Long Crochet Runner, Mail Order No 177

Crocheted Runner: This pattern contains directions to crochet the runner shown. The official text on this pattern : " Little fifteen-year old Joyce Haines of Louisville, Kentucky entered this runner in a national crochet contest. The other judges and I chose it as the winner. When Joyce came to New York to receive her prize money he told me that it was an original design of her grandmother's. Her grandmother had taught her to crochet and she has become quite an expert. The 20 by 9 inch runner was made in ecru but it will be even handsomer in white. I also had one made up in dusty blue and it is exceptionally pretty. Used the runner on a library table, on a buffet or make four or six mats for a luncheon set." A chart is included for working the runner.

This is a Mail Order Pattern, purchased through Newspapers and Catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Anne Cabot No 177 in 1944.  Anne Cabot later remarketed this pattern.

Materials:   2 large balls #5 mercerized crochet cotton;   NEEDLE: #4 steel crochet hook.