Cluster Pineapple Doily – Free Pattern with Japanese Stitch Chart

Cluster Pineapple Doily: Vintage Charm & Dimensional Lace

The Cluster Pineapple Doily is a textured, vintage-inspired crochet design featuring a striking star-like arrangement of classic pineapple motifs.

Crocheted in a comfortable sport/DK-weight cotton yarn rather than traditional thin thread, this piece works up surprisingly fast with a relaxed, substantial feel in your hands. Plump cluster stitches are paired with airy chain spaces to bring rich three-dimensional depth and timeless antique elegance to the heritage lace design, while a dainty picot edging neatly frames each pointed tip.

Measuring approximately 23.5 cm (9¼ inches) across after light blocking, it requires just about 49 meters (23 grams) of yarn—making it a deeply satisfying, quick one-skein project that instantly elevates coffee tables, desks, or nightstands with handmade warmth.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Star-Like Pineapple Silhouette: Reinterprets the beloved vintage pineapple motif into a bold, radiating star-like layout that creates an eye-catching focal point in any room.
• Plump Cluster Texture: Three-dimensional cluster stitches add tactile richness and shadow play against airy chain spaces, giving traditional lace a modern, substantial presence.
• Quick & Cozy 1-Skein Project: Worked in a slightly thicker cotton yarn using only approx. 49 m / 53 yds (23 g), it works up far quicker than micro-lace thread doilies—ideal for quick gifts or weekend making.
• Crisp Picot Border: A delicate picot edging outlines the scalloped, pointed edges, helping the finished piece block out cleanly with defined peaks.
• Bilingual & Chart-Friendly: Includes row-by-row written instructions in standard US crochet terms alongside a clear traditional Japanese symbol chart (編み図) and a symbol conversion key for a smooth, visual crocheting experience.

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Pattern Details & Materials

Pattern Specifications

• Yarn: [Pierrot Yarns] Cotton Neat(S) (100% Cotton; approx. 95m / 40g)
• Yardage: Approx. 23g / 49 m (53 yds)
• Hook: 3.0 mm (JP 5/0 crochet hook)
• Finished Size: Approx. 23.5 cm (9¼ in) in diameter

Abbreviations & Symbols (US Terms)

ch: chain
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sp: space
( ) in same st: work the instructions inside the parentheses into the same stitch or space.

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Special Stitches

3-dc cl (3-double crochet cluster): [yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times in same st (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

beg 3-dc cl (beginning 3-double crochet cluster): ch 2, [yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] twice in same st (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

ch-3 picot: Ch 3, sl st in top of last dc made.

Notes

Work stitches only into the stitches and spaces specifically indicated; skip all unmentioned stitches and chain spaces throughout.

Pattern Instructions

Round 1: make a magic ring, ch 1 (does not count as a st), 8 sc in ring, join with sl st in first sc. (8 sc)

Round 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in same st, *ch 3, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * 7 times, 1 dc in top of beg ch-3 to join. (8 2-dc groups)

Round 3: beg 3-dc cl, ch 3, 3-dc cl in same sp, *ch 3, ( 3-dc cl, ch 3, 3-dc cl ) in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, 1 hdc in top of beg 3-dc cl to join. (16 3-dc cl)

Round 4: ch 8 (counts as 1 dc and ch-5), 1 dc in same sp, *ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, ( 1 dc, ch 5, 1 dc ) in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * 7 times, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-8, sl st in next ch-5 sp. (8 ch-5 sps)

Round 5: ( beg 3-dc cl, [ ch 2, 3-dc cl ] 3 times ) in same ch-5 sp, *ch 2, ( 3-dc cl, [ ch 2, 3-dc cl ] 3 times ) in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, 1 sc in top of beg 3-dc cl to join. (8 groups of 4 3-dc cl)

Round 6: ch 7 (counts as 1 tr and ch-3), 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, *ch 3, 1 tr in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, 1 hdc in 4th ch of beg ch-7 to join. (8 groups of 3 3-dc cl)

Round 7: ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in same sp, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, *ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, 1 dc in first sc to join. (8 groups of 2 3-dc cl)

Round 8: ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in same sp, ch 1, ( 1 dc, [ ch 1, 1 dc ] 4 times ) in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp, *ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, ( 1 dc, [ ch 1, 1 dc ] 4 times ) in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, 3-dc cl in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, 1 dc in first sc to join. (8 3-dc cl)

Round 9: ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in same sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, [ ch 2, 1 dc in next dc ] 4 times, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-4 sp, *ch 4, 1 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, [ ch 2, 1 dc in next dc ] 4 times, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch-4 sp; repeat from * 7 times, ch 1, 1 dc in first sc to join.

Round 10: ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in same sp, ch 2, (1 dc, ch-3 picot, 1dc) in next dc, [ ch 2, (1 dc, ch-3 picot, 1dc) in next dc ] 4 times, ch 2, *1 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, (1 dc, ch-3 picot, 1dc) in next dc, [ ch 2, (1 dc, ch-3 picot, 1dc) in next dc ] 4 times, ch 1; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.

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