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Colourful Crochet Cushion Covers

September 18, 2014 by The Twisted Yarn 91 Comments

Don’t you just love it when a creative plan works out?

(I hope that last sentence doesn’t sound too smug – I could show you plenty of disasters, too.)

Our kitchen is in the oldest, 18th-century (allegedly even 17th-century), part of the house. It’s lovely, but colour-wise it’s rather bland. Or rather, it was, but we’re working on that. I decided that the kitchen chairs deserved a makeover to match the curtains. Look, those chairs were soooo dull. Couldn’t you just fall gently asleep looking at them?

The chairs, before makeover
The chairs, before makeover

Cue much busy activity:-

Kitchen chairs in progress
Kitchen chairs in progress

The plan was to paint and crochet the chairs to match the curtains. There are a few things that I should mention at this point. First, the whole project was inspired by a post by Selma at Eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk, and it was she who introduced me to the marvels of Autentico chalk paint. The beauty of Autentico is that you don’t need to prime the wood before applying it. Also, the paint doesn’t smell. Two coats of paint, a final coat of wax, and you’re done. It’s not cheap, but I can’t recommend this stuff enough.

Autentico paint
Autentico paint

I spent a happy afternoon in the garden painting and waxing. Work was briefly interrupted by a shield bug whom I hadn’t the heart to move. He was so pretty:-

Shield Bug Knows He's Cool
Shield Bug Knows He’s Cool

Meanwhile, I was busy crocheting cushion covers with colours inspired by the curtains. The pattern is a free Drops design, available via Ravelry. Very easy but I spent a lot of hours on these beasts. You might think that making four cushion covers would be quick: you’d be wrong. Anyway, I hooked and hooked and hooked and hooked, then sewed on tiny bee buttons, just because I could. (I do love bees.)

Bee Buttons
Bee Buttons

And eventually, the things were done. Look!

The Chairs!
The Chairs!

Not too bad? May I inflict another shot on you?

Crocheted chair covers
Crocheted chair covers

Over a kilometre of yarn and many, many hours went into making those cushions. So now they’re in the kitchen. And that’s made me spot the flaw in my plan: I now need to crochet cushions for the Toddler Twinnage’s chairs, don’t I? *Sigh.* I foresee another dozen hours evaporating in a frenzy of obsessive crocheting…

The Chairs In Situ
The Chairs In Situ

Anyway thank you for reading, as always. More soon. Happy knitting/crocheting…

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: Autentico, chairs, crochet cushions, crochet4, cushion covers, kitchen design, painting furniture

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Comments

  1. dawnhiprose says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Love them!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  2. nicolaknits says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    So pretty. Now to go and see how I can beautify my own kitchen!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you. I recommend this pattern, if you’re tempted….

      Reply
  3. Rosie says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    You’ll have to paint the table legs too … Love the colours … Inspired xxx

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      I know, but I think the Stoic Spouse would object to that. 🙁

      Reply
  4. sewchet says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Stunning! A lovely burst of colour in the room. Cushions are great too, all the more so because you put so much work into them.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you! I’m not sure I’d have started out on the process if I’d known how many hours would go into them!

      Reply
  5. eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Stunning Phil. It really has transformed your kitchen. Love your colour choices and I think the cushions are marvellous. They may have taken a long time but you will so enjoy them x. Superb

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you. 🙂 It was inspired by your post, though. I’m really looking forward to seeing your version in the flesh on Tuesday!

      Reply
  6. mollieandclaire says

    September 18, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Absolutely fab!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks. 🙂

      Reply
  7. greenelephantcrochetandthings says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Wow I love the chair covers, they are really beautiful! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you muchly! 🙂

      Reply
  8. onedabbles says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    What a lovely kitchen! Great result and gorgeous covers. Yay for the bees too.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you. 🙂
      (And bees rock.)

      Reply
  9. freelancewritingshelleylittle says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Love love love!!!!! They are so cute!!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Awwww, thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  10. thecontentedcrafter says

    September 18, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    You, my dear, are the bees knees!! This is one of the nicest kitchen do-ups I have seen in a long time. It looks so friendly and relaxing and welcoming – I can see us all sitting round that table quaffing down wine and nibbling on something tasty from one of your platters ……

    Where I would have just crochet a boring old square – maybe bi-coloured admittedly, per chair – you go and make four squares of varying colours per chair! A design genius!! And you most definitely do need to make your gorgeous twinnage a seat cover each as well. We don’t want them feeling left out do we?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Thank you so much. 🙂 You’re welcome to come and quaff wine round our table any time, although I realize it’s a fairly lengthy commute. But thank you for your kind words, and I raise a glass to you.

