Crochet Granny's Antique Pineapple Doily

Crochet Granny's Antique Pineapple Doily is a delightful piece that exudes charm and elegance. This intricately crocheted doily features a captivating pineapple design that adds a touch of vintage appeal to any space. Perfect for placing on coffee tables or sideboards, it brings a cozy and nostalgic feel to your home decor.

Handcrafted with meticulous detail and care, each stitch tells a story of craftsmanship and tradition. Whether displayed as a standalone accent or underneath a vase of fresh flowers, this doily is sure to enchant guests with its timeless beauty. Add a touch of warmth and charm to your home with Crochet Granny's Antique Pineapple Doily, a treasure that bridges the past and the present with every loop and pattern.

Materials

Approx. 70 yds size 10 cotton crochet thread (SouthMaid in French Rose was used for sample); size 5 (1.90mm) steel hook (I used a Boye hook) OR Size Needed for Gauge.

Gauge

Rnd 1-3 = 1½" at widest points.

Finished Size

Approx. 7½" across from straight edge to straight edge and 8¼" across from point to point after blocking.

Special Stitches

Beginning Shell (beg shl)

sl st to next ch sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp.

Shell (shl)

(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch sp indicated.

Shell in Shell (shl in shl)

Work Shell in ch-2 sp of next Shell.

V-Stitch (V-st)

(dc, ch 1, dc) in st or sp indicated.

Large Picot (P)

ch 4, sl st in front loop and front vertical bar of st just made.

Small Picot (p)

ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook.

Note

Doily may begin to "ruffle" after working Rnd 7, but will lay flat again after Rnd 14 is complete and/or when washed and blocked.

Instructions

Begin with ch 6, join with sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1

ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in top of first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 2

ch 4 (counts as first dc and 1 ch), dc in same st as joining, ch 1, *sk next st, V-st in next st, ch 1*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (6 V-sts, 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 3

beg shl, ch 1, *sk ch-1 sp, shl in next V-st, ch 1*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (6 shls, 6 ch-1 sps)

Note: All Rnds will be joined the same as RND 3 unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 4

beg shl, *ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 6 dc)

Rnd 5

beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk ch-1 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 12 dc)

Rnd 6

beg shl, *ch 4, sk ch-2 sp, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 4, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 6 ch-3 lps, 12 sc, 12 ch-4 sps)

Rnd 7

beg shl, *ch 2, dc in ch-4 sp, ch 1, 6 tr in ch-3 lp, ch 1, dc in ch-4 sp, ch 2**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 12 dc, 36 tr)

Rnd 8

beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc in next tr, ch 1) 6 times, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 60 dc)

Rnd 9

beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, sk next ch-1 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 5 times [4 ch-3 lps], sk next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 24 dc, 30 sc)

Rnd 10

beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) 4 times [3 lps], sk next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 48 dc, 24 sc)

Rnd 11

beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) 3 times [2 lps], sk next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 48 dc, 18 sc)

Rnd 12

beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) 2 times [1 lp], sk next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 60 dc, 12 sc)

Rnd 13

beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 72 dc, 6 sc)

Rnd 14

beg shl, *(ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc) 3 times, ch 2, sk next 2 ch-3 sps, (dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp) 3 times**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 72 dc)

Rnd 15

sl st to next ch sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, P, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, p, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, p, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, p, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, (3 dc, P, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp of next shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. Fasten Off. Weave in ends. (132 dc, 18 p, 6 P)

Final Touch

Wash and block doily, pinning to shape as needed or desired.