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Monday, September 20, 2010

A new cushion.....

My very first Crochet Cushion
I'm quite chuffed with it
and look forward to making some more soon.
I used 5 x 100gm balls of Lincraft Baw Baw Yarn
It is 50% Wool & 50% Acrylic and is a lovely chunky yarn.
And this Gorgeous 15mm Chunky Crochet hook.
I crocheted a tradional Granny Square of 9 rounds
and finished with a round of double crochet (uk/australian)
Of course this pattern could be adapted to any yarn and size you require.
I then Stitched the cushion cover up like an envelope,
stitching under the Single Crochet round using invisable ladder stitch, so the stitches could not be seen as per my photo below.
After the bottom half of the cushion cover was sewn together,
I covered my cushion insert (I actually used 2 cloth serviettes that have never been used, they were the perfect size and I really liked this colour for my cushion)
Next was placing the insert inside the cushion cover and stitching the last two seams.
When the time comes for a new cushion insert (as we all know they flatten over time)
I will be able to undo the two of the seams and replace the insert
This cushion was Very quick to make because of the large yarn and hook and super easy, if you can make a granny square than you can easily make one of these cushions :)

Thank you for visiting
I hope you have a lovely day :)

26 comments:

  1. What a beautiful cushion!

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  2. Chunky gorgeousness Gill!

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  3. What a great idea, in the real sense of the word :-)
    Nice cushion!

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  4. Great idea, I love the chunkiness!
    x

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  5. Gorgeous! I love the yarn.

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  6. I love it! I have been interested in adding lace and/or crocheted doilies to my work and was looking at a few pieces in vintage shops yesterday when it occurred to me... I could make my own! How did you learn?

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  7. Gillian this cushion is great. Wow, your first!! I am impressed. The chunky yarn does crochet up fast, and it would be just so mega-snuggly too. I love your textured backing that you can just see peeking through the crochet. Great colours together.
    Thanks so much for sharing, have a wonderful day.

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  8. Such a lovely, comfy cushion! I'm sure there's lots more to come.

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  9. Excellent cushion, cant beleive it is your first!

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  10. Thank you all so much for your lovely comments :)

    to answer Erin's question I learnt crochet many years ago, when i was approx 8years old, but have only recently renewed my love for this wonderful craft.
    If you would like to learn crochet youtube has some amazing tutorials, all you need to do is type in Beginner Crochet and you'll be amazed at what you can learn!
    this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBZNWeVmAa0 is excellent for learning how to make a traditional granny square, which is what the square I used for this cushion. :)

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  11. Chunky yarn + giant hook = instant gratification :) Love it!!

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  12. Hi Gillian!
    Good to see you back again! I've been off the air for some time but it does feel good to be back and especially to see what you have been up to.
    Loving it all!
    Hope you and the family are well.
    Barb
    x

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  13. Hello, love that cushion. I have only just started to use crotchet in my jewellery and you have inspired me to do more! Hope I can find out how to do granny squares...Thanks!

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  14. Hi,
    Your cushion came out really nice. I adore your big crochet hook. The bulky yarn/large crochet hook creates such texture! Perfect.
    Thanks for the lovely comment you left about my granny stripe and loopy rose projects:)

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  15. I love it! Looks so snuggly - well done.

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  16. Thanks for the info! I started to learn when I was about that age as well but gave it up, probably once I discovered the sewing machine! haha! You've inspired me. I've put it on my list of to dos for this fall/winter.

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  17. I love the cushion and the clever way you have closed it, and I adore your crochet hook its beautiful.
    Found your blog on icrochet, such a great way to find fab blogs. x

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  18. Wow - that's chunky!

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  19. Wow this was great!! I love to knit and croch too :)

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  20. Hey Gillian, finally made my own crotchet cushion...thanks for the inspiration..I am rapt!

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  21. Wawww!
    Beautiful cushio!! I love the yarn you use!
    Congrats!

    marlene

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  22. Anonymous2:31 AM

    That is really beautiful - it's all about the texture isn't it? I love it! It's a simple idea but I've never seen it before (or thought of it either) so especially well done if you thought of it! (and even if not it's still a bit different to anything else which is great). I would really like to make one of these. It's really great!
    Siobhan

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  23. Hi Gillian, I have been having a look at your older posts and this cushion caught my eye. Simply beautiful!

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