Spike isn’t your average amigurumi pineapple—oh no. With his snarky grin and a crown of spiky green yarn leaves sticking out like he’s just won a fight with a cactus, Spike will own pride of place in your collection. Other plushies may give him side-eye, but Spike just smirks, knowing full well he is the most rebellious piece of fruit in the bunch.
$6.00
ADD TO CARTNOTE: This original design pattern is the copyrighted property of Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits, and is intended for the personal use of the original purchaser only. Please do not reproduce or distribute this pattern (in whole or in part) without express written permission from Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits.
SIZE(S):
Spike measures approx 8.5” (21.6 cm) tall from bottom to tip of his lush leaves. Finished diameter is approx 3.5” (8.9 cm).
CHARTED/WRITTEN:
The pattern includes complete written directions and is fully charted.
GAUGE:
16 sts/24 rnds to 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch, unblocked.
Spike is worked in the round from the bottom up. His leaves and leaf cap are worked separately and sewn on.
To work this pattern, you will need to know:
- Knit stitches
- Increase and decrease stitches – KFB, K2TOG
- Slipped stitches – knit-wise and purl-wise
- Picking up stitches
- Dropping stitches
YARN:
Allow approx 40 yds (37 m) t-shirt/”beginner” yarn in Yellow. Allow approx 30 yds (28 m) t-shirt/”beginner” yarn in Green.
If using a different yarn, your gauge will likely be significantly different and will affect the finished size.
NEEDLES:
US 8 (5.0 mm) 7” (20 cm) double-pointed (dpns)
Or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS:
Stitch marker
G6/4mm Crochet hook (cast-on and picking up stitches)
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
Scrap (approx 12”/30 cm) of black yarn (to embroider smile)
1 pair 10mm black safety eyes
.88 oz/25 gr Polyfil stuffing