by Darlene Michaud

Created on: September 12, 2010

Pineapples are tasty and pretty and they are even fun to crochet! If you like to crochet, you might want to try whipping up some tropical pineapple crafts using the free patterns below.  The patterns include crocheted projects for a butterfly, a dish cloth, a tank top and more!

Crocheted Pineapple Pattern #1 - Pineapple Butterfly:  This crocheted design will please both pineapple lovers and butterfly lovers alike. This beautiful and very detailed butterfly has a pineapple motif worked into the wings. You will need to be a seasoned crocheter to follow this pattern. And you will have to have the ability to work with fine cotton yarn. To see a photo of this crocheted pineapple project and to print out the free pattern instructions

click here.

Crocheted Pineapple Pattern #2 - Pineapple Dishcloth:  This is a cute little dishcloth that is actually quite useful in the kitchen. You might not think this lacy pineapple could stand up to actually doing dishes, but it's worked using cotton yarn and you will find that it will work just great on your dishes. In fact, it will work much like a tawashi cloth. You will want to make this dishcloth in every color and give them away as gifts! To see a photo of this crocheted pineapple project and to print out the free pattern instructions click here.

Crocheted Pineapple Pattern #3 - Pineapple Suncatcher:  This is a very nice suncatcher that you can crochet. It has a pineapple motif worked into the design. This makes a very nice gift to give to someone who is hard to buy for. This is also a good crochet project to make to sell at a craft fair. To see a photo of this crocheted pineapple project and to print out the free pattern instructions click here.

Crocheted Pineapple Pattern #4 - Pineapple Scarf:  What a most unusual scarf this is! If you know someone who collects pineapples, you must make them this scarf! It's soft, luxurious and simply fruity delicious! To see a photo of this crocheted pineapple project and to print out the free pattern instructions click here.

Crocheted Pineapple Pattern #5 - Pineapple Tank Top:  Here is a light and lacy open work tank top with a pineapple motif worked in. It can be made in all sizes from small to 3X. It is considered an intermediate level pattern so this is a good project for seasoned crocheters. To see a photo of this crocheted pineapple project and to print out the free pattern instructions click here.

Have fun with these crocheted pineapple projects, and remember, you can change colors, try different yarn fibers, change the size of your hook... just experiment. There are no rules in crochet!

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