- I know, I’ve mentioned this a few times, but it is – at last – done! Completely done!
I’ve sewn the two sides together around a custom-cut foam cushion, then sewn some white cord all the way around the join to make it neater. So… we have the green side (a couple of greenish shades of Rowan Fine Tweed roughly alternating):-
And we have the red/brown side, also comprising a few shades of Rowan Fine Tweed thrown together. This side is supposed to coordinate with the curtains, but I don’t think it’s as nice as the green side:-
And again, because I want to make the most of all 46000 stitches:-
Stranded knitting is rather addictive. You don’t have to grapple with loads of bobbins (unlike intarsia), and you can paint a picture in yarn. As long as you obey a few basics (not excessive runs of one colour, only two colours in any one row if you value your sanity) you can paint with yarn.
Talking of which, the knitted blog header is still awaiting its last few flowers before unveiling here. I’ve had to take a brief swerve to complete a couple of Christmas projects though. Pics to follow…
This is truley wonderful and I am in total awe of your talent and patience. Just love the fact that you had the foresight to design it with two colours, alternating will extend it’s life and bring a new lease of life to this part of your home as you change the colours to match(?) the seasons? Can only now wait with baited breath for your header.
That looks great! You’re so clever – and what a fabulous piece of furniture.
That came out so wonderful.
Thank you.
This is so beautiful! I like the red-brown side the best.
Thank you!
Your fern cushion is beautiful and really sets off the seat.
Thank you, you’re very kind. 🙂
A beautiful piece of work, and, I’d imagine, a great ‘buzz’ having finished it! Love it!
Thank you so much. Yes I must admit to feeling quite pleased with it (although it’s currently buried underneath the stoic spouse’s clobber from work, so I can’t even see it).
Oh my, how lovely! I love the idea of having a plush green side and an autumnal red one, depending on the season.
Thank you! I just couldn’t decide which colours to use!
Fantastic! That looks super!
Thank you! Not sure I’d want to make another one, though…
That is so awesome! I can’t imagine putting all that work into a project — I can’t stick with anything that long, as my daughter would attest to! Good for you for an amazing project so well done.
Thank you! I know I’m weird, but I prefer big long projects that I can lose myself in. The paper flowers on your blog are beautiful, by the way.
Thank you. 🙂
VERY nice work! If I didn’t know better (from reading your comments) I would have thought it was Bargello needlepoint! (Did that Waaaaaaaay back in my youth). I LOVE the bench, also – they both go together magnificently! Pat yourself on the back – you did a GREAT job! (thanks for visiting my blog, also!)
Thank you. I confess I’ve never heard of Bargello needlepoint. Will look it up. Is it difficult?
Lovely! And the bench itself is no slouch, either!
Thank you. You’re very kind.
Completely blown away by this project. Absolutely beautiful!