Author's Note

"This fall-themed pincushion can double as a living room decoration if you choose. Make it really big and it can adorn your hearth for Thanksgiving. The leaf is fun, easy to make and can be gathered or left flat for a variety of arrangements."

Skill Level

Intermediate [crochet in the round]. Stitches used:

• chain
• single crochet
• half double crochet

Size

5-1/4" x 2-1/4" before fulling; 4-1/2" x 2" felted

Materials

• worsted feltable wool in orange, green, & brown
• US size I /5.5 mm crochet hook
• stitch marker
• polyester fiberfil
• tapestry needle