      Reply
  11. slmann says

    September 18, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    Fun project, lovely results! – Sharon

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Nannie4 says

    September 19, 2014 at 12:03 am

    Excellent! It’s exactly the right thing to have done to the kitchen. It really looks beautiful. I also agree that the table legs should match the chairs. How about one leg in each colour? (easy for me to say.) {evil grin} As for the kids’ chair cushions — how about solid colours to match the (table legs) colours of the kitchen? It would be less work and still look great.
    BTW, I’d better get out some yarn myself and start crocheting quickly. We have a frost alert here tonight. I have protected my kitchen garden — have to make it last a while longer. Ooops— that Canadian need to speak of/complain/rejoice about weather. Sorry…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      🙂 I think Brits pretty much equal you for discussing the weather. I agree about the table legs but it’d be too much for the Stoic Spouse’s nerves and he’d probably divorce me. (Clearly, he’s not THAT stoical.) Enjoy the pre-winter crochet!

      Reply
  13. Magpiemakingdo says

    September 19, 2014 at 12:21 am

    Those turned out sooooo lovely!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:14 am

      Thank you. I’m so glad we only have four chairs in the kitchen, though!

      Reply
  14. A Crafters Journey says

    September 19, 2014 at 4:43 am

    What a very happy kitchen!! I love the colors and your work is very nice!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Tajana says

    September 19, 2014 at 5:28 am

    Beautiful!I love your kitchen style!!!It seem so comfy and the colour combination is so great!Well done with the chairs and with the cushions!Stunningly amazing!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:14 am

      Thank you so much, as always. 🙂

      Reply
      • Tajana says

        September 22, 2014 at 6:46 am

        <3 <3 <3

        Reply
  16. Tajana says

    September 19, 2014 at 5:28 am

    I forgot to write BRAVO

    Reply
  17. narf77 says

    September 19, 2014 at 6:41 am

    Maniacal hooking and twitching aside, they look wonderful and completely enhance your lovely kitchen…yeah, get hooking ma’am, the kids are going to want the same 😉

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:15 am

      Thank you. I know, I really need to make mini versions. Sigh.

      Reply
  18. Gail says

    September 19, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Brilliant makeover, wonderful crochet. Def worth the effort xx 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:15 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  19. suyuhandmade says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Wow those covers are fabulous – lovely kitchen too!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:15 am

      Awwwww, thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  20. gladeridercrafts says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:34 am

    They’re lovely 🙂 And I just love those bees, so cute!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:16 am

      Yes I HAD to use those bees as soon as I saw them.

      Reply
  21. Mrs P says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Very chic, colourful and oh so beautiful 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:17 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Gallivanta says

    September 19, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:17 am

      Thank you thank you thank you!

      Reply
  23. jenyjenny says

    September 19, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Really beautiful! And the little bee! I love that unique little accent…I did like the chairs before: traditional, not boring! But now, a treasure…mmmm

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:17 am

      Awwwww, thank you!

      Reply
  24. triciandaisy says

    September 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Your hard work has paid off,looks lovely . Tricia

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:18 am

      ….until the twins pour paint on them or something! 🙂 But thank you.

      Reply
  25. soknitsome says

    September 19, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    Super chairs, fabulous cushions, wonderful kitchen 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:18 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  26. Allison says

    September 19, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    No chance of your kitchen being dull now! I would have guessed that cushions would be fast too…

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:19 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  27. slippedstitches says

    September 19, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Wow, they really make the whole space pop. Great job.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:19 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  28. bcre8v2 says

    September 19, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Reblogged this on storyline creations and commented:
    Very beautiful and inspiring. Check out the twisted yarn blog.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:19 am

      Oh! Thank you sooo much for doing this! I’m honoured. 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  29. thememobook says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Very pretty!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:20 am

      Thanks. 🙂

      Reply
  30. sparklymoose says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    Wow, they are amazing. I absolutely love the cushions, they are so pretty and colourful

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:20 am

      Thank you, you’re very kind.

