I love grapes, as do all toddlers I’ve ever met. Each cluster of grapes starts with a provisional cast on, and stitches are picked up from it as you continue to add on, the clusters are then joined together at the stem. I’ve designed these grapes to be just a bit large, so that even if the clusters come apart they won’t be a choking hazard. And while I’ve decided to stop at three clusters of grapes you can make this as large or small as you would like.

This is also what I like to call a “felt in the mouth” toy -- if 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.