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Crochet Star Doily Pattern, Pineapple Fan, Mail Order E-891

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Vintage 1949

"An attractive 16 inch crocheted doiliy in star flower motif with lacy fan edging.

  • Crochet Star Doily Pattern with Fan Border.  Ellen Bruce No E-891
  • Pineapple Star Crochet Doily Pattern, Fan Border Illustration
  • Mail Order Pattern No E-891, Crocheted Pineapple Doily Newspaper Advertisement
$3.99

Description

It's a Picture Pattern:   This pattern gives directions for crocheting the doily pictured.   This vintage 1950 design features a center pineapple wheel, surrounded by openwork and fans.  The finished doily measures 16 inches in diameter. 

This is a Mail Order pattern, purchased through newspapers.   This pattern was marketed as Ellen Bruce E-891 in 1950. 

Materials:  About 350 yards Mercerized Crochet Cotton #20;   #9 steel crochet hook.   For a larger doily, use #10, or bedspread cotton; for a smaller one use #30, or finer, thread. 

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