Given the patterns for a tissue case (left) and small pouch bag (right):
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Crochet a dress suitable for summer wear.
This crochetology problem is another exploration of the pineapple lace and the appropriation of motifs from existing patterns.
The back of the crocheted cowl
The finished work, however, is actually started by making several rows of stitches (the “Tilted Leaves” and the “Rendevous” from the book Stitchionary 4.
With the trellis stitch, I came up ith a long decorative stitch that I decided to keep as the cowl of a crocheted garment.
By the time I started to work on the body of the garment, I was able to get a new Japanese crochet magazine at National Book Store. The magazine had over 130 patterns for doilies, table cloths, pillow covers, table mats and many of them using the famous pineapple pattern. I thought that the cowl would be the opportunity to try and explore this motif.
Drawstring cowl in pineapple stitch (and more!)
SECTIONS AND PATTERNS:
In the schematic diagram shown below, I’ve mapped out the pineapple cowl into sections and point out their corresponding patterns: (a) rendezvous and tilted leaves; (b) layered scallops; (c) pineapple with lacy fishnet chains; and (d) lacy fishnet chains with scallop edging.
Schematic of the pineapple cowl.
Schematic of the pineapple cowl.
(a) rendezvous and tilted leaves patterns
(b) lacy fishnet and layered scallops patterns
(c) pineapple stitch pattern and lacy fishnet chains
(d) insertion for drawstring and lacy fishnet chains
RENDEZVOUS PATTERN
V-st (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc).
(ch a multiple of 10 sts + 8 )
Row 1. 1 Sc in 8th ch from hook, *ch 3, skip 2 ch, V-st in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 4, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn.
Row 2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first sc, 3 dc in ch-4 sp, *ch 2, skip (1 sc, ch-3 sp), 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in center ch of ch-3 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip (ch-3 sp, 1 sc), 8 dc in ch-4 sp; rep from *, end last rep 4 dc in last ch-sp. Turn.
Row 3. Ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, *skip (ch-2 sp, 1 dc), V-st in next dc, skip (1 dc, ch-2 sp), 1 dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last 3 dc, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, *skip next dc, V-st in center ch of ch-3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 3 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 5. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), 1 dc in first dc, ch 3, skip 4 dc, *1 sc in first dc of V-st, ch 4, skip ch-3 sp, 1 sc in next dc of V-st, ch 3, V-st between 4th and 5th dc of next 8-dc group, ch 3; rep from *, end 1 sc in first dc of last V-st, ch 4, skip ch-3 sp, 1 sc in next dc of V-st, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 6. Ch 3, 1 dc in first ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2 *skip ch-3 sp, 8 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, skip ch-3 sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in center ch of next ch-3 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2; rep from *, end skip ch-3 sp, 8 dc in last ch-4 sp, ch 2, skip ch-3 sp, 1 dc in last dc, 1 dc in 3rd ch of t-ch. Turn.
Row 7. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, skip (ch-2 sp, 1 dc), V-st in next dc, skip 1 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Row 8. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), skip first dc, 1 dc in first ch-1 sp, *skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 3 dc, V-st in center ch of ch-3 sp; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of t-ch. Turn.
Row 9. Ch 5, skip (1 dc, ch-1 sp), 1 sc in next dc, *ch 3, V-st between 4th and 5th dc of 8-dc group, ch 3, 1 sc in first dc of next V-st, ch 4, skip ch-3 sp, 1 sc in next dc; rep from * end ch 3, V-st between 4th and 5th dc of last 8-dc group, ch 3, skip next 4 dc, 1 sc in last dc, ch 4, 1 sc in top of t-ch. Turn.
Rep rows 2–9.
TILTED LEAVES PATTERN:
CL (2-tr cluster) [Yo twice, insert hook int st and draw up a lp, (yo and draw through 2 lps on hook) twice] twice in same st, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.
