Pineapple Doilies Crochet Pattern Design 2608

Crocheted Doilies: This pattern contains directions to crochet the doilies pictured. These three crocheted doilies can be made either of No. 50 Mercerized Crochet Cotton, No. 30 Mercerize Crochet Cotton or Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton. The choice of the cotton governs the size and texture of the doilies. The doilies can be used as luncheon or buffet sets or as odd doilies.

This is a Mail Order Design Pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs. This pattern is Laura Wheeler 2608, published in 1940.  The newspaper description:  "The favorite pineapple design makes these doilies accessories everyone will love to own. They're easy to crochet and just one doily makes an acceptable gift".

Materials:

• No. 50 mercerized Crochet Cotton and a No. 14 steel crochet hook or No. 30 Mercerized Crochet Cotton and a No. 10 steel crochet hook or Unbleached Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton in (700 yard) skeins and a No. 8 steel crochet hook.
• The large doily requires approximately 363 yard of No. 50 cotton or 417 yards of No. 30 cotton or 550 yards of the heavy cotton.
• The medium sized doily requires approximately 204 yards of No. 50 cotton or 235 yards of No. 30 cotton or 310 yards of heavy cotton.
• The small sized doily requires approximately 58 yards of No. 50 cotton or 67 yards of No. 30 cotton or 88 yards of heavy cotton.