Showing posts with label home decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home decor. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Semi-Felted Coasters

I practised crocheting circles with left overs. And also wanted to re-visit felting big wool, after the incident where I accidently felted the hat. This time, the results were OK, but I don't think it's enough. I might toss it into the wash a few more times.

Before Felting
After FeltingSource: Own design
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool (70m at 100g; 100% Merino wool); leftovers; 7mm
For: Myself

Boucle Cushion Covers

Made with some super cheapie, synthetic yarn I picked up at the Lewiscraft closeout sale (Bernat Soft Boucle). I used the knitting machine to make this and sewed in the zippers. The cushions are a mix of chocolate brown and teal specks, matches my couch quite well, eh? It's the winter look for my place.

They are 50cm X 50cm to fit the standard Ikea cushion.

Source: Own design
Yarn: Bernat Soft Boucle (??m at 140g; 100% Acrylic); 3 skeins in Teal Twist (for 2 cushions); Machine 3.5 plate
For: Myself

Bohemian Cushion Covers

Using large needles and in the round, the knitting was very quick. I made 2 cushion covers, each could fit a 50cm X 50cm cushion (standard Ikea "down" size cushion). To allow for easy washing, I added zippers.

While the yarn is soft and looks pretty, it kept shedding! Fortunately, it knits up quick (can't complain about that!) and is washable. I might use this again if I have more friends buying themselves condos.
Source: My own design
Yarn: Patons Bohemian (62m at 80g; 81% Polyester, 19% Acrylic); 6 skeins in blue pop; 7mm
For: Dude friend, KS for his housewarming