Among the huge variety of existing patterns for knitting, the pineapple (crochet) pattern is considered the most popular. The circuit may be classic, advanced or modified. The championship, of course, remains with simple ornaments from several rows, but the “pineapple” is optimal for the manufacture of most openwork paintings. In addition, this pattern is available for execution by experienced craftswomen and novice knitters.
The specifics of the pineapple ornament (hook): pattern design
In the classic form, it is a wedge-shaped element. It is quite simple and consists of the following main elements:
- Fan-shaped solid base, all columns of which have a common beginning. It can be either single crochet or single crochet.
- Decorative part from a triangle. It can be solid or openwork. In some schemes of an increased level of complexity, the cells of the inner triangle of the “pineapple” are additionally decorated with “pico” of air loops, magnificent columns, beads or other elements.
- Framing a fragment. The "pineapple" itself is formed due to the presence of a kind of frame. Often it consists of “bushes” and serves as a common border for two adjacent “pineapples”. The frame is connected to the triangle by chains of air loops.
These features are common to all canvases where “pineapple” (hook) is used. The pattern scheme can have a different type of extension, located horizontally or vertically.
Scope of the pattern
This ornament is well suited for knitting even or expanding fabrics. It is used to make women's and children's wardrobe items, and it is also widely used to create interior decorations. These include pillows, bedspreads, rugs, curtains and curtains.
For these reasons, many craftswomen consider the “pineapple” (crochet) pattern to be optimal. The scheme can even be developed independently.
Knitting a flat cloth with a pineapple pattern
The principle of forming a simple canvas without additions and extensions becomes the preservation of the initial size of “pineapples” in all elements of the pattern, as well as the observance of the correct proportion of fragments.
Vertical rows or a staggered arrangement do not allow for the appearance of new air loops or single crochets, unlike circular canvases. An example of such a scheme is the one below.
Here, the number of columns and air loops varies in almost every row, but the result is a straight, straight canvas with a curly edge.
Pineapple (Hook): Circular Pattern
Given the specifics of the formation of "pineapples", this pattern is perfect for a sharp or gradual expansion of the canvas. New elements are conveniently included in the gaps between the “pineapples”.
The photo below shows the pineapple ornament (hook). The pattern design of a fairly large napkin perfectly illustrates how the extension can be applied.
It is no secret that many schemes of napkins have become the prototypes of the most successful solutions used for the manufacture of clothing. So this pattern can serve as the basis for developing the scheme of a dress, pullover, skirt or blouse.
The most common trick was a yoke based on circular rows. Many knitters use a pineapple (hook) pattern for this. A round yoke with the use of these elements expands and goes into the front and back parts.
“Pineapples” are also indispensable for skirts: due to the possibility of flaking the fabric, you can even make a product of the “sun” type or a multilayer bulk fabric with rows of ruffles.