Design 804, Crochet Butterfly Chair Doily Pattern

Crocheted Chair Set : This pattern contains directions for crocheting the butterfly shown. Now, originally issued as a chair set pattern, this design is equally as lovely as random doilies around the house. The butterfly chair back is 12 x 16 inches and the arm rests are 5 x 10 inches.  

This is a mail order pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs. This pattern was marketed as Laura Wheeler in 1944.  The newspaper description:  Add beauty and sparkle to your home with this lacy crocheted butterfly. It's wings are in your favorite pineapple design. With arm rests to match, an unusual chair set! Smart! New butterfly chair set".

Materials:   4 (150 yard balls of No. 30 Mercerized Crochet Cotton;  No. 10 steel crochet hook.