Granny Square Cushion
Well - I finished it - my first proper granny square crochet cushion!
I love it!
Son#2 had the temerity to plonk himself down on the sofa and lean against it - argh! (Only joking!)
I made sixteen little squares for the front and four larger squares for the back.
I immediately started another - this time using bolder colours - what do you think?
Personally I prefer the pastel shades.
I made these two squares last night while watching TV - the little ones take a bit longer because they are more fiddly.
To those of you who are trying to learn crochet - my advice would be:
* Try a few different tutorials on the internet - some will suit you better than others. Don't give up after just watching one.
* Buy a larger, thicker crochet hook for your first attempt - it will be easier to manage than a smaller one, then you can move to the smaller one when you are more confident.
* Use cheap yarn to start with and then you won't feel you have wasted money - it doesn't take much yarn to make a few granny squares, you could even use a few leftover bits and pieces - or even find some in the charity shop.
I hope this has encouraged someone to give it another go - good luck.
Love, Liz
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p.s. my first attempts were dismal!
June
I have no talent for hand crafts; I admire who has and so wonderful to be able to see in the blog land!
Love you always, xoxo Miyako*
I'm not a crocheter myself but I remember mam doing hats, memories.....
Well done and thanks for the tips.
I shriek at my OH if he dares to sit on one of my vintage eiderdowns!
Nattie x
Liz
Love from Mum
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Those are SO cute !! But I am like you... A newly finished project needs to be admired and savoured at bit before actually being used !!
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Love the colours too and it looks wonderful on your couch.
What a naughty boy #2 is!!!!!
Thanks for the advice and encouragement on internet tutorials.
Shane
I have to keep cushions away from my husbands chair as he either ignores their presence and therefore sits on them, or throws them on the floor - no respect!
Gill xx