Tuesday 12 March 2013

Crocheting........Reveal!!

                             Welcome Spring!

                             








 Remember these............





Well I had just enough squares to make this...........................


A beautiful pillow cover...............................



Five rounds.......double crochet............makes these cute squares...........


Now the big question...................


How do I attach these squares.......................

I used 3 different methods.....................


On the front of the pillow cover I used a double crochet method........adding a chain of


3 then I double crocheted in to each 3 double crochets............

If I'm not describing this correctly see the close up of the stitches............





Now the back squares I wanted to be different so I edged each square in a single crochet..

then I single crocheted them together, one by one as seen here..................








Now I wanted to leave an opening for the pillow form so I single crocheted the opening

closed working in from each side leaving an opening......................





Once I finished the front and back I laid right sides together grabbed my darning needle and

my white yarn and sewed then together. This gives it a clean finish without the lumps or ridges.

Turned it right side out then..........

I used white  ribbon to close the opening........................

I love how I can use this pillow displaying both sides.......................







When creating I choose different options to attach granny squares together...


Do you!!!!!!



Well here is my pillow already welcoming Spring!!




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                                                 Linda


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19 comments:

  1. My mom did a lot of crocheting back in the day and you are right that it has become popular again. My daughter has a friend who crochets the loveliest hats and sells them for extra cash. It is fun to see these types of crafts come around again.

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  2. I love it! That turned out so cute. I didn't even think of it being used as a pillow cover. I like how you used ribbon to tie it closed.

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  3. Linda,
    Lovely pillow!
    I was thinking about you last night while looking at Pinterest. I seen a crocheted small rug out of squares, and I thought ummmm...wonder if Linda is making a rug out of those cute little squares. Love the pillow, maybe one day I might learn to crochet.

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  4. Linda - your pillow is beautiful and so fresh looking. I'm jealous. With the arthritis in my hands, I can't crochet anymore and I used to love it. Thanks for sharing so I can live vicariously. J

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  5. Linda, your pillow is a beautiful fresh breath of Spring. I love the ribbon closure.

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  6. What a fresh take on an old pillow pattern. It is really pretty and perfect for spring and summer. I think it came out really sweet! Love the ribbons too.

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  7. Hi Linda,
    Lovely! The granny squares turned out so pretty as a pillow.
    The blue, white & yellow is very clean & fresh... Perfect for Spring decor!
    Now you will have to make these pillows to match all of those afghans you were busy making for your family last year ;0)
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  8. Oh Linda, what a cute pillow! I love it!! I really like the ribbon you added to the back. Now what are you working on....you stay busy!

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  9. Very pretty! Love the colours -they remind me of jelly beans and I love jelly beans at Easter time.

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  10. Fantastic!!!
    Love it, Linda...not sure I could do that though...hmmmmm...

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  11. So beautiful! I must confess I am no good at it, but I do admire those that have the talent.
    Just lovely!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  12. Very pretty! You are very talented. Crocheting is one skill I would love to learn one of these days! Thanks for stopping by recently! Enjoy your week!
    -Shelley

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  13. Love it! Never thought about a pillow. Just looks like sunshine!!

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  14. Linda, it's beautiful! Seeing this, I wish I had the patience (and knowledge) to crochet. You did gorgeous work, I love it!
    Debbie :)

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  15. that is adorable!
    I love it. I like how you varied the stitches to piece it together!
    I'm inspired.
    I must make one of these darling pillows!!!
    :)

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  16. Cute, cute! I love the colors and the ribbons. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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