Birdhouse by Cat Thomas

Birdhouse

Knitting
February 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
30 yards (27 m)
English

This pincushion is not only pretty, but functional too. You can organize your equipment with the clever use of perches. Add dowel rods to attach your threads and tools and have everything at hand to complete your project.

Tools and Materials:

Light worsted wool:

  • Cream: 22 yards (20m)
  • Green: 8 yards (7.25m)

Knitting needles: Size 2 (2.75mm)

Bird-shaped scissors

3 heart-shaped wooden buttons in decreasing sizes

2 pieces of dowel 1 inch (2.5cm) long

Pencil sharpener

Glue

Twine

Piece of foam 1 inch (2.5cm) thick