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Pineapple Crochet

A classic openwork motif built from a fan of chain loops that tapers to a point, resembling a stylised pineapple.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Techniques
Common fibres
Crochet Thread, Mercerized Cotton, Silk blends

Definition

Pineapple crochet is not a separate craft but a widely used lace motif family: a shell base opens into a grid of chain spaces that decrease row by row into a point.

Overview

The motif became a signature of mid-20th-century American thread crochet and remains one of the most recognisable shapes in the craft. It is defined by the arrangement of chain spaces rather than any unusual stitch, so a confident beginner who can read a chart can attempt it.

Pineapples repeat and interlock easily, which is why they scale from a single doily centre to full tablecloths, curtain panels and wedding shawls.

Characteristics

  • Fan of chain loops narrowing to a point
  • Chart-driven, built on double crochet and chain spaces
  • Tessellates around circles and along borders

Typical uses

  • Doilies and tablecloths
  • Shawls and stoles
  • Curtain panels
  • Bridal accessories
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Lace motif family

Pineapple LaceThe classic fan of chain loops rising from a shell base, repeated to build shawls, doilies and edgings.

Combination stitch

Shell StitchA fan of stitches from one point, giving scalloped edges and soft, feminine fabric.

Technique family

Thread CrochetCrochet worked in fine cotton thread with steel hooks — the basis of doilies, lace edgings and most heirloom crochet.

Technique

Filet CrochetA grid technique in which filled and open squares form pictures, lettering and motifs, worked almost entirely in double crochet and chain.

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