{"id":3386,"date":"2026-06-16T13:14:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3386"},"modified":"2026-06-16T13:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:14:47","slug":"%f0%9f%92%8e-the-stylish-pineapple-star-square%f0%9f%92%95%f0%9f%98%98","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3386","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc8e The Stylish Pineapple Star Square\ud83d\udc95\ud83d\ude18"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a fantastic request because while the Pineapple Motif<\/strong> is traditionally circular or teardrop-shaped, converting it into a Square Motif<\/strong> makes it much more practical for joining into large projects like blankets, cardigans, or runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This “Pineapple Star Square”<\/strong> is stylish because it features four small pineapples pointing toward the corners, creating a beautiful geometric explosion from the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc8e The Stylish Pineapple Star Square<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This motif uses fine cotton or DK weight yarn. It starts as a flower and “squares off” by growing the pineapple points into the four corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials You’ll Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn:<\/strong> DK Weight (Size 3) cotton or bamboo for a “silky” stylish look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hook:<\/strong> 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Notions:<\/strong> Scissors, tapestry needle, and blocking pins (essential for lace).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Special Stitches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • V-Stitch (V-st):<\/strong> (dc, ch 2, dc) in the same stitch\/space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shell:<\/strong> (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pineapple Base:<\/strong> A group of 7 or 9 tr (treble crochet) in one space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Round 1: The Flower Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Start:<\/strong> Make a Magic Ring<\/strong>. ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc<\/strong> into the ring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Join:<\/strong> sl st to the top of ch 3. (16 dc total).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Round 2: Setting the 4 Corner Anchors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. ch 4<\/strong> (counts as dc + ch 1). dc<\/strong> in the next stitch. (This is your first V-st base).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. ch 3<\/strong>, skip 1 stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Repeat:<\/strong> [dc, ch 1, dc in next stitch, ch 3, skip 1 stitch]<\/em> 3 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Join:<\/strong> sl st to the 3rd chain of the starting ch 4. (You now have 4 small V-shapes and 4 ch-3 bridges).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Round 3: Building the Pineapple Bases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. sl st<\/strong> into the ch-1 space of the first V-shape. ch 4 (counts as tr).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Work 8 tr<\/strong> into that same ch-1 space. (This is the 9-tr base of your first pineapple).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. ch 2<\/strong>, sc<\/strong> in the ch-3 bridge. ch 2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Repeat:<\/strong> Work 9 tr<\/strong> in the next V-shape ch-1 space, then ch 2, sc, ch 2<\/strong> in the bridge. Repeat around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Join:<\/strong> sl st to the top of the ch 4.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Round 4: The Pineapple Grid (The Mesh)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. ch 4<\/strong>, sc<\/strong> in the next tr.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Repeat across the 9 tr:<\/strong> [ch 3, sc in next tr]<\/em> 7 more times. (You should have 8 small ch-3 loops over the pineapple).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Transition:<\/strong> ch 3<\/strong>, skip the sc anchor, and move directly to the next pineapple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Repeat around.<\/strong> Join with sl st.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Round 5: Squaring the Motif (The Corners)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              In this round, we decrease the pineapple loops while building the “frame” that makes it a square.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. sl st<\/strong> into the first ch-3 loop. ch 1, sc<\/strong> in same loop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Pineapple:<\/strong> [ch 3, sc in next loop]<\/em> across the pineapple (now 7 loops).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. The Corner Frame:<\/strong> ch 5. In the ch-3 transition space between pineapples, work a Shell (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)<\/strong>. This shell will become your square’s corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. ch 5<\/strong>, sc in the first loop of the next pineapple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Repeat around.<\/strong> ### Round 6: Finishing the Pineapple<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Repeat the Pineapple Grid:<\/strong> [ch 3, sc in next loop]<\/em> until you have only 1 loop left at the peak of the pineapple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              7. Expand the Frame:<\/strong> ch 5. Work a Shell<\/strong> into the ch-2 space of the previous shell. ch 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              8. Join:<\/strong> Continue until all four pineapples are capped with a single loop and the shells have created four distinct corners.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                \ud83d\udc57 How to Use This Motif<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                Project<\/strong><\/td>Layout Strategy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
                Elegant Runner<\/strong><\/td>Join motifs in a 2×8 grid. Because this motif is very lacy, it looks best in a solid cream or white mercerized cotton.<\/td><\/tr>
                Stylish Blouse<\/strong><\/td>Join motifs to create two panels. Use the Join-As-You-Go<\/strong> method by connecting the ch-2 corner spaces and the ch-5 side chains. This creates a “spider-web” effect between the pineapples.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                \u2757\ufe0f Pro-Tip: The “Magic” of Blocking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Pineapple motifs usually look “scrunchy” and messy right off the hook. To make them Magnificent<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Soak the finished square in lukewarm water with a bit of wool wash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Lay it on a foam mat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Pin the 4 corners first.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Then pin the “peak” of each pineapple, pulling them outward to open up the lace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                5. Let it dry completely. It will look 100% more professional!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  Would you like me to explain the “Join-As-You-Go” method in more detail for your blouse project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Video tutorial:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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