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      Chunky cushion

      Chunky yarn and huge needles
      August 24th  



      Every year, every summer I hide away in my bolt hole, my security blanket if you will.  I sleep better, I breathe the air around me and I craft every day without guilt.  I have done this for most years of my life and hope to continue to do this for the rest of them too.  It's my annual spa so to speak.  Where is this magical crafting clean air breathing space...Norway of course and home with mamma.










      Chunky yarn galore a mix of wool and acrylic
      I seldom know what I am going to make when I am in Norway, I let the inspiration and the wonderful yarn shops influence me.  The first project that caught my mind was this incredibly chunky yarn that required 15 mm knitting needles.





      Just look at the size of these needles and chunky yarn

      Using the 15 mm circular needles I cast on 44 stitches which was enough to cover one side of my cushion and leave enough to have seam space.  It knitted up quickly but I must admit it was a work out on my arms and hands, any bigger a project and I think it would be one of those projects like reading a mammoth book that you have to read others in between. Saying that it was fun  and I am delighted with the end result.  Its' chunky and soft, what's not to like...


      Before I made it into a cushion,
      I tried it on as a cowl


      Mamma had a spare cushion that
      I used to cover with the chunky yarn


      Crochet slip stitch seam


      A knitted cushion but a crocheted seam

      Once completed I had fun putting it in different places around mamma's house. I make no apologies for the abundance of photos to follow...


      Mamma has a lot of cushions,
      mine was almost hidden











      It was such a fun and quick knit


      16 comments:

      1. What a fantastic security blanket to have. I hope you've had a wonderful summer and are rested and re-energised. Having recently lost my crafting mojo I think a cushion like this could be the inspiration I need to get going again. It's lovely Selma. X

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        1. Oh Jules. We all loose the crafting mojo at some point. Hope yours returns very very soon x

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      2. Sounds idyllic. Love the cushion something that knits up quick is what I need at the moment.

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        1. Funny how so many of us need something quick and satisfying to make at the moment mamamercantile x

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      3. Your bolt hole sounds very tranquil. I do like your chunky knit, I'm all about quick.

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        1. A girl after my own heart Fiona. Love quick projects

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      4. Sounds like the perfect place to restore your batteries. Love the cushion, it looks so cosy.

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      5. Glad you're having a good time. You'll have to try out your new app on the cushion it's got a great texture. x

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      6. Hope you had a wonderful trip, I love the chunky cushion.
        Meredith

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        1. Thank you Meredith. Time in Norway restores my soul x

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      7. That cushion rocks! I hope you had a blissful, restorative, time with your mum.

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      8. That's a lovely cushion! Great soft shade and the simple knit makes a real impact. What a wonderful place to relax and unwind back with your mother. We all need a refuge like that :)
        Wendy

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        1. I miss not living in the same country as her Wendy but her home is a wonderful refuge indeed x

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