Showing posts with label pincushion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pincushion. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Free Self-Scenting Sachet Crochet Pattern


No perfume or potpouri needed in this sachet, as the yarn itself is scented! This piece would also make a nice pincushion. You could work it in unscented yarn if you prefer.

Materials:
1 oz. 100% cotton Peaches&Creme Scents worsted weight yarn in Lavender Sachet
Size H crochet hook
Small amount fiberfill for stuffing

Size: 4" in diameter

Note: Do not join rnds unless otherwise noted. Mark last sc in each rnd w st marker.

Sides (make 2):

Rnd 1: Start w magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sc).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc), pull magic ring closed.

Rnd 3: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: * Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, sc in last 2 sc (22 sc).

Rnd 5: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, sc in last sc (29 sc).

Rnd 6: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,  rep from * around to last 2 sc , sc in next to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (39 sc).

Weave in ends.

Edging: Holding pieces wrong sides together and working through both pieces, join w sc in any sc, sc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc, * sc in next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc, rep from * around, stuffing w fiberfill after pieces are about 3/4 of the way sewn shut, join w sl st through post of 1st sc, fo (13 petals).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Free Lettuce Pincushion Crochet Pattern




Materials:
1 oz. Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in Spring Green
Size H crochet hook
Small amount fiberfill stuffing

Size: 4" in diameter

Leaves:
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: * Ch 3, sk 1 dc, sl st in next dc, rep from * around, joining w sl st in beg sl st (6 ch 3 sps).

Rnd 3: * (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in ch 3 sp, sl st in next sl st, rep from * around, joining w sl st in beg sl st, fo (6 petals).

Rnd 4: Join yarn w sl st around any sl st post between petals of Rnd 3 (joining sl st will show on front of work), * ch 4, sl st around post between next 2 petals in same manner, rep from * around, join w sl st in same sp as beg sl st (6 ch 4 sps).

Rnd 5: * (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in ch 4 sp, sl st in next sl st, rep from * around, join w sl st in same sp as beg sl st, fo (6 petals).

Rnd 6: Join yarn w sl st around any sl st post between petals of Rnd 5 (joining sl st will show on front of work), ch 6, sl st in same manner around next sl st post of Rnd 5, rep from * around, join w sl st in same sp as beg sl st (6 ch 6 sps).

Rnd 7: * (Sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc) in ch 6 sp, sl st in next sl st, rep from * around, join w sl st  in 1st sl st, fo (6 petals).

Center:
Rnd 1: Start w magic ring, 6 sc in ring, do not join, mark last st w st marker (6 sc).

Rnd 2: * Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, do not join, mark last st w st marker, pull magic ring closed (9 sc).

Rnd 3: * Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, sc in last sc, do not join, mark last st w st marker (13 sc).

Rnd 4: * Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around, sc in last sc, do not join, mark last st w st marker (19 sc).

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around, do not join, mark last st w st marker (19 sc).

Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around, join w sl st in first sc, fasten off, leaving an 18" length of yarn for sewing.

Weave in all ends except the long 18" end.

Stuff center of lettuce firmly and sew to Rnd 1 of leaves. Weave in last end.

Enjoy!