I chose to use cotton sash cord as it is soft and pliable and still gives a chunky effect. You can see from the pictures below the size of the stitches in comparison with the 50p piece. Having finished the crocheting I was then presented with the problem of how to join the two sides together. The picture, bottom left, shows how I solved this problem.
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My next dilemma took a lot of thought. I wanted to make the cushion cover removable for cleaning so this meant finding some way of fastening an opening. A zip would have been impossible to sew in and buttons would have added to the cost. So I put it to one side for a while and kept returning to it hoping for a 'light bulb' moment! I finally decided on toggles and the pictures below show the result.
And ta dah! Here is the finished product.
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I hope you like the finished Cushion.
It is very difficult to do it justice in the photos.
I have sent it off now so keep your fingers crossed the shop like it too!
This is the first one as a sample, if it is accepted I will be able to crochet different sizes and colours.
I'll keep you posted!
I am off to grab myself a cup of tea and settle down with Handmade Monday.
See you there.
Have a good week!
Big crochet pieces always look so striking and this is no exception. I love the subtle colour too. X
ReplyDeleteYes I like the colour, but I'm looking forward to dyeing it to see how it turns out :)
DeleteI really love the stitch definition this gives you. I bet this makes your arm ache...The toggles are really inspired.I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. x
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's not too bad on the arms! Well maybe a bit on the elbows :D
DeleteWow!! That's one big crochet cushion. I love the texture of the stitches. Good luck in getting future orders xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'll keep you posted :)
DeleteI love the finished cushion, and the toggle solution. Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it took a while to come up with the toggles but I was pleased with them in the end :)
DeleteOh, it turned out lovely. I love the huge cord you used in this cushion. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I would love to use something even thicker but I shall have to wait until I sell one or two as it is not the cheapest 'yarn' to buy :D
DeleteIt looks great, and I think your toggles are an inspired solution and they look great too. Fingers crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) The toggles were definitely a bit of a challenge :)
DeleteOooh I love that! and I love the toggles you made - so clever!
ReplyDeleteIt should be accepted :)
I hope you're right. I'm afraid the price I will have to charge may be too much, but we will see :)
Deletegorgeous cushion cover! I love the colour and the toggles are the perfect solution to the opening dillema - great idea :) x
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's always the planning that takes longer than the actual making :)
DeleteOh wow! It is lovely and I can just imagine it on my sofa. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteJill, Christmas Pie Crafts
Lol! It may end up on my sofa if it's not accepted :)
DeleteLove this cushion. The chunky crochet is just perfect for a cosy living room.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is a lot softer than you would expect rope to be :)
DeleteThat really is some jumbo crochet :-O
ReplyDeleteI love how it's turned out and the chunky look it has.
Thank you Stephen. I hope others will like it too :)
DeleteI love the design and the toggles are a fantastic idea. Hope the shop love it, I do.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Thank you Ali - just the cost that may be an issue!
DeleteWhat a wonderful cushion! It can't fail to be liked by the shop, you'll soon be making many more. The toggles were a brilliant idea x
ReplyDeleteI just hope you're right :)
DeleteWow that is one jumbo crochet stitch. Love how you got around the problem by using bobbly things, I bet the shop will be wanting lots more.
ReplyDeleteStill waiting for a reply from them. I'll keep you posted :)
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