Last Wednesday, I spoke a little about this seemingly never-ending WIP. Basically, I had leftovers of Araucania Itata Multy in five different colorways and thought it was a great opportunity to do something special with those matching scraps.
I bought five different skeins of this in a closeout sale at Webs about five years ago, when I just started getting seriously addicted to knitting. I loved the sheen of the yarn and the gorgeous colorways. I'm not crazy about Araucania as a yarn producer, largely because all the other experiences I've had with their yarns have been very disappointing. But I've loved every chance I've had to work with Itata Multy, which I talk about more in this past post --> Speaking of Yarn - Araucania Itata Multy
So, for about a year I've been slowly crocheting my scrap skeins into little granny circles. Recently I came to the end of the scraps and decided it was finally time to work these into something interesting.
I bought five different skeins of this in a closeout sale at Webs about five years ago, when I just started getting seriously addicted to knitting. I loved the sheen of the yarn and the gorgeous colorways. I'm not crazy about Araucania as a yarn producer, largely because all the other experiences I've had with their yarns have been very disappointing. But I've loved every chance I've had to work with Itata Multy, which I talk about more in this past post --> Speaking of Yarn - Araucania Itata Multy
So, for about a year I've been slowly crocheting my scrap skeins into little granny circles. Recently I came to the end of the scraps and decided it was finally time to work these into something interesting.
Both Sarah (Sezza Knits) and Lisa (Wickedly Artsy) cleverly recommended that I make these into a cushion cover. Every day, I tackled a row, adding the edges...
And now I'm learning how to join granny squares, which is a very satisfying process.
Now, I just have to sort out the sewing aspect of this project, which will probably require a trip to the fabric store!
Haha, my mom has been having the same issue. She crocheted a big scrap square blanket but doesn't know how finish the other side. She's debating between crocheting another side or putting fabric. I think fabric could work for you if you make sure you get it flat. Good luck friend :)
ReplyDeleteA cushion cover is a great idea for these circles: your friends are clever.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a gorgeous cushion! I really love granny squares. I think they're incredibly versatile. I'm sure you will be a natural at the sewing portion of the cushion! A cushion cover is a wonderful project to cut your teeth on.
ReplyDeleteThose colors are gorgeous! The cushion is a very good idea! When I made mine, I crocheted both sides (two squares), sewed them together and used *that* as a coverage for a normal white cushion cover.
ReplyDeleteIn that way, there is no sewing regular fabric to crochet, and you always wash the crochet cover and the normal one separately without ever dirtying the pillow! :)
Your cushion cover is lovely, the colours are great. Also loving your sunshine rug. Looks like you are really getting into crochet
ReplyDeleteI love your circles into squares!! A few years ago, I caught the crochet bug and have about 85 beautiful flowers in the snow circle/squares but have yet to sew them together for an afghan. I must do that soon!
ReplyDeleteI love those colors! It'll be a beautiful cover.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! What a satisfying use of scraps.
ReplyDeleteIts looking gorgeous! I love the border colour you have chosen and they stripes of colour - I can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteThat is a splendid idea of using variegated yarn for the middle and then anchoring them with grey. These squares look terrific.
ReplyDeleteThey're so pretty. I don't normally like variegated yarn that's crocheted but yours has worked up beautifully. Looking forward to seeing the finished cover :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! On my really long list of projects I'd love to do, granny square pillow covers are on that list. This looks great!
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