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Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful Pineapple Rex pattern brings together the tropical charm of a pineapple with the prehistoric fun of a dinosaur. Standing at 11cm tall, this sweet character features detailed spikes, tiny arms, and an endearing expression that will melt hearts. The pattern includes step-by-step photo guides and special techniques to help you create professional-looking results.

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

With its vibrant sunshine yellow body and grass green spikes, this amigurumi captures the essence of both fruit and dinosaur in the most adorable way possible. The pattern includes detailed assembly instructions to ensure your Pineapple Rex stands perfectly on its own.

Why You'll Love This Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines two seemingly different concepts into something so uniquely charming! The way the pineapple texture translates into dinosaur skin is brilliant, and those little gingerbread arms are just precious. What really gets me is how the spikes create such a perfect mohawk effect - it's like this little guy has serious dinosaur attitude while maintaining that sweet pineapple charm.

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this adorable Pineapple Rex! While the classic yellow and green combo is absolutely perfect, I've tried making versions in pink with purple spikes for a fantasy dragon look, or even blue with white spikes for an icy winter theme. The beauty of this pattern is how versatile it is - you could easily create a whole family of fruit-dinosaur hybrids!

Sometimes I add extra texture to the belly by using a slightly different stitch pattern, or I'll embroider little scale details with contrasting thread. For special occasions, I've even added tiny felt accessories like a bow tie or a little crown. The possibilities are endless, and each variation brings out a completely different personality in this charming little creature!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the tail properly which affects the standing balance of the finished piece ✗ Placing safety eyes too close together or at wrong rounds making facial expression look off ✗ Not maintaining consistent tension when attaching legs causing body to appear lopsided or uneven ✗ Skipping stitch markers during color changes leading to misaligned spike placement on the head and back

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Create this adorable fruit-dinosaur hybrid that's bursting with personality! This charming Pineapple Rex combines the sweetness of a pineapple with the playful spirit of a dinosaur, featuring spiky green details and an irresistible smile. Perfect for dinosaur lovers and fruit fans alike, this delightful amigurumi makes a wonderful gift or display piece that will bring joy to any space.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in Sunshine yellow for main body and features
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in Grass Green for spikes and leafy details
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in Gingerbread brown for tiny decorative arms

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Two 6mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle
  • 05
    Fibrefill stuffing
  • 06
    Black embroidery floss
  • 07
    Scissors

Progress Tracker

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— Legs (make two) :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Round 3 :

in BLO sc each st around (12)

Round 4 :

sc each st around (12)

Info :

Cut yarn and weave in ends

— Body :

Starting :

Using Sunshine ch9

Round 1 :

sc in second ch from hook, 6sc, 3sc in next st, working down the other side of the ch, 6sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc, 2inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 6sc, *sc, inc* rep 3 times, 6sc, *sc, inc* rep 2 times (30)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 2sc, with the body still on your hook insert hook through any st in leg 1 and through the next st of rnd 3 complete sc, complete a further 2sc in this way, sc, *2sc, inc* rep 3 times, 2sc, 3sc through leg 2, sc, *2sc, inc* rep 2 times (36)

Round 5 :

6sc, 9sc around leg 1, 15sc, 9sc around leg 2, 9sc (48)

Rounds 6-22 :

sc each st around (48) (17 rnds)

Round 23 :

*6sc, dec* rep 6 times (42)

Round 24 :

*5sc, dec* rep 6 times (36)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rnds 19-20 six visible sts apart. Start stuffing and continue to stuff while decreasing.

Round 25 :

*4sc, dec* rep 6 times (30)

Round 26 :

*3sc, dec* rep 6 times (24)

Round 27 :

*2sc, dec* rep 6 times (18)

Round 28 :

*1sc, dec* rep 6 times (12)

Round 29 :

dec 6 times (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Complete invisible close and weave in ends.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* rep 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

sc each st around (9)

Round 4 :

*2sc, inc* rep 3 times (12)

Round 5 :

sc each st around (12)

Round 6 :

*3sc, inc* rep 3 times (15)

Round 7 :

sc each st around (15)

Round 8 :

6sc, 3inc, 6sc (18)

Round 9 :

sc each st around (18)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

— Snout :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

sc, 3sc in same st, 2sc, 3 sc in same st, sc (10)

Round 3 :

2sc, 3sc in same st, 4sc, 3 sc in same st, 2sc (14)

Rounds 4-5 :

sc each st around (14) (2 rnds)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using black embroidery floss, stitch a mouth and nostrils onto the snout.

— Arms (make 2) :

Row 1 :

Ch6, slst in 2nd ch from hook, slst, ch3, slst in 2nd chain from hook, slst, now working up the original ch, 3slst

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail

— Spikes :

Special Stitches :

Large Spike (LS) = Ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr

Special Stitches :

Medium Spike (MS) = ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc

Special Stitches :

Small Spike (SS) = ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc

Row 1 :

SS, MS, 4LS, MS, SS, ch2, 3SS

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. If you want your spikes extra pointy you can block them, but this is optional.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the arms between rounds 16-17 eleven visible stitches apart on the body
  • Lightly stuff the tail and join over rounds 3-10, positioning for freestanding stability
  • Lightly stuff the snout and sew between the eyes over rounds 17-21
  • Starting from the centre of the snout, attach the spikes over the top of the head, down the back and onto the tail
  • Position the ch2 section of spikes where the body meets the tail
  • Using Gingerbread yarn, add five rows of decorative stitches to the belly for pineapple texture detail

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially during leg attachment and assembly phases
  • 💡Stuff body firmly but not too tightly to maintain the proper pineapple shape and proportions
  • 💡Ensure proper eye placement using the legs as a guide for front versus back orientation
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and balanced appearance
  • 💡The tail positioning is crucial for the finished piece to stand upright independently

This absolutely delightful Pineapple Rex pattern brings together tropical fruit charm with prehistoric personality in the most adorable way possible! Standing proudly at 11cm tall, this little character features perfectly crafted spikes, tiny detailed arms, and an expression that's guaranteed to make anyone smile. The combination of sunshine yellow body with grass green spikes creates a vibrant, eye-catching design that's both whimsical and wonderfully huggable. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🍍✨

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FAQs

What yarn weight should I use for this pattern?

This pattern is designed for DK weight yarn (Category 3). Using the recommended Stylecraft Special DK will give you the exact finished size of 11cm tall.

Can I make this pattern larger or smaller?

Yes! You can use a larger hook and worsted weight yarn for a bigger version, or a smaller hook with sport weight yarn for a mini version. Just remember to adjust your safety eye size accordingly.

How do I make sure my Pineapple Rex stands up properly?

The key is proper tail positioning and stuffing. Lightly stuff the tail and position it so it creates a stable tripod base with the two legs. You may need to adjust the tail angle during assembly.

What if I can't find the exact yarn colors specified?

Any bright yellow or orange for the body, green for the spikes, and brown for the arms will work perfectly. The most important thing is choosing colors that create good contrast between the body and spikes.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate pattern due to the leg attachment technique and spike assembly. Beginners should be comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques like magic ring, increases, decreases, and color changes before attempting this pattern.