Project introduction
This article is a pattern overview rather than a full tutorial. It gives you a clear picture of the Pineapple Lace Crochet Shawl, known as the Annam Wrap, so you can decide if it is the right project for you. The original design comes from the maker behind Annie Design Crochet, and the complete row-by-row instructions live on the designer’s site: Original designer’s pattern and instructions.
The finished piece is a rectangular wrap with a soft, vintage-inspired feel, worked in sport weight yarn for a fabric that is both delicate and cozy. Its pineapple lace stitch falls into a simple four row rhythm, so the project turns calm and meditative once the repeat is established. Gentle blocking opens the motifs into airy detail. Wear it draped over your shoulders as an elegant wrap, or fold it lengthwise and style it as a generous scarf.
How to Get the Annam Shawl Pattern Overview
The full written pattern is published free on the designer’s website, so you can work through every detail online at no cost. If you prefer paper or offline stitching, an ad-free printable PDF is also available. The printable version includes a helpful crochet chart, and you can purchase it at a low cost through the designer’s Ravelry or Etsy shop.
Yarn Suggestions
The design needs about 600m of sport weight yarn in three shades. The designer chose Manos del Uruguay Serena, a 60% Baby Alpaca and 40% Pima Cotton blend with 155 meters (170 yards) per 50g ball. The main shade, S2302 English, takes three balls (434 meters/475 yards); S2110 Zinnia and S2133 Seashell take one ball each (93 meters/102 yards and 46 meters/50 yards). Any sport weight yarn can be substituted, or fingering weight for a lighter fabric, with roughly 700-800m needed. Pick a fiber with a soft, fluid drape so the pineapple lace can shine.
Materials
Gather everything before you begin, so the lace flows without interruptions:
- Manos del Uruguay Serena, sport weight yarn in 60% Baby Alpaca and 40% Pima Cotton, with 155 meters/170 yards per 50g ball
- Yarn A (main shade): S2302 English, 3 balls (434 meters/475 yards)
- Yarn B: S2110 Zinnia, 1 ball (93 meters/102 yards)
- Yarn C: S2133 Seashell, 1 ball (46 meters/50 yards)
- 4mm crochet hook (US G)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers for tracking the long foundation chain
Pattern notes
The pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed for three colors, although a single shade works beautifully too. The foundation chain is long, so clipping a stitch marker every 50 chains keeps the count honest. Expect to concentrate through the opening rows; once the four row repeat is set, you can relax into the rhythm.
The lace is built by working into chain spaces, and any stitch or space not named in a row is simply skipped. Each motif needs 12 stitches plus 5 edge stitches, and that formula lets you size the piece as a scarf or a full wrap. Keep in mind that the fabric grows with blocking. Choose a light yarn with a gentle hand; the sample Serena feels soft and delicate, and fingering weight is another fine option.
Measurements
Finished size is taken after blocking: the shawl measures 64 inches (163cm) wide and 26 inches (66cm) tall. Blocking relaxes the stitches, so pin the wrap to these dimensions and let it dry fully before wearing for a smooth, even edge.
Abbreviations
The pattern uses US crochet terms. Keep this key close while you work:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ch | chain |
| Sc | single crochet |
| Dc | double crochet |
| Tr | treble crochet |
| Beg | beginning |
| Rep | repeat |
| Sp | space |
| St | stitch |
| T-ch | turning chain |
Special Stitches
Two motifs create the pineapple look. A Cluster Shell pairs two double crochet decreases with two chains between them, all worked into the same place. A Fan gathers five treble crochet stitches into one space, with a single chain separating each treble. Learn to spot these two shapes and the lace will read easily.
Construction Overview for Crochet Shawl
The shawl is worked flat in rows, starting with Yarn A on a 4mm hook and a foundation chain of 245. The opening rows set the stage: cluster shells stack into tidy columns while fans bloom and taper between them, and open chain spaces give the fabric its airy feel. Neat double crochet pairs frame both edges as the width grows.
Once established, the design settles into a four row cycle that repeats across the fabric. The main color continues for nine full repeats, with the block closing on the fourth row of the cycle. The designer then joins the second shade and works eight more rows of the same cycle, beginning that section on the fifth row and closing it on the fourth row. A final accent in the third shade adds three rows, working Row 5 and then Rows 2 and 3, before the yarn is fastened off.
Because the repeat is based on 12 stitches plus 5, the width can shift by whole motifs for a narrower scarf or a wider wrap. Keep your tension even, count the long starting chain with markers, and let blocking do the final shaping. For exact stitch placement in any row, follow the designer’s original instructions linked above.
Finishing
When the final row is done, weave in every loose end with the tapestry needle. Soak the wrap in lukewarm water, then roll it gently in a towel to lift out excess moisture. Lay it flat at its finished size, easing the lace open with your fingers, and pin it in place until completely dry. This blocking step reveals the pineapple motifs in their full, airy beauty.
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