Sunday 8 February 2015

monochrome cushion

So last week I teased you with a little taster of my latest project, my new floral cushion...



This was inspired after I saw images of the Spring/Summer fashion collection from Chanel, so many floral delights I was in my element!
It was this specific outfit, that led me to do a monochrome cushion.


I adore colour, so it would not naturally occur to me to use only one!

As there wasnt going to be a mix of shades for impact, then I needed some texture. So, having tried a square of c2c (corner to corner) in my mood blanket, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to use it again.
I followed the pattern on crochet spot. The instructions are so easy to follow and its such a lovely flowing pattern that other than looking at the start of the increase and the decrease I was just able to follow the natural rhythm. I enjoyed making these squares, and they worked up pretty quickly.
I finished off the squares with single crochet stitches, but only working into the back of the stitch, which gives it a more horizontal slant.


Then it was time for the embellishments. I worked six petals into the centre circle.


I then picked up stitches from the back and worked another six petals underneath. Just a few more blooms need to be made to carry on round the edges.








In complete contrast ive completed another set of seven multi-coloured blooms for this years mood blanket.


Its been mighty cold this week, and we did have a surprise flurry of snow, although we can't compete with the proper snow up north of course.


But I'm wishing for a bit of Spring...






11 comments:

  1. Love the texture. Great job!
    BTW, careful what you wish for with the SNOW! I've just come in from shovelling for 3hrs! - Which I seem to be doing every other day lately it seems! Today I had blowing snow. -30C windchills...
    ;-]

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  2. Oh believe me I never wish for snow I hate the stuff!! I certainly couldn't cope with heavy snow, nor that much cold im a wuss!!

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  3. This is such a lovely cushion. I love the stitch pattern and the color of yarn you used.

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  4. The cushion looks brilliant. I love the color, the texture and the flowers. I had not seen a corner to corner stitch like that. I am going to check it out.

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  5. The cushion looks brilliant. I love the color, the texture and the flowers. I had not seen a corner to corner stitch like that. I am going to check it out.

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  6. Love the patterns so effective and different.

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  7. I love the pattern on your cushion, I'm sure it'll be great for cuddling up to.

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  8. Your crocheting is just fabulous, I just love the pattern you've used. xx

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  9. The colour and texture of your cushion is simply beautiful:)

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  10. I am working on a cushion, too - very different though. I love yours so much - the colour, the texture, the flower. Above all I admire how you transformed your inspiration. The blanket is really cheerful and looks great.

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  11. Your new cushion is sooo gorgeous! The texture works so well, great colour choice too. xx

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