Pineapple
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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
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68 x 133 stitches 18 colors
Pattern description
Stitching a pineapple offers a delightful challenge, capturing the tropical fruit's textured surface and dimensional appeal through counted cross stitch. This 68 × 68 stitch pattern showcases the pineapple's distinctive diamond-patterned skin with wonderful depth and character. With 18 DMC thread colors carefully selected to create realistic shading and highlights, you'll enjoy a satisfying needlework experience that balances complexity with achievability. The color palette works together to bring out the golden-yellow tones, rich greens of the crown, and subtle variations that make this fruit design truly come alive on Aida fabric. Each stitching session will reveal how the layered hues build dimension and visual interest across the canvas.
Intermediate stitchers will find this embroidery pattern perfectly pitched for skill development and creative satisfaction. The free printable PDF chart includes a complete DMC color key, making it simple to select your threads and get started immediately. This counted cross stitch design is ideally suited for standard Aida fabric, whether you're working on a finished project, hoop art, or adding it to a larger piece. Download your chart today and explore the rewarding process of transforming thread and fabric into a gorgeous tropical-inspired needlework creation.
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