Pineapple Crochet Pattern: Free Pattern + Video Tutorial

If you’re looking for a sweet and summery project, this pineapple crochet pattern is the perfect pick! Whether you’re stitching up playful kitchen decor, a fruity market bag charm, or adding tropical flair to your amigurumi collection, this little pineapple is sure to bring the sunshine. Originally designed as a quick and cheerful project, it’s beginner-friendly, customizable, and great for stash-busting.

Jump into the pineapple crochet pattern now, or pin it for later here!

A pineapple is a berry. No joke. It’s not a pine, it’s not an apple. It’s a berry. And the pineapple plant can live and produce for up to 50 years – producing only ONE pineapple per season. Now, how can you read that and not have a new appreciation for pineapples? Seriously. I’ve lived in Costa Rica, which is where almost 50% of all pineapples are grown, so I know these things. 😉

I also know that eating a freshly grown pineapple at the source of where it’s grown is a revolutionary pineapple experience. I just think pineapples are one of THE MOST delicious fruits, as long as it is good and ripe and ready! Cheers to the pineapple!

Why You’ll Love the Pineapple Crochet Pattern

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: Whether you’re new to crochet or just want a fun weekend project, this pattern is a perfect challenge for the beginner who wants to learn some new stitches and still fun enough to challenge the more advanced crocheter.
Great stash-buster – Use up those small scraps of yellow and green yarn—you don’t need much to bring this fruity friend to life.
Gift-Giving: This little pineapple makes a cute handmade gift, market table best-seller, or playful addition to your amigurumi collection.

I’ve created a helpful video tutorial for this pattern as well. You can find that further down in this post or access it straight away on YouTube here (coming soon!).

This crochet pattern is reader supported by ads on my blog. If you’d rather print the pattern for some cozy couch crocheting, you can find the ad-free, printable PDF in my shop here or on Ravelry here.

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🌿 Eco-Friendly Crafting

What makes this crochet pattern eco-friendly and sustainable?

THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. This is why I chose 100% natural yarn for this pattern.

HANDMADE FOR LONGEVITY: Creating your own pineapple stuffy promotes mindful consumption. This durable, handmade pineapple amigurumi reduces the need for mass-produced alternatives.

THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.

If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I wrote covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!

Pineapple Crochet Pattern Guide:

Size & Gauge:

Size: 7″ tall x 3″ wide

Gauge: N/A

Materials you will need:

Yarn:

Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

100% Cotton | 3/DK/Light Worsted | 137y (125m)/ball

Grass Green: x1 ball
Buttercup Yellow: x1 ball
Light Caramel: x1 ball

If you would like to explore other yarn options, here are some that would work well for this pattern:

Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
Rico Essentials Organic Cotton DK | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
Rowan Handknit Cotton | 100% Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
Rowan Summerlite DK | 100% Cotton | Weight: 3/Light WorstedAffiliate Link

Other tools and materials needed:

Crochet Hook Size: 3.00 mm
Tapestry Needle (bent tips make all the difference!)
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Stuffing

Abbreviations used in the Pineapple Crochet Pattern:

This pattern is written in English, using US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.

ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
mc – magic circle
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
BLO – back loop only
rep – repeat
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
PH – photo reference number

The Pineapple Crochet Pattern:

NOTES: The pineapple is worked in continuous rounds beginning with the yellow yarn and eventually alternating between yellow and taupe. Do not slip stitch to connect each round – just keep it going!

Rnd 1: st 6 sc in a magic circle [6]

Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]

Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) x6 [18]

Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x6 [24]

Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) x6 [30]

Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) x6 [36]

Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 st, inc in next st) x6 [42]

Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 st, inc in next st) x6 [48]

Rnd 9: (sc in next 7 st, inc in next st) x6 [54]

Rnd 10: BLO (5 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 st, sc in the next st, skip the next 2 st) x9 [54]

From here forward, you will switch back and forth from yellow to taupe for every single round up until Rnd 28. So, for Rnd 11, switch to taupe yarn, Round 12 switch to yellow, etc.

Rnd 11: (sc in next 5 st, sc around the post of next st) x9 [54]

Rnd 12: ch 1, (skip next 2 st, sc in the next st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st) x9 [54]

Rnd 13: skip ch 1, (sc in the front loops of post of next st, sc in next 5 st) x9 [54]

Rnd 14: (5 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 st, sc in the next st, skip the next 2 st) x9 [54]

Rnd 15-24: Repeat rounds 11-14 consecutively. You will repeat rounds 11-14 twice. (Rnd 15=Rnd 11, Rnd 16=Rnd 12, Rnd 17=Rnd 13, Rnd 18=Rnd 14, Rnd 19=Rnd 11, Rnd 20=Rnd 12, Rnd 21=Rnd 13, Rnd 22=Rnd 14, Rnd 23=Rnd 11, Rnd 24=Rnd 12)

Rnd 25: In taupe: skip ch 1, (sc around post of next st, dec in next st, sc in next st, dec in next st) x9 [36]

Rnd 26: In yellow: (5 dc in the next st, skip the next 2 st, dec in the next st, skip the next 2) x5 [30]

Start stuffing

Rnd 27: In taupe: (sc around post of next st, dec in next st, sc in next st, dec in next st) x5 [20]

Switch to yellow – the rest of the rounds will be worked in yellow.

Rnd 28: (sc in next 2 st, dec in next st) x5 [15]

Finish stuffing

Rnd 29: (sc in next st, dec in next st) x5 [10]

Rnd 30: dec in each st around [5]

Cut the yarn leaving a long 24” tail for shaping and closing. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn through the front loop of each of the remaining stitches and pull tightly to close. Using the long yarn, push your needle through the middle of the top of the pineapple and out the middle of the magic circle on the bottom. Take a stitch here, and pass the need back through the bottom and out the top. Pull on the yarn to create a slight concave dip in the bottom of the pineapple. Once achieved, take a few stitches with the needle around the top closing of the pineapple to secure it and pull the yarn to the inside. Cut loose end.

Large Leaves – make 4

Row 1: leaving a long starting tail for sewing on, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch thereafter [4]

Row 2-10: hdc in each st across [4]

Row 11: hdc dec in next 2 [2]

Row 12-13: hdc in each st across [2]

Row 14: hdc dec [1]

Fasten off and weave in end.

Medium Leaves – make 4

Row 1: leaving a long starting tail for sewing on, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch thereafter [4]

Row 2-8: hdc in each st across [4]

Row 9: hdc dec in next 2 [2]

Row 10-11: hdc in each st across [2]

Row 12: hdc dec [1]

Fasten off and weave in end.

Small Leaves – make 4

Row 1: leaving a long starting tail for sewing on, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch thereafter [4]

Row 2-6: hdc in each st across [4]

Row 7: hdc dec in next 2 [2]

Row 8-9: hdc in each st across [2]

Row 10: hdc dec [1]

Fasten off and weave in end.

Assembly

Sew on leaves: start with the small leaves and sew them equidistantly around Rnd 27 – your final round of taupe. Place a few stitches to connect the edges of the leaves together which will allow them to stand up straight and create a foundation for the inner, larger leaves to stand up straight and tall.

Next, layer the medium leaves inside of those, staggering them in between the small leaves. Finally, layer the large leaves inside the medium leaves, staggering them in between.

Pineapple Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial:

Coming Soon!

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