Banana for Scale by Cristeta German

Banana for Scale

Knitting
September 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 42 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 2 - 2.75 mm
51 yards (47 m)
English
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“I don’t know how big this other project is, we’re moving and I can’t find the tape measurer. But I do have a banana. For scale.”

Do you ever find yourself in need of a measurement tool to show the scale of objects in your photos? Look no further than this common everyday fruit, now available in your favorite wools and made by your gorgeous maker hands. Don’t get lost trying to find a real, unspoiled banana when this cozy friend is in reach!

This pattern is worked in the round, so you will need either Double Pointed Needles or Magic Circle.

Main color - 51 yd
Second color - 3 yd

Notions:
Stitch marker
Progress marker
Scissors
Stuffing
Yarn needle

Stitches:
Knit
Purl
kfb - Knit front and back
m1l - Make 1 left
m1r - Make 1 right
k2tog - Knit 2 together
ssk - Slip, slip, knit
W&T - Wrap and turn (or preferred short row method)

Optional embroidery or duplicate stitch for ruler marks.