Carousel Pincushion

What are your most-used sewing supplies?  When I am working at my sewing machine I keep a pincushion, scissors, and seam ripper close at hand.  About 15 years ago, I made myself a pincushion.  It is getting pretty worn out, so I needed a new one. 

The green and white one pictured here is made with some small balls of yarn leftover from other projects.  The other one pictured below is made from about 1/3 a skein of yarn.  These are quick and easy to make; a perfect gift for friends and family who sew.

If you make one of these pincushions, please tag me on social media or share a photo with me in the comments.  I love seeing my designs come to life!


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Finished size: 
Two inches tall with a four-inch diameter

Supplies:
Acrylic yarn weight 4, approximately 80 yards
Size H hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
blo = back loop only
st = stitch
sts = stitches
hk = hook
sl-st = slip stitch

Notes:

• The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
• Gauge: 16 stitches x 12 rows = 4" x 4"
• This pincushion consists of four separate pieces approximate yardage for each is as follows: Piece 1 - 13 yards, piece 2 - 17 yards, piece 3 - 22 yards, and piece 4 - 28 yards

Instructions:

Piece #1 
ch 17
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-9: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Piece #2
ch 17
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-12: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Piece #3
ch 17

Steps to seaming

Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-17: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Piece #4
ch 17
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and in each ch across, turn
Rows 2-25: ch 2, hdc blo in each st across
Seam - see instructions below
Weave in ends

Seam Instructions:
Use your preferred method to seam the final row to the foundation chain.  I used sl-st.  See photo.  This creates a tube shape.

Assembly instructions:

Fold each piece in half lengthwise.  This makes each of the tube-shapes half as long.  See the photo.  Now place piece one inside of piece two with the open edges down and the folded edge at the top.  Next, gently insert pieces one and two into piece three.  Finally, place pieces one through three inside of piece four.  See photos for guidance.  Make sure that all folded edges are up and open edges are down.  You are done!

Design notes:  You can make the pincushion smaller by only completing 3 rings or larger by making 5 or more.  If you would like to change the height of the pincushion, increase or decrease your starting chain. 

  

Happy Crafting

🧡 Grandma Duck 🧡

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