All stitches are also explained in the pattern and I’m sure that advanced beginners will easily handle it. It offers detailed instructions and basics of this crochet technique as well as lots of progress pictures (a few for each round). You will for sure achieve some nice effects. Stiffer yarns of contrasting colors are usually recommended for this technique. This cushion is designed in overlay crochet. So if you like big pin cushions you can take even worsted or aran yarns! The thickness of your yarn and the hook will only influence the cushion’s size. You are not limited by Sport weight yarn and you can take any weight. You can make both shells similar or you can play with your colors and make them totally different, or you may also place chosen colors in another order. This cushion consists of two shells joined together with a round of single crochet stitches.
Pin cushion free#
But you are free to use any yarn and colors you like. I used pure cotton yarn "Charme" (Sport weight) by Brazilian brand "Circulo" and 2.5 mm crochet hook. Macaron Pin Cushion pattern is available HERE. But I just love the way they look – so colorful and so bright! I have designed a pin cushion recently and I called it "Macaron" as it has the same shape. I haven’t tried many different kinds of sweets in my life and I am far not a gourmand… I have never tasted French macarons either.
If I can choose between a piece of cake and a tasty apple I will definitely choose an apple.
I am not really a lover of sweets and candy eater. Its pattern is available as a free download. But one day I thought – enough! I need to design something nice, and looking more like a cushion! And I created this small pin cushion. I have been using a stuffed leg (left from my never finished crocheted bear) as a pin cushion for a very long time. A nice pin cushion is a must have for every needle-yarns-fabric crafter.