      Reply
  31. jenpedwards says

    September 20, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Love it all!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:20 am

      Thank you so much. 🙂

      Reply
  32. annabellefranklinauthor says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Genius! And what a beautiful kitchen. The best that can be said about mine is that it has a ‘distressed’ look!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:22 am

      Ha ha. Nowt wrong with the distressed look. 😉 And you should know that I took this picture at a very carefully-chosen angle to avoid the chaos in the rest of the room.

      Reply
  33. knitsnips says

    September 20, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Your chairs are lovely! Great spot of color in the kitchen. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:22 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  34. Carole says

    September 20, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    The chairs look fabulous 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:22 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  35. atelieroursonne says

    September 20, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    They are wonderful. And they fit perfectly into your kitchen. And you better hurry with those for the little chairs. But I guess you have already been told 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:23 am

      Yes, I really do need to do this, I think. It would be quite cute. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂

      Reply
  36. Susan says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    You did a fabulous job. The paint and crocheted seat cushions have totally transformed your kitchen. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:23 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  37. KerryCan says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I’m late to this party but let me just add my congrats–those chairs are really spectacular! Such a great vision for what would work and great execution!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:23 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  38. elisabeth andrée says

    September 21, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Wow, I love your chairs! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:24 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  39. threadandethel says

    September 21, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Ugh, the chairs look so good. Now, I’ll be wishing I was crocheting beautiful cushions instead of focusing on a much due baby blanket. Life is so hard sometimes. (Great job!…They’re super pretty.) 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 22, 2014 at 6:25 am

      Ah, but the only reason I’ve finished these is because I’m putting off the baby blanket I need to make for a friend. Sigh.

      Reply
  40. Caroline says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    wow – they are fantastic. Love the colours you chose.

    Reply
  41. readandcreate says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Love the colors so much! The pink and blue make the whole space 10x brighter!

    Reply
  42. priscillaliu1087 says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    What a great idea for sprucing up a kitchen AND chairs. The chairs are completely transformed! This would be such a great project for outdoor seating areas too. 🙂

    Reply
  43. crackedbutcrafty says

    September 23, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    These crochet cushion covers are gorgeous! Haven’t tried crochet yet, but this tempts me! Can I ask you a really mundane question? Your photo ‘Kitchen chairs in progress’, which is four photos in one – how did you make the composite photo? It’s a great idea for showing the process!

    Reply
  44. miaslovetree says

    September 26, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I just love those cheery chairs!! And what a brilliant idea put a wee little table next to it. 🙂

    Reply
  45. daniellajoe says

    September 27, 2014 at 1:29 am

    Lovely!!! granny squares rock everyday!!! 🙂

    Reply
  46. Lisa says

    September 27, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    Wow your chairs turned out fantastic! Great idea!! Hugz Lisa and Bear

    Reply
  47. youngatfifty says

    September 27, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Fantastic. I am working on a set of cushion covers, and it is taking me forever too. I thought I would just hook them all up in a couple of days !

    Reply
  48. rthepotter says

    September 28, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    How on earth do you do these big projects with twins in the house??? Certainly worked!
    And thanks for dropping in on Minutiae 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      September 29, 2014 at 7:41 am

      I do spend lots of time reading to the toddler twinnage whilst knitting/crocheting. And I get the yarn out once they’re in bed. And I neglect all sorts of things that I should be doing…………..

      Reply
  49. crawcraftsbeasties says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Wow, all your frenzied crocheting certainly paid off… It’s like a different room! Nice work, and gorgeous fresh colours!

    Reply
  50. BrainBubbleGumBlog says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    The chair cushions are lovely! I really like the colors you chose.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      December 20, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply

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Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns .

Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns . ...

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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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#knittingandwalking #knitoutdoors #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #knitfairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #nevernotknitting
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Aug 3

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio). Includes happy times with fellow Stylecraft Blogstars. ...

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Progress.
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Progress.
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#steek #knittersofig #knitspo #knitspiration #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #Fairisle #nevernotknitting #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner
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Jul 5

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see linky in comments..

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see linky in comments.. ...

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Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits

Fancy a new blog post? See link in bio or visit thetwistedyarn.com. @novitaknits ...

