Ripple Stitch Pincushion

This pincushion uses the ripple stitch which I hardly ever do. I was able to work it up in just a couple of hours so it can be a fast and easy gift to make at the last minute.

Materials Needed
Worsted weight acrylic yarn in any ombre or varigated color
Size H/8 aluminum crochet hook
12" of ½" wide pink satin ribbon
Polyester Fiber fill
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4dc = 1"
Finished Size: 4" diam
Skill Level: Intermediate

Instructions
RND 1: Ch66. Being careful not to twist chain, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch1. Sc in each of the next 3 chs. (3sc in next ch. Sc in each of the next 4 chs. Sk 2 chs.) *Sc in each of the next 4 chs. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1.

RND 2-9: Ch1. *Sc in each of the next 4 sts. 3sc in next st. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Sk 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off leaving a long enough end to Stitch the opening closed.

Finishing : Using a whip stitch, stitch first round closed by putting the points together toward the center and work 1 whip stitch per crochet stitch. Do the same with last round but stuff tightly with stuffing before closing. Tie a ribbon to the center and tie into a bow to cover the hole that was formed.

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Random Quick Tip!

No Slip Quilting Rulers!
If you need to make a quilting ruler, or a machine quilting ruler non slip, and you don't have any of those commercial stick on things to do so, you can use E6000 glue on the back side of your ruler. Just put a straight bead down one edge and use a squeegee device such as a scraper or plastic old credit card to spread it on the ruler as smoothly, thinly and evenly as you can. Allow to dry overnight before using. I did this to one of mine and it works better than other products I used in the past. It dries clear so you can still see through your ruler! I am using it on a machine quilting ruler I have. I can move my fabric through the machine with the ruler! Make sure to follow safety precautions when using.