Crochet Pineapple Vest Tutorial

The crochet pineapple vest is a charming and versatile clothing piece that adds a touch of bohemian flair to any outfit. This beautiful vest features intricate pineapple stitch patterns that look intricate but are actually simple to create with a bit of practice. Whether you wear it over a plain t-shirt for a casual look or dress it up with a flowing maxi dress for a special occasion, this vest is sure to turn heads and spark compliments wherever you go.

Materials

Yarn: Drops Paris, 100% Cotton / 10 ply / aran / worsted Weight / 50 g / 75 m – 382 grams, 8 skeins

Crochet Hook: 4 mm

Gauge

10 x 10 cm = 17 sts x 22 rows

Stitches Used

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet

Size

S-XS, length – 64 cm (25 1/4 in) + fringe 8 cm (3 1/4 in), width – 42 cm (16 1/2 in), pineapple – width 14 cm (5 1/2 in) x length 13 cm (5 in); you can easily adjust the pattern to any size, please read more about it below.

Pattern

The number of stitches is a multiple of 20 + 6.

Front Part

• XS-S sizes: 1 rapport of pineapples
• M-L sizes: 2 rapports of pineapples
• XL-XXL sizes: 3 rapports of pineapples
• XXXL size: 4 rapports of pineapples

Back Part

• XS-S sizes: 3 rapports of pineapples
• M-L sizes: 5 rapports of pineapples
• XL-XXL sizes: 7 rapports of pineapples
• XXXL size: 9 rapports of pineapples

Pineapple Pattern

Back Part

• ch-66 (XS-S)
• ch-106 (M-L)
• ch-146 (XL-XXL)
• ch-186 (XXXL)

Row Instructions

Row 1

skip 10 chs from the hook, 2 dc in the 11th ch, ch-1, 2 dc in the same ch, ch-2, skip next 4 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch-3, 2 dc in the same ch, ch-2, skip next 4 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch-1, 2 dc in the same ch, ch-3, skip next 4 chs, dc in next ch, * ch-3, skip next 4 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch-1, 2 dc in the same ch, ch-2, skip next 4 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch-3, 2 dc in the same ch, ch-2, skip next 4 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch-1, 2 dc in the same ch, ch-3, skip next 4 chs, dc in next ch ** rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 2

ch-4, turn, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 8 dc in next ch-3 space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-3 space, dc in next dc, * ch-2, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 8 dc in next ch-3 space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-3 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 3

ch-3, turn, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, (ch-1, dc in next dc) rep 6 times, ch-1, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, * ch-1, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, (ch-1, dc in next dc) rep 6 times, ch-1, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 4

ch-2, turn, skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-1 space, (sc in next ch-1 space, ch-3) rep 6 times, skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, * skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-1 space, (sc in next ch-1 space, ch-3) rep 6 times, skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 5

ch-3, turn, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep 5 times, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, * ch-1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep 5 times, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 6

ch-4, turn, skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep 4 times, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, * ch-2, skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep 4 times, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 7

ch-5, turn, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep 3 times, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc, * ch-3, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep 3 times, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-2 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 8

ch-6, turn, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep twice, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-4, skip next ch-3 space, dc in next dc, * ch-4, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep twice, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-4, skip next ch-3 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 9

ch-7, turn, skip next ch-4 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep once, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-5, skip next ch-4 space, dc in next dc, * ch-5, skip next ch-4 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, (sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3) rep once, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-5, skip next ch-4 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 10

ch-8, turn, skip next ch-5 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-6, skip next ch-5 space, dc in next dc, * ch-6, skip next ch-5 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, sc in next ch-3 space, ch-3, skip next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-6, skip next ch-5 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 11

ch-8, turn, skip next ch-6 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, (2 dc in the same space, ch-1) rep once, skip next 2 ch-3 spaces, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-6, skip next ch-6 space, dc in next dc, * ch-6, skip next ch-6 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, (2 dc in the same space, ch-1) rep once, skip next 2 ch-3 spaces, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-6, skip next ch-6 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 12

ch-6, turn, skip next ch-6 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-2, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-4, skip next ch-6 space, dc in next dc, * ch-4, skip next ch-6 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, skip next ch-1 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-2, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-4, skip next ch-6 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Row 13

ch-5, turn, skip next ch-4 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-3, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-4 space, dc in next dc, * ch-3, skip next ch-4 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-3, 2 dc in the same space, ch-2, skip next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch-1, 2 dc in the same space, ch-3, skip next ch-4 space, dc in next dc **, rep from * to ** once (XS-S sizes), 3 times (M-L sizes), 5 times (XL-XXL sizes), 7 times (XXXL size)

Rep Rows 2-13 until you reach the desired length; I crocheted 4 pineapples and finished with Row 12.

Front Part

• (XS-S sizes) – 2 details, 1 rapport, ch-26 and repeat the pineapple pattern (finish with Row 12)
• (M-L sizes) – 2 details, 2 rapports, ch-46 and repeat the pineapple pattern (finish with Row 12)
• (XL-XXL sizes) – 2 details, 3 rapports, ch-66 and repeat the pineapple pattern (finish with Row 12)
• (XXXL size) – 2 details, 4 rapports, ch-86 and repeat the pineapple pattern (finish with Row 12)

Sew the front parts with the back part as you can see in the photo below:

Fringe

Make 2 rows of sc around front parts, bottom and armholes.

Crochet a fringe this way (please watch how to make a fringe here):

Connect the yarn to the bottom of the vest, ch-1, draw up a loop 20 cm long, twist loop 25 times, sl st in the same st, allowing a twisted loop to coil around itself, * sl st in the next sc, draw up a loop 20 cm long, twist loop 25 times, sl st in the same st, allowing a twisted loop to coil around itself **, repeat from * to ** to the end of the round.