African Flower Pincushion by Sandra Paul

African Flower Pincushion

Crochet
January 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
UK
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A quick and easy project, great for using up scraps and makes a excellent gift.

This pattern is for turning the African Flower motif into a pincushion. (African Flower pattern not included)

Also available as a photo tutorial style pattern.

Skill Level:
Easy/Improver
Uses simple stitches, experience working in the round would be useful.

Yarn:
You’ll just need a few yards of 4ply/DK/aran or worsted yarn. (I used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino)

Needles/Hook:
A crochet hook, or size appropriate for the yarn you’re using. (I used 3.5 mm - E USA)

Materials:
Toy filling or some other stuffing material
Yarn needle

Size:
This will vary depending of the weight of yarn and size of hook you use. (Mine are 8cm/3” across and 3cm/1” high)

Gauge:
Will vary with weight of yarn and size of hook used. You just want it to be tight enough to hold a nice shape when stuffed.

Pattern Includes:

  • A full written pattern
  • A photo tutorial style pattern
  • Link to the African Flower motif pattern

Pattern written in:
UK Terms (US translations given)

Translations
German - photo tutorial (linked on blog page)

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