Wednesday 19 February 2014

A Little Ta-Dah!...

Well. The worlds slowest knitter has a knitted Ta-Dah!
This is not by any means something amazing and intricate but it is something that I have fallen more and more in love with, with each row.
I stayed up til the wee hours last night as I was so, so close to finishing. 
As soon as my eyes opened this morning I was back on it.

TA DAH!!!
Here it is. A very basic knitted cushion cover. Knitted with cream aran it is perfect as a blank canvas and so soft.

Once the knitting part was complete it was time to make decisions on embellishments. I had been thinking about this as it was knitted up. Changing my mind on design and colours, drifting off into my own little world picturing it all finished and pretty and sitting happily on my sofa. At first I wanted something grey and large on the front but after receiving my new wool delivery the decision was made for me. 

The first task was buttons. I went through my HUGE stash and found some matching toggles. Perfect!
 Toggles automatically take me back to my childhood and big brown duffle coats. So warm and so indestructible, even for a very active child like me.

I am really new to this cushion cover malarky. I have gone for an envelope type closure. I did it with a previous crochet cushion and it seems to cope well the battering from the children.


(This cushion was made using the yarn I got from the £ store, bargain cushion!)

Next came the design part. I decided to use the Erika Knight wool. It is so soft for 100% wool. 
The colours are absolutely gorgeous.

Shades used are
Erika Knight 41 Iced Gem
Erika Knight 34 Bambi

I went with love hearts. They are everywhere still and I was inspired. I used(again with a little tampering) Cherry Hearts Boho Hearts  pattern.

Messing and checking and messing again I finally put them together and was really happy with the lay out. Some sewing ensued and very quickly it all came together...

TA DAH!!!





There it is. I am so happy with how it has turned out. So simple but that is what I love about it. The colours just make me smile and fit right in with the colours in my lounge. It would look lovely in all different colours though.
I love looking around my home like you all do in your own homes and seeing the things that I have created to make it so much more homely. I feel a little bit of pride and so much satisfaction.

I hope my little knitted project has made you smile and I hope you are all having a great day.

Happy Wednesday x





18 comments:

  1. What a beautiful make. You are very clevert o have created that when you are new to knitting. Love your crochet hearts, i love good heart. Thanks for visiting. For some reason i find it difficult to visit your page from your comments you leave. Got here now though yay. Keep on crafting

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    1. Thank you and welcome to my blog. I hope you enjoy my posts xxx

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  2. Oooohh! I love your new cushion. You did a wonderful job on your first knitting project and the buttons look great...but the hearts. Oh the hearts are PERFECT! Thank you for sharing with us.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. Thank you so much. I have done a little knitting in the past but it is always very simple. I will learn the more intricate stuff one day :) x

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  3. It came out really well! I love the hearts. Great job. :)

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  4. Emma the cushions are lovely, don't tempt me as have a bit of a cushion obsession, the little hearts are perfect such a great design and I love the colours you used
    Clare x

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    1. Thank you. I think I am getting one too...already thinking about another hehe!

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  5. It's really lovely. I always think it doesn't matter how plain or fancy a project is, it's the pleasure you get from working on it that counts. x

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    1. Oh definitely Gill. I love working on things, especially when they are for my home and my family :) Thank you for your comment xx

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  6. Thanks so much for your visit to my place Emma - I'm looking forward to getting to know you and enjoying your lovely work - love your cushions, especially the blend of knitting and crochet in the heart project - gorgeous!
    Joy x

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  7. Oh Emma! The cushion is fabulous! I LOVE the colors you used and the design is perfection:)
    Now I REALLY need to learn how to knit.
    Blessings,
    Aimee

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  8. Just gorgeous!!! I am speechless! You are so very talented! And I love the buttons and toggles!!! Yes...using what you create to make a house a home is so very wonderful! Great work friend! Nicole xo

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  9. Oh my goodness....I love it! The heart embellishments added just the right touch. from a new follower....Sharixx

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  10. It is just perfect, now I think the world's slowest knitter needs to get busy on another one.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  11. Looking great I really like the crochet hearts what a great finishing touch. Love the chair too I have them in my kitchen :) x

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  12. Oh my goodness Emma, I adore your cushion and may be just the teensiest bit envious because I still can't knit! So however slow you are, worry not, some of us can't even complete a row without getting into a pickle!

    Heather x

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  13. Hello Emma,
    How kind of you to leave a comment on my blog.
    Thank you so much for your kind wishes.
    Love Sue x

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