In the Great Forests of Nidd, a cragged cave lays hidden behind a wall of foliage. Inside a local witch was said to have lurked in the time of Henry VIII. Whispers of her prophercies were carried off to lands far beyond that of North Yorkshire. However, amongst the towns folk of North Yorkshire, she was most deeply respected for herbologist knowledge.

This pin cushion depicts Mother Shipton’s cauldron bubbles infusing the air with a scent of wild garlic from the local wood that surrounded her home.

Skill level: Beginner
One side size: 10cm (width) x 10cm (height)
Gauge: 28 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches square
Needles: 2.75mm (US ) double-pointed needles (DPNs); an additional needle in the same size for 3-Needle Bind Off
Yarn: Drops Lima
• Main colour: White – 26g
• Contrast colour: Green – 4g
• Additional colours: Red, Brown, Grey and Black (for duplicate stitch) – 1-2g scrap yarn
Notions: a stitch marker, crochet needle, tapestry needle, polyester filling, waste yarn for provisional cast on

Supplied Materials: instructions on techniques used in this pattern with links and a historical background of Mother Shipton.