A breezy summer top that keeps you cool while looking effortlessly stylish? Yes please. This sunshine yellow boho pineapple top free crochet pattern delivers an airy lace fabric perfect for beach days, festivals, or throwing over a tank. The classic pineapple stitch creates that dreamy openwork texture, and the top-down construction lets you try it on as you go. Ready to hook up some golden yellow magic?
Materials You Will Need
Grab your supplies before you dive in. You’ll want roughly 600 yards for Small, 650 for Medium, 700 for Large, or 750 for Extra Large of DK or light worsted weight 100 percent cotton yarn in a bright golden yellow. Smooth mercerized cotton shows off those pineapple motifs best—fuzzy yarns just hide all the pretty details.
Your hook should be a US E-4 (3.5 mm), or whatever size gets you to gauge. Toss in a tapestry needle, some rust-proof pins for blocking, a measuring tape, and four stitch markers. That’s it.
Yarn Suggestions
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in Goldenrod works beautifully—DK weight, mercerized, and you’ll need about four skeins across sizes. Paintbox Yarns Simply DK in Mustard Yellow is a softer budget-friendly option if you prefer that. Scheepjes Catona in Lemon Chiffon or Saffron gives a finer lace look if you drop to fingering weight and a slightly smaller hook. Always snag one extra skein. Running out mid-pineapple is pure heartbreak.
Gauge Information and Finished Sizes
Gauge matters here because this is a fitted garment. With DK cotton and that 3.5 mm hook, one complete pineapple repeat (18 stitches and 10 rows) should measure 3.25 inches wide by 4 inches tall after blocking. In plain double crochet you’re looking at 18 dc and 10 rows equaling 4 inches.
Make a solid swatch—at least four pineapple repeats wide and twelve rows tall. Block it. Measure it. Even half a stitch off per inch will throw the whole fit out of whack.
Finished Sizes
- Small: fits bust 32–34 inches, finished 30 inches around
- Medium: fits 34–36, finished 32 inches
- Large: fits 36–38, finished 34 inches
- Extra Large: fits 38–40, finished 36 inches
Length from neckline to hem sits at about 14.5 inches for every size. The pattern writes for Medium, with Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large) adjustments in parentheses.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
Here’s the quick cheat sheet so nothing trips you up later.
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
dc2tog = double crochet two together
tr = treble crochet
sk = skip
ch-sp = chain space
t-ch = turning chain
RS / WS = right side / wrong side
Special Stitches
Pineapple Cluster (PC): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through two—five times total into the same spot. Six loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all six, then chain 1 to close. That rounded little puff is the heart of every pineapple.
Shell: Five double crochets all in the same stitch or space. Instant fan.
V-Stitch (V-st): Double crochet, chain 2, double crochet in the same place. Creates the diamond lattice that frames the pineapples.
Picot: Chain 3, slip stitch into the first of those chains. Tiny decorative loops for the hem peaks.
Beginning Shell: Chain 3 (counts as first dc) plus four more dc in the same spot.
Pattern Notes Before You Begin
You work two flat panels—front and back—from the top down, starting at the neckline. Seam the sides later. The pineapple motif is classic tiered lace: each one starts as a wide shell, narrows through clusters and chain spaces, and finishes with a single stitch at the peak. Half-pineapples sit at the side edges so the seams look clean.
The front panel runs wider for bust coverage. The back stays mostly open above the waist ties. Turning chains count as a double crochet unless the pattern says otherwise. The drawstring neckline starts with a loose foundation chain; you thread a separate cord through later.
Working time clocks in around 18 to 25 hours depending on how fast your hook flies. Four sizes, adjustable fit, gathered drawstring neckline, scalloped picot hem, and those long adjustable halter ties—what’s not to love?
Front Panel Instructions
Chain 109 (109, 127, 127) for the neckline edge. That gives you 108 (108, 126, 126) working stitches and six (six, seven, seven) full pineapple repeats.
Row 1 (RS): Chain 1 (doesn’t count), single crochet across.
