Vintage Crochet Pineapple Poncho Pattern For Summer

This vintage crochet poncho features a classic pineapple pattern that adds a touch of nostalgia and charm. Perfect for chilly evenings, this piece is not only practical but also stylish, showcasing intricate workmanship. The unique design makes it a great addition to any outfit, whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or adding a special element to your daily wear.

Vintage Crochet Pineapple Poncho

Materials Needed

Yarn: Red Heart Soft (or similar #4 worsted weight yarn)
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm (I)

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
tr: treble crochet
UK dc: UK double crochet (US single crochet)
UK tr: UK treble crochet (US double treble crochet)

Instructions

Setup:

Chain 68.
Join to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
Chain 1, and sc in the same chain.

Round 1:

Yarn over twice (for US treble crochet).
Skip 1 stitch and in the next stitch, work a "shell” (3 tr in the same stitch).
Skip 1 stitch and sc in the next.
Repeat: (Skip 1 stitch, 3 tr in the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, sc in the next) to the end.
End the round with a sl st in the starting sc.

Round 2:

Ch 4 (counts as tr).
Turn and into the same stitch, work 2 tr.
Sc in the top of the next shell.
Yarn over twice, and into the sc between shells, work another shell (3 tr).
Repeat: (sc in the top of the next shell, 3 tr in the next sc between shells) to the end.
Sl st to the starting ch-4.

For Round 3:

Sl st into the next stitch over.
Ch 1, turn, sc into the same stitch.
Yarn over twice, and into the sc between shells, work another shell (3 tr).
Sc in the next shell.
Continue round: (Shell in the sc between shells, sc in the next shell) to the end.
End with a sl st to the starting sc.

Round 4:

Ch 4, turn, 2 tr in the same stitch.
Sc in the next shell.
Shell into the sc space.
Repeat round to the end.
End with sl st into the starting ch-4.

Round 5:

Ch 1, turn, sc in the same stitch.
Shell in the next sc space.
Sc in the center of the shell.
Shell in the sc between shells.
Chain 7: (Sc in the top of next shell, chain 7, sc in the sc between shells) to end.
Sl st into the starting sc.

Continue Adjusting:

Adjust the chain increases based on pineapple formation in the middle (Chain 6 or 7 as per round instructions).
Always slip stitch over for starting if increasing shells.