CrochetKim.com: Learn the Little Pineapples crochet lace stitch
Author: Kim Guzman
Stitch Multiple
Chain any multiple of 12 and then add 20
Materials
Intended to work with any size yarn or thread. Adjust hook size as necessary for your desired project and preferences.
Instructions
Special Stitches
Shell: In same st or sp indicated: [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc].
Fan: In same sp indicated: dc, [ch 1, dc] 4 times. That’s 5 dc with one chain in between each, all worked in the same space.
Begin
Row 1:Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 3, sk 4 ch, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next ch, ch 1, dc in next ch, ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next ch, ch 3, sk 4 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * to last 6 ch, ch 3, sk 4 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, [dc, ch 1, dc] in last ch, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space; *ch 1, Shell (see Special Stitches above) in next sc, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, rep from * to last sc, ch 1, 3 dc in last sc; turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, ch 2, *sc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) twice, ch 2, Shell in ch-1 sp of next Shell, ch 2, rep from * to last 2 ch-3 sps, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in last ch-3 sp, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4, sc in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, *Shell in ch-1 sp of next Shell, ch 3, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] twice, rep from * to last 3 sts, 3 dc in ch-3 sp of turning chain, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 3, *sk next ch-3 sp, Fan (see Special Stitches above) in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp of Shell, ch 3, rep from * to last ch-4 sp, [dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in beg ch-4 sp, turn.
Rep rows 2-5 throughout.
Pattern Notes
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
SampleMade in Red Heart Super Saver, color Tea Leaf, crochet hook size J-10 (6mm).Suggested UsesBaby Dress, Lace Top, Throw, Afghan, Scarf, Shawl, Tablecloth, Wrap