This pattern comes from Weldon’s Practical Knitter, Number 130, Thirty-Second Series (1896). It is also published in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 11, Interweave Press, 2004.

“This novel little pincushion is composed of a basket, knitted in wool of two colours and holding a bran-filled cushion…”

The original pattern calls for “white and yellow single Berlin wool” and “four steel knitting needles, No. 14” (modern equivalent 2mm/US 0.) Ribbons, wire, cardboard and satin are needed to complete the basket.

As with most 19th century patterns, there is no gauge/tension stated in the pattern. There are also no stated finished dimensions. The pattern is written entirely in text and there are no charts. There is, however, an illustration.