Simple starters.

OK I know I haven't been on since I started this blog, but in a attempt to be better with this, here is my newest simple creation. Great for beginners!

Rice Ball Pin Cushion

*Crochet*

Materials:
D hook (3-3.5MM)
Cream or White Yarn
Black or Dark Green Felt
Black Yarn for details

This pattern is worked in rounds, it is best to use a stitch marker to keep track of each round.
The numbers at the end indicate how many stitches are in that round.

Abbreviations:
CH – chain
SC – Single Crochet
ST – Stitch
DEC – decrease
BLO – back loop only

Stuff as you go

1. Crochet 6 in magic ring - 6
2. 2sc in each st around – 12
3. *sc in first st, 2sc in next st* around – 18
4. *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* - 24
5. Sc in each st around – 24
6. Sc in first 12 st, 2sc in next, sc in last 11 st – 25
7-9 sc in each st around – 25
10  *2sc in next st, sc in next 3* around – 32
11   Sc in each st around - 32
12   sc in BLO around – 32
13  sc dec in next 2sc, sc in next 2 st – 24
14  sc dec in next 2sc, sc in next st – 16
15  *sc dec in next 2sc* around – 8

Tie off and weave in tail to close hole

Cut piece of felt to a rectangle of 3in X 1in.
Sew on with black thread
Create eyes and mouth with black yarn