Tulip Centerpiece Crochet Doilies Design 7542

Crocheted Doilies: These three crocheted doilies can be made either of No. 50 Mercerized Crochet Cotton, No. 30 Mercerized 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. The large doily may be 18, 24 or 36 inches; the medium doilies 13, 18 or 23 inches; the small doilies 6, 7 or 8 inches in diameter.

This is a Mail Order Design pattern, purchased through newspaper advertisements and catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Alice Brooks 7542 in 1981.   Alice Brooks marketed this pattern in earlier years under two separate numbers.

Materials:  No. 50 Mercerized Crochet Cotton and a No. 14 steel crochet hookcor 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.