About This Pattern
This runner builds from small pineapple motifs, worked round by round. Each one starts as a ring of 18 double crochets. From there, chain spaces shrink, row by row, to shape the fruit. It is a quiet, repeatable project. Good for an evening with the television low. It needs a steady hook hand, a few stitch markers, and patience with counting.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- st
- stitch
- sl st
- slip stitch
- sc
- single crochet
- dc
- double crochet
Pineapple motif table runner crochet pattern
Material
Medium weight number 4 acrylic yarn 4 millimeter crochet hook Create a Slip Knot and Chain 5: Make a slip knot.
Chain 5 stitches (ch 5).
Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first chain to form a ring.
- Round 1(18 Double Crochets): Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet [dc]). Make 17 double crochets (dc) into the ring.Join to the third chain of the starting ch 3 with a sl st.
You should have a total of 18 dc.
- Round 2(Chain Spaces and Double Crochets): Chain 4 (counts as the first dc and a chain 1 space).Dc in the second dc from the previous round, ch 1. Repeat this pattern around.Join to the third chain of the starting ch 4 with a sl st.In Round 3 (Chain Spaces and Double Crochets): Single crochet (sc) in a ch-1 space, ch 2 (counts as the first dc).Skip the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 2. Repeat around.Join to the second chain of the starting ch 2 with a sl st.
- Round 4Two Double Crochets into Each Chain Space Sc in a ch-2 space, ch 2 (counts as the first dc).Dc in the same ch-2 space, ch 2.2 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2. Repeat around.Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc made.For Round 5 (Three Double Crochets in Each Chain Space): Sc in a ch-2 space, ch 2 (counts as the first dc).2 more dc in the same ch-2 space, ch 2.3 dc in the next ch-2 space, ch 2. Repeat around.Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc.
- Round 6Three Chains between Three Double Crochets Perform similar steps as round 5 but with 3 chains instead of 2 between each set of 3 dc.Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc.
- Round 7Adding Fan Stitches Create fan stitches for this round by working (3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc) in the chain spaces from the previous round.
- Rounds 8–10Adding Chains Each of these rounds adds an additional chain to the chain spaces between the fans.Round 8: 2 chains.
- Round 93 chains. For Round 10: 4 chains. Complete each round as before and join with a sl st.
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Before the first stitch
- Check your yarn amount against the full runner length you want.
- Read Round 1 first, so the starting ring count makes sense.
- Keep a stitch marker on the first stitch of each round.
Minutes per piece
- First motif, rounds 1 through 7 about 45 minutes, because the chain spaces need careful counting
- Remaining motifs and joining about 3-5 hours, because each motif repeats the same 7 rounds
Other yarns that work
- Cotton, worsted weight Gives crisper pineapple edges and a flatter runner, but needs a firmer hand on tension.
- Acrylic-cotton blend, worsted weight Keeps the soft drape of acrylic, with a bit more structure in each motif.
Where it ends up
- Lay it down the center of a dining table, under a bowl of fruit.
- Drape it across a sideboard, paired with a small lamp.
- Use it under a tray of mugs, for coffee mornings at the kitchen table.
Joining up
- Step 1 Gradually decrease the chain spaces in each row following the pattern given.
- Step 2 Once the pineapple patterns are completed, you'll have a series of these motifs running down the length of the runner.
Small notes
- Use a 4mm hook throughout, and check your 18-dc ring lies flat before moving on.
- Mark the first stitch of every round, so you never lose the join point.
- Keep tension even across all motifs, so the finished runner lies flat on a table.
Little questions
Why does Round 1 start with 18 double crochets?
That ring is the base for the whole pineapple shape. All later rounds build from that even count. Getting it right keeps the motif symmetrical.
What if my chain-5 ring feels too loose?
A loose ring often means the slip knot started too open. Try a slightly firmer pull before the first chain. A snug ring holds the 18 dc without gaps.
How many motifs make a full runner?
That depends on your table length, since each motif adds a fixed width. Lay a few finished motifs along your table first. Add more until the length feels right.
Can I join motifs as I go, instead of at the end?
Yes, joining as you finish each motif saves a separate seaming session. It also lets you check the runner length early. Either way works with this pattern.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/crochet-pineapple-table-runner-tutorial/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
