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Wheel of Fortune Motif Cloth (1941): vintage crochet pattern
Octagonal 3½-inch wheel motifs in Knit-Cro-Sheen, recommended for tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, bureau scarfs, chair sets and centerpieces. Originally published as "Wheel of Fortune" in Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172) by The Spool Cotton Company in 1941, it is now in the public domain.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Yarn weight | Lace (#0) |
| Yardage | About 10½ yd per motif, as printed |
| Hook | 1.8 mm |
| Gauge | As printed: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″ from side to side when blocked, and requires about 10½ yds. of thread. |
| Finished size | Each motif 3½ in (9 cm) from side to side when blocked; overall size depends on the number of motifs |
| Time | about 3 hours |
Materials
- Knit-Cro-Sheen mercerized cotton (a size 10 weight today)
- Yardage: About 10½ yd per motif, as printed
- Tapestry needle, rustproof pins and starch for blocking
- Hook: Start with a 1.8 mm (US 6) steel hook and change size so one motif measures 3½ inches from side to side when blocked (the printed hook is Milward's No. 6).
Yarn Kit & Substitution Options
This pattern calls for 350 yards of weight #0 yarn. Select a suggested yarn to see required skeins and estimated cost:
Caron Simply Soft · 100% Acrylic
315 yds per skein · High-yield yardage, silky no-scratch texture
2 skeins required
approx. $$10.98 total
Abbreviations (US terms)
- chain
- slip stitch
- single crochet
- double crochet
- treble crochet
- stitch
- space
- round
Notes before you start
- Source: "Wheel of Fortune" (7288), Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172), The Spool Cotton Company, 1941. Public domain in the USA.
- As printed — materials: J. & P. COATS KNIT-CRO-SHEEN. See thread information on page 22.; Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.. Gauge: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″ from side to side when blocked, and requires about 10½ yds. of thread..
- Modernisation note: Transcribed from the original publication; stitches, repeats and their order are unchanged.
- Modernisation note: Run-on paragraphs split into one round, row or step per line.
- Modernisation note: The source leaflets already use US crochet terms; only abbreviations and wording were modernised.
- Modernisation note: Round/row labels rewritten in modern form (e.g. “2nd Round.” → “Rnd 2:”, “7th to 10th rnds incl:” → “Rnds 7–10:”)
- Modernisation note: Page numbers, page-continuation notes and illustration references removed.
- Modernisation note: Hook numbers in the original are Milward's steel hook sizes; a starting size is suggested from the thread weight instead of converting the old numbering.
- Modernisation note: The original lists: recommended uses — Tablecloths, bedspreads, luncheon sets, bureau scarfs, chair sets, centerpieces.
- Modernisation note: Stitch counts have not been added; where the original prints a count it is kept as printed.
Row progress: 0 of 8 done (0%)
Motif
0 of 8 done- Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st.Mark row complete
- Rnd 1: Ch 5, * dc in ring, ch 2. Repeat from * 4 more times, join to 3rd st of ch-5.Mark row complete
- Rnd 2: Ch 4, 2 tr in same place as sl st, * ch 2, tr in next sp, ch 3, sl st in last tr, ch 2, 3 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 with sl st to 4th st of ch-4. Now pick up only the back loop of each tr throughout.Mark row complete
- Rnd 3: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 7, 2 tr in next tr of 3-tr group. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-7 to 4th st of ch-4.Mark row complete
- Rnd 4: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, * tr in next 3 tr, 2 tr in next tr, ch 4, skip 3 ch of ch-7, sc in next ch, ch 3, sc in same place, ch 4, 2 tr in next tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to 4th st of ch-4 first made. Fasten off. This completes motif.Mark row complete
- Sew motifs together at tr-groups, on wrong side, picking up a single loop of each tr.Mark row complete
- Cameo CrochetMark row complete
- For a smart modern or peasant effect, cameo crochet is an outstanding favorite. Versatile, too.Mark row complete
Working on:
Starting at center, ch 6, join with sl st.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Wheel of Fortune pattern from?
It was published as "Wheel of Fortune" in Old and New Favorites (Book No. 172) by The Spool Cotton Company in 1941. The publication is in the public domain in the United States; this version is transcribed and modernised by crochetpatterns.io.
What yarn or thread do I need for the Wheel of Fortune?
Knit-Cro-Sheen mercerized cotton. About 10½ yd per motif, as printed
What hook should I use?
Start with a 1.8 mm (US 6) steel hook and change size so one motif measures 3½ inches from side to side when blocked (the printed hook is Milward's No. 6). Gauge: As printed: Using the materials recommended, each motif measures 3½″ from side to side when blocked, and requires about 10½ yds. of thread.
