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Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a charming Pineapple Rex amigurumi with pineapple-inspired spikes and a tiny dinosaur vibe. You will crochet separate pieces (legs, body, tail, snout, arms, spikes) and assemble them for a freestanding figure. The pattern uses Stylecraft Special DK and a small 2.5mm hook for a neat, dense fabric. Photos are provided to help with joining and placement.

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

Techniques include invisible closing and invisible decreases, plus special spike stitches for the pineapple crest. Finished size is approximately 11cm tall when using the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it mixes playful character design with simple amigurumi techniques to create something unique. I enjoy how the pineapple spikes give personality and make the piece instantly recognizable. The pattern is rewarding to sew together — each attachment step transforms separate pieces into a single charming toy. I also love that the finished Pineapple Rex stands on its tail, which adds a fun display quality to the finished piece.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Pineapple Rex by swapping colors; try pastel shades for a softer look or bright tropical colors for a bold statement.

I sometimes use a thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddly version that becomes a small pillow-like toy.

For a tiny keychain version, use finer yarn and a smaller hook to scale the pattern down into an adorable mini.

I like to replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully soft toy, which is great for baby-safe gifts.

Try adding wire inside the tail or limbs if you want posable features; wrap wire in yarn to prevent poking through the fabric.

I often experiment with different spike shapes by varying the spike stitch sequence to create rounded or sharper points.

Consider adding small crocheted accessories like a tiny bow, scarf, or hat to give your Pineapple Rex personality.

Embroider additional belly details or freckles using contrasting yarn to enhance the pineapple texture and make each piece unique.

If you like a vintage look, choose muted or variegated DK yarns and slightly loosen your tension for a softer, slouchier finish.

I also recommend blocking the spikes for extra pointiness — steam or wet block them into shape and pin until dry for a crisp finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Joining the legs to the body without lining up stitches; follow the instructions to insert your hook through a body stitch and a leg stitch so both pieces align correctly. ✗ Forgetting to place safety eyes before stuffing makes positioning tricky; insert the safety eyes between rounds 19 - 20 before heavy stuffing to maintain proper placement. ✗ Stuffing too loosely or too tightly causes shape problems; stuff gradually while shaping during decreases to achieve a smooth, consistent body. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds increases the risk of miscounted stitches; use a stitch marker at the start of each round and when joining pieces to keep track.

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cute Pineapple Rex amigurumi with clear step-by-step rounds and charming details. This pattern guides you through legs, body, tail, snout, arms and spikes so you can create a compact, poseable friend. Perfect for gifting or keeping on your desk, the design features embroidered details and a freestanding tail for balance. Follow the full instructions and photos to finish a lovable 11cm tall character.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK (DK weight) in Sunshine
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK (DK weight) in Grass Green
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK (DK weight) in Gingerbread

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm Crochet Hook
  • 02
    Two 6mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle
  • 05
    Fibrefill
  • 06
    Black embroidery floss

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— Materials :

Info :

Stylecraft Special DK in the following colours: Sunshine. Grass Green. Gingerbread. 2.5 mm Crochet Hook. Two 6mm safety eyes. Stitch markers. Yarn needle. Fibrefill. Black embroidery floss.

— Size :

Info :

If made using the suggested yarn and hook size, the finished product is 11cm tall.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

Stitches are in US terms. MR = magic ring. ch = chain. st = stitch. sts = stitches. sc = single crochet. hdc = half double crochet. dc = double crochet. tr = treble crochet. inc = increase. dec = decrease. FLO = front loop only. BLO = back loop only. slst = slip stitch. rep = repeat.

— Techniques :

Info :

How to close amigurumi invisibly 1. Insert needle in the FLO of each stitch around 2. Pull tight to close 3. Insert needle through centre exiting a few rounds down 4. Weave in the end and admire your work!

Info :

How to decrease invisibly 1. Insert hook into FLO of first stitch 2. Insert hook into FLO of next stitch 3. Yarn over and pull through two loops 4. Yarn over and pull through two loops again. Invisible decrease complete!

— 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. Legs shown in (photo 1).

— Body :

Info :

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)

— Body Cont... :

Info :

In the next round we will join the legs to the body.

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)

Info :

Both legs should now be attached to the body (photo 4).

Round 5 :

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

Round 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.

Info :

Although at this stage it does not matter which is the front or back, please use the legs as a guide to ensure the eyes are in the correct place.

Info :

Start stuffing and continue to stuff while we decrease.

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. Completed body shown (photo 6).

— 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)

Round 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. Completed snout and tail shown (photo 7).

— Arms (make 2) :

Info :

Using Gingerbread

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. Arms shown in (photo 8).

— Spikes :

Info :

Special stitches: Large Spike (LS) = Ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr. Medium Spike (MS) = ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc. Small Spike (SS) = ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc.

Info :

Using Grass green 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 as I have done, but this is optional. Spikes shown in (photo 9).

— Assembly :

Info :

We will use the long tails to attach everything to the body. Please use photos on the following page for reference.

Info :

Attach the arms between rounds 16 - 17 eleven visible sts apart. Lightly stuff the tail and join over rnds 3 - 10. The tail should allow your Pineapple Rex to be freestanding so make any adjustments to your positioning if necessary. Lightly stuff the snout and sew between the eyes over rnds 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. The ch2 should fall where the body meets the tail. Finally, using Gingerbread add five rows of stitches to the belly for added detail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the arms between rounds 16 - 17, spacing them eleven visible stitches apart for symmetry and a natural pose.
  • Lightly stuff the tail and join it to the body over rounds 3 - 10; position so the tail allows the Pineapple Rex to stand freestanding and adjust as needed.
  • Lightly stuff the snout and sew it between the eyes, aligning it over rounds 17 - 21 for correct facial placement.
  • Starting from the centre of the snout, attach the spikes over the top of the head, continue down the back and onto the tail; ensure the chain-2 sits where the body meets the tail.
  • Use the long tails from each piece to sew them securely to the body, weaving and knotting neatly to hide ends.
  • Using the Gingerbread yarn, embroider five rows of short stitches on the belly for added pineapple texture and detail.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round and critical positions like where legs and arms attach for consistent alignment.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 19 - 20 before heavy stuffing to ensure proper placement and to avoid shifting during finishing.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping and decreasing; overstuffing can distort shaping and under-stuffing will leave the piece floppy.
  • 💡Weave in ends and fasten off with long tails when instructed so you can use those tails to sew pieces together securely.

This Pineapple Rex pattern blends fruity charm with dinosaur delight, creating a sweet little companion you will adore. Perfect for gifting or a playful desk buddy, it stands freestanding and wears its spikes proudly. Enjoy the stitching journey and show off your handmade Pineapple Rex! 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 11 cm tall when using the recommended Stylecraft Special DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and stitch density will change; choose an appropriate hook and make a gauge test to achieve desired proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic crochet skills (MR, sc, inc, dec) and familiarity with sewing pieces together are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary based on experience, assembly time, and any customizations you add.