Crochet Pineapple Blouse, Martha Madison 821

Crocheted Pineapple Blouse:  This pattern gives directions to stitch the blouse pictured.  Pineapple-with-shells-blouse designed for nylon-lace or cotton crochet thread. May be worn with ribbons, to adjust neckline or without in an off-the-shoulder effect. Sizes 14 to 20. This blouse may be left open on left side, from the armpit down, crocheting the shells in rows instead of rounds; then sewing in a zipper to close the garment.   The difference in sizes is based on materials and hook used. 

This is a Mail Order design pattern purchased through newspaper advertisements and catalogs.  The pattern was first marketed as Martha Madison No 821 in 1960.