The Result is Perfect❗️Crochet Popcorn Pineapple Motif Pattern Tutorial

 


๐Ÿ✨ Crochet Popcorn Pineapple Motif

Very Detailed Step-by-Step Text Tutorial (EXTRA Beginner Friendly)

๐Ÿ‘‰ US crochet terms are used
๐Ÿ‘‰ Written slow, clear, and detailed, especially for beginners

This motif looks complex, but if you follow one stitch at a time, you can do it ๐Ÿ’›
The finished motif is perfect for blouses, shawls, runners, pillow covers, and blankets.


๐Ÿงถ MATERIALS (IMPORTANT FOR BEGINNERS)

  • Yarn:

    • Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)

    • Cotton or cotton-blend is BEST to clearly see stitches

  • Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm

  • Scissors

  • Yarn needle


๐Ÿ“˜ CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

Please read carefully first:

  • ch = chain

  • sl st = slip stitch

  • sc = single crochet

  • dc = double crochet

  • tr = treble crochet

  • sp = space

  • pc = popcorn stitch


๐ŸŒŸ WHAT IS A POPCORN STITCH? (VERY IMPORTANT)

Popcorn stitch (pc) =

  1. Work 5 dc into the same stitch or space

  2. Remove hook from loop

  3. Insert hook into top of the first dc

  4. Pull the dropped loop through

  5. Ch 1 to lock the popcorn

๐Ÿ‘‰ This creates a raised 3D bump


๐Ÿ“ FINISHED MOTIF SIZE

  • Approx. 10–13 cm (4–5 inches) after blocking

  • Size depends on yarn and hook


๐ŸŸก ROUND 1 – CENTER RING

  1. Make a magic ring
    (or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring)

  2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc)

  3. Work 11 dc into the ring

  4. Sl st to the top of ch 3

✔ You now have 12 dc in a circle


๐ŸŸก ROUND 2 – CHAIN SPACES (PINEAPPLE BASE)

  1. Ch 3

  2. Dc in same stitch

  3. Ch 3, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc

  4. Repeat * to * around

  5. Sl st to top of ch 3

✔ You should have 6 groups of 2 dc
✔ And 6 chain-3 spaces


๐ŸŸก ROUND 3 – START PINEAPPLE SHAPE

  1. Sl st into first ch-3 space

  2. Ch 3

  3. Work 4 dc into same ch-3 space

  4. Ch 2

  5. In next ch-3 space work 5 dc

  6. Ch 2

  7. Repeat around

  8. Sl st to top of ch 3

✔ You now see fan shapes forming


๐ŸŸก ROUND 4 – POPCORN PINEAPPLE TEXTURE

This is the most important round, go slowly ๐Ÿ’›

  1. Sl st to center of first fan

  2. Make 1 popcorn stitch (pc)

    • 5 dc in same stitch

    • Remove hook

    • Insert hook into first dc

    • Pull loop through

    • Ch 1 to lock

  3. Ch 3

  4. Make another pc in next fan center

  5. Ch 3

  6. Repeat around

  7. Sl st to first pc

✔ You now have raised popcorn bumps ๐Ÿฟ


๐ŸŸก ROUND 5 – BUILDING THE PINEAPPLE

  1. Sl st into ch-3 space

  2. Ch 3

  3. Work 2 dc in same space

  4. Ch 2

  5. Work 3 dc in next ch-3 space

  6. Ch 2

  7. Repeat around

  8. Sl st to top of ch 3

✔ Pineapple shape becomes taller


๐ŸŸก ROUND 6 – LONG PINEAPPLE CHAINS

  1. Sl st to center of dc group

  2. Ch 4

  3. Skip next group

  4. Sc in next ch-2 space

  5. Ch 4

  6. Repeat around

  7. Sl st to first sc

✔ Long loops form the pineapple body


๐ŸŸก ROUND 7 – FINAL POPCORN DECORATION

  1. Sl st into ch-4 space

  2. Make 1 popcorn stitch (pc)

  3. Ch 4

  4. Repeat popcorn + ch 4 around

  5. Sl st to first popcorn

✔ Motif looks rich, textured, and elegant


๐ŸŸก ROUND 8 – NEAT EDGE (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)

Choose ONE option:

✔ Simple Edge (Beginner)

  • Sc evenly around

  • In loops: 3 sc

  • Sl st to finish

✔ Decorative Picot Edge

  • Sc, ch 3, sl st into same stitch

  • Repeat around


✨ BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT)

  1. Lightly wet or steam the motif

  2. Gently stretch pineapple points

  3. Pin flat if possible

  4. Let dry completely

✔ Blocking makes the motif perfect


๐Ÿงต HOW TO JOIN MOTIFS

  • Join-As-You-Go: join during last round

  • Sew later: whip stitch or mattress stitch


๐Ÿ‘— PROJECT IDEAS

✔ Blouse
✔ Shawl
✔ Tunic
✔ Table runner
✔ Cushion cover
✔ Blanket


๐ŸŒธ BEGINNER TIPS (PLEASE READ)

  • Count stitches every round

  • If motif curls → hook is too small

  • If motif waves → too many stitches

  • Use light-colored yarn to see stitches better

  • Don’t rush — popcorn stitches need patience ๐Ÿ’›


๐ŸŒˆ EASY VARIATIONS

  • Bigger popcorn → use 6 dc

  • Smaller motif → use thinner yarn

  • Luxury look → metallic or silk blend yarn

  • Summer blouse → cotton yarn only

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