Crochet Star Rug Afghan Pattern, Alice Brooks 5783

Crocheted Rug, Afghan or Pillow:  The rugs are made of two styles of 6 inch triangles worked in single crochet and overcast together. The first style of triangle is made in three colors in a geometric design; the second style is made entirely of one color or may be worked of scrap yarn which will give a mottled effect. The rugs can either be made of rags, candlewick or rug yarn. The afghan and pillow are made of 4-Fold Germantown yarn. Included in the pattern are two charts to show arrangements of triangles and a few color suggestions. The rugs may be made any desired size; material requirements are given for the sizes stated.

This is a Mail Order Design pattern purchased through newspapers and catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Alice Brooks 5783 in 1937.  The newspaper description:  "Brighten your floors - the foundation of your rooms charm - with this quickly crocheted rug, then do a fetching pillow or afghan to match! By arranging the simple 7 inch triangles, basic design of these sparkling rugs, in various ways with totally different results. You'll win a reputation as a clever homemaker if you crochet this from rug yarn, rags or colorful candlewicking".