What age is this origami Pineapple for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (yellow and green). With plain yellow paper, the leaves will be white No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “パイナップル”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami PineappleパイナップルPineapple

A yellow pineapple with a crown of pointed leaves. The paper you fold behind pops out at the top as the leaves!

4 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (yellow and green). With plain yellow paper, the leaves will be white
Age 5+

How to fold

黄色の面を上にして、左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Start with the yellow side up. Fold the left and right corners behind.
下のかどを、うしろへ大きく折り上げる
Fold the bottom corner up behind, a long way.
かどの先が、上のかどより高く出るまで折ります。そこが緑の葉っぱになります。
上のかどを、手前の1まいだけ、うしろのすきまへ折りこむ
Fold the top corner of the front layer behind, into the gap.
うしろの緑の葉っぱは、折らずにのこします。
下の2つのかどを、うしろへ折って、まるくする
Fold the two bottom corners behind to round them.
できあがり！ななめの線を交差させて、あみ目のもようをかいたら、パイナップルのできあがり！
Finished! Draw crossing lines to make a diamond pattern, and your pineapple is finished!

Fun fact

パイナップルの上の葉っぱを土にうえると、また新しいパイナップルが育つことがあります。

If you plant the leafy top of a pineapple in soil, it can grow into a new pineapple plant.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
pineappleパイナップル
crownかんむり
leaf葉っぱ
sweetあまい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Pineapple for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (yellow and green). With plain yellow paper, the leaves will be white No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “パイナップル”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.