Pillow Crochet Along

Stephanie · August 17, 2004

I need to make a couple of pillows (cushions) and thought I could inspire others to crochet right along with me and get these done before the end of the year. It would not start until some agreed upon date after Labor Day. This gives everybody time to decide on patterns and fibers as well as finishing up (or advancing on) other projects.

The Pillow-Along would be any 14 to 18 inch pillow cover that is crocheted in your choice of fiber. Share with us your pattern (link, photo or title), yarn selection and photos or scans!

Anybody want to join me?

I've already purchased my pattern booklet (Leisure Arts - Crocheted pillows by Ann Halliday). I'm letting my Mom select from this booklet which pillow she wants me to do for her and color(s). The other pillow is for me!

I don't know how to design a button, but hopefully we can come up with something before the start.

Happy crocheting!

Stephanie

My Crochet Blog

RebeccaVelasquez · August 17, 2004

okay, i may be crazy, but i think someone might have already said something about this..... or was it you? :huh

oh my gosh, i need to go to bed --- or make a fresh pot :coffee

Julie · August 17, 2004

I'm pretty sure it was Stephanie that had mentioned it before, though I could be wrong. She had posted asking how she needed to set up a CAL. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/thumbsup.gif" />

enmac · August 17, 2004

How convenient! I want to crochet a cushion for my Mum for her birthday in November, so I've got a bit of time, but it would be nice to get it finished early. I made another one for her for Mother's Day, and only finished it on the morning of the day I was due to give it to her. :oops :rolleyes

I already have the wool picked out - I've got a bunch of different novelty yarns in shades of denim blue. I'll probably do a simple pattern, like sc in stripes, to make the most of the yarn textures.

shelbyro · August 17, 2004

ditto--"how convenient"

I just found a great <a href="http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/checkpillow.htm" target="_new">pattern</a> that I want to do. I'm in!

Stephanie · August 17, 2004

Yes, I was the one who was asking if there were requirements for doing an 'along'.

<<I made another one for her for Mother's Day, and only finished it on the morning of the day I was due to give it to her. >>

Isn't that the truth! I once finished an afghan for my sister 1 hour before her birthday party. Great! Glad to have you along!

Nay65 · August 17, 2004

I'm in, too. My darling girlie has requested toss pillows for her bedroom

Stephanie · August 19, 2004

Until I come up with a niftier image, here's a button to put on your blog or website. Just link to this page.

:welcome

Thanks!

Stephanie

My Crochet Blog

crochetlady · August 26, 2004

ohohoh!!! me!me!me! :bounce

i have so wanted to make some pillows but never really got down to it! My friend has beige sofas and cream walls what color pillows would like nice on it? I would like to make some as Christmas gifts for her. 8)

Hugs

Vims

RebeccaVelasquez · August 26, 2004

go for something that POPS what about a cranberry or something? but then it just totally depends on the rest of her decor.

Stephanie · September 5, 2004

I've decided to make the official start of this project for Sept. 8 and our finish will be the end of this year. So, start whenever you want!

I'm buying the yarn for my first pillow tomorrow. They have lots of new yarns in now and I want to try something I haven't used before (I haven't pinned my Mom down for her pillow selection, so I'll start with MINE!).

Stephanie

My Crochet blog

jennmwalsh · September 5, 2004

I would love to be a part of this. I'm using Anne Halliday's book as well, and using Homespun. I've already started, didn't know there was a crochet-along getting going, and it's only halfway through the first side...but I have two pillows to make, so please let me in :yay

September 7, 2004

not sure what patterns I will use yet (will decide tonight) but this sounds great!

September 8, 2004

I am having a hard time finding a pillow pattern I like but have decided to just wing it. I plan to make throw pillows for our living room btw..hope to start today! How's everyone else doing so far?

shelbyro · September 8, 2004

Mine's done! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/bounce012.gif" /> I winged it also <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/angel.gif" />. I am just waiting for my husband to email me my picture so I can post it for everyone!

RebeccaVelasquez · September 8, 2004

there is a REALLY GREAT pillow in the new interweave knits-Crochet mag! :bounce

Nay65 · September 8, 2004

I've started one of mine. I'm about 3/4 of the way through the first side. I'm using Paton's Cha Cha (daughter wanted a furry pillow) and am just doing rows of sc to size.

jennmwalsh · September 8, 2004

I'm almost finished the first side of the first pillow...Hopefully I'll get my act together enough to do that today

Stephanie · September 10, 2004

Here I am, the hostess and I'm not ready to start yet. :blush

I need to get my yarn tomorrow so I can start.

:nono

My only excuse is this stupid cold. I've been getting medicine head without the medicine but finally got drugs today and feel much better (thank you Alkaseltzer Plus Cold Medicine Gel caps!).

shelbyro · September 10, 2004

Here's mine:

It's in fall colors, and is too wide, unfortunately--it is supposed to fit my square pillowform--oh well. I edged it with some boa, and put a velcro closure on the 1 open side (so I can make lots of other pillow cases and switch them, and wash them):

RebeccaVelasquez · September 10, 2004

i love it! i'm a real "earthtone" color person

looks great:bounce :clap

Nay65 · September 10, 2004

Michelle, using velcro as a closure is a great idea/tip. :thumbsup I would never have thought of