Smiley fruits in dreamy pastels, each with enviable lashes – baby mobiles don’t get much more whimsical than this. Join us in cranking the kawaii up a notch and make your own version for a mama-to-be or new arrival.

MATERIALS
■ Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 125m/137yd per 50g ball, one ball each of Candyfloss Pink (4500 (Yarn A), Pistachio Green (425) (Yarn B), Blush Pink (454) (Yarn C), Banana Cream (421) (Yarn D), Paper White (401) (Yarn E) and Soft Fudge (410) (YarnF)
■ 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook
■ 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) crochet hook
■ 20cm (77/8”) embroidery hoop
■ Embroidery thread in black
■ Embroidery needle
■ Long doll needle,
approx. 12cm (43⁄4”)
■ Yarn needle
■ Soft toy stuffing
■ Stitch marker
TENSION
Tension is not important for this project but stitches do need to be tight so no stuffing can show through. It’s important to use a smaller hook size than recommended for the yarn