Monthly Archives: June 2021

Felt Crab 

(inspired by Sew Sweet found on pinterest)

1. Cut out paper pattern and trace onto felt: 

2. Cut out felt pieces, making sure to trim off any ink marks from tracing. 

3. Use large needle to embroider smile onto face
4. Use small needle to stitch sequin eyes onto face

5. Stitch around claw, leaving bottom open. Insert fiberfill into claw (don’t give up, use a pencil or pen and keep poking it in there; it will resist at first but you will win this fight)

6. Using straight pins, pin the claws and legs into place. Sew around body of project, leaving an opening at the bottom. Stuff with fiberfill and sew closed entirely. 

(see pattern below)

Bleacher Seat Cushion, by Julie Martin

Materials:

Size 8 straight needles

Worsted weight yarn in color(s) of choice

Tapestry needle

Foam piece or fiberfill (or you can cut up a really deflated bed pillow like I did)

Instructions: 

CO 45 sts

Using color(s) of choice, work front of cushion in stockinette stitch until piece is approximately 18” long.

Begin back of cushion, working in garter stitch until piece is approximately 36” long.

Once you have finished knitting your rectangle, BO all. 

Using tapestry needle and yarn of choice, sew 2 opposite sides of cushion together, making

a pillowcase.

Next, stuff your batting/fiberfill/foam into the inside of the pillowcase. 

Finally, use tapestry needle and yarn to sew your cushion closed.