Crochet Star Doilies Round Oblong Design 776

Crocheted Doilies:  This pattern contains directions for making a round and an oblong doily. Each doily can be made either of No. 30 Mercerized Crochet Cotton or unbleached Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton. The choice of cotton governs the size and texture of the design.   Crochet the round doilies at 8 or 12 inches; the square doilies are 7 x 10 and 10 x 14 inches. 

This is a Mail Order Design pattern purchased through newspapers and catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Laura Wheeler 776 in 1942.  

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS: No. 30 Mercerized Crochet Cotton and a No. 10 steel crochet hook or unbleached Mercerized Crochet Cotton and a No. 8 steel crochet hook.   The round doily requires approximately 85 yards of No. 30 cotton or 120 yards of heavy cotton.  The oblong doily requires approximately 100 yards of fine cotton or 140 yards of heavy cotton.