Row 2 (WS): Chain 3 (counts as dc), double crochet in every stitch.
Row 3 (RS): Establish the V-stitch lattice—chain 3, double crochet in the next two, then (chain 2, skip 2, double crochet) across.
From Row 4 onward the pineapples begin. Each 18-stitch section becomes one motif. You’ll work three full tiers of pineapples, offsetting them so they stack like classic lace. The final three rows create the scalloped hem with picots at every peak.
Checkpoints keep you honest: after the first tier you should measure about 4.5 inches from the neckline with six (or seven) clear pineapple shapes. After the second tier you’re at roughly 9.5 inches and 16 (or 18) inches wide. Finished front panel hits 14.5 inches tall with 12 (or 14) pretty scallops along the bottom.
The process feels almost meditative once the rhythm clicks. Shell, cluster, chain spaces, repeat. Suddenly a whole tropical forest of pineapples appears under your hook.
Back Panel Instructions
The back is simpler and narrower. Chain 91 (91, 109, 109) for five (five, six, six) pineapple repeats and 90 (90, 108, 108) working stitches.
Work the exact same row sequence as the front, just with fewer repeats. You’ll end up with a panel that measures 14.5 inches tall and about 14.5 (or 17) inches wide. That open upper section is what gives the top its breezy, backless vibe once the ties go on.
Assembly, Ties, and Blocking
Place the panels wrong sides out and seam the sides with a slip-stitch seam for 8 (or 8.5) inches up from the hem. Leave the upper edges open for armholes. Flip right side out.
Add a couple of single crochet rows plus a soft ruffle along the neckline. Crochet a long chain cord (about 110 stitches), slip-stitch back across it, and weave it through the top edge so you can gather and tie a cute bow at the center front.
Make two longer halter ties (chain 80 each) and attach them at the front neckline corners. They wrap around the neck and tie at the back. Two shorter waist ties (chain 60) go at the upper corners of the back panel—they cross and tie in a bow.
Wet block the whole thing. Soak, gently press out water, pin those scallops open, and let it dry flat for a day or two. The pineapple motifs bloom and the fabric settles into the perfect drape. Trust the process—blocking is the real magic.
Want it cropped? Skip the third pineapple tier. Need it longer? Add a fourth tier. Each extra repeat of 18 stitches adds about 3.25 inches of width if you want to size up further.
Care Instructions
Treat this top gently. Machine wash cold on delicate inside a mesh bag, or hand wash with mild soap. Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry. No tumble dryer, no direct iron heat. Fold it for storage instead of hanging so those pretty pineapples don’t stretch out of shape.
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FAQ’s
Can beginners tackle this pineapple top?
Honestly? Intermediate is the sweet spot. If you’re solid with double crochet, chain spaces, and reading multi-row repeats, you’ll be fine. Newbies might want a simpler lace project under their belt first.
What if I can’t find the exact yarn?
Any smooth DK cotton in a sunny yellow will work. Just match the gauge. Mercerized gives the best stitch definition, but a soft matte cotton still looks gorgeous.
How do I adjust the length easily?
Drop Tier 3 for a cute crop, or add another full pineapple tier before the hem for more coverage. Easy peasy.
Will the ties hold up with wear?
Yes—just weave the ends in securely and give them a gentle tug test after blocking. Cotton strengthens a bit when wet-blocked.
Can I make this in a different color?
Absolutely. Soft coral, crisp white, or even a deep teal would look stunning. The pineapple stitch shines in any solid shade.
How long does blocking really take?
Plan on 24–48 hours for full drying. Don’t rush it with heat—patience pays off in open, crisp lace.
Final Thoughts
There you have it—your complete roadmap to a sunshine yellow boho pineapple top that feels like summer on a hook. Grab that golden yarn, settle in with a cold drink, and start chaining. Once those first pineapples take shape you’ll be hooked (pun fully intended). Can’t wait to see the golden masterpieces you create. Happy stitching!