(ch a multiple of 8 sts + 4)
Row 1. Work 1 dc in 7th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next st; re from * to end. Turn.
Row 2. Ch 10 (counts as 1 tr and ch 6), *sk (ch-1 sp, 1 dc, ch-1 sp), 1 sc in next dc, ch 3, turn.
Row 1 of Leaf. Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 5 ch; ch 3, turn.
Row 2 of Leaf. Sk first dc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc in top of turning chain. To cont across row, sk (ch-1 sp, 1 dc, ch-1 sp) of row 1, 1 tr in next dc, ch 6; rep from *, end last rep 1 tr in 5th ch of turning ch. Turn.
Row 3. Ch 7 (counts as 1 tr and ch 3), *1 sc in top of ch-3 of 2nd row of Leaf, ch 3, 1 tr in next tr, ch 3; rep from *; end last rep 1 tr in 4th ch of turning ch. Turn.
Row 4. Ch 10 (counts as 1 tr and ch 6), sk 3 ch, *1 sc in next sc; ch 3, turn.
Row 1 of Leaf. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 5 ch; ch 3, turn.
Row 2 of Leaf. Sk first dc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, dc in top of turning ch. To cont across row, sk 3 ch of row 3, 1 tr in next tr, ch 6; rep from *, end last rep 1 tr in 5th ch of turning ch. Turn.
Row 5. Rep row 3.
Row 6. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), *sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next tr, ch 1; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in 4th ch of turning ch. Turn.
Row 7. Ch 4, 1 tr in first dc, *ch 3, sk (ch-1 sp, 1 dc, ch-1 sp), CL in next dc, rep from *, and last rep CL in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.
Row 8. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch ), *sk 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, 1 dc in CL, ch 1; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
Rep rows 2-7.
The layered scallops pattern.
LAYERED SCALLOPS PATTERN:
I used this pattern only for the front of the pineapple cowl.
I started with 6 rows of lacy fishnet chains from the last row of the tilted leaves pattern, and from here the layered scallops begin.
I made two stacks of the layered scallops pattern before proceeding to the next pattern, the pineapple stitch. In the pattern diagram on the left, there are three stacks of layered scallops. It’s up to you if wish to add more stacks to make a longer section.
In the Japanese crochet book, the layered scallops pattern was originally used for a crocheted facial tissue holder and cosmetic purse in white crochet cotton thread. For reference, I include a photo from the magazine below.
Crocheted items using the layered scallops.
About armholes:
Take note where the armholes should begin, depending on your size. In my case, I stop crocheting the lacy fishnet chain stitches in the round after the 4th row. Then I crochet in the round again after the tip of the pineapple pattern in the front of the piece.
Often, I make the armholes big because I usually shape them during finishing, by making small fishnet chains (increasing and decreasing as needed) around them. There are surely better and more organized ways of doing this, but for now I’m just improvising.
The pineapple pattern.
PINEAPPLE PATTERN:
For the back of the pineapple cowl, I started with 6 rows of lacy fishnet chains before starting the pineapple pattern. For the front of the cowl, the pineapple pattern starts after the layered scallops.
The insertion for the drawstring is made between the pineapple section and the lacy fishnet section of the cowl.
The Japan crochet magazine uses the pineapple pattern in a wide variety of crocheted items. The one that is closest to the pattern I used for the pineapple cowl is a golden color napkin and potpourri purse. For your reference, I include a photo of the items from the magazine below.
The pineapple motif in a napkin and potpourri purse.
LACY FISHNET CHAIN PATTERN (or Trellis Stitch) with diamonds for the lower part of the piece:
Ch a multiple of 4 stitches + 3.
Row 1. Sl st in 5th chain from hook, *ch 5, skip 3, sl st in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn.
Row 2. Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch of first 5-ch lp, *ch 5, sl st into next 5-ch lp; rep from *, end ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch of 4-ch lp.
