Knitted Little Banana

The knitted little banana is an adorable creation that brings joy and whimsy to whoever lays eyes on it. With its bright yellow yarn and cute little shape, it's hard not to smile when you see it. Whether it's used as a fun decoration, a quirky gift, or a playful addition to a kid's room, this tiny banana brings a dose of happiness wherever it goes. It's a reminder that the simplest things in life can bring the most delight, and who can resist the charm of a little knitted fruit? With its soft texture and charming appearance, the knitted little banana is sure to brighten anyone's day and add a touch of sweetness to any space.

You just need yellow and white worsted weight yarn and size 8 dpns. Here is the pattern:

inside of the banana:
with the white yarn:
CO 6 sts. and divide them among needles
kfb all - 12
k
k1, kfb around - 18
knit for 24 rows and then BO all sts.

peel:
with the yellow yarn:
CO 4 divide onto your dpns.
KFB all - 8
k
k1, kfb around - 12
k
k1, kfb around - 18
k
k2, kfb around - 24
knit for 20 rows
leave stitches on one needle and put other sts on two different stitch holders (8 on each)
working in st. st. work for 8 rows
on 9th row k2tog, k2 all
p
k2tog, k2, k2tog
p
k2tog twice
purl the last two sts. together and pull, make a good knot

now pick up the sts. on one of the holders and do this again, and then when you finish, pick up the remaining sts and repeat

stuff your two pieces, only stuff the peel a little, put the inside into the peel to see how much you want it to stick out. pin the inside of the banana to the peel and sew all the way around. with the yellow yarn