LOL, my grandma had large yo-yo pin cushions and ornaments that she made before I was born---in 1953 ! ! ! Those look amazingly like hers. Especially the peppermint one,
Grandma had several of those on her tree.
How can someone copyright that? I can see copyrighting some amazing tool, a new type of sewing machine that also does your dishes, or fabric that cuts itself after you tell it what size you need but a pattern that's been around for years?????? Make variations to make them your own and go for it.
I agree with ScissorQueen, you can't try to sell her pattern or anything with her name on it.