Measurements

41cm/16in high. 

Materials

1 x 100g (190m) ball of Sirdar Wool Rich Aran (60% wool, 40% acrylic) in each of Shingle (311), Westbury (314), Powder Blue (313), Cream (310) and Purple (315).

Pair of 3 3/4mm (No. 9) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing; 2 buttons; length of ribbon.

A dimensional center flower and popcorn stitches give textural interest to this cheery dishcloth, which can also be a hot pad with the addition of a hanging loop.

Design by Kristen Stoltzfus

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

7 ³/₄ inches at widest point

MATERIALS

• Lily Sugar'n Cream medium (worsted) weight cotton yarn (2 1/2 oz/120 yds/71g per ball):

Parterre Garden

This lovely hexagon pincushion is reminiscent of little flower beds set out between box hedges. Each motif is crocheted together to make a raised edge. It's all in the construction.

Tools & Materials

Light worsted cotton yarn:

A: 22in (55cm)

B: 67in (170cm)

Pear

This is a sweet, fruity pincushion that is knitted in the round. The worsted weight yarn and no seaming means that it knits up quickly. Top with a stalk and a leaf or two for a pincushion that will look great in your kitchen fruit bowl.

Tools & Materials

Worsted weight wool:

Green: 10yds (9.25m)

Stellar

This pincushion needs nothing more than a pretty stitch. Once the purl cluster has been mastered, it's an easy stitch to remember. The reverse stockinette stitch edging is as effective on the wrong side as it is on the right side.

Tools & Materials

Hand-dyed sport weight wool: 50yds (45.75m)

Knitting needles: Size 2 (2.75mm)

Polyester fiberfill