Bright Golden Pineapple with Green Crown
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About this pattern
Each PDF includes stitch counts and a full color key so you can kit it quickly. Check the stitch size against your fabric count to estimate finished dimensions, and keep a few extra skeins on hand if you plan to backstitch or outline.
Quick finishing tips
- Use shorter floss lengths to avoid tangles and keep coverage even.
- Secure thread ends under nearby stitches instead of bulky knots.
- Gently wash and press face-down on a towel before framing.
- Stitch count: 68 x 68
- 18 colors in the palette
- Downloaded 79 times
68 x 133 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch pattern captures a tropical pineapple in warm golden-yellow tones with a vibrant green crown of spiky leaves. The 68×68 stitch count creates a compact, medium-sized design perfect for framing as a standalone piece or incorporating into a larger fruit-themed needlework project. The composition is centered and straightforward, allowing the fruit's natural texture and form to become the focal point of your stitching.
The 18-color DMC palette blends warm yellows, oranges, and browns throughout the fruit's body, creating natural shading and depth that captures the pineapple's characteristic hexagonal pattern. Cooler greens and sage tones in the crown provide striking contrast while maintaining an earthy, organic color mood. This intermediate skill level design requires attention to color changes and blending, making it ideal for stitchers ready to expand beyond basic patterns.
Perfect for tropical-themed home décor or as a gift for fruit lovers and gardeners, this pineapple design works beautifully on 14-count or 16-count Aida fabric. The finished piece measures approximately 4.8×4.8 inches on 14-count fabric, making it suitable for small frames, greeting cards, or ornaments. Stitch this design to add a cheerful, summery accent to kitchen or bedroom spaces, or complete it as a quick needlework project that delivers satisfying color work within a manageable timeframe.
Stitch planning checklist
- Measure your fabric against the stitch count to confirm finished size.
- Sort floss by symbol before you start; pre-thread a few needles for speed.
- Work in small blocks to keep counting accurate and spot mistakes early.
- Backstitch at the end of each session so outlines stay crisp.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 68 x 133 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 4.9 x 9.5 inches or 123 x 241 mm
Suggested Material Size: 10.8 x 15.4 inches or 273 x 391 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
