Giant Pansy Crochet Chair Set Anne Cabot 5705

Giant Pansies : This pattern contains directions to crochet the chair set pictured. "Giant pansies, crocheted in the authentic colorings of the flowers, make this most unusual chair set. Colorful additions to an upholstered chair, whether to protect the covering or hide worn spots. Crocheted of a heavier than usual cotton, the set is quickly and easily made." The chairback measures 16 x 11 and the arm pieces are 10 x 7 inches.

This is a mail order pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs.  This pattern was marketed as Anne Cabot 5705 in 1948.  "Giant pansies crocheted in the authentic coloring of the flowers, make this most unusual chair set. Colorful addition to any upholstered chair, whether to protect the coverings or or hide worn spots. Crocheted of a heavier than usual cotton, the set is easily and quickly made". It was included in the Anne Cabot 1949 Needlework Album.

Materials: #5 Pearl Cotton (50 yards in a ball). 2 balls of White, 3 balls each of Light Blue, Dark Blue. Orange and Yellow, 4 balls of Leaf Green, 1 skein of Brown Embroidery Floss (6 strand);   #4 steel crochet hook.