Strawberry Doily Crochet Pattern in Pineapple Stitch Design 5416

Strawberry Doilies : This pattern contains directions to crochet the doilies shown. The doilies, worked in pineapple stitch can be made in three different sizes -- 6, 9 and 12 inches in diameter using Mercerized Bedspread Cotton. The doilies size varies based on the number of rounds completed; with rounds adding an additional layer of strawberries.

This is a Mail Order Pattern, purchased through newspapers and magazines. This pattern was marketed as Anne Cabot 5416 in 1953.   This was a quite popular pattern, being released in four different years between 1953 and 1959.  This design was included in the Anne Cabot 1958 Needlework Album  and in the Anne Cabot 1969 Needlework Album, as well as the Anne Cabot 1970 Needlework Album. 

Materials:  Mercerized Bedspread Cotton--one 250-yard ball will make three doilies of the above-mentioned sizes; Steel Crochet Hook 8