Pincushion

(made with size 4 steel hook and no. 10 crochet cotton.)

While browsing new patterns on Ravelry today I cam across this pincushion.
I thought I would give making one a try. After translating the pattern I ended up with a mini pincushion, so I turned it into a ring.
I am working on another using the proper weight yarn and hook. If you don't have Ravely the pattern is here, in Danish.


Edited to add translated Instructions. (permission received from Liselotte Weller)

Left pincushion made with Noro, Right made with Bernat Hot Sox.
I used a Size E 3.5mm crochet hook.
(For her pincushions Liselotte used a size 3.0mm hook)

You can adjust hook size to your desired yarn. Just choose a hook which gives you stitches tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing through finished pincushion.

Crocheted hexagon

- Cast on a chain with 6 stitches, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- 2 single crochet (sc) in each sc around. 12 sc.

(In each round there are 6 increases)

– *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then one single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 18sc.

– *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then two single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 24sc.

– *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then three single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 30sc.

- *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then four single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 36sc.

- *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then five single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 42sc.

- *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then six single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 48sc.

- *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then seven single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 54sc.

- *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then eight single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 60sc.

{ For a larger pincushion work two more rounds. (Size is up to you.)

- *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then nine single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 66sc.

- *Work two single crochet stitches in first stitch of previous round, then ten single crochet in next stitch* repeat 5x. 60sc.}

At end of final round; join with slip stitch to first stitch of previous round and bind off.

If you need to, you can place a marker at first stitch in each round to help you.

Make two and join together (wrong sides together) with one round of single crochet. Stuff before closing last side.

Sew from center to each point of hexagon pulling as tight as you think looks nice. Add button to center. Notice in photo below that when stitching through point of hexagon the stitch was made just inside round of crochet made to join the hexagons together.

You can make pincushion larger by working more rounds In same pattern of increases.

A simple dress

A couple weeks ago I made Myra a new dress. It is very simple. only five pattern pieces and a button in the back at the neckline (no zipper! ) It was easy to make and she likes it. The fabric was a piece I picked up at the thrift store for a $1. So the dress is both cute and inexpensive.

Fabric Eggs

One dozen scrappy eggs.

pattern from lolanovablog.blogspot.com

Introducing Stickman

While working in the yard today I found a stick man. It reminds me so much of the vacations I took together with my Grandparents. Grandpa found one. I remember making the one he found a little vest out of leaves, with grass stitches.
The man I found today was quite large. I may have to dress him up too.

Southwest Bunny Quilt

This Quilt is my Favorite quilt that I have finished. I made this quilt while visiting my parents, in New Mexico, one summer. It was my second completed queen size quilt, and my first quilt designed by me. It is also the largest amount of machine applique I have ever done on a single quilt. The inspiration for this quilt is taken from Native American art, including rugs, jewelry, and petrogliphs.

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The Rabbit

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The Kokopelli

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The Mesa

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My Mom quilted the quit on her long-arm machine. I used an existing butterfly border and a book of southwest clip art to design the continuous line pattern used in the mesa areas.

I also made two matching pillow shams

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Here is a flat view of the quilt.

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I gave this quilt to my parents.
A big thank you to my Mom and Dad for taking the time to take new pictures of this quilt.

Owls

Egg Cozy!
tutorial found here: owl
Myra did almost all the sewing on the brown one and half of the red one.
She is really doing well with hand sewing.