Pineapple in DMC - PAT0122 - Downloadable PDF

DMC Pineapple Cross Stitch Pattern (PAT0122) – Free Downloadable PDF

This charming Pineapple cross stitch pattern from DMC is a free, downloadable PDF design that brings a vibrant tropical fruit motif to life through counted cross stitch. Ideal for stitchers looking to add a cheerful, botanical accent to their needlework projects, this intermediate-level design is compact, colourful, and perfectly suited to framing, hoop art, or incorporating into larger textile projects.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a cross stitched pineapple (also labelled Ananas in the bilingual French-English instructions). Stitched on 14-count Aida fabric, the completed design measures approximately 11.5 x 20.5 cm, making it a satisfyingly sized project that is not too large to complete in a reasonable timeframe. The tall, upright proportions of the design beautifully capture the distinctive silhouette of a pineapple, from its textured golden body to its spiky green crown.

Techniques Used

The pattern uses counted cross stitch (Point de Croix) as its sole embroidery technique. Counted cross stitch involves placing uniform X-shaped stitches over the intersections of an evenweave or Aida fabric, following a charted grid to build up the design colour by colour. This technique is well suited to intermediate embroiderers who are comfortable reading a colour chart and symbol key, and who have experience managing multiple thread colours within a single project.

The pattern is presented across a three-page PDF, which includes a full colour guide (Diagramme en couleur), a technical chart (Diagramme technique) with symbols, and a clear instructions and tool kit page (Fournitures). The bilingual layout in English and French reflects DMC's international heritage.

Stitches Used

• Cross Stitch (Point de Croix) – the only stitch required throughout the entire design, worked consistently using 2 strands of thread for good coverage on the recommended fabric counts.

Materials Required

This pattern is designed to be stitched using DMC Mouliné Spécial ART 117, the brand's iconic six-strand divisible embroidery floss. The pattern calls for 8 colours, each requiring 1 skein. The full colour palette is as follows:

• DMC 224 – soft dusty rose
• DMC 760 – medium salmon pink
• DMC 961 – deep dusty rose
• DMC 326 – deep rose red
• DMC 3865 – winter white
• DMC 772 – very light yellow green
• DMC 368 – light pistachio green
• DMC 986 – very dark forest green

The warm pinks and reds contribute to the golden-toned body of the pineapple, while the greens build the leafy crown. The inclusion of DMC 3865 winter white adds brightness and highlight to the overall composition.

A tapestry needle size 24 is recommended, which is the standard needle size for working on Aida fabric. The pattern is calculated for use on 14-count or 16-count Aida (equivalent to 5.5 or 6 points per centimetre), with the stated finished dimensions based on 14-count Aida. All thread and skein quantities are calculated with these fabric counts in mind.

Pattern Availability and Skill Level

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern from DMC, making it an excellent choice for intermediate stitchers looking to expand their botanical and food-themed cross stitch collection without any cost. The clear charted layout, manageable colour count, and straightforward single-stitch technique make it approachable while still offering enough colour blending and detail to keep the project engaging.