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Oct 31

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Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration

Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration
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Dec 14

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). Just sayin'.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). Just sayin`. ...

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Jun 6

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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Apr 18

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I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn

I really should go indoors and do boring chores, but....
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#novitaknits #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn
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Jan 10

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Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #garn

Playing with Finnish-inspired motifs for a new design.
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May 2

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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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Apr 30

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Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn't behave like this!

Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn`t behave like this! ...

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Dec 2

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Re-reading this fascinating book - Interaction Of Colo(u)r by Josef Albers - whilst I write the chapter about using colour in stranded knitting for my own book. Highly recommend the Albers book if you fancy a really deep dive into how and why colours behave so differently, depending on their neighbours. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday

Re-reading this fascinating book - Interaction Of Colo(u)r by Josef Albers - whilst I write the chapter about using colour in stranded knitting for my own book. Highly recommend the Albers book if you fancy a really deep dive into how and why colours behave so differently, depending on their neighbours.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday
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Jan 29

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments. ...

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Nov 2

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Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season.

Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season. ...

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Nov 10

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio. It's very... orange.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. It`s very... orange. ...

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Mar 5

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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My lovely friend (since the age of about 4) has just turned 50. We don't usually exchange gifts but she sent me such a thoughtful present when I hit the half-century, and I wanted to do something nice for her. So I designed and made this cowl. I hope she likes it...
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikke #virkning

My lovely friend (since the age of about 4) has just turned 50. We don`t usually exchange gifts but she sent me such a thoughtful present when I hit the half-century, and I wanted to do something nice for her. So I designed and made this cowl. I hope she likes it...
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikke #virkning
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Apr 26

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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Nov 22

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Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage. 
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting

Crunching numbers for a pattern for @stylecraftyarns . Crunch, crunch, crunch. I love-hate this stage.
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#knitdesigner #stylecraftyarns #stylecraft #nevernotknitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpattern #yarn #garn #strikke #virkning #strikkedilla #knitspo #knitspiration #winterknitting
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@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting

@novitaknits have done a fabulous job of photographing my cardigan design. ❤ I HIGHLY recommend following their beautiful Insta page. Pattern out very soon.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisletechniques #steek #steeking #howtosteek #fairislecardigan #fairisle #fairisleknitting
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My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson.

My long-loved and dear friend @mary_megarry_number452 sent this card two years ago with many warm-hearted words inside. Little did either of us know that in addition to the knitting, the two black cats would also become a reality. Hope to see you soon, Mary. ❤ Artist is Dee Nickerson. ...

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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting. 
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We popped down to the New Forest for the day. The twinnage loved it. There was, of course, some knitting.
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#knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking #knitspo #knitspiration #novitaknits #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #Fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairislefriday #fairislecardigan #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning
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Jan 31

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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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@novitaknits #knitdesigner #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #novita #novitaknits

Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio!

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio! ...

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Steek without the 'eek'!
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#steeking #steek #cuttingthesteek #rowanfeltedtweed #garn #strikke #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #fairisle

Steek without the `eek`!
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#steeking #steek #cuttingthesteek #rowanfeltedtweed #garn #strikke #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting #fairisle
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Nov 9

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Playing with the Estonian stranded technique of roosimine. Floats on the right side look like embroidery! Kinda fun.
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#roosimine #roosimineknitting #Estonia #estonianknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

Playing with the Estonian stranded technique of roosimine. Floats on the right side look like embroidery! Kinda fun.
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Friday night post-work chillin'. 
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Friday night post-work chillin`.
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Mar 25

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Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn't even knitting as I walked.

Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn`t even knitting as I walked. ...

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Haven't done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here's a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning. 
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Haven`t done a knitting-and-walking photo for a while, so here`s a shot from walking the twinnage to school this morning.
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Fancy a new cowl to help you brave all this pesky weather? Free pattern at thetwistedyarn.com or see link in my bio. Enjoy.
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#stitchfiddle

Fancy a new cowl to help you brave all this pesky weather? Free pattern at thetwistedyarn.com or see link in my bio. Enjoy.
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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds. 
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A re-knit with a view in the Cotswolds.
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#nevernotknitting #knitinpublic #knittinginthepub #pubknitting #knitdesigner #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairislefriday #stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #virkning #strikkeinspo #strikke #garn
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design.
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