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Aunt Lydia's

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.

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.

Instructions

Cushion Top

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

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

Cushion Side for size Small

Continue working into last Round of Top.

Rounds 9-11
Ch 1, sc in each sc around; slip st in first sc to join
42 sc

Cushion Side for size Large

Continue working into last Round of Top.

Rounds 9-12
Ch 1, sc in each sc around; slip st in first sc to join
48 sc
Round 13
Ch 2 (counts as a hdc), hdc in same st as joining, hdc in each of next 3 sc, [2 hdc in next sc, hdc in each of next 3 sc] ×11; slip st in top of beginning ch-2 to join—60 hdc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Lid Side Band

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

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

Flower

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

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

Finishing

Assembly 1. Carefully cut the foam ball in half. 2. Slightly 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. 3. Cut 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. 4. Sew a Flower and button on top of the Pin Cushion (optional). 5. Place 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. 6. Cut 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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