PLEASING PINEAPPLES PONCHO « PATTERNS by Dot

Saturday, July 23, 2005

PLEASING PINEAPPLES PONCHO

PLEASING PINEAPPLES PONCHO
copyright © 07/21/05 Dot Matthews

Size: 1 size fits most thru 2X
Skill: intermediate

Stitches: single crochet; slip stitch; chain; double crochet; treble crochet; V stitch; DV Stitch

Stitch instructions:
V Stitch - dc, ch 3, dc, all in the same stitch
DV Stitch (double v stitch) - 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, all in the same stitch
dec (decrease) - insert hook in st, yo, pull yarn thru stitch, insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru, yo and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook.
TR (treble crochet) - yo 2 times, insert hook in st, yo, draw yarn thru st, yo, draw thru 2 loops at a time until there's 1 loop left on hook.

Abbreviations: sc - single crochet; ch - chain; st - stitch; ea - each; sk - skip; V st - V stitch; sl st - slip stitch; dv - double v stitch; tr - treble; sp - space; beg - beginning

SUPPLIES:
Hook Size: J (K optional for starting chain)
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Brite, 3 6-oz skeins, 908 yards, color Grape 9610, 100% Acrylic. This poncho weighs 16.5 oz.
scissors; stitch markers (optional); blunt needle

MEASUREMENTS:
27" from neck to hem
1 pineapple = 3" long and 3" wide at widest point
Neck = 28" circumference
Hem = 86" circumference

INSTRUCTIONS

Chain 80, join to form a circle.
ROUND 1: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 2: ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and 3 chs) dc in same st as join,
sk next 2 sts, *V st in next st, sk next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. End with sk 1 st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (27 V sts)

TIP: V st = dc, ch 3, dc, all in same stitch

ROUND 3: sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, V st in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (27 V sts)

ROUND 4: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around, end with 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, 1 sc in last dc. Join in first sc. (135 sc)

ROUND 5: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 1 sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (135 sc)

ROUND 6: repeat round 2 (45 V sts)

ROUND 7: repeat round 3 (45 V sts)

ROUND 8: repeat round 4 (225 sc)

ROUND 9: repeat round 5 (225 sc)

ROUND 10: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) dc in same st as join, ch 1, 2 dc in same st,
*ch 7, sk 5 sts,
sc in next st,
ch 3, sk 2 sts
sc in next st,
ch 7, sk 5 sts
DV in nest st.
Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, sk 5 sts, join in top of beg ch. (30 ch-7 sps, 15 dv st and 15 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 11: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*ch 3, sk next 2 dc,
sc in ch-7 sp
ch 5, sk sc, ch-3 sp and sc,
sc in ch-7 sp
ch 3,
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around. End with ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (15 DV sts, 15 ch-5 sps, 30 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 12: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*sk next 2 dc, ch-3 sp, and sc
11 tr in next ch-5 sp
sk next sc and ch-3 sp
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around. End with 11 tr in ch-5 sp. Join in top of beg ch. (15 tr groups and 15 DV st)

TIP: TR (treble crochet) - yo 2 times, insert hook in st, yo, draw yarn thru st, yo, draw thru 2 loops at a time until there's 1 loop left on hook

ROUND 13: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*ch 2, sk 2 dc
sc in next tr,
(ch 3, sk next tr, sc in next tr) 5 times
ch 2, sk 2 dc
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, ending with ch2, join in beg ch 3. (75 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 14: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*ch 3, sk next 2 dc, ch-2 sp and sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 4 times
ch 3, sk sc, ch-2 sp, and 2 dc,
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 3, join in top of beg ch. (90 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 15: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp
*ch 4, sk next 2 dc, ch-3 sp and sc
sc in next ch-3 sp
(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 3 times
ch 4, sk next sc, ch-3 sp, and 2 dc
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 4, join in beg ch 3. (45 ch-3 sps, 30 ch-4 sps, and 15 dvs)

ROUND 16: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp
*ch 5, sk next 2 dc, ch-4 and sc,
1 sc in next ch-3 sp
(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) twice
ch 5, sk next sc, ch-4 sps and 2 dc,
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 5, join in beg ch 3. (30 ch-3 sps, 30 ch-5 sps and 15 dvs)

