Crocheting a pineapple square involves working the traditional pineapple lace motif into a square shape. This motif is popular in vintage doilies and modern lace projects. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you crochet a basic pineapple square.
🧶 Materials You’ll Need:
- Crochet thread or yarn (cotton thread is traditional for lace)
- Appropriate hook size (check your thread/yarn label)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
🔁 Basic Stitch Knowledge:
You’ll need to know:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Treble crochet (tr) (optional, depending on pattern)
🧵 Pineapple Square Pattern (Beginner-Friendly Version):
🔸 Round 1: Center
- Ch 6, sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (16 dc)
🔸 Round 2: Start Base for Pineapple
- Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc in next st, ch 1, repeat around. Join with sl st. (16 dc, 16 ch-1 spaces)
🔸 Round 3: Begin Lace
- Sl st into next ch-1 space. Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space (shell made).
- Skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
🔸 Rounds 4–6: Pineapple Expansion
- Continue working shells into ch-1 spaces, and chain spaces between shells will increase as the pineapple grows.
- You’ll also begin chaining over skipped stitches to create the characteristic pineapple “windows.”
🔸 Round 7+: Square Shaping
- Begin squaring off by adding corners:
- In 4 opposite shells, work: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) for corners.
- In between corners, continue pineapple lace pattern (chains + dc groups).
📐 Tips for a Neat Square:
- Use stitch markers to mark corners.
- Block your finished square to make it even and flat.
- Adjust number of rounds depending on desired size.
📚 Want a Visual Pattern or Chart?
You can find pineapple square charts and video tutorials online. Search for:
- “Pineapple lace square crochet chart”
- YouTube: “How to crochet pineapple square motif” for step-by-step visuals
Would you like a written pattern with stitch counts for a specific size (like a 6-inch square)? Or a visual diagram/chart? I can generate or describe either for you.
