.  

This is a Mail Order pattern purchased through newspaper advertisements and catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Martha Madison No 860 in 1961. 

Material: About 800 yds #20 Crochet Cotton; use #10 steel crochet-hook. Two yds Ribbon (1 to 1-inch width) for tie-strings.