For the pincushion you’ll need approx. 25 g sock yarn for the body and 20 g for both the upper part of the dress and the skirt. For the hair you’ll need approx. 15 g yarn. The ruffles are worked of crochet yarn size 80.
The pattern is written out. There are no charts but many pictures and sketches to clarify the instructions further.
OUCH! is a creative and functional pincushion design by Gitwerg (Dagmar Mühleisen). This project combines knitting with mixed materials to create a unique, decorative pincushion that serves as both a practical sewing accessory and an interesting craft object. The design incorporates a knitted component alongside a cardboard and fabric base structure, making it a hybrid craft project that extends beyond traditional knitting alone.
This project is primarily a knitting design, classified as intermediate difficulty. The pincushion demonstrates how knitted elements can be integrated with other craft techniques and materials to create a finished, functional object. The knitting component works in conjunction with basic construction methods using everyday materials, showcasing the versatility of knitted pieces in mixed-media projects.
The pattern calls for 4-ply yarn weight, which provides a medium thickness suitable for creating defined stitches and a finished piece with good structure. Beyond the yarn, the project incorporates:
This pincushion project requires knitters to work through intermediate-level techniques while also engaging in basic construction and assembly work. The use of a compass for marking, combined with fabric cutting and the incorporation of found materials like pebbles, demonstrates how a knitting pattern can extend into practical craft skills. The multi-step assembly process—involving gluing, taping, and securing with rubber bands—makes this a comprehensive maker project rather than a simple knitting exercise.
OUCH! falls within multiple creative categories: it functions as a doll and doll accessory project, a general other craft application, and a toy or decorative object. This versatility reflects the design's unique approach to combining knitting with sculptural and functional elements.
```| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 24 |
| Designer: | gitwerg |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Review summary
Most reviewers enjoy the fun, charming design, and many praise the pattern as clear and easy to follow. Downloads arrive quickly after payment. A few reviewers found the pattern hard to follow, and some had trouble printing its long length. Complaints are uncommon overall.
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This pattern is needlessly complicated, badly explained, without sufficient note of measurements at different stages, contains obvious errors/lack of explanation and its 24 pages (with no prior warning as to its length) are a waste of money. The idea is fun but the pattern is awful. Fortunately, I make a lot of knitted figures for dioramas and have ignored the pattern and just adapted the idea. My version is simple and equally as effective.
The pattern was available to download straight away. Easy to follow pattern which I look forward to knitting
Zips to replace broken items, excellent price and colour range
I haven’t made this yet, but am excited to try. My sister is retiring soon and this would be a great present for her.
Could be better to print. Took 22 pages .should be able to do it in less.
Excellent , was a little expensive for a pin cushion, but fun
Usual high standard. Lovely yarn . Downloaded pattern
Out of all the pincushions I've made, I think this is the most charming.
I paid, it was delivered right away. I did not have a long wait. It would have been nice if it was an actual video with them making it step by step. Otherwise, good.
very interesting pattern....looking forward to getting it done
