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Springtime Stitcher's Set
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Pincushion: 21/4 inches tall x 8 inches in circumference Measuring Tape Cover: 1 inch tall x 21/4 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
• Lizbeth size 3 crochet cotton (120 yds per ball): 1 ball each #187 green ice
and #615 yellow light • Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • 2-inch retractable measuring
tape • Fiberfill
GAUGE
Gauge is unimportant for the pincushion. See pattern note regarding measuring tape.
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Do not join rounds unless otherwise indicated. Place stitch marker and move as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. If a larger measuring tape is used, simply increase the number of rounds to correct size before working evenly to build the sides. Use care to leave enough stitches unworked for the size of pull tab. Because some people crochet more tightly than others, it is important to check that measuring tape cover will fit snugly. To check sizing, place measuring tape on top of crocheted piece before beginning round 9. If measuring tape is larger than the round of crocheted piece, work another round, increasing as in the pattern. If crocheted piece is wider than the measuring tape, unravel a round. The ideal is to have the diameter of crocheted piece and measuring tape as close as possible, as you build sides smaller rather than larger; otherwise the measuringtape will move around inside its cover. If the cover is slightly loose, stuff the top and sides with a thin layer of fiberfill so it fits more snugly.
MEASURING TAPE COVER TOP
Rnd 1: With green ice, form a slip ring (see illustration), work 4 sc in ring, place marker (see Pattern Notes), pull rem tail to close opening of slip ring. (4 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] around. (16 sc)
Rnd 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc] around. (20 sc)
Rnd 6: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 7: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc] around. (28 sc)
Rnd 8: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6 sc] around. (32 sc)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, hdc in each sc around, leaving last 2 sc unworked for pull tab opening, leaving a 10-inch length, fasten off. (30 hdc)
BOTTOM
Rnds 1–8: Rep rnds 1–8 of top. (32 sc)
Rnd 9: Sc in each of next 30 sc, sl st in next sc, leaving rem sc unworked, fasten off. (30 sc)
FLOWER
Rnd 1: With green ice, form a slip ring, work 4 sc in ring, place marker, pull rem tail to close opening of slip ring. (4 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around,
join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. Fasten off. (8 sc)
Rnd 3: Join yellow in any sc, sc in each sc around, join in beg sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in same st as beg ch-1, sk next st, (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in each of next 3 sc, sk next sc, (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) in each of next 2 sc, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (6 petals)
SMALL LEAF
Row 1: With green ice, ch 7, 2 sl sts in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, 2 hdc in next ch,
2 dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off. (10 sts)
LARGE LEAF
Row 1: With green ice, ch 9, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 2 sc in next ch, 2 hdc in next ch, 2 dc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch (12 sts), working on opposite side of foundation ch, sl st in each ch. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Sew measuring tape cover top and bottom halves tog. Position top on the bottom so that the unworked sts match to allow sp for tape pull tab. Thread rem length of top on tapestry needle and sew tog with invisible seam
(see illustration), pausing about halfway to insert measuring tape, button side down. Use care that tab is aligned between unworked sts. Continue to sew to enclose measuring tape, tucking in a little fiberfill (see Pattern Notes) if cover seems a bit too large. Sew small and large leaves to bottom of flower, arranging them as desired. Sew flower on top of measuring tape cover (button release is on the bottom).
PINCUSHION
Rnds 1–8: Rep rnds 1–8 of measuring tape cover. (32 sc)
Rnd 9: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 7 sc] around. (36 sc)
Rnd 10: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 8 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8 sc] around. (40 sc)
Rnds 11–14: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 15: [ Sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 8 sc] around. (36 sc) Stuff pincushion with fiberfill, continue stuffing as work progresses as desired.
Rnd 16: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 7 sc] around. (32 sc)
Rnd 17: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 6 sc] around. (28 sc)
Rnd 18: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 5 sc] around. (24 sc)
Rnd 19: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 4 sc] around. (20 sc)
Rnd 20: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 3 sc] around. (16 sc)
Rnd 21: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] around. (12 sc)
Rnd 22: [Sc dec in next 2 sc, sc in next sc] around. (8 sc)
Rnd 23: [Sc dec next 2 sc tog] 4 times. (4 sc)
Rnd 24: [Sc dec next 2 sc tog] twice, leaving a 6-inch length, fasten off. (2 sc) With tapestry needle, sew 2 sts tog to close opening.
FINISHING
Crochet 1 flower and 1 each small leaf and large leaf the same as for measuring tape cover. Sew small and large leaves to bottom of flower, arranging them as desired. Sew flower to center top of pincushion.