The Big Bro cushion journey started back in March 2014 with my huge order of yarn for my Summer Flight throw.
I played around with colour combos and the zingy colours I love: Jaffa, Turquoise, Bright Pink, Magenta, Sunshine. All in Stylecraft Special DK acrylic.
and trying out yet another ripple/zig-zag style
Zing!
One evening whilst babysitting with Big Bro (then just 3, nearly 4) and Little Bro and rattling along with the zingy colours, Big Bro said ‘Granny, what are you making?’ ‘A cushion’, I said
‘For my bed?’ he said in such a sweet enquiring voice, I just had to say ‘YES!’
But then of course I had to make 2 cushions – one for Little Bro as well, so I made them in tandem.
I take my crochet with me everywhere – here is Big Bro’s WIP (work in progress) acting as a tea cosy whilst I work on Little Bros cover, over a tea time snack in a cafe garden. Sitting in a cafe or a pub with a friend chatting and knitting or crocheting is one of my very favourite things to do! (anyone else with me on this???)
I finished both covers together
and the boys were delighted with them
Big Bro was particularly fascinated with the buttons and that he could take the cover off
Little Bro decided it made a good table when enjoying a snack
The boys seemed very happy with their cushions and placed them on their beds
Mission accomplished!
Or so you would think ………. there is more to this tale of two cushions, which I will tell you another day.
One day I also hope to do a round up of all the crocheted cushions I’ve made with tutorials, but wow that takes so much time to do – I SO admire and appreciate everyone who does brilliant tutorials – they are a lot of work! Fun to do, but a lot of work!
Happy hooking! And Happy Easter!
GARDEN DIARY
First cut of the lawn today. I’ve been itching to cut it for a couple of weeks, but just could not rouse the mower from hibernation. Luckily a kind neighbour stepped in with a magic touch and Brrrrm! I was Off! Keeping it plain for now, but you can click on the links to see the designs from other years. This was last year. And here are the waves of 2013. And the grass spirals of years past. Grass Art I like to call it! The picture below is from 2009.
Do you play around with patterns in the garden?
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Fab cushions. Kids love pillows so much, always a big hit!
The lawn is just WOW! I love your creativity and would totally steal your idea if only we had lawn to do so. It looks so great. Love the ripples most 🙂 Xx
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Yes, the children do love their very own cushion to cuddle up to. So cool that you like my adventures in grass – ha! My neighbours think I’m bonkers!
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Maybe their desk jobs have stifled their creative visions? Poor things, even more reason to keep giving them such playful designs to gaze upon!
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I loved those cushions. So bright and colourful. I can’t crochet although I can knit!
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So glad you like the cushions. Knitting was my first love – I taught myself how to crochet from a book and now I prefer it on the whole as it grows more quickly and is more portable – but every so often I just have to do some knitting too.
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I have tried to learn a few times but I really can’t get it! 🙂
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It might not be for you, but have you tried You Tube? There are some great demos on there. xxx
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I will have a look on You Tube to see if it helps. 🙂
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