How cute! Another creation by Gallimelmas that has stolen our hearts and is also very useful for crocheters or sewing enthusiasts. Stay and discover step by step how to crochet this original pincushion.
MATERIALS
- Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50: 1 ball Col. 002 (Ecru), 1 ball Col. 403 Dark Green, 1 ball Col. 501 Brown and 1 ball Col. 102 Yellow.
- 1.5 mm crochet hook.
- Tapestry needle.
- Stuffing.
- 1 Pair of 8 mm safety eyes.
- 1.5 mm thick wire.
- Pliers.
- 2-3 pebbles for weight.
- Scissors.
- Medium difficulty.
MEASUREMENTS
13 cm high x 8 cm wide approx.
Crochet each piece as indicated by the pattern, taking into account the stitch abbreviations and the color used.
All rounds are worked continuously in a spiral, except for flat pieces (such as the stem or loop) which are worked by turning the piece at the end of the round.
Stuff and embroider details when the pattern specifies for your convenience.
Join the pieces according to the assembly instructions and enjoy adding details.
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Ch = Chain stitch
Hdc = Half double crochet
Dc = Double crochet
Tr = Treble crochet
Inc = Increase
Dec = Decrease
Back loop only = Work the stitch taking only the back loop
[ ] = Work the stitches in brackets into the same stitch
STEP BY STEP
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HEAD (X1)
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 501 (Brown)
Start: Magic ring with 6 Sc (6 sts)
R1: 1 Inc in each stitch (12 sts)
R2: (1 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R3: 1 Sc + 1 Inc + (2 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 1 Sc (24 sts)
R4: (3 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (30 sts)
R5: 2 Sc + 1 Inc + (4 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 2 Sc (36 sts)
R6: (5 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (42 sts)
R7: 3 Sc + 1 Inc + (6 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 3 Sc (48 sts)
R8: (7 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (54 sts)
R9: 4 Sc + 1 Inc + (8 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 4 Sc (60 sts)
R10-R12: 1 Sc in each stitch (60 sts)
R13: Back loop only: 1 Sc in each stitch (60 sts)
R14-R15: 1 Sc in each stitch (60 sts)
R16: 4 Sc + 1 Dec + (8 Sc + 1 Dec) x5 + 4 Sc (54 sts)
R17: (7 Sc + 1 Dec) Repeat 6 times (48 sts)
*Change color to Col. 403 Dark Green*
R18: 3 Sc + 1 Dec + (6 Sc + 1 Dec) x5 + 3 Sc (42 sts)
R19: (5 Sc + 1 Dec) Repeat 6 times (36 sts)
*Place safety eyes between rounds R6 and R7 of the head, centered and slightly below the middle of the piece*
R20: 2 Sc + 1 Dec + (4 Sc + 1 Dec) x5 + 2 Sc (30 sts)
R21: (3 Sc + 1 Dec) Repeat 6 times (24 sts)
R22: 1 Sc + 1 Dec + (2 Sc + 1 Dec) x5 + 1 Sc (18 sts)
*Stuff*
R23: (1 Sc + 1 Dec) Repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R24: 6 Dec (6 sts)
*Close, cut and weave in ends*
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SEPALS (X1):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 403 (Dark Green)
Start: 43 Ch (43 sts)
R1: Starting in the 2nd Ch from the hook:
([1 Sc + 1 Hdc] + [1 Dc + 1 Tr] + 1 Ch + [1 Tr + 1 Dc] + [1 Hdc + 1 Sc] + 2 Sl st) Repeat 7 times (77 sts)
*Cut, leaving a very long tail for sewing later.*
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SMALL PETALS (x8):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 102 (Yellow)
Start: 7 Ch (7 sts)
*Work on both sides of the chain*
R1: Starting in the 2nd Ch from the hook:
2 Sc + 2 Hdc + [2Dc] + [4 Dc] + [2 Dc] + 2 Hdc + 2 Sc (16 sts)
*Cut, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Shape them to give them form*
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LARGE PETALS (x8):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 102 (Yellow)
Start: Magic Ring with 6 Sc (6 sts)
R1: 1 Inc in each st (12 sts)
R2: (1 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R3: 1 Sc + 1 Inc + (2 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 1 Sc (24 sts)
R4-R6: 1 Sc in each st (24 sts)
R7: 1 Sc + 1 Dec + (2 Sc + 1 Dec) x5 + 1 Sc (18 sts)
R8-R9: 1 Sc in each st (18 sts)
R10: (1 Sc + 1 Dec) repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R11: 1 Sc in each stitch (12 sts)
Sl st to join.
*Cut, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Do not stuff. Shape them to give them form*
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STEM (x1):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 403 (Dark Green)
Start: 25 Ch (25 sts)
R1: Starting in the 2nd Ch from the hook:
1 Sc in each st (24 sts). 1 Ch and turn.
R2-R8: 1 Sc in each st (24 sts). 1 Ch and turn.
R9: 1 Sc in each st (24 sts)
*Cut, leaving a very long tail for sewing later.*
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LEAVES (X4):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 403 (Dark Green)
Start: 11 Ch (11 sts)
*Work on both sides of the chain*
R1: Starting in the 2nd Ch from the hook:
1 Sl st + 2 Sc + 2 Hdc + 3 Dc + [2 Tr] + [5 Tr] + [2 Tr] + 3 Dc + 2 Hdc + 2 Sc + 1 Sl st (25 sts)
*Cut, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Join two leaves with the wrong sides together, leaving the right side facing out, and sew them together with the tapestry needle. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the stem later.*
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POT (X1):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 002 (Ecru)
Start: Magic ring with 6 Sc (6 sts)
R1: 1 Inc in each stitch (12 sts)
R2: (1 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R3: 1 Sc + 1 Inc + (2 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 1 Sc (24 sts)
R4: (3 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (30 sts)
R5: 2 Sc + 1 Inc + (4 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 2 Sc (36 sts)
R6: (5 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (42 sts)
R7: 3 Sc + 1 Inc + (6 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 3 Sc (48 sts)
R8: Back loop only: 1 Sc in each st (48 sts)
R9-R14: 1 Sc in each stitch (48 sts)
R15: (7 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (54 sts)
R16-R17: 1 Sc in each stitch (54 sts)
R18: 4 Sc + 1 Inc + (8 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 4 Sc (60 sts)
R19-R21: 1 Sc in each stitch (60 sts)
Sl st to join.
*Cut and fasten off. Fold the last two rounds outwards to form the rim of the pot.*
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POT BASE (x1):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 002 (Ecru)
Start: Magic ring with 6 Sc (6 sts)
R1: 1 Inc in each stitch (12 sts)
R2: (1 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R3: 1 Sc + 1 Inc + (2 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 1 Sc (24 sts)
R4: (3 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (30 sts)
R5: 2 Sc + 1 Inc + (4 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 2 Sc (36 sts)
R6: (5 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (42 sts)
Sl st to join.
*Cut, leaving a long tail for sewing later.*
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SOIL (x1):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 501 (Brown)
Start: Magic ring with 6 Sc (6 sts)
R1: 1 Inc in each stitch (12 sts)
R2: (1 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R3: 1 Sc + 1 Inc + (2 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 1 Sc (24 sts)
R4: (3 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (30 sts)
R5: 2 Sc + 1 Inc + (4 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 2 Sc (36 sts)
R6: (5 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (42 sts)
R7: 3 Sc + 1 Inc + (6 Sc + 1 Inc) x5 + 3 Sc (48 sts)
R8: (7 Sc + 1 Inc) Repeat 6 times (54 sts)
Sl st to join.
*Cut, leaving a long tail for sewing later.*
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SCISSORS LOOP (x1):
With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 Col. 403 (Dark Green)
Start: 14 Ch (14 sts)
R1: Starting in the 3rd Ch from the hook:
1 Hdc in each st (12 sts). 2 Ch and turn.
R2: 1 Hdc in each st (12 sts)
*Cut, leaving a long tail for sewing later.*
ASSEMBLY OF THE PIECES
1) Sew the strip of sepals to the back of the head, on round R18, in a circle with the points facing outwards.
2) Sew the large petals to the head, distributing them around it, between rounds R13 and R15.
3) Sew the small petals into the spaces between the large petals, on R13 of the head.
4) With Rubí Perlé Oro 5/50 col. 002 (Ecru), embroider a pair of blush marks under the eyes.
5) Sew the sides of the stem together to form a cylinder. Flatten one end and sew it to the head exactly at round R24. Leave the other end free to insert the wire.
6) Using pliers, cut a piece of wire several cm long and fold it in half. The folded end is what we will insert into the stem.
7) We will insert the other end with the two wire tips through the center stitch of the soil, with the right side facing the stem. Use scissors or a crochet hook to open the stitch for the wire to enter, but without forcing it.
8) Insert the two tips of the wire also through the center stitch of the pot so that it faces upwards and the wire exits at the base. Bend the tips with pliers so they don't poke.
9) Sew the stem to the soil between the starting rounds and R1.
10) Fill the pot with 2-3 pebbles at the bottom and stuffing on top. Sew the soil onto the pot on the wrong side of round R18, so as not to lose the border we made by folding the last two rounds of the pot.
11) Fold the ends of the wires again, adjusting the sunflower's height well and leaving them horizontal, flush with the pot. This will give it all the support and stability it needs.
12) Sew the base of the pot to it to hide the wire and add more weight to our pincushion.
13) Place the leaves on both sides of the stem and sew them.
14) Sew the scissors loop to the back of the head (in the green area), at the height of the connection with the stem. Only the two ends need to be sewn, so that the scissors can enter and be held by the loop.
15) Add pins, needles, and whatever you usually use for your crafts to the head, and scissors to the loop. It's ready!
FINAL RESULT