ROUND 17: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp,
*ch 7, sk next 2 dc, ch-5 sps, and sc
sc in ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp
ch 7, sk next sc, ch-5 sp, and 2 dc
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 7, join in beg ch 3. (30 ch-7 sps, 15 ch-3 sps, and 15 dvs)

ROUND 18 thru 38: Repeat rounds 11 thru 17, 3 times

TIP: for a longer poncho, do more repeats, for a shorter poncho, do fewer repeats, but be sure to end with round 17.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

NECK EDGE

ROUND 1: attach yarn in any stitch on back edge of neck, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, dec, *sc in next 3 sts, dec. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc,

TIP: dec - insert hook in next st, yo and pull yarn thru st, insert hook in next st, yo, and pull yarn thru st, yo and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook.

ROUND 2: *ch 1, sl st in same st as join, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around, join in first sl st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Posted at 10:02 pm by bythehook7647


	Denise November 28, 2008 10:55 PM PST Hi dot I really love all ur ponches but I was wondering can u turn any of the ponches into skirts Im thinking of makeing this one for my daughter who is 13 in to a skirt. for her x-mas present. I was wondering also scence I dont have a measuring tape can I just make a foundation chain and see if it fits on her that way. By the way I havent done any of ur patterns but am welling to try this one I loved looking at them U have nice patterns and omg ur work is awsome great job.


	Leona February 17, 2008 09:40 PM PST Your patterns are so appealing. I am on my second year of cancer free. Put on some weight I can't lose. But your designs got me motivated to crochet again, and I know I deserve all of these LOL. Can't wait to get started. Thank you so much for sharing.


	Betty Martinez February 16, 2007 12:45 PM PST You have alot of beautiful patterns. I wish I knew how to send a picture, you would be proud of my shawls. Your are a great designer. Yesterday I gave my friend your site to visit. Thank you and God Bless. Now I can have alot of things for Christmas next year. Betty


	Suzy January 22, 2007 03:15 PM PST Hi Dot, I love this poncho, and it is so beautiful, I would love to make it, but don't know how to down size it. And help would be much appericated. Great job, on all your work...


	Name December 11, 2006 09:10 PM PST Hi your Pineapple Poncho is beautiful would like to make one for my mother. How do I downsize to a small or medium? How many would I chain on? Thanks!


	Dot February 7, 2006 11:46 AM PST Hi JeanneZ, Here's a copy of what I sent to Dollie... Some things you could try, is use a larger hook, or make more increases in the yoke portion, instead of working round 5 and 9 even, do increases in these 2 rounds. The pineapple pattern I used is a multiple of 15, so make sure you end with a number of stitches that is divisible by 15. I am no good at resizing items. I don't know the mathematics involved in up or down sizing. I also don't know how to make increases in the pattern stitches themselves, so all my increase rows are done in the yoke portion of the patterns. I am so sorry I can't be any more help. One of the reasons I joined this group is to (hopefully) learn how to resize garments. Good luck with your project.


	JeanneZ February 7, 2006 11:22 AM PST Hi Dot could you please include me in that how to make it larger email. Thanks, so nice of you to share all of your wonderful patterns


	Dot January 13, 2006 03:30 PM PST Hi Dollie, thank you. I sent you an email.


	Dollie January 12, 2006 04:20 PM PST Hi Dot. I love this pineapple poncho. I was wondering, how to make it larger? I wear 4x in blouses so I figure this would have to be larger. I would appreciate any suggestions before I start the poncho. My email is uolaria@yahoo.com. I love your site and all your patterns. Thank you for sharing them with us.


	Dot January 7, 2006 08:18 AM PST Hi VieLois, you're welcome. I hope you enjoy the pattern and let me know how it turns out. Happy New Year!


	Name Delores January 4, 2006 08:15 PM PST Hi Dot: Thanks for your lovely patterns. I am going to make the pineapple poncho. Best wishes for the New Year. Vielois


	Dot January 2, 2006 12:15 PM PST Thank you, Nita. I'm so glad I could help you get your teenager interested in crochet. It will be so much fun for mother and daughter to crochet together.


	Nita January 2, 2006 11:14 AM PST I really like your crochet patterns. My teenager just love them. I was trying to teach my girls a needle art and she would take to anything. That is, until she saw your page. Thanks for helping to give her motivation. She's starting on your loop hat.


