Normally, I work behind the scenes at Purl Soho, but when the subject of a learn-to-needlepoint pattern came up, I couldn’t stay put. Needlepoint brings me to my happy place, and these tidy little gingham pincushions are just about the happiest needlepoint project I could imagine!

Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern | Purl Soho

Our full-color instructional booklet Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern includes all the necessary techniques you need to bring these cuties to life out of Purl Soho’s beautiful Mulberry Merino.

Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern | Purl Soho

We walk you through every step of the basic needlepointing process, from winding a needlepoint skein into a ball to stitching a basketweave pattern to plumping up your finished pincushions!

Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern | Purl Soho

Simple enough for summer-brain, portable enough for carry-ons and weekend totes, our Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Kit is a great summertime pursuit. You may find that it brings you to a happy place! -Kelly, out from behind-the-scenes to share my love of needlepoint!

Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern | Purl Soho

Materials

Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern | Purl Soho

To create your own set of Pincushions, you will need…

  • Our full-color Learn To Needlepoint A Pincushion Pattern (Please Note: The  Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern is no longer available for purchase. For assistance, please contact us at customerservice@purlsoho.com)
  • Ten 12-yard skeins of Purl Soho’s Mulberry Merino, 80% extra fine merino and 20% mulberry silk. (Please Note: We no longer offer these components as a Kit. To create one color option from Mulberry Merino, you will need one neutral color along with a light and dark color combination to recreate the gingham effect. If you’re interested in a color selection with smaller yardage, we recommend trying Koigu’s KPM Needlepoint Yarn!)
  • A fat quarter of 10-mesh needlepoint canvas
  • A quarter yard of medium-weight fabric, a linen-cotton blend
  • A tapestry needle
  • A hand-sewing needle
  • A needle threader
  • A 110-yard spool of 100% cotton thread
  • Cotton stuffing

These are enough materials to make at least four 3 x 3-inch Gingham Pincushions.

Learn to Needlepoint a Pincushion Pattern | Purl Soho