Rose Butterfly Filet Doilies Alice Brooks 5429

Filet Crocheted Doilies:  This pattern gives directions to create the doilies pictured. In the large and the small pieces of this crochet design, the roses and the butterflies are effectively set off by the lace stitch. These designs may be used for a buffet set, a luncheon set and centerpieces. In string the large one measures 18 x 24-1/2 inches and the small one 12-1/2 x 13 inches. Directions and charts are given below.

This is a Mail Order Design pattern purchased through newspapers.  The pattern was marketed as Alice Brooks 5429 in 1935.   The newspaper description:  "A handsome table centerpiece - a choice luncheon set - a striking buffet set - all of these and other accessories to are in your reach with this filet crochet design. The richness of the design will make the work fascinating as well as assure you of a piece of needlework that will be one of your proud accessories. The roses and butterflies are effectively set off by the lace stitch"

Materials:  Unbleached crochet and knitting cotton and a No. 5 steel crochet hook or No. 30 white Mercerized crochet cotton and a No. 12 steel crochet hook.

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