We have a papasan chair in the corner of our kitchen which I really love. It's a well used chair particularly by Miss M, she likes to sit there with her book and read whilst I cook or tidy up in the kitchen. I felt that it needed a crochet cushion to brighten the area up a little and add a nice homemade element to the space.
The yarns used were all DK from my stash, a mixture of Sirdar Snuggly and Stylecraft mainly. The back of the cushion is red. I chose the nautical colours as our kitchen has a bit of a beach theme going on. The pattern was a really simple one from Nicki Trench's Crochet Living which I blogged about here. I really enjoyed making this and I am happy with how it has turned out. In fact, I have another cushion on my hook for the living room from the same pattern because I liked making this one so much! I so enjoy making things for my home.
I chose some pretty buttons from my collection to close the cushion - I need to be able to wash this cushion cover as I don't have the kind of family that are especially good at keeping things clean!
Some more Thursday crochet here...
Have you been doing any crochet this week?
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It's lovely ~ I have a soft spot for nautical colours myself :O)x
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple way to really brighten a little corner - it suits the kitchen perfectly! Cxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a very bright and jolly way to brighten up your kitchen:)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute bright and Jolly perfect to cheer up the January Grey
ReplyDeleteClare xx
That's very bright and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteLovely and jolly Marianne, just what you need at this time of year and it will look lovely with your theme in summer too! I like the way you have chosen to fasten the cushion too! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cushion!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
I'm still trying to do a square a week of my variegated blanket - I will finish it this year!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Marianne. I love the colors and the way it buttons on the side. I wish I had room for a comfy chair in my kitchen, that sounds so cozy to me.
ReplyDeletePerfect bit of brightness in this dark weather. Can't crochet I'm afraid, but have been busy knitting.
ReplyDeleteI have had little time to crochet this week Marianne, but have been beavering away at my coat hanger covers and have also started a bunny doll which is turning out rather sweetly x love a bit of nautical, it definitely is cheery and in my dream home I would have a gorgeous comfy chair of small couch to chill out on x
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to brighten up a corner, it is lovely. I have finished a great cushion too (can't post yet it is for Minerva) maybe that is why I am so at odds with my wonky blanket. Jo x
ReplyDeleteit's lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fab! I'm afraid I cant crochet but can knit the basics so I was wondering if you had a link to the knitted apple pin cushion - please x)
ReplyDeleteHi there and thank you for your lovely comment. I made the little apple pin cushion in the summer and the pattern was from Jean Greenhowes Christmas Special knitting booklet...it is actually meant to be used as a Christmas decoration but I like it better as a pin cushion! Hope this helps.
DeleteMarianne x
Thank you x
DeleteLooks brilliant really bright and cheery! great nautical style. I like the buttons too really finishes it off.
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It's a lovely cushion and it goes perfectly with your chair. I also like that you used buttons to close up the side. Love the apple pin cushion too!
ReplyDeleteMarion x
Love the pillow, it looks perfect.
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Meredith
Super Duper cheery colours fresh and zingy unlike the winter sky....superb...I am determined to finish a pastel wip from last year in these next few weeks!!
ReplyDeletebestest daisy j x
It looks lovely. Great colours to match your kitchen. I love the way you've used the buttons. Xx
ReplyDeleteMarianne this is just perfect and I love it - my granny square hot water bottle cover is coming along so slowly because I am back at work full time so not much time left - the very thing I didn't want to happen. You are spurring me on Marianne so I am going to try and finish it this weekend. Have a fab time Marianne, lots of love
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What a lovely cushion covert, especially the buttons.
ReplyDeleteSally xxx
Love the colours you have chosen, it fits in with your nautical theme so well. Have a lovely weekend. Julie x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Marriane, the colours are stunning I do so like the dark centre.
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What a lovely cushion.
ReplyDeleteDid you knit the cover for the chair? That looks great.
Hi there and thank you for your lovely comment. I didn't knit the throw on the chair no...it's from TK Maxx!
DeleteMarianne x
The cushion is lovely...and I love the matching buttons! Oh to be able to crochet :)
ReplyDeleteYour cushion has added a beautiful "pop" of colour in your cosy corner. I have just read your last post you have been very busy. Wishing you a happy Crafty New year
ReplyDeleteYour cushion is really pretty, love the colours you have used really clever x
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice little bright spot for your cool chair! What a great creation from a bit of leftover yarn. Wendy x
ReplyDeleteLovely bright colours. I was going to say I love your blanket too which looks like one I've seen in John Lewis - but I've just seen you got it in TKMaxx! They never have gorgeous things like that when I'm there! x
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne...Your new cushion is lovely! I love the colours and the pretty button fastening on the side...(must add I love your chair too....it definitely looks inviting and I'm not surprised it's well loved!)
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Susan x
You lucky thing having space for a chair in your kitchen...although I fear I'd sit down in it and never get back up again. The cushion is lovely, very bright and jolly. x
ReplyDeleteI love your cushion, bright and lovely. I'm crocheting a cath kidston inspired blanket in block stitch ... Its very soothing to crochet, not much brain power required thankfully!
ReplyDeleteJust catching up with blog land after a long break. Lovely cushion - it's making me think of summer! Happy New Year to you xXx
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely cushion Marianne - light, bright and cheery! I know we're well into January already but I am just catching up with everyone and would like to wish you and yours all the very best for 2014 - may it bring you all you desire, and more! Love and hugs, Joy xo
ReplyDeletePS I have done some crochet this week - can I link up again please? x
Many thanks! x
DeleteThat is a lovely cushion!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cushion cover. I have a few pillow forms that I need to crochet covers for. My family had a papasan chair years ago. Sure was comfy. I gave it to a friend and it became a bed for her basset hound. :) Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteHello lovely Marianne and happy new year to you. Thank you so much for your email, I will reply soon. I am so loving this cushion, you have done a fabulous job with it and it looks perfect on that chair. What a great way to start the new year. Sending much love xoxo
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