Creating a crochet pattern for a grape-shaped knock is an imaginative and fun project. To do this, we’ll break down the process into steps. Before you start, make sure you have basic knowledge of crochet stitches like chain (ch), single crochet (sc), increase (inc), and decrease (dec). Now, let’s get started:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in purple (grape color) and green (stem color)
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight (usually size H/5mm or G/4mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Inc: Increase (work two single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
- Dec: Decrease (crochet two stitches together)
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- FO: Fasten off
Note: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
Grape: Using purple yarn, start with a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch Repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: Sc in next 2 stitches, inc in next stitch Repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
Rounds 5-7: Sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
Round 8: Sc in next 2 stitches, dec over next 2 stitches Repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
Round 9: Sc in next stitch, dec over next 2 stitches Repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)
Stuff the grape lightly with fiberfill.
Round 10: Dec over next 2 stitches around. (6 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Weave the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the hole, and secure the end.
Stem: Using green yarn, make a slip knot and leave a long tail for sewing.
Row 1: Ch 6.
Row 2: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain. (5 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Grape Leaf: Chain 6.
Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain. (5 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (5 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc, inc in the first and last stitches, sc in the middle stitch. (7 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (7 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Take the grape body and attach the grape leaf to the top by sewing it in place using the tail left from the leaf.
- Use a yarn needle to embroider small “V” shapes onto the grape using a green or brown yarn to represent the grape’s stem.
- Optionally, you can make several grapes of different colors and sizes and attach them to a sturdy string to create a grape bunch.
Congratulations! You have completed the crochet grape-shaped knock. You can make several grapes and attach them to a garland or use them as decorative elements. Enjoy your crocheting!
