Crochet Pineapple Stitch

The Crochet Lined Leaf Stitch is a versatile and charming stitch pattern that beautifully captures the natural beauty of leaves. Its intricate design adds an elegant and whimsical touch to any crochet project, whether it's a scarf, shawl, or home decor item.

This stitch pattern combines post stitches, clusters, and chains to create a textured effect that mimics the delicate veining found in real leaves. The lined leaf stitch allows for endless creativity, as you can experiment with different yarn colors and combinations to achieve your desired aesthetic.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we will guide you through the process of crocheting the lined leaf stitch. You'll learn how to create the foundation row, work the leaf motifs, and maintain consistent tension throughout your project. Additionally, we'll share valuable tips and techniques to make your stitching experience smoother and more enjoyable.

Join me on a journey to bring the enchanting beauty of lined leaf stitch to your crochet creations. Get ready to infuse your projects with a touch of nature's charm and create stunning pieces that showcase your crochet skills.

Instructions

Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc/sc

Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc

Bobble - shell st – BSt: work 9 tr/dc in the same space of 2 (or 3) chs, drop the loop from your hook. Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first tr/dc of the group and grab the dropped loop. Pull it through the stitch, and then make 1ch.

Shell – 3tr/dc + 1ch + 3tr/dc in the same space.

Stitch – st

Stripe A

Make 10 foundation chs.

Row 1: Skip 3 ch, work 2tr/dc + 1ch + 3tr/dc in next ch, 3ch, shell in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Make 5ch. For all next stripes work joining instead 5ch: 2ch + 1dc/sc in space of 5 ch of another stripe + 2ch.

Work shell in shell, 1ch, 1tr/dc + 1ch + 1tr/dc in space of 3ch, 1ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 3: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 2ch, 1tr/dc + 1ch + 1tr/dc in space of 1ch, 2ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 4: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 3ch, 1tr/dc + 1ch + 1tr/dc in space of 1ch, 3ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 5: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 3ch, shell in space of 1ch, 3ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 6: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 3ch, 7tr/dc in shell in the middle, 3ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 7: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 3ch, work 1tr/dc + 1ch in each of the next 7tr/dc below, 2ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 8: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 3ch, work dc/sc + 2ch in each of the next 6 spaces of 1ch, 1ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 9: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 3ch, * 1BSt in space of 2ch, 2ch, 1dc/sc n next space of 2ch, 2ch; rep from * 1 more time, 1Bst in next space of 2ch, 3ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 10: Make 5ch, shell in shell, work 4ch and 1dc/sc in space of 2ch after the first Bst, 3ch and 1dc/sc in next space of 2ch before the second Bst, 3ch and 1dc/sc in space of 2ch after second Bst, 3ch and 1dc/sc in space of 2ch before third Bst, then make 4ch, shell in shell and turn.

Row 11: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 4ch, 1BSt in space of 3ch, 2ch, 1dc/sc n next space of 2ch, 2ch, 1Bst in next space of 2ch, 4ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 12: Make 5ch, shell in shell, work 4ch and 1dc/sc in space of 2ch after the first Bst, 3ch and 1dc/sc in next space of 2ch before the second Bst, 4ch, shell in shell and turn.

Row 13: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 4ch, 1BSt in space of 3ch, 4ch, shell in shell, turn.

Row 14: Make 5ch, shell in shell, work 4ch and 1dc/sc in top of Bst, 4ch, shell in shell and turn.

Row 15: Make 5ch, shell in shell, 3ch, shell in shell and turn.

Repeat rows 2 – 15 until you have reached your desired length.

Stripe B

Make 22 foundation chs.

Row 1: Skip 3ch, 2tr/dc + 1ch + 3tr/dc in next ch, 3ch, skip 3ch, * 1dc/sc in next ch, 2ch, skip 1ch; rep from * 5 more times, 1ch, shell in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Repeat Row 9 of the Stripe A.

Row 3: Repeat Row 10 of the Stripe A. Work the first joining to the stripe A: make 2chs, 1dc/sc in space of 5chs between shells of the 2nd and the 3rd rows and 2chs.

Continue work repeating rows of Stripe A.

Cashmere – 15%, Angora – 25%, Wool - 60%

Colors & rows:

Stripe A: 1 – 14 rows – dark cyan, 15 – 28 rows – light cyan.

Stripe B: 1 – 7 rows – light pink, 8 – 21 – rows – dark pink, 22 - 28 – light pink.