Crochet Pineapple Square

Crochet pineapple squares are an absolute delight to create - they add a touch of elegance and vintage charm to any crochet project! The intricate combination of stitches forms a beautiful texture that resembles the delicate scales of a pineapple, giving your work a unique and eye-catching appeal. Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun challenge or a seasoned crocheter eager to try something new, the pineapple square pattern is a wonderful choice that will keep you engaged and entertained. With its lovely design and endless color possibilities, these squares can be incorporated into afghans, pillows, bags, or any other crochet project that could use a touch of whimsy and sophistication. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to dive into the delightful world of crochet pineapple squares!

H Hook - I used Peaches & Cream Cotton and it measured 14" x 14"
G Hook - WW yarn would measure 12" x 12"

NOTE's:
A.) Beginning Shell, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same st
B.) Shell, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same st
C.) ALWAYS sl st in center of shell at the beginning of
each row unless directed otherwise
D.) V st - 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in same st

1.) ch 4, join, ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, * 3 dc, ch 1
*Repeat 32 more times, join to top of ch 3. (4 sets of 3dc, ch 1)

2.) Sl st into ch 1 space, ch 3 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 1 *Repeat around, join to top of ch 3 (**3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1 in same space)

3.) sl st to center of shell, beg. shell, ch 1, *in next ch 2 space, (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1 in the same space, in the next ch 2 space shell in shell space, ch 2 *Repeat around, join

4.)Sl st to center of shell, beg shell in this space, ch 1,* 7 dc in ch 3 space, ch 1, shell in corner, ch 1, *Repeat around, Join

5.)Beg. shell in center of shell, ch 2, *1 dc, ch 1 in each of the 7 dc's, ch 2, shell in center of shell, ch 1, *Repeat around, join

6.) Ch 3, skip 2 dc, shell in shell, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3 *sc in ch 1 space, ch 3, (*Repeat 5 more times)ch 3, 1 dc in last dc 1st dc of shell, ch 1, shell in shell... **Repeat around Join

7.) ch 5, **shell in shell, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next st, ch 3,
*sc in ch 3 space ch 3, *Repeat 4 morne times, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3,
shell in shell ** Repeat around, join

8.) ch 4, 1 dc in same st, ch 1, 1 dc in ch 3 space, ch 1, 1 dc in 1st dc, ch 1, shell in shell, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in sh 3 space, ch 1, V st in next st, , ch 3, sc in ch 3 space of pineapple, ch 3, *Repeat 3 more times, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, shell in shell, *Repeat Around, join

9.) V st, ch 1, 1 dc ch 3, skip 1, 1 dc in next ch 2, shell in shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next st, ch 3, skip next dc, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, V st in next st, ch 3, *sc in ch 3 space on pineapple, ch 3 *Repeat 2 more times, ch 3, V st in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next st, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next ch 3, shell in shell

10.) ch 3, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, *shell in shell, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1 , 1 dc in ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 3, (sc, ch 3 in pineapple space, *Repeat 1 more time), ch 3, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in ch space, ch 1 1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in ch space, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, shell in shell. * Repeat around, join

11.) *1 sc in each st to center of shell, *(sc, ch 1, sc in center of shell), 1 sc in each st (11 sts) to ch 3 just before pineapple, 1 sc in ch 3 space, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in ch 3 sp, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next sch 3 space just after pineapple st, 1 sc in next st, I sc in each of next (11 sts) to center of shell, *Repeat around, join

12.) * 1 sc in each st to corner 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in corner, 1 sc in each st to next shell* Repeat, join and fasten off

tuck in tail unless making table cloth, then leave long tail for sewing squares together...