Fruit Cozies     How many times have you thrown a banana into your lunch bag only to find it bumped, bruised, and smushed by the time you get to eat it? This has happened to me enough times to inspire this week’s project. It all started with the banana cozy. Then I thought, “Why not protect all my favorite fruits?” So, the pear and apple cozies were born. Read more about this design in the CEY Web-Letter.       Apple  Banana  Pear  Please consider donating any amount (even just $1.00) to support the free patterns Kristen offers. Sizes: One size Finished Measurements: Apple: 4¾" long x 10" circumference Banana: 8½" long x 5¼" circumference Pear: 4¾" long x 8¾" circumference Yarn Requirements: Soft Linen by Classic Elite 35% linen, 35% wool, 30% baby alpaca 50 gram ball = approx 137 yards • 1 ball 2285 Cathay, 2250 Inca Gold, or 2281 New Fern Crochet Hook: • One size US G/6 (4 mm) Or size to obtain gauge. Gauge: 18 sts and 15 rows = 4" in Half Double Crochet. Take time to save time, check your gauge.         Photos courtesy of Kristen TenDyke.  Apple: Banana: Pear: