Laura Wheeler Design 2653, Pinwheel Doily Pattern

Crocheted Doilies: This pattern contains directions for crocheting the doilies pictured. The doilies are worked in an always popular pinwheel or whirlwind motif with lacy scalloped edges. The doilies may be crocheted at 17, 11-1/2 or 6 inches in diameter, depending upon materials selected.

This is a Mail Order Design Pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs. This pattern was marketed as Laura Wheeler 2653 in 1940.  The newspaper description:  "With these handsome pinwheel doilies so easy to crochet, you'll want to begin on them right away. Make a luncheon set with all three sizes - you'll find them useful for summer entertaining".

Materials:   Unbleached Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton in (500 yard) skeins and a No. 9 steel crochet hook or No. 30 Mercerized Crochet Cotton in (150 yard) balls and a No. 10 steel crochet hook.   The large doily requires approximately 265 yards of heavy cotton or 200 yards of fine cotton.   The medium sized doily requires approximately 155 yards of heavy cotton or 118 yards of fine cotton.   The small doily requires approximately 32 yards of heavy cotton or 24 yards of fine cotton.