🌟Wonderful Pineapple Pattern Crochet Motif‼️Tutorial for Runners, Blouses, and Shawls
🍍 WONDERFUL PINEAPPLE CROCHET MOTIF
Full Step-by-Step Written Tutorial
Beginner–Intermediate | US Crochet Terms
🧶 SKILL LEVEL
Easy Intermediate
(Basic stitches + chain spaces)
🧵 MATERIALS
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Yarn: Cotton or cotton-blend (Sport / DK / Light Worsted)
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Crochet hook: 3.0–4.0 mm (match yarn)
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Scissors
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers (optional)
💡 Cotton yarn gives the pineapple its crisp shape.
✂️ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
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ch = chain
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sl st = slip stitch
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sc = single crochet
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hdc = half double crochet
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dc = double crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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sp = space
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st = stitch
🍍 PATTERN FEATURES
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Pineapple lace motif
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Light, airy texture
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Repeating structure
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Expandable size
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Perfect for joining into fabric
🪡 STEP-BY-STEP CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS
🔰 ROUND 1 – CENTER RING
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Make a magic ring
(or ch 4, sl st to first chain). -
Ch 3 (counts as dc).
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Work 11 dc into the ring.
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Pull ring tight.
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Sl st to top of ch-3.
✔ Total: 12 dc
🔹 ROUND 2 – CHAIN ARCH FOUNDATION
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Ch 3.
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Dc in same stitch.
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Ch 3.
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Skip 1 stitch.
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In next stitch: 2 dc.
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Ch 3.
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Repeat (2 dc, ch 3, skip 1) around.
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Sl st to join.
✔ Creates arches for pineapple growth
🔹 ROUND 3 – FIRST PINEAPPLE ARCS
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Sl st into first ch-3 space.
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Ch 4 (counts as tr).
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Work 2 tr into same space.
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Ch 2.
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In next ch-3 space: 3 tr, ch 2.
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Repeat around.
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Sl st to join.
✔ Tall stitches begin pineapple shape 🍍
🔹 ROUND 4 – LACE EXPANSION
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Sl st into ch-2 space.
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Ch 1.
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Sc in same space.
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Ch 5.
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Sc in next ch-2 space.
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Repeat (sc, ch 5) around.
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Sl st to finish.
✔ Open lace arches form the pineapple body
🔹 ROUND 5 – PINEAPPLE BODY BUILD
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Sl st into ch-5 space.
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Ch 3.
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Work 4 dc into same space.
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Ch 2.
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In next ch-5 space: 5 dc, ch 2.
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Repeat around.
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Sl st to close.
✔ Pineapple clusters appear clearly
🔹 ROUND 6 – NARROWING THE PINEAPPLE
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Sl st to center dc of previous shell.
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Ch 3.
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Dc in next 2 dc.
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Ch 3.
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Skip next shell.
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Repeat around.
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Sl st to join.
✔ Begins tapering pineapple top
🔹 ROUND 7 – FINAL PINEAPPLE POINTS
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Sl st into ch-3 space.
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Ch 1.
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Sc in same space.
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Ch 4.
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Sc in next ch-3 space.
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Repeat around.
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Sl st to close.
✔ Elegant pointed pineapple tips 🌟
🔹 ROUND 8 – SQUARE SHAPING (OPTIONAL)
For runners or blouses, shaping into a square helps joining.
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Sl st into arch.
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Ch 3.
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2 dc in same space.
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Ch 1.
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In next arch: 3 dc, ch 1.
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At four evenly spaced points work:
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(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) to form corners
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Continue around.
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Sl st to finish.
✔ Motif becomes square-shaped 🟦
🔹 ROUND 9 – FINAL EDGE
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Ch 1.
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Sc evenly around.
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In corner ch-3 spaces:
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(sc, ch 2, sc)
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Sl st to finish.
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Fasten off.
✔ Clean, professional edge
📐 MOTIF SIZE (APPROX.)
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Round motif: 10–14 cm
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Square motif: 14–18 cm
(depends on yarn & hook)
🧵 USING THE PINEAPPLE MOTIF
🍍 Table Runner
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Join motifs in rows
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Add mesh rows between motifs
🍍 Blouse
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Join motifs loosely
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Skip joins for armholes
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Use lighter yarn for drape
🍍 Shawl
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Arrange motifs diagonally
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Add chain spaces between motifs
🔗 JOINING METHODS
Sewing Join (Flat)
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Mattress stitch through back loops
Slip Stitch Join
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Sl st through matching stitches
Join-As-You-Go
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Best for garments
🌸 BLOCKING & FINISHING
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Weave in all ends
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Wet block or steam block
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Pin pineapple points gently
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Let dry completely
✔ Blocking opens the lace beautifully 🍍
🧠 BEGINNER TIPS
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Keep chain tension loose
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Count stitches every round
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Use stitch markers for corners
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Block each motif before joining
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Practice one motif first
📋 QUICK CHEAT SHEET
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R1: 12 dc ring
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R2: Chain arches
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R3: Tall tr clusters
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R4: Lace arches
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R5: Pineapple body
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R6–7: Tapered tips
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R8–9: Square & edge (optional)
🌟 WHY THIS PINEAPPLE PATTERN IS WONDERFUL
✔ Classic & elegant
✔ Perfect for lace lovers
✔ Great drape
✔ Works for many projects
✔ Timeless design
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