Pineapple Crush Shopkins

Pineapple Crush Shopkins Knitted Toy by Made By Devrie

Project Overview

The Pineapple Crush Shopkins is an advanced-level knitted toy design created by Made By Devrie. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a small decorative knitted character measuring approximately 7½ inches by 5 inches. The project combines multiple yarn colors and techniques to produce a finished plush toy suitable for personal use and collection.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a Shopkins-style pineapple character toy. The design features a main pineapple body in yellow, complemented by green leaf details and a decorative flower accent. The finished toy is a small, three-dimensional knitted figure with distinct color sections that bring the character to life.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Pineapple Crush pattern employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques. The construction uses double-pointed needles to create three-dimensional shaping, allowing for seamless circular knitting. The pattern incorporates both increases and decreases to form the toy's contours and structure. Slip stitches are utilized for color changes and construction details, while the use of place markers helps track stitch counts and pattern sections throughout the project.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

• Knit (K): The fundamental stitch used throughout the base fabric of the toy
• Purl (P): Used to create texture variation and pattern definition
• KFB (Knit Front and Back): An increase technique that creates one additional stitch by knitting into both the front and back loops of the same stitch, used to expand the toy's dimensions
• K2TOG (Knit Two Together): A decrease technique that reduces stitch count by combining two stitches into one, essential for shaping the toy
• SLPWYF (Slip with Yarn in Front): A slip stitch performed with the working yarn positioned at the front of the work, used for color transitions and construction details

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for Aran and Worsted weight yarn, with the designer using Red Heart Super Saver yarn for the original sample. Yardage requirements are minimal, making this an economical project. Approximately 50 yards of yellow yarn is needed for the main pineapple body, while less than 10 yards each of green (for leaves) and additional colors (for the flower accent) complete the color palette. The modest yardage makes this project ideal for using yarn scraps or stash yarn.

Tools and Supplies Required

• US Size 5 Double Pointed Needles: Essential for working in the round and creating the three-dimensional toy structure
• Place Markers: Used to track pattern sections and stitch counts
• Tapestry Needle: Required for weaving in yarn ends and seaming sections together
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Gauge: 10 stitches by 14 rows per 2-inch square in stockinette stitch

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as advanced and is best suited for experienced knitters. The combination of double-pointed needle work, multiple color changes, precise increases and decreases, and three-dimensional shaping requires solid foundational knitting skills and comfort with intermediate techniques. Knitters should be confident with circular knitting methods and stitch manipulation before attempting this project.

Pattern Format

The Pineapple Crush Shopkins pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing crafters to access the instructions digitally and print them as needed. This format is convenient for reference while working on the project.