Penelope The Pin Sharpening Pin Cushion Octopus

"I’d like you to meet my new little friend and desk mate, Penelope. She’s an octopus with class and a secret weapon. You see, Penelope is a pin sharpening pin cushion. It’s true! Penelope is unique in that her body is not stuffed with Polyfil as with regular amigurumi. Oh no! Her body is stuffed with steel wool (or stainless steel scour pads) that will help her sharpen the pins as they are used. Of course, if you are making Penelope for a youngster or as a stuffed animal instead of a pin cushion, Polyfil would work just fine. The steel works to sharpen the pins each time you insert them into the pin cushion. How cool is that!? This pattern can also be done with Bernat Blanket yarn and made into a huge stuffed animal. Details are listed in the pattern."

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished SizeOne Size

Materials List

• Cotton yarn in 2 contrasting colors
• Scrap yarn for optional bow
• Crochet hook in size G/4mm
• Buttons for eyes OR Safety Eyes if giving to a child (9mm used)
  
  
• Steel wool or (3) Steel scouring pads – 2.75’’ x 1.77” – possibly found at Dollar Tree in 3pks