Crochet Fruit Set - Six Handmade Cotton Play Fruits

This crochet fruit set holds six pieces of fruit worked in cotton yarn, and it is bought both for play kitchens and for shelves. The apple, pear, banana, lemon, orange and grapes are each crocheted on their own, then stuffed firmly so they keep a clean shape when a child piles them into a basket.

How the six pieces are made

1. Shaping. Each fruit starts from a magic ring and is worked in a tight spiral, so there is no seam line down the side.
2. Stuffing. The body is filled in stages, firmly enough to hold a round shape but soft enough to squeeze.
3. Finishing. Stalks, leaves and the grape cluster are sewn on with matching cotton, then the ends are buried inside.

What people do with a Crochet Fruit Set

In a play kitchen the fruit gets chopped, sorted by colour and carried around in a bag, and cotton stands up to that better than felt does. The stitches are small and even, so nothing frays at the edges when a piece is dropped or trodden on.

On a shelf the same six pieces read as quiet decoration. A crochet fruit set looks settled in a wooden bowl or a wire basket in a kitchen, and the colours stay matt rather than shiny, which keeps them from looking like plastic. Many buyers order a second set in muted shades.

Crochet Fruit Set specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Nothing is made in advance. A set takes 7 to 12 working days to crochet and finish, and is then posted with tracking from Hanoi.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap. Press the water out with a towel rather than wringing the piece, reshape it with your fingers while it is still damp, then let it air dry away from direct sunlight. Cotton keeps its shape well once it has dried. There is more detail in our amigurumi care guide.

Questions people ask

Is the crochet fruit set safe for a toddler?

There are no safety eyes and no small glued parts, so it suits young children. Supervise play as you would with any soft toy.

Can I order fewer than six pieces?

Yes. Message us through Facebook Messenger and we will quote for a smaller group of fruits.

Will the colours fade?

Cotton holds dye well. Keep the fruit out of a sunny window and wash it only when it needs it, and the shades stay even.

Can you add a different fruit?

Often, yes. Strawberries, cherries and a watermelon slice are all possible, and we will tell you honestly if a shape will not work.

If you are putting together a larger present, our other stuffed crochet toys sit well beside a crochet fruit set, and there are more ideas in our guide to crochet gifts for babies and small children.