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Cupcake Pincushion - Free Pattern!

 

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Cupcake Pincushion

The first free Spud & Chloë pattern is here! This is a sweet little treat you can whip up on a hot summer day, or any day for that matter, in no time at all. The Cupcake Pincushion is knit up in one piece starting at the bottom all the way to the cherry on top!

Here is some information you’ll need before making your own Cupcake Pincushion:

Finished measurements: 3-inches tall by 3-inches wide

Yarn:

Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 100 grams/160 yards), 1 skein each of Ice Cream #7500 and Watermelon #7512 and a small amount of Popsicle #7501 for the cherry

Tools and Materials:

US size 6 double-pointed needles, set of 4, or size to obtain gauge

Ruler or tape measure

Scissors

Yarn needle

Stitch marker

Polyester fiberfill (small amount)

Tomato pincushion (I got mine from JoAnn’s, 2 ½ -inches wide, 1 ½ -inches tall)

Gauge:

5 ½ stitches per inch in stockinette stitch

This fun project is the perfect gift for any crafty soul. Click below to get your free Spud & Chloë pattern.

Downloadable pdf pattern


24 Responses to “Cupcake Pincushion - Free Pattern!”

  1. June 11, 2009 at 10:14 am jill says:

    Too adorable and clever with the starwberry pincushion inside!! Cannot wait to get some Spud and Chloe to start!!!

    • June 11, 2009 at 10:47 am sanderson says:

      Yay! Yes, the inserted store-bought pincushion gives the cupcake stability to hold the pins. Is that a strawberry or a tomato? I never know: )

      Thanks for writing.
      susan

  2. June 11, 2009 at 10:32 am Kathy Bridges says:

    So now I know what I am going to make in mass for all my sewing friends for Christmas this year! If I get started now, I might make it!

  3. June 11, 2009 at 11:38 am alison says:

    My daughter would love one of these (sans pins, of course)! So cute!

  4. June 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm ali says:

    Cute! I’ll have to make one of these right away… (adding to ‘to-knit list’)

  5. June 11, 2009 at 1:32 pm theblondeknitter says:

    ohfer cuteness! what a sweet little quick knit! i can hardly wait to get the yarn for it!
    :D

  6. June 11, 2009 at 4:51 pm MaryLou says:

    So cute! The perfect gift for my very artistic sewing sisters-in-law!

  7. June 12, 2009 at 7:42 am Deborah says:

    Love the pattern! The site is adorable, and I can’t wait to get my hands on more of the cute patterns and lovely yarn!

  8. June 12, 2009 at 8:10 am Judy says:

    Susan,

    I am blown away by your patterns on this site. They are very impressive. I have always loved your baby things, but the Hoot Hat
    and Baby Bartlett set are over the top, the Camp Hoodie is perfect for my 22-year old daughter, and the free pincushion pattern finally gives me a reason to knit a cupcake. Congratulations!

    • June 12, 2009 at 8:55 am susan b anderson says:

      Thank you, Judy!

      S & C is all about fun and I plan to have lots of it with simply my yarn and needles. I can’t wait to start sharing more of the fun I have stashed up my sleeve.

      susan

  9. June 17, 2009 at 9:03 am Katie B says:

    Thanks so much for the pattern! It’s so clever, Susan!

  10. June 17, 2009 at 4:44 pm Terrie says:

    This is so adorable! Thanks for sharing :) The other patterns look great, too. Can’t wait to get started!

  11. June 19, 2009 at 9:06 pm Rachel says:

    Aww, this is so cute! I’d love to link to this if you didn’t mind.

    • June 20, 2009 at 5:51 am sanderson says:

      Please go ahead and link the pattern and blog! That would be great.
      susan

  12. July 4, 2009 at 3:15 pm Lisette says:

    Susan…you are such a talented designer!

    You are very clever how you concealed a “real” pin cushion inside the cupcake pincushion!

    I can’t wait to buy some S & C yarns and whip one up…with a cherry on top!

  13. July 14, 2009 at 12:37 pm craftycarole says:

    so very cute… thanks for sharing

  14. July 22, 2009 at 6:23 am Rilla says:

    Thank you!

  15. March 9, 2010 at 6:48 pm Kate says:

    This is divine! I hope it is ok that I have linked to this post on my blog today. X

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