Button Stripes by Cat Thomas

Button Stripes

Knitting
February 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
70 yards (64 m)
English

The starting point for this pincushion was a charming handmade ceramic button. From there, just pick your favorite colors and match the yarn. Add a simple garter stitch frill for extra flounce.

Tools and Materials:

Any light worsted wool:

  • Red: 4 yards (2.75m)
  • Cream: 52 yards (47.5m)
  • Fuchsia: 2 yards (1.75m)
  • Pink: 2 yards (1.75m)
  • Lilac: 2 yards (1.75m)
  • Blue: 2 yards (1.75m)
  • Dark blue: 2 yards (1.75m)
  • Green: 4 yards (3.75m)

Knitting needles: Size 2 (2.75mm) and Size 4 (3.5mm)

1 striped button

Polyester fiberfill