Crochet Tulip Centerpiece Doily, Mail Order 1133

The Stately Tulip Centerpiece:  This pattern gives directions to crochet the doily pictured.   This lovely design features tulips in the round border with a lightly scalloped border.  The doily is classified as a centerpiece at 22 inches in diameter. 

This is a Mail Order pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs.   This pattern was marketed as Martha Madison 1133.   

Materials: About 600 yards of # 20 Mercerized Crochet Cotton;  Use a # 10 steel crochet hook. 

 For a more dainty doily, one may use # 30 or # 40 crochet thread and work with # 12 hook.