Hover over the image to Zoom
Fresh and Fruity Set
Designed by Afifa Sayeed
The Fresh and Fruity Set is just ripe for pretend play. This stuffed toy set includes varying colors and shapes, helping teach young ones about objects and colors in fun ways. Constructed using our easy-care Uptown Bamboo DK, this set makes a perfect gift whether it’s a special occasion or an ordinary day!
SKILL
Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
SIZES
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
LEMON
Circumference (at widest point): 6½”
Length: 4¼”
TOMATO
Circumference: 14½”
Height: Approx. 3”
GRAPE
Individual Grapes:
Circumference: 3¼”
Length: 1¾”
Bunch:
Length: Approx. 7½”
Width: Approx. 3”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
• 525 Willow (A) – 1 skein
• 505 Daisy (B) – 1 skein
• 514 Tomato (C) – 1 skein
• 518 Mulberry (D) – 1 skein
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, poly-fill stuffing
GAUGE
20 sts x 36 rows/rnds = 4” in St st.
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
The Lemon is worked from tip to tip, increasing to the widest point and decreasing to the opposite tip. A single round in a contrast color mimics the top where the lemon would attach to a stem.
The Tomato is worked from the top down using circular increases and decreases. It begins with stranded colorwork to mimic the leaves and is then worked in a solid color. An I-Cord worked separately creates the stem and is attached to the top of the Tomato.
The Grape bundle features 14 individually stitched grapes that are worked in the round. These grapes are sewn together to create the bunch. Then, the Grape leaf is worked flat and shaped with basic increases and decreases as well as short rows. It is attached to the top of the bundle. The Grapevine is cast-on and bound off immediately in the next row and attached to the base of the Leaf Stem.
We recommend stuffing the fruit before beginning the decrease sections and continuing as you go.
Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
SIZES
One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
LEMON
Circumference (at widest point): 6½”
Length: 4¼”
TOMATO
Circumference: 14½”
Height: Approx. 3”
GRAPE
Individual Grapes:
Circumference: 3¼”
Length: 1¾”
Bunch:
Length: Approx. 7½”
Width: Approx. 3”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
• 525 Willow (A) – 1 skein
• 505 Daisy (B) – 1 skein
• 514 Tomato (C) – 1 skein
• 518 Mulberry (D) – 1 skein
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, poly-fill stuffing
GAUGE
20 sts x 36 rows/rnds = 4” in St st.
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
The Lemon is worked from tip to tip, increasing to the widest point and decreasing to the opposite tip. A single round in a contrast color mimics the top where the lemon would attach to a stem.
The Tomato is worked from the top down using circular increases and decreases. It begins with stranded colorwork to mimic the leaves and is then worked in a solid color. An I-Cord worked separately creates the stem and is attached to the top of the Tomato.
The Grape bundle features 14 individually stitched grapes that are worked in the round. These grapes are sewn together to create the bunch. Then, the Grape leaf is worked flat and shaped with basic increases and decreases as well as short rows. It is attached to the top of the bundle. The Grapevine is cast-on and bound off immediately in the next row and attached to the base of the Leaf Stem.
We recommend stuffing the fruit before beginning the decrease sections and continuing as you go.
The Fresh and Fruity Set is available as part of the e-book Precious Picnic and as an individual pattern on Ravelry.
