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      Christmas cushions

      December 16th

      I have a thing about cushions.  I love them but am beginning to think they are a tad like Marmite. You either love them or hate them. At Christmas I need to be surrounded by red and the odd 'extra' cushion or two may just come out to play. 

      This year using the most adorable yarn by Rowan with an alpaca blend I had a cushion ball all on my own . I knew I wanted something soft and chunky and this fitted the bill, although in my eyes at an eye watering price. I knew if I bought this yarn that I would have to make darn good use of it. There are two motifs that I love and do not  seem to tire of, that of the heart and the other the elusive elk. Having made my fair share of hearts over the years I decided to have a go at knitting an elk pattern on the front of the cushion. 

      Having purchased said yarn from the wonderful Fluffatorium, 

      Fluffatorium in 'corking' Dorking

      Inside a paradise for yarn and colour lovers


      don't you just love that word I couldn't wait to get home to begin so like the mad fool that I am stopped the car by a stretch of water surround by birds, I began to knit. Did I mention I bought super duper cute chunky needles too...
       

      New knitting needles, knitting in the car...

      The cushion panel knitted up much quicker than I expected and so I had to design a motif in a hurry.

       
      This project worked up quickly


      An elk design was needed


      It's beginning to look a lot like an elk


      Completed elk design

      Once completed (a day later) I couldn't wait to take it outside to photograph...

       
      Warm autumn day, but as I knew I wanted this for Christmas,
      I had to see what it looked like with red

      In hindsight, I should have knitted it a tad bigger

      The yarn in question in case you are tempted...
       

      Expensive yarn, but so soft, am tempted to use it again

      Et voila ~
       
      Christmas cushions in situ


        Do you have cushions that you bring
      out depending on the season?  

      23 comments:

      1. That elk is gorgeous! You're so creative and clever. Looking forward to seeing the real thing next week.

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        1. You are generous Phil and can't wait to catch up with you and the Twinnage

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      2. You are the fastest knitter ever! How cute! That is the sweetest looking yarn shop I have ever seen!

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        1. The shop is just to die for. Only fast in this case as the yarn was so chunky.

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      3. Yet another gorgeous creation. I don't know how you can just whip them up so quickly. It looks like it was just meant for that incredibly comfortable looking sofa. X

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        1. I am chuffed with it Jules. This room is totally different to the rest of the house more streamlined and modern. I think it works

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      4. Wonderful, how do you do it so quickly? The tension looks great, no pulled bits or gaps when changing colour, so impressed. x

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      5. An Enormously Enjoyable & Excellent Elk !
        love it !

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        1. Love the elk alliteration wish I were so clever with words

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      6. Fabulous!!! In addition to teaching me facebook, I think that I need you to teach me to knit! I love a good cushion and this one is a great addition to your Christmas decorations and fits perfectly with your scandi theme! xx

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      7. That is absolutely adorable. You did a great job charting the elk.

        Congrats on such an perfect cushion finish!

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        1. Thank you Dee. I'm going to try more charting in the future. It's fun

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      8. I'm knot a knitter, but I really enjoyed this colourful post, Selma. Might even dig out and finish my tapestry cushion......!

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        1. Hehehe, you're knot a knitter! Love it. Yes grab the tapestry back out its so relaxing. You'll be sucked right back in Nicki

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      9. Your cushion is wonderful - so soft and cuddly, too. Very well done and it looks lovely on your comfortable sofa! x Karen

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        1. Karen, you're right it really is soft. But that's alpaca for you.

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      10. Lovely cushion! Great photos of the wool shop! Wow you do knit fast! Recently discovered your blog and I love all your knitting, so sweet!
        Barbara xx

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        1. Thank you Barbara. I'm not really all that fast but knowing I was to post daily in December did spur me in to be faster than normal. As the end of the month approaches I realise I am taking a crafting break without having Oman ex to. Think I may start to read again, I've missed that. But knowing me in a week or two the fingers will twitch and I'll ge crafting again. Don't go far!! Pop back often. Xxxx

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      11. First of all I do love that word! It is a perfect name for a fantastic shop. Your cushion is so fun, you did a great job.
        Meredith

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        1. I know! Genius name for a wool/yarn shop. Gillian the owner is so clever and vibrant. The shop suits her personality to a tee Meredith x

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      12. Selma, today I saw a photo of some cushions that are knitted. The cool thing is that they are filled with yarn stashes! Those might be perfect for your Christmas decorating (or maybe for other times, too?

        Check them out here: http://www.stitchdiva.com/goknit-pillow

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      I will always read all comments and will try to reply but it may take me a couple of days, do please pop back and lets get a conversation going...