These fruity pincushions would make lovely gifts for a crafter, or you can make them for yourself! They can also be made as toys or to decorate your home. This knitting pattern will show you how to knit the apple and the pear.

The finished fruits are approximately 11cm wide, and the pear is 11 cm high, and the apple 8cm high. To make them, you will need less than 50g of pale green, dark green and brown wool, and some toy stuffing.

All pieces are knitted flat on straight needles. The stalk is knitted using two DPNs to make i-cord, and a link to my free tutorial is included in the pattern.

The pattern has lots of photos, with step by step construction details, and the knitting pattern is written so it is easier for beginners to follow.