The pineapple stitch creates an airy openwork lace. Feel free to use any type of yarn (or even thread) for your project. Most yarns have the recommended crochet hook size on the label.

Written instructions are presented with clear and detailed photos of each completed row.

A chart is also provided with an in-pattern link. Site includes a great number of free stitch patterns arranged by attributes. It is well organized and the directions are very clear, shown in multiple forms.