This classic pineapple doily features intricate clusters, shells, and picots, creating an elegant centerpiece for any table. Worked with fine crochet cotton for a delicate lace effect.

MATERIALS: LILY MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Art. 36, Size 30: 1 ball White or Ecru; or LILY MERCROCHET MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Art. 161, Size 30: 2 balls White or Ecru. No. 13 Steel Crochet Hook. Work tightly for best results.

Starting in center, ch 8, join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join with sl st in 1st sc.

2nd rnd: Ch 5, tr in same sc, (ch 6, sk 1 sc, 2 tr in next sc) 5 times, ch 6, join to top of ch-5.

3rd rnd: Ch 3, dc in next tr, (9 dc in next sp, dc in next 2 tr) 5 times, 9 dc in next sp, join to ch-3.

4th rnd: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, (ch 7, sk 2 dc, dc in next 9 dc) 5 times, ch 7, join to ch-3.

5th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * holding back the last lp of each dc on hook make dc in next 3 dc, thread over and draw thru all lps on hook for a Cluster-decrease, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-7 lp, ch 5, ** dc in 1st 3 dc of next petal. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; join to ch-3.

6th rnd: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * (dc in next 3 dc) made into a Cluster-dec, dc in next 2 dc, ch 8, sc in sc between next 2 sps, ch 8, ** dc in 1st 2 dc of next petal. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; join to ch-3.

7th rnd: Ch 3, * (dc in next 3 dc) made into a Cluster-dec, ch 6, sl st in Cluster for a p, dc in next dc, (ch 7, sc in next ch-8 lp) twice, ** ch 7, dc in 1st dc of next petal. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; ch 3, join with tr in 1st p.

8th rnd: (7 tr, ch 6, sl st in last tr for a p, 6 tr) in same p, * sc in next lp, (ch 8, sc in next lp) twice, (7 tr, p, 6 tr) in next p. Repeat from * 4 times. Sc in next lp, ch 8, sc in next lp, ch 4, join with tr in 1st tr of next shell.

9th rnd: Ch 8, (8 tr, p, 7 tr) in p of same shell, * ch 8, sc in next lp, ch 11, sc in next lp, ch 8, (8 tr, p, 7 tr) in next shell p. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to * again; ch 6, join with tr in tr at end of last rnd.

10th rnd: Ch 8, tr in 1st tr of next shell, ch 8, (8 tr, p, 7 tr) in p of same shell, ch 8, tr in last tr of same shell, ch 8, sc in center ch-11 lp. Repeat from * 5 times.

11th rnd: Ch 8, * tr in next tr, ch 8, tr in 1st tr of next shell, ch 8, (8 tr, p, 7 tr) in p of same shell, ch 8, tr in last tr of same shell, ch 8, tr in next tr, ch 3, ** tr in sc between next 2 lps, ch 3. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; join to 5th st of 1st ch-8, sl st to next tr.

12th rnd: Ch 13, * tr in next tr, ch 8, tr in 1st tr of next shell, ch 8, 10 tr in p of same shell, ch 8, tr in last tr of same shell, (ch 8, tr in next tr) twice, ** sk next 2 ch-3 sps, tr in next tr, ch 8. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; join to 5th st of 1st ch-13.

13th rnd: (Ch 8, tr in next tr) twice, ch 8, 2 tr in each tr of next shell (pineapple), (ch 8, tr in next tr) twice, ch 3, ** tr between 2 tr in angle, ch 3, sk next ch-8 sp, tr in next tr, ch 8, tr in next tr. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; join to 5th st of 1st ch-8, sl st to next tr.

14th rnd: Ch 13, tr in next tr, ch 8, tr in next tr, * (ch 1, tr in next tr of pineapple) 19 times, (ch 8, tr in next tr) twice, sk 2 ch-3 sps in angle, ** tr in next tr, (ch 8, tr in next tr) twice. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; join to 5th st of 1st ch-13. Fasten off.

PINEAPPLE: Attach to 1st tr of next pineapple, (ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp) 19 times, ch 3, dc in end tr. Ch 5, turn, sc in next ch-6 lp, (ch 5, sc in next lp) repeated across thru 2d lp from end, ch 2, dc in end lp. Repeat 5 times to complete 6 Pineapples.

BORDER: Attach to tip of one pineapple, ch 3, 2 dc in same lp made into a Cluster, (ch 3, a 3-dc Cluster in same lp) twice, * (ch 3, 3-dc Cluster in next sp down side of pineapple) 22 times, 3 sc in left half of next ch-8 sp, sc in next tr, 8 sc in next sp, sc between 2 tr in angle, 8 sc in next sp, sc in tr, 3 sc in next sp, 3-dc Cluster in 1st sp on next pineapple, (ch 3, 3-dc Cluster in next sp) 2 times to tip lp, ** (ch 3, Cluster) 3 times in same lp. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; ch 3, join to 1st Cluster, sl st in next (center) ch-3 sp.

2nd rnd: Ch 10, * tr in same sp, (ch 3, tr in next ch-3 sp) 23 times, ch 3, sk 7 sc in angle, sc in next sc, sk 4 sc, a 7-tr shell in next (center) sc in angle, sk 4 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, tr between 1st 2 Clusters on next pineapple, ** (ch 3, tr in next sp) 23 times to center sp at tip, ch 5. Repeat from * 4 times and from * to ** again; (ch 3, tr in next sp) 22 times, ch 3, join to 5th st of 1st ch-10.

3rd rnd: Sl st to center of next ch-5 tip sp, * 3 sc in bal of tip-sp, (sc in tr, 3 sc in next sp) 24 times, sc in 1st 3 tr of shell in angle, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next tr, sc in next 3 tr, (3 sc in next sp, sc in tr) twice. Continue pattern for shaping shells, pineapple tips, and clusters as described. End with stretching and pinning centerpiece right-side-down in a true circle. Steam and press dry thru a doubled cloth.