How to Crochet a Stylish Pineapple Top for Summer

The crochet pineapple top is a fun and stylish addition to your wardrobe, perfect for those warm summer days or beach outings. Its intricate pineapple stitch pattern gives it a unique and charming look that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Whether you wear it with high-waisted shorts or a flowing skirt, this top will effortlessly elevate your outfit and add a touch of bohemian flair. Embrace your inner fashionista and rock this crochet pineapple top with confidence - you'll be ready for any summer adventure in style!

Materials

Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream in Yellow (2 skeins for S/M, 3 skeins for L) and Hot Green (1 skein)

H/5.0 mm hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

Level

Intermediate

Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know

• Ch – chain
• Sc – single crochet
• Dc – double crochet

Approximate Finished Sizes

• Width across the top of the yellow: S 6/7 (10”) M 8/9 (12.5”) L 10/12 (15”)
• Length of the yellow body: S 6/7 (8.5”) M 7/8 (10”) L 10/12 (11.5”)

Gauge

• 2 shells = 4”
• 6 rows = 4”

Pineapple Crochet Top Pattern

Pattern written in S, M noted in ( ), L noted in [ ].

Ch 67 (73) [79] (any multiple of 6 + 1 – this is the width around the top).

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (66 sc (72 sc) [78 sc]).

Join to first sc to make a round, use the beginning tail to sew the space closed.

Round 2: ch 1, sc in same stitch, skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next (this is a shell), *skip 2 stitches, sc in next, skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, skip 2 stitches, join to first sc with sl st (11 shells (12 shells) [13 shells]).

Round 3: ch 2, 5 dc in same stitch, sc in 3rd dc of next shell, *5 dc in next sc, sc in 3rd dc of next shell* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (11 shells (12 shells) [13 shells]).

Round 4: sl st to the 3rd dc of the shell, ch 1, sc in same stitch, 5 dc in next sc, *sc in 3rd dc of next shell, 5 dc in next shell* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (11 shells (12 shells) [13 shells]).

Repeat rounds 3 & 4 to round 9.

In the remaining rounds, the shells will have 7 dc to create a slight increase.

Round 10: sl st to the 3rd dc of the shell, ch 1, sc in same stitch, 7 dc in next sc, *sc in 3rd dc of next shell, 7 dc in next shell* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (11 shells (12 shells) [13 shells]).

Round 11: ch 2, 7 dc in same stitch, sc in 4th dc of next shell, *7 dc in next sc, sc in 4th dc of next shell* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (11 shells (12 shells) [13 shells]).

Round 12: sl st to the 4th dc of the shell, ch 1, sc in same stitch, 7 dc in next sc, *sc in 4th dc of next shell, 7 dc in next shell* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (11 shells (12 shells) [13 shells]).

Repeat rounds 11 & 12 to round 17 (19) [21] or until desired length.

Fasten off, weave in all your ends.

Green Top Portion

With green ch 22.

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from the hook (ch 3 counts as dc), *ch 1, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * across. Position your work so it is going downwards towards you.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), work 4 dc along the first dc.

Ch 1, turn your work so it’s going up, 5 dc along the next dc (this is your first “scale”).

Ch 1, turn work downwards again, skip the next pair of dc, work another scale in the next pair of dc, repeat across (4 scales).

Row 3: sl st into the center of the first scale, ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in same space.

Ch 1, 2 dc in the space between the first 2 scales, ch 1.

Repeat across.

Row 4: skipping the first pair of dc, work a scale with the second pair of dc, repeat across, sl st to the middle of the last pair of dc (3 scales).

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Make another one for the back. This time with a starting ch of 10. The back will have alternating rows of 2 scales and 1 scale.

Sew the larger one to the center of the front and the smaller on the back with a whip stitch.

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

Join yarn to the top corner of one piece, ch a strap of 15 (17) [19] or desired length, attach to back, repeat for other strap. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

And you’re done! I hope you love this fun top!