What you'll need
| BRA CUP SIZE: | Small: AA- A | Medium: B- C | Large: D |
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DMC Petra Crochet Cotton Perle No. 5 -
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1 | 1 | 2 |
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Product Description
Beautiful crocheted crop top with pineapple motif and straps to tie around neck and back. Amaze everyone making this wonderful pattern!
-✿ Written in American terms
-✿ Sizes explained: SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE (sizes chart in last picture).
-✿ Includes 42 PICTURES to make it easier to understand.
-✿ LEVEL: Intermediate
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PINEAPPLES Crop Top Crochet Pattern by Akari Crochet Patterns
What Is Being Made
The PINEAPPLES crop top is a fitted crochet garment designed to be worn as a summer top or layering piece. This pattern creates a cropped silhouette that fits standard bra cup sizes, making it a versatile addition to warm-weather wardrobes. The design emphasizes the decorative pineapple motif, a classic and visually striking element in crochet fashion.
Craft and Technique Overview
This is a crochet project classified at an intermediate skill level, making it suitable for crafters with foundational crochet experience who are ready to tackle more complex stitch patterns and garment construction. The pineapple motif requires understanding of how to build textured, dimensional designs using traditional crochet techniques.
Stitches and Construction
The pattern utilizes double crochet (dc) as a primary stitch, as indicated by the gauge measurement of 33 double crochets across 4 inches. The pineapple design likely incorporates variations in stitch height and strategic increases and decreases to create the characteristic diamond or lattice-like appearance associated with pineapple crochet motifs. This technique builds texture and visual interest while maintaining the fitted structure needed for a crop top.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Crochet thread, size 5, 100% cotton
- Yardage by Size:
- Small (S): 450 yards / 100 grams
- Medium (M): 450 yards / 100 grams
- Large (L): 675 yards / 150 grams
- Hook: 2.25 mm (B/1) crochet hook
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 33 double crochets and 15 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when worked with the recommended yarn and hook. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The crop top is sized to fit standard bra cup sizes, with the yardage requirements increasing for larger sizes to accommodate additional fabric.
Material Characteristics
The use of 100% cotton crochet thread makes this an ideal choice for a crop top, as cotton provides breathability, drape, and a lightweight feel perfect for warm-weather wear. Crochet thread is finer and more tightly twisted than standard yarn, allowing for intricate stitch definition that showcases the pineapple pattern beautifully. The thread weight creates a refined, delicate appearance while maintaining durability.
Pattern Format
This design is provided as a downloadable PDF from Akari Crochet Patterns, an independent designer brand. The PDF format allows crafters to print the pattern at home or reference it digitally while working on their project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Thread |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Akari Crochet Patterns |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Materials needed: - Crochet thread size 5_ less than 100g for S and M, 150g for L size. - Crochet hooks size 2.25mm (B/1). |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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