Crochet Pineapple Trivets and Dishcloths: A Delightful Addition to Your Kitchen

Crochet Pineapple Trivets and Dishcloths are a delightful addition to any kitchen. These charming handmade creations blend practicality with a touch of whimsy, perfect for adding a pop of cheer to your daily routine.

Whether you use them to protect your countertops from hot pots or to scrub dishes clean, their intricate pineapple-like patterns bring a sense of warmth and hospitality to your home.

So, next time you're looking to brighten up your cooking space and add a sprinkle of handmade charm, consider crocheting a Pineapple Trivet or Dishcloth – a fun and functional way to infuse your kitchen with a cozy, friendly vibe.

Materials

Crochet Cotton of choice - F hook
~ or ~
2 strands Crochet Cotton - J hook

Gauge

2 strand Trivet/Dishcloth - Trivet/Dishcloth

Special Stitches

• Shell (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 sp
• Side Shell - sl st into ch2 sp, (ch3, dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 sp
• 5dc cl w/ picot - ch2, holding last loop on hook to create cluster: dc in ch2 sp, 3dc in next ch2 sp, draw thru all 5 loops
• Ch3Picot - ch3, turn, sl st into top of cluster, tie off.

Pineapple Trivet/Dishcloth Instructions

ch5, sl st in 1st ch to form loop
Rnd 1 - ch3 counts as 1st dc now and throughout. (2dc, ch2) 5 times, (2dc, ch4), (2dc, ch2) 3 times
~ or ~ (2dc, ch2) 8 times - without hanging loop,
sl st into top of ch3 to join

* Now you'll begin working in rows & turning at the end of each.

Row Instructions

• Row 2 - Side shell, ch2, shell in shell
• Row 3 - Side shell, (dc, ch5, dc) in next ch sp, shell in shell
• Row 4 - Side shell, 10dc in ch5 sp, shell in shell
• Row 5 - Side shell, ch1, (dc, ch1) in the next 10dc's, shell in shell
• Row 6 - Side shell, ch2, sc in ch sp, (ch3, sc in ch1 sp) across, ch2, shell in shell [8 ch3sps]
• Row 7 - Side shell, ch2, sc in ch3 sp, (ch3, sc) in next ch3 sp, across [7 ch3sps]
• Row 8 - Repeat row 6 [6 ch3sps]
• Row 9 - Repeat row 6 [5 ch3sps]
• Row 10 - Repeat row 6 [4 ch3sps]
• Row 11 - Repeat row 6 [3 ch3sps]
• Row 12 - Repeat row 6 [2 ch3sps]
• Row 13 - Repeat row 6 [1 ch3sp]
• Row 14 - Side shell, ch2, sc in ch3 sp, ch2, shell in shell
• Row 15 - Side shell, shell in next shell
• Row 16 - sl st into ch2 sp, begin 5dc cl w/ picot.

Tie off. Weave in ends. Block.