Alice Brooks

Crochet Pinwheel Luncheon Set Design 915

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  • Crocheted Pinwheel Doilies, Luncheon Set Pattern, Mail Order Design 915
  • Pinwheel Crocheted Doily Pattern Detail for Laura Wheeler Design 915
  • Mail Order Design 915, Crocheted Doilies Newspaper Advertisement
$3.99

Vintage 1961

All pretty things come In threes—this pinwheel set proves the point! Crochet it now.  Pinwheel doilies In 3 sizes — ideal for luncheon, buffet sets, and incidental doilies.   

Description

Design 915 - Crocheted Doilies: These crocheted doilies can either be made of Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton or of No. 30 Mercerized Crochet Cotton. The doilies can be used as buffet and luncheon sets or they can be used as odd doilies. Doilies may be made in large (12 or 18"), medium (7-1/2 or 12") or small (3-1/2 or 5-1/2").

This is a Mail Order Design pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs. This pattern was marketed as Laura Wheeler 915 in 1961.  It was previously released under the Alice Brooks brand. 

Materials:   Unbleached Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton in (500 yard) skeins and a No. 5 steel crochet hook or No. 30 Mercerized Crochet Cotton and a No. 10 steel crochet hook.

The large doily requires. approximately 300 yards of heavy cotton, or 180 yards of fine cotton; the medium sized doily requires approximately 95 yards of heavy cotton or 70 yards of fine cotton; the small doily requires approximately 30 yards of heavy cotton or 20 yards of fine cotton. 

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