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Pin Cushion Jar Topper

Here’s the perfect way to store buttons or sewing supplies with a handy pincushion on top. Crochet this jar topper to give with sewing needs or make it for yourself to keep pins, needles and thread handy and ready for a quick sew!

Skill
EASY
Hook
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.5mm [US E-4]
Gauge
GAUGE: 21 sc = 4” (10 cm); 26 rows sc = 4” (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles/hook to obtain the gauge given.
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Materials

Yarn

  • AUNT LYDIA’S® Baker’s Cotton: 1 ball 900 Red or 700 Pink
  • AUNT LYDIA’S ® Baker’s Cotton™, Art. 159 available 100% cotton, 150 yd (137 m) balls

Hook

  • Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.5mm [US E-4]

Notions

  • 2” (5 cm) foam ball for Small jar cover
  • 21⁄ 2 ” (6.5 cm) foam ball for Large jar cover
  • two 6” (15 cm) felt squares in white or color to match yarn
  • white glue
  • straight pins
  • yarn needle
  • 1⁄ 2” (12.7 mm) or 5 ⁄ 8 ” (15.9 mm) button (optional)
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Abbreviations

hdc2tog
[Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.
ch
chain
cm
centimeters
dc
double crochet
hdc
half double crochet
mm
millimeters
sc
single crochet
st(s)
stitch(es)
tr
treble crochet
[ ]
work directions in brackets the number of times specified
* or **
repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
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Notes

Directions are for size Small unless otherwise noted. Pin Cushion fits lid of Small 16-oz pint Mason jar or Large 32-oz wide-mouth quart Mason jar. Designed by Jessie Rayot.
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Instructions

Cushion Top 0 / 9

↳ Ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1 right side 6 sc
Ch 1, 6 in ring; in first to join
Round 2 12 sc
Ch 1, in next ]×60/6; in first to join
Round 3 18 sc
Ch 1, in next , in next ]×60/6; in first to join
Round 4 24 sc
Ch 1, in next , in each of next 2 ]×60/6; in first to join
Round 5 30 sc
Ch 1, in next , in each of next 3 ]×60/6; in first to join
Round 6 36 sc
Ch 1, in next , in each of next 4 ]×60/6; in first to join
Round 7
Ch 1, in next , in each of next 5 ]×60/6; in first to join—42 . Do not fasten off.
Round 8 (Large size only)
Ch 1, in next , in each of next 6 ]×60/6; in first to join—48 . Do not fasten off.
Round 12
Ch 1, 2 in first , in each of next 5 , in next , in each of next 3 ]×90/9; in first to join—52 . Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cushion Side for size Small 0 / 1

↳ Continue working into last Round of Top.

Rounds 9-11 42 sc
Ch 1, in each around; in first to join
Cushion Side for size Large 0 / 2

↳ Continue working into last Round of Top.

Rounds 9-12 48 sc
Ch 1, in each around; in first to join
Round 13
Ch 2 (counts as a ), in same as joining, in each of next 3 , in next , in each of next 3 ]×110/11; in top of beginning -2 to join—60 . Fasten off and weave in ends.
Lid Side Band 0 / 3

↳ Ch 60 (72); being careful not to twist, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1
Ch 2 (counts as a ), in each around; in top of beginning -2 to join—60 (72) .
Round 2 1 spaces
Ch 3 (counts as and -1), [skip next , in next , 1] around until 1 remains, skip last ; in 2nd of beginning -3 to join—30 (36) and 30 (36)
Round 3
Ch 2, in each and -1 space around; in top of beginning -2 to join—60 (72) . Fasten off and weave in ends.
Flower 0 / 2

↳ Ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1 right side 12 hdc
Ch 2 (counts as a ), 11 in ring; in top of beginning -2 to join
Round 2
Ch 2, in same as joining, (, ) in next , 2, , 2, ) in next , (, ) in next , 2]×50/5; join with in base of beginning -2—6 petals. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Finishing

  1. 1Assembly
  2. 2Carefully cut the foam ball in half.
  3. 3Slightly stretch a felt square to cover the top of the ball (you may need to cut a few slits in order to keep it smooth). Fold the felt under the ball about ½”. Glue the ends of the felt down, but do not glue the felt on the round part of the ball, as it will make it difficult to pin into. Do not use hot glue, as this can melt the foam. Place a few pins in the ball to hold everything together while it dries. Let it dry upside down so it does not stick to your surface.
  4. 4Cut a piece of felt to cover the bottom cut edge of the ball and glue it on. Place a few pins in the ball to hold everything together while it dries. Let it dry upside down so it does not stick to your surface.
  5. 5Sew a Flower and button on top of the Pin Cushion (optional).
  6. 6Place the felt-covered foam ball half inside the Pin Cushion cover, then glue the bottom of the ball to the top of the Mason jar lid. When the glue is dry, slip the outer piece of the jar lid into place.
  7. 7Cut 5 strands of yarn each 20” (51 cm) long. Thread the strands through Round 2 of the Lid Side Band, referring to photo for placement. Place the Lid Side Band around the outer piece of the jar lid and tie the strands of yarn together, then clip the ends. Slide the tied strings around until the knot is inside the Band, or sew a Flower and button over the knot.

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