Pineapple Lace Doily Pattern

The Pineapple Lace Doily is a timeless crochet design that adds a touch of elegance to any space. Its intricate pineapple motifs make it a delightful project for those ready to advance their skills. Use it as a center piece or display it as a decorative table accent.

pineapple dooily

Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches in diameter (depending on yarn and hook size).

Materials

Yarn: #10 cotton crochet thread in your preferred color.
Hook: 1.75 mm or 2.00 mm steel crochet hook.
Other Supplies: Scissors, yarn needle, and blocking pins.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: Chain
sl st: Slip Stitch
sc: Single Crochet
dc: Double Crochet
tr: Treble Crochet
sp: Space
st(s): Stitch(es)

How to Do These Stitches

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Double Crochet (dc):

Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop.
Yarn over and pull through the first two loops.
Yarn over again and pull through the last two loops.

Treble Crochet (tr):

Yarn over twice, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop.
Yarn over and pull through the first two loops. Repeat twice more, pulling through two loops each time.

Key Tips for Success

Count your stitches in every round to maintain the lace pattern’s symmetry.
Use stitch markers to keep track of pattern repeats.
Block your doily after finishing to enhance the pineapple lace design.

Pattern

Round 1:

Start with a magic circle.
Ch 4 (counts as tr), work 11 tr into the circle.
Pull the loop tight and join with a sl st to the top of the ch-4. (12 tr)

Round 2:

Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in the same st, ch 2.
2 tr in the next st, ch 2. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-4. (12 clusters with ch-2 spaces)

Round 3:

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 4 dc into the same ch-2 sp.
Sc in the next ch-2 sp, work 5 dc into the following ch-2 sp. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 shell clusters)

Round 4:

Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), sc in the center dc of the next shell, ch 5. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the starting ch-5.

Round 5:

Sl st into the first ch-5 sp, ch 4 (counts as tr), work 5 tr into the same ch-5 sp.
Sc in the next ch-5 sp, work 6 tr into the following ch-5 sp. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-4.

Round 6:

Ch 1, sc in the first tr, ch 5.
Sc in the next tr, ch 5. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 7 (Pineapple Lace):

Sl st into the first ch-5 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 6 dc into the same ch-5 sp.
Skip the next sc, sc in the following ch-5 sp, work 7 dc into the next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.

Round 8 (Final Pineapple Detailing):

Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in the next dc, ch 2.
Skip 1 dc, tr in the next two dc, ch 2. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-4.

Finishing Touches

Fasten off and weave in loose ends using a yarn needle.
Block the doily by stretching it out onto a foam board, pinning each point of the pineapples, and lightly spraying with water. Let it dry completely for the best results.