This fern is knit flat and then stitches are picked up from the provisional cast on and worked as a three-needle bind, then it’s sewn into a spiral shape. It’s a lot faster and easier than all that sounds, though. It’s a wild plant, and perfection isn’t required. It would be easy to make a different sized plant by casting on a different number of stitches or by using a heavier yarn and larger needles, just be sure that your fabric is dense enough to hold in the stuffing.

This is also what I like to call a “felt in the mouth” toy -- f it’s intended for a child under 3 it will probably end up felting a bit as it’s played with. I like the way this looks, and when it gets dirty or seems uneven I just toss it in the washer. So while it’s a good project for using up scraps, make sure you know ahead of time how your yarn reacts to felting, especially if you’re using two different yarns.