	Dot November 14, 2005 11:47 PM PST You're welcome, StitchinCindi, I'd love to see your finished poncho if you can share a picture. Thanks for the feedback on the row count. I'll correct that right away.


	StitchinCindi November 14, 2005 11:08 PM PST Thanks again for the wonderful pattern. I just finished stitching this Pleasing Pineapples Poncho. There is one correction: To repeat the Rnds 11-17, 3 times....there should be 38 rows and not 37. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful talent with us who stitch, but can't design!


	Dot October 4, 2005 09:53 PM PDT Hi Wilma, I'm so glad you like this pattern. I thought it was so pretty when I finished it. I'd love to see a picture of yours. I'm also glad to know that my pattern is easy to follow.


	Name Wilma Bailey October 4, 2005 09:10 PM PDT Started the Pleasing Pineapples poncho Sunday night and finished it this afternoon( Tues.) It was so easy to do. I really like the way you write out the patterns. Leaves nothing to fret about. Thank you so much. Hugs, Wilma Bailey


	Dot September 30, 2005 09:54 PM PDT Hi Wilma, thank you. I'm glad you like my patterns. The Pleasing Pineapples is one of my all time favorites. I hope you enjoy it.


	Name Wilma Bailey September 30, 2005 09:51 PM PDT Just saw some of your patterns.What absloutely gorgeous designs. Printed out the Pleasing Pineapples pattern and will be starting it soon.Wanted to makea poncho for some time now but never found the right pattern. This is it!!!


	Dot September 19, 2005 12:23 PM PDT Thank you, Margaret. I bet it's gorgeous in black. I appreciate you letting me know you find my patterns easy to follow.


	margaret September 19, 2005 12:13 PM PDT Love your pineapple Poncho, made one in black and my Daughter gotit so I am starting another one , your patterns are very easy to follow.


	Dot September 7, 2005 09:12 PM PDT Thank you, Linda. I'm glad you like my patterns. I try hard to make them easy enough so most everyone can follow them.


	Linda September 7, 2005 08:54 PM PDT I absolutely love your your patterns..They are so easy to follow..I have made several of the hats...Made the pineapple poncho and am working on the lattice now...Your directions are so easy to follow...Thank you for your wonderful site....


	Dot August 29, 2005 10:43 PM PDT Winona, you are really making my day! I'm so glad you're enjoying my patterns. Let me know if you ever have any questions about them.


	Winona August 29, 2005 10:27 PM PDT Dot, I am on row 17 of the pleasing pineapples poncho. I am having so much fun. Thanks. Winona


	Dot August 6, 2005 09:03 PM PDT Thank you Krystal. I'm so glad you like my things.


	Krystal August 6, 2005 07:55 PM PDT Dot you rock! You are sooo gifted! I love visiting your site to look at all the cool designs you've come up with! Your work is awesome. Keep on hookin'!


	Dot August 4, 2005 07:12 PM PDT You're welcome, and thank you too.


	Name August 4, 2005 04:18 PM PDT Thank you I will use this because I like the pattern. You are blessed.


	Dot August 2, 2005 08:06 AM PDT You're welcome, Rhonda. I hope you enjoy the pattern.


	Rhonda August 2, 2005 12:10 AM PDT How beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful pattern! Rhonda


	Dot July 24, 2005 08:46 PM PDT You're welcome, Rosey. Hope this works out for you.


	Rosey July 24, 2005 08:02 PM PDT Thanks, Dot, I have a young girl asked me to make her a poncho - this may be just the thing. Thanks


	Dot July 24, 2005 03:02 PM PDT Thank you, WisRose.


	WisRose July 24, 2005 02:27 PM PDT soooo pretty, its on my "to do" list


	Dot July 24, 2005 11:31 AM PDT Thank you Patty. I wouldn't want you to run out of projects to do.


	Patty July 24, 2005 09:29 AM PDT Another beautiful poncho Dot. I just need to find the time to make them all.


	Dot July 24, 2005 06:18 AM PDT Me, too, Jean. you're welcome. (((hugs to you too)))


	Jean July 24, 2005 02:01 AM PDT Definetly like anything with pineapples. Thanks for dharing. Huggs Jean

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