Throw Back Thursday – Pineapples!
Pineapples!
The pineapple has been the symbol of hospitality and friendship for many centuries.  It got its name from the pine cone, as it resembles the shape of one, only much larger.  In the Colonial era, it was an honor to place a pineapple in the center of your table while entertaining guests. At the end of the evening, it was served as dessert. To have a pineapple was also the sign of wealth and status in your town. They were soon used as a design element in architecture, ceramics, wood crafts and art. It also became a favorite in crochet designs as well.
I have many crocheted pineapple doilies that were made by my Great Grandma Leona, we called her Grandma Mom.  I have several of her doilies which I’m using to cover my dress form as a picture prop. I’ve had them tucked away for so many years and it is so nice to have them out and using them in a beautiful, modern way.
In my teenage years, I made this off-white pineapple afghan. The pattern looks difficult but it really isn’t. It goes really quick once you get the hang of it. I also made a matching one for my sister. I hope she still has it! I’m scared to ask her, it was SO long ago.
Did you know that pineapples are a plant? Here’s one that I saw at Lowe’s one day, I had to take a picture! It’s amazing.
Happy throw back Thursday!
Thanks for reading!
Carolyn
Love this afghan!!! I cant believe your were so talented as a teenager to make this great project…
Hi Kathy 🙂 I have to admit I have never seen a Pineapple Afghan before and I LOVE IT! It is so pretty – I really hope your sister still has hers too 🙂
Hi Carolyn – I apologize I was doing 2 things at once!! and typed Kathy!!! I’m such a goof – please accept my apology!!Rhondda
Thank you Elena! I really appreciate it. 🙂
Hi Rhondda, if my memory is correct, I had ordered this as a kit from Herrschners. They had kits that included the yarn and the pattern. After I made this one, I bought more yarn and made another one for my sister. She was never into the crafts growing up like I was, so I’m not sure if she does. I hope so too though.
No worries, that’s funny! And I didn’t really notice until you sent another comment! Have a great day 🙂
Carolyn, is there ANY chance you still have the pattern for this afghan? I also made this Herrschners pattern in the late ’80’s. Stupidly, I gave the afghan to my sister-in-law’s daughter, and it is no more. I started another one a couple of years ago, and my pattern has gotten destroyed. I really hate to tear it all apart now. I’d rather finish it! But I can’t find the pattern. Can you help me?
Hi Charlotte, I don’t have this pattern either. It has gotten lost in the shuffle over the years. Maybe you could look at your work so far and jot down the stitches and rows to recreate the pattern? Or maybe contact Herrschners and ask them to release the pattern again? I hope you can finish it, it’s very beautiful.
The dress form looks amazing!!!
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I love this project and make it for all the special people in my life when they get married!!!!!! It’s large enough for a king bed!!!
Hi Ei, that is a lovely wedding gift, I’m sure they love it! 🙂
I love the pineapple design.
Me too! Thanks for stopping by 🙂