Row 3. Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch of first 5-ch lp, (Lower tip of diamond pattern starts here): *ch 2, CL2 in sl st, ch 2, sl st into next 5-ch lp, (ch 5, sl st into next 5-ch lp) four times; rep from *, end ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch of 4-ch lp.
Row 4. Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch of first 5-ch lp, ch 5, sl st into next 5-ch lp; (Right and left edge of diamond pattern): *(ch 2, CL2 in sl st, ch 2, sl st into next 5-ch lp) twice, (ch 5, sl st into next 5-ch lp) three times; rep from *, end ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch of 4-ch lp.
Row 5. (Upper tip of diamond pattern): same as Row 3.
Row 6-10. Ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch of first 5-ch lp, *ch 5, sl st into next 5-ch lp; rep from *, end ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch of 4-ch lp.
Rep from row 3.
CL2 (2-dc cluster): (Yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook) two times in same stitch, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.
CL3 (3-dc cluster): (Yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook) three times in same stitch, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook.
Hem (or edging):
Sl st to center of 5-ch loop.
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in 3rd ch of next 5-ch lp, ch 3, dc in same ch, ch 3, sc in next 5-ch lp. Rep to end.
Row 2. 3 sc in 3-ch sp, 4 sc in 3-ch sp bet dc, 3 sc in 3-ch sp, sc in sc. Rep to end.
Row 3. Dc, sk 3 sc, (3DCL in next sc, ch 1) four times, sk 3 sc, dc in next sc. Rep to end.
Row 4. Dc in dc, *dc in first cl, ch 2, dc in 2nd cl, ch 2, dc in 3rd cl, ch 2, dc in 4th cl, dc in dc; rep from * to end.
Row 5. Sl st to 2-ch sp, *tr, ch 2, tr in next 2-ch sp, ch 2, tr in same sp, ch 2, tr in next 2-ch sp, sk 3 dc, rep from * to end. Join with sl st to beg tr.
Row 6. 3 dc in first 2-ch sp, 3 dc in 2nd 2-ch sp, 3 dc in 3rd 2-ch sp, dc bet next 2 dc. Rep to end.
Rep rows 1, 2, 3.
The Pineapple Stitch in other Crochet Projects
If you are interested in the pineapple stitch and would like to explore it more and see how it is used in a variety of other crocheted projects, I’ve assembled together below two references that might be useful. The first is in Portuguese and the second is in Japanese. These references come from Silvana’s website (http://caminico.multiply.com/photos).
Thanks to Silvana for generously sharing her huge crochet magazine collection!
A pattern in Verano Croche using the pineapple motif.
Another crocheted garment using the pineapple motif.
I would like to re-do this particular work, this time, to actually make a full dress. My first attempt at this was quite a failure because I used rayon for the upper part of the dress and cotton for the skirt. The weight of the heavier cotton skirt pulled down the lighter and softer rayon threads.
Hi Fatima, I am Lee Peng from Malaysia. I stumbled upon your website recently and since had been dropping by every now and then. I like the way you combine designs to make it your own and I would like to make this top that you had improvised on. To avoid boredom, I prefer my projects to be a combination of patterns but this is seldom found in books. I am not confident in my own “design”
but looking at how you managed to turn them into gorgeous pieces gives me encouragement. I love irish crochet – which I started learning recently – but have yet to finish a project as it is too time consuming.
Hi Lee Peng, Thanks for visiting! I too get bored very easily with a lot of patterns which is why I improvise, combine, etc. Also, I tend to be impatient and so can’t follow pattern instructions meticulously – so these are my excuses!
I hope to update this website a bit more often after all the Christmas crocheting. I’ve been wanting to try those incredible Irish crochet pieces from Belarussia (I think that’s where they come from …) – but crochet really demands plenty of time and attention!
Good luck with your work, let me know how it turns out. If you’re on Ravelry.com you can find me as “korakora.”
Cheers!
Fatima