How to Crochet a Pineapple Lampshade

A crochet lampshade cover remakes an old lamp and adds vintage flair.

Using pineapple motifs on a crochet lampshade cover remakes and old lamp and adds a vintage touch to your home décor. Not only are pineapple motifs a classic design that have been popular since the Victorian period, they also symbolize welcoming and friendship. This pattern is based on a doily pattern, leaving out the center and running a ribbon through an eyelet round to tie around the top of your lampshade.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Ribbon
• Pineapple Doily Pattern

Instructions

1. Chain 11, double crochet in fifth chain from hook, double crochet in next two chains, chain two, skip next two chains, double crochet in last three chains. *Chain three, turn work, double crochet in stitch below twice, chain two, double crochet in stitch below three times * Repeat instructions between the asterisks until piece is long enough to fit around the top of your lampshade.

2. Using your pineapple doily pattern, locate where the pineapple motif begins. This is usually the first round using a shell stitch.

3. Crochet along the side of the band, following the instructions for the doily round. Join round. Continue to work the lampshade following the doily pattern.

4. Thread ribbon through eyelets at the top of the lamp shade cover.

Tips & Warnings

• Starching your lampshade cover will add stiffness and help show off your stitchwork.

• Keep your ribbon from unraveling by melting the raw edges. Holding the raw edge close to an open flame. Be careful not to set the ribbon on fire.

References

• "Crochet Memories"; Lacy Lampshade Trim; Cylindia Mathews; July 2006

Resources

• "The Pick of Pineapples"; Pineapple Wheel Doily or Lunchmat; Coats and Clark; 1952
• "Crochet Pattern Central"; Pineapples