Yet Another Pineapple Shawl

[Starpoint Lee]

I've wanted to jump on the pineapple shawl bandwagon since the first time I saw one posted here a couple of months ago. Amy's (Yarn Angel) gorgeous shawl finally got me going, and I made the jump :).

I made note of the pattern corrections (thanks Amy!) and grabbed 5 skeins of my favorite (albeit sometimes annoying) yarn, black Microspun. I used an N hook, which gave me a large and lacey result. I do like the large and drapey look, but may try a smaller hook the next time (maybe a J or K) if I use the sport weight Microspun again. Here's the result modeled by my 5' 3 1/2" 15 year old daughter, who currently prefers a sultry look to a smile (should I tell her that her "sultry" comes across more like "sulky???" ;)

For those who may have missed it elsewhere, here's the original 1944 doily pattern with corrections from Amy's post:

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/PineFan.html (http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/PineFan.html) - actual pattern
Pattern correction:
at the begining on row 1 its suppose to be ch3, 16 dc in ring, ch 3 turn
round 2 is dc in next 15 dc
round 3 should be a total of 34 dc counting the turning ch

I just LOVE this pattern! Can't wait to wear it:bounce

--Lee

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[cazmc]

is it too long to wear tied around the waist as well?

[Starpoint Lee]

is it too long to wear tied around the waist as well?

When I want it as a shorter shawl, I roll or fold the top. That makes a sort of collar or lapel. I suppose you could do the same wearing it around the waist and it would make a sash-look, but I think mine might be too wide to wear it around the waist. I'll try it out tomorrow :).

I'd probably use a smaller hook, which makes a smaller garment. You could also try using a heavier weight yarn. Microspun is sport weight, but I love the drape and movement it produces.

--Lee

[Kathleen]

That turned out really cool! I love it!!

[gingerchai]

quite dramatic and elegant

[mythunderbird]

very very nice, you did a great job, i love the way it drapes around you. is just what i would look for in a shawl pattern. now will have to add that to my to do list:eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :devil :devil :devil :devil :devil thanks for sharing:hug :hug :hug

[MarvieN]

Gorgeous!!

[kariholtz]

:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool WOW!!!!!!!!!


Stunning!

[pidot]

Wow! that is elegant!

[AshEgypt]

I :manyheart it! :tup

:frog

[sunshine1977]

Beautiful!! This one has moved to the top of my to-do list!!

Laurie:hook

[Yarn Duck]

Very nice!

[faithpa76]

That's beautiful!!

[crochetlady]

Well this made me bring out my printed paper to the top of the pile!! I too love microspun but I am afraid to use it for the fear that I may not have enough to complete a project:) I just keep fondling it and then putting it away for a "special" project lol!!!

Very nicely done and modelled!

hugs
Vims

[crochetaddict033]

I think that is absolutely great. So pretty. I think I may try a larger hook and do that. I love yours!

[knotme]

That is absolutely gorgeous! I've already started on mine but now I wish I had used the yarn you did! I guess I'll just have to make another after this one:D

[Kevspepper]

OMG!!! That's beautiful!!!!!:clap

[Terri/LadySorce]

That is nice and big. Looks great!!

[manda]

That is beautiful! I have been wanting to make one for a long time now, guess I'm going to have to bump it up on my list a bit higher now! :manyheart

[Starpoint Lee]

Thank you all very much :blush.

It was the first time I'd done anything in pineapples (also my first "show and tell" here in C'ville), but I was so taken with the concept of creating a shawl from a doily pattern, and so impressed with the results I saw here, that I had to try. Thanks for the encouragement :).

--Lee

[korjuen]

YOU GO GIRL!! :yay

You think like i do. i have seen many patterns that are very interesting but the use for it is just "not down my ally" but i try to use the concept for other ideas like a doily for the top part of a hat and so forth.. what you made was a very creative approach ;)

from Korjuen

[yarncat]

Stunning!!

[EricaB]

I love it... it would make a great swimsuit cover.

[jenuine226]

This is beautiful ... did you use all 5 skeins of the Microspun, or was there some left over? (Trying to figure out how much to buy at the store this weekend. :hook )

[Jewels]

That looks AMAZING!!!! Makes me definitely want to try it.

[klouised]

That came out super!! It's very dramatic and elegant at the same time. Very nice.

[Starpoint Lee]

This is beautiful ... did you use all 5 skeins of the Microspun, or was there some left over? (Trying to figure out how much to buy at the store this weekend. :hook )

I used all of at least five skeins. One or two weren't complete skeins, and I used a bit of a sixth. At least Microspun isn't dyelotted :).

--Lee

[sem464]

Wow, that really looks pretty in black!

[ItzKaren]

It really turned out great, and that is one of my favorite yarns as well.

[perigrine]

Beautiful!! This one has moved to the top of my to-do list!!

Laurie:hook

and mine!!

Now I know what I can make with the 50, 000 yards of black cotton I have.

I miiiiiiiiiight just go peek at the other pineapple shawls while I am here....*looks innocent*

[mason204]

Whoa!! That's breathtaking!

[Celestial Seasonings]

. . . a simple pattern enlargement. . . what a great idea!!! That shawl would make a perfect gift for my mom! Beautiful work!

[evelyn]

REALLY NICE I LIKE PINEAPPLES