How to Crochet a Pineapple Shawl

Crochet a traditional pineapple motif for a stylish shawl.

If you love to crochet, you can create a classic pineapple motif shawl to stylishly wrap around your shoulders, adding warmth and color to any outfit. The pineapple motif is one of the more recognizable lacy patterns used traditionally in tablecloths, doilies, and other crocheted items.

Things You'll Need

• US J-10, 6 millimeter crochet hook
• 10-ounce acrylic or wool yarn

Instructions

1. Chain 4, then work to the last chain from the hook one double-crochet stitch. Chain 2 and work an additional 2 double-crochet stitches into the same chain.

2. Chain 4, then turn. Work 12 triple stitches into your chain 2 space of the former row. That chain is the first to have triple-crochet stitches, making 13 stitches in that row.

3. Chain 4, then turn. Skip over the first triple stitch. Then work another triple stitch and chain 1 into each stitch of the former row.

4. Chain 3, then turn. Work a single-crochet stitch into your first chain 1 space, then chain 3 and repeat for each, 1 space. You should have 12 chain e loops in your row.

5. Chain 3, then turn. Skip over your first chain 3 space, working the chain 3 loops on each of the loops of the former row. You should have 11 chain 3 loops on that new row.

6. Repeat Step 5 until you only have 1 chain 3 loop remaining. Finish off.

Tips & Warnings

• Use 10-ounce acrylic or wool yarn to make your shawl, and a US J-10, 6-millimeter crochet hook to obtain just the right gauge. This weight yarn should be easier to use for those with arthritis or other painful conditions in their hands. It produces a lovely medium-weight shawl, good for a variety of temperatures.

• The pineapple motif has traditionally been worked with a small hook and crochet thread, and may be difficult to do if you have arthritis or other impediment preventing full use of your hands.

References

• Caron.com: Pineapple Shawl