The Acai Pineapple Crochet Tank features the classic pineapple lace motif worked vertically, and this top creates beautiful drape and texture that flatters every figure. A simple double crochet neckline balances the intricate body, letting the stitchwork shine! Crocheted in a deep, regal purple, this tank adds a touch of luxury to warm-weather dressing—perfect for pairing with jeans, skirts, or shorts. Whether you’re headed to brunch or a sunset stroll, this tank top offers elegant summer style.
Time: 2 weeks
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes written as S (M, L, XL, 2X): Finished Bust Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)” to fit bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)”
Shown in size 36”
Gauge: 16 dc and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in double crochet after wet blocking
Materials
Yarn: Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock (80% superwash merino wool, 20% nylon; 425 yards [389 meters] / 4 ounces [115 grams]): SGY-1011-HUC Huckleberry (MC 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) balls)
Hook: US size F/5 3.75 mm
Notions: Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sp.
Special Stitches
Decrease in the beginning of the row (Dec-Beg): Ch 2, dc in next st.
Decrease at the end of the row (Dec-end): YOH, insert hook into the next st, pull yarn through, YOH, pull through 2 lps on hook, YOH, insert hook into next st, pull yarn through, YOH, pull yarn through all lps on hook.
Pattern Notes
Front and back of this top are worked the same.
Ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as first dc.
The front and back are worked flat separately. The bottom portion of the top is worked from top-down then sts are worked in the first row of pineapples in the other direction to create the top (neckline and armholes).
Pattern
Pineapple section for front:
Multiple of 15 ch + 1 + 3 turning ch.
Ch 109 (124, 139, 154, 169).
Row 1 (Base Row): 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, * ch 5, sk next 5 chs, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk next 2 chs, sc in next ch, ch 5, sk next 5 chs, shell in next ch; rep from *, end with 3 dc in last ch instead of shell, turn. (7 (8, 9, 10, 11) shells)
Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * 11 tr in ch-5 sp, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * ch 2, sc in first tr, (ch 3, sk next tr, sc in next tr) 5 times, ch 2, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 5 times, ch 3, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 3 times, ch 4, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) twice, ch 5, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * ch 7, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 7, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Row 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in last dc, * ch 3, sc in ch-7 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 3, shell in next shell; rep from *, end with 3 dc in the 3rd ch instead of shell, turn.
Repeat rows 2-9, 6 times (17″). Fasten off.
Top section
Turn your work around and start working in the beginning chain row.
Row 1: Attach yarn to first ch, ch 3, * 3 dc in next ch-5 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, 3 dc in next ch-5 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to end, turn. (70 (80, 90, 100, 110) dc)
Row 2-5: Ch 3, dc in every dc across, dc in 3rd ch. Turn.
Armhole
Row 6: Ch 1, sl st into next 9 (11, 13, 15, 17) dc, Dec-beg, dc in next 48 (54, 60, 66, 76) dc, Dec-end, turn.
Row 7-10: Ch 3, dc in next dc, end with dc in Dec-beg, turn. (50 (56, 62, 68, 78) dc)
Right-side of Neckline:
Row 11: Ch 3, dc in each of next 19 (21, 23, 25, 27) dc, Dec-end, turn. (20 (22, 24, 26, 28) dc)
Row 12: Dec-beg, dc in next 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) dc, dc in 3rd ch, turn. (19 (21, 23, 25, 27) dc)
Rows 13-19 (21, 23, 25, 27): Keep decreasing on the neck side until you have 12 dc remaining, turn.
Work same as row 2 until armhole is 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)”. Fasten off.
Left side of neckline
Row 11: From the neckline, sk next 10 (12, 14, 16, 22) dc, attach yarn to next dc, dec-beg, dc in next 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) dc, dc in 3rd ch, turn. (19 (21, 23, 25, 27) dc)
Row 12: Ch 3 dc in next 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) dc, Dec-end, turn. (19 (21, 23, 25, 27) dc)
Rows 13-19 (21, 23, 25, 27): Keep decreasing on the neck side until you have 12 dc remains, turn.
Work same as last row until armhole is 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)”. Fasten off.
Back:
Work same as front.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams and side seams.
Neckline finishing:
Rnd 1: Start from center back neck, ch 1, sc in every dc and on the sides 2 sc in the side of each dc. Work around, sl st into the first ch.
Rnd 2: Reverse sc in every sc around. Fasten off.
Armhole finishing:
Start from center underarm. Work same as neckline. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.
Block top to size.
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