Vintage Pincushion Sachet: Crochet Pattern

This is a pattern from 1944 for a pincushion that could also be used as a sachet, just replace the muslin body with fresh herbs or potpourri as needed.

Materials:

Daisy Mercerized Crochet Cotton size 30 in White
Crochet hook size 10
1 yard ribbon
Muslin and silk covering for cushion.

Directions:

• Cut muslin 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″, seam together long sides, turn hem on one end and gather tightly. Stuff hard with cotton, hem and gather open end.
• Make a ch 1″ longer than cushion, sc in 12th st, (ch 8, sc in next 7th st) across to length of cushion, ch 3, tr in next 4th st. Cut off excess ch.
• Row 2–Ch 5, turn, sc in 3-ch, * ch 3, (sc, ch 5, sc) in next loop. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, (sc, ch 2, dc) in end loop.
• Row 3–Ch 1, turn, sc in dc, (ch 8, sc in next 5-ch loop) across.
• Row 4–Ch 5, turn, * (sc, ch 5, sc) in next loop, ch 3. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, dc in end sc.
• Row 5–Ch 8, turn, sc in next 5-ch loop, (ch 8, sc in next 5-ch loop) across, ch 3, tr in end loop. Repeat from Row 2 until size around cushion, ending with Row 2. Ch 1, turn, sc in dc, (ch 6, sc in next 5-ch loop) across. *
• Beading Row–Continue across end with ch 10, tr in next 8-ch row, (ch 5, tr in next 8-ch row) across to corner. Turn, (ch 8, sc in next 5-ch loop) across, ch 3, tr in end st.
• Repeat Rows 2, 3, 4 and 5 twice and Row 2 again. Fasten off.
• Repeat from * on other end.
• Cover cushion with a silk casing, with hemmed ends slightly shorter than crochet. Run ribbon thru Beading Row on each end and tie in bows.

This pattern has been added to the pincushion pattern list.

Pattern Source: Lily’s Album of Crocheted Designs (1944)

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