The Result is Perfect❗️Crochet Popcorn Pineapple Motif Pattern Tutorial
๐✨ Crochet Popcorn Pineapple Motif
Very Detailed Step-by-Step Text Tutorial (EXTRA Beginner Friendly)
๐ US crochet terms are used
๐ 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 ๐
The finished motif is perfect for blouses, shawls, runners, pillow covers, and blankets.
๐งถ MATERIALS (IMPORTANT FOR BEGINNERS)
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Yarn:
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Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)
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Cotton or cotton-blend is BEST to clearly see stitches
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Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm
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Scissors
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Yarn needle
๐ CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Please read carefully first:
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ch = chain
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sl st = slip stitch
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sc = single crochet
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dc = double crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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sp = space
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pc = popcorn stitch
๐ WHAT IS A POPCORN STITCH? (VERY IMPORTANT)
Popcorn stitch (pc) =
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Work 5 dc into the same stitch or space
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Remove hook from loop
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Insert hook into top of the first dc
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Pull the dropped loop through
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Ch 1 to lock the popcorn
๐ This creates a raised 3D bump
๐ FINISHED MOTIF SIZE
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Approx. 10–13 cm (4–5 inches) after blocking
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Size depends on yarn and hook
๐ก ROUND 1 – CENTER RING
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Make a magic ring
(or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring) -
Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
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Work 11 dc into the ring
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Sl st to the top of ch 3
✔ You now have 12 dc in a circle
๐ก ROUND 2 – CHAIN SPACES (PINEAPPLE BASE)
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Ch 3
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Dc in same stitch
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Ch 3, skip 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc
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Repeat * to * around
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Sl st to top of ch 3
✔ You should have 6 groups of 2 dc
✔ And 6 chain-3 spaces
๐ก ROUND 3 – START PINEAPPLE SHAPE
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Sl st into first ch-3 space
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Ch 3
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Work 4 dc into same ch-3 space
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Ch 2
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In next ch-3 space work 5 dc
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Ch 2
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Repeat around
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Sl st to top of ch 3
✔ You now see fan shapes forming
๐ก ROUND 4 – POPCORN PINEAPPLE TEXTURE
This is the most important round, go slowly ๐
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Sl st to center of first fan
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Make 1 popcorn stitch (pc)
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5 dc in same stitch
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Remove hook
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Insert hook into first dc
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Pull loop through
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Ch 1 to lock
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Ch 3
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Make another pc in next fan center
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Ch 3
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Repeat around
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Sl st to first pc
✔ You now have raised popcorn bumps ๐ฟ
๐ก ROUND 5 – BUILDING THE PINEAPPLE
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Sl st into ch-3 space
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Ch 3
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Work 2 dc in same space
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Ch 2
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Work 3 dc in next ch-3 space
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Ch 2
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Repeat around
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Sl st to top of ch 3
✔ Pineapple shape becomes taller
๐ก ROUND 6 – LONG PINEAPPLE CHAINS
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Sl st to center of dc group
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Ch 4
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Skip next group
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Sc in next ch-2 space
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Ch 4
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Repeat around
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Sl st to first sc
✔ Long loops form the pineapple body
๐ก ROUND 7 – FINAL POPCORN DECORATION
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Sl st into ch-4 space
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Make 1 popcorn stitch (pc)
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Ch 4
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Repeat popcorn + ch 4 around
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Sl st to first popcorn
✔ Motif looks rich, textured, and elegant
๐ก ROUND 8 – NEAT EDGE (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)
Choose ONE option:
✔ Simple Edge (Beginner)
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Sc evenly around
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In loops: 3 sc
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Sl st to finish
✔ Decorative Picot Edge
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Sc, ch 3, sl st into same stitch
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Repeat around
✨ BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT)
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Lightly wet or steam the motif
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Gently stretch pineapple points
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Pin flat if possible
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Let dry completely
✔ Blocking makes the motif perfect
๐งต HOW TO JOIN MOTIFS
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Join-As-You-Go: join during last round
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Sew later: whip stitch or mattress stitch
๐ PROJECT IDEAS
✔ Blouse
✔ Shawl
✔ Tunic
✔ Table runner
✔ Cushion cover
✔ Blanket
๐ธ BEGINNER TIPS (PLEASE READ)
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Count stitches every round
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If motif curls → hook is too small
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If motif waves → too many stitches
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Use light-colored yarn to see stitches better
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Don’t rush — popcorn stitches need patience ๐
๐ EASY VARIATIONS
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Bigger popcorn → use 6 dc
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Smaller motif → use thinner yarn
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Luxury look → metallic or silk blend yarn
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Summer blouse → cotton yarn only
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