How to Crochet an Edging on a Pineapple Motif

Nobody knows for sure how long the craft of crochet has been around, but the crocheted pineapple motif is one of the oldest and most popular crochet designs. Many granddaughters and great-granddaughters own heirloom doilies crocheted in the pineapple pattern. When crocheting the edging for a pineapple motif, it's best to use a simple, small scallop edging so as not to upstage this intricate design.

Things You'll Need

• Crochet hook
• Yarn or crochet thread
• Scissors
• Blunt end needle
• Split plastic marker

Instructions

1. Begin the edging where you left off on your pineapple motif. Double crochet in the sixth stitch from the hook. Chain one and skip the next stitch. Double crochet in the second stitch. Repeat from the chain-one until you reach the last stitch. Turn your work if you are crocheting in rows. If you are crocheting in the round, attach a split plastic marker to designate the beginning of the round.

2. Chain one. Single crochet in the first double crochet. Chain five and skip the next double crochet. Single crochet in the next double crochet. Repeat from chain-five to the end of the row. Single crochet in the next chain and turn to crochet the next row, or continue on if crocheting in the round.

3. Chain one and single crochet in the first single crochet. Chain seven and single crochet once in the first chain-five loop. Repeat from chain-seven until you reach the last single crochet. Single crochet in the last single crochet. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail to weave into your motif. Thread the blunt end needle and weave in the yarn.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a contrasting color for the edging to add some interest to your motif.

References

• "The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet"; Margaret Hubert; 2010
• "Crocheting on the Edge"; Nicky Epstein

Resources

• "Around the Corner Crochet Borders"; Edie Eckman