Exploded Pineapple Afghan
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In American Colonial times, pineapples were so exotic, costly, and hard to get that they became a fashionable luxury. Later, as a decorative motif in wood carvings and needlework, they became a symbol of welcome and hospitality. In this design, the iconic crocheted pineapple assumes another aspect, of of a breezy, exploded gauge, afghan style. It also makes a sweet lightweight shawl.
By Doris Chan
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| Photography by Joe Hancock |
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