Grape Pattern
Remember to leave long ends on each grape for
binding into a bunch.
Materials:
1 skein yarn in green or purple. I used Red Heart Super Saver acrylic yarn.
Double-pointed needles in size 6.
Batting. I have a friend who gives me her leftover
batting from quilting. Nice to have
friends, huh?
Yarn needle
Instructions:
Use cable cast on for three
stitches. Place evenly around needles,
careful not to twist the yarn.
Row 1: Knit front and back to
increase stitch count to 6.
Row 2: Knit front and back to
increase stitch count to 12.
Grape body: Knit rounds until the
body is as long as you’d like. Some
grapes are more cylindrical and some more round. Having variety in a bunch makes the grapes
look a little more realistic.
Stuffing: Wad enough batting to stuff the grape into a
roughly grape shape and place in the middle of your stitches. Ensure the knit side shows as the right side.
Next to last row: Knit 2 stitches
together (K2tog) to decrease stitch count to 6.
If you’ve been keeping track of the first stitch, try to Knit opposite
of your increase stitches. This helps to
keep your grape round at the ends.
Last row: K2tog to decrease stitch
count to 3. Draw the end of your yarn
through the last three stitches pull together.
Knot.
Using a yarn needle, pull the yarn
end through the center of the grape to the first row.
When you are done with the
individual grapes, take three grapes and knot the ends together using an
overhand knot. Take a few more grapes
(depending on whether you want a full 3D bunch or are laying it up against
fabric) and knot the next bunch with an overhand knot. You can start trimming the stick-out ends, or
trim lengths to keep the “stem” thin.
The further away from the grapes
you place your knots, the more the grapes will bounce when the garment is worn.
Sew the grape bunch to the
garment.
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