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Pablo the Porcupine Pincushion
A free version is also available.
This easy crochet pincushion pattern is a great way to use up yarn scraps.
This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.
The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.
Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round
Starting with magic adjustable ring (includes link to video tutorial)
Seaming with the whipstitch (includes link to photo tutorial)
Special stitch: invdec (includes written description and link to video tutorial)
Skill Level
Easy
Finished Size
Approximately 3.5” (9 cm) tall after stuffing.
Materials
King Cole Big Value Chunky yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 167 yd/152 m) – 1 skein in 3281 Charcoal (CB), or approximately 10 yd (9 m) in any bulky weight yarn.
King Cole Big Value Poplar Chunky yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 164 yd/150 m) – 1 skein in 4354 Chestnut (CA), or approximately 50 yd (46 m) in any bulky weight yarn.
US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Fairfield World Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill – 12 oz. bag.
Bent-tip yarn needle.
12 mm black safety eyes – 1 pair.
Stitch markers.
Optional:
Fairfield Poly-Fil Poly-Pellets Weighted Stuffing Beads – 24 oz. bag.
Pair of stockings or tights.
Gauge
Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so fiber filling doesn’t show.
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