A Simple Knit Pin Cushion

I have never knit a pin cushion, but when a friend passed on several patterns, I was intrigued to try. This one (from cheapknittingpatterns.com) would be an easy first project for new knitters wanting to practice the basic garter stitch - while actually making something.














The pin cushion is made of three strips of knitting - all 10 stitches wide, but each a little longer than the previous one: the first is two and a half inches long; the second, four inches; and the third, six inches.














After casting off, sew the strips into circles or loops, fold them in half, and fit them over each other.














They probably would stay in place without any additional sewing, but I decided to "tack" them together with a few stitches at the bottom.

The project took less than 2 hours...














Here's my new knit pin cushion!

Thanks, Mary!