Crochet Pineapple Capes and Capelets

The pineapple stitch in doilies have been a favorite design for .... well, a very long time. But clothing, that appears to be a different story. I've processed over 5000 patterns for the shop, and of those, find that pineapple stitch in clothing became prevalent in the late 1950's, with the Mail Order Design patterns (Laura Wheeler and Alice Brooks, etc.) leading the charge.

As was typical, the Mail Order patterns built on each design ... i.e., create a pattern and if it proves popular, start making slight deviations in another pattern .. repeat, repeat, repeat.

Design 833 - "If you want a lovely cover for chilly weather, why don't you crochet one yourself. This little cape in the lacy pineapple pattern is easy to crochet"

Toss on this lacy capelet for a pretty touch over dresses. Pineapple crochet creates deep border drama. Crochet cape with flattering shawl collar of three ply fingering yarn.

Do you see the similarities? The second is slightly longer and the collar is larger and includes plus sizes.

Shrug on this lacy cape for breezy days, evening glamour. It's pure pleasure to crochet your favorite pineapple design. Use 3-ply fingering yarn for lacy cape with perky collar. Sizes 10-12; 14-16, 18-20 included.

Graceful cape to star atop fashions - in pineapple design combined with easy shell stitch

Pineapple Crochet Capelet Pattern, yoked with ribbon ties, Laura Wheeler Design 716

"Crochet a cape - so cozy when you want a touch of warmth. Rows and rows of pineapples topped by open crochet yoke, band collar - a pretty capelet for summer; any season".

And here are three more variations which will have several other Pineapple Capes and/or Capelets that match up with similarities - see the patterns in the shop for more.

This "build on an original design" can be found in other series of patterns - such as doilies and ponchos. And, with tens of thousands of Mail Order Designs created, this 'build on' concept makes perfect sense.

Thanks for dropping by,

Nov 9th 2024 Lorrie @ Vintage Knit Crochet Pattern Shop