Knitted Cake Pincushion and Needle Case

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Techniques

Basic Shaping, knit, Purl

What you need to know

This knitted pincushion and needle case will be your trusty new project accessories.

For many knitters, the making up part can be a bit of a chore... While we can’t wave it away with a magic wand, we can make it a thousand time better with this handy little set of accessories! Armed with your Siân Brown's cupcake pin cushion and stylish needle case, you’ll be racing to get on to the sewing up just so you can use these fabulous little helpers! They’re only small, so won’t take long at all to knit up and could make excellent last-minute gifts for a fellow crafter.

What do I need?

Yarn: Sirdar Country Classic DK, shades 870 Cherry Red, 851 Oat Beige, 857 Pink, one 50g ball of each, Cream DK, small amount
Needles: 4mm
Safety stuffing
Felt: small amount
Ribbon: 44cm
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Pin cushion: 6cm tall x 5cm diameter
Sewing needle case (when closed): 6cm wide x 8cm deep

Top knit tips

Normal stuffing is the best material to use as it is easier to tease out so that you can make sure that there are no lumps and bumps in your cupcake. If you don’t have any stuffing to hand, you can use cotton wool, but be aware that this material can result in a firmer, denser finished piece, and you will want your pincushion to have a bit of give in order for your needles to sink in easily.

The sewing needle case is knitted with a garter stitch border, which will help stop it rolling up at the edges.

Meet the designer

Siân Brown is a designer for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. She completed a fashion and textiles degree before starting a successful career in knitwear, which included her becoming a visiting lecturer at London College of Fashion. If you enjoyed making this pattern, then why not make this cafetiere cosy? Visit this page to see more designs from Siân.

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