Funky Flower Pincushion

     With all the sewing my family does, we are constantly misplacing our needles. I created this little pincushion so that we have a nice place to put them while we worked on our projects.



Supplies:
     4.75 mm crochet hook
     9.00 mm crochet hook
     Bikini worsted weight yarn
     Pumpkin worsted weight yarn
     Bright Yellow worsted weight yarn
     * colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     stitch marker
     stuffing material
     yarn needle
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     Rnd(s) --- round(s)
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single-crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     trc --- triple-crochet
     slp st --- slip stitch

Notes:
     --- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.




~Pattern~

Top Piece:
     Using the Bikini yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
     Rnd 7: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 42sts
     Fasten off.

Bottom Piece:
     Using the Pumpkin yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
     Rnd 7: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 42sts

Small Flower:
     Using the Bikini yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 5sc in second ch from hook - 5sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Rnd 3: 3trc in first st, slp st in next st; repeat to end - 5 "petals" created
     Fasten off.

Large Flower:
     Using the Bright Yellow yarn and the 9.00 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 5sc in second ch from hook - 5sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Rnd 3: 3trc in first st, slp st in next st; repeat to end - 5 "petals" created
     Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing:
     Stack the Small Flower on top of the Large Flower; sew both in the center of the Top Piece.

     Holding the Top and Bottom Pieces with wrong sides facing, single-crochet along the outer edge to affix them together.
     As you work, lightly stuff the Pincushion.
     When you reach the end, fasten off.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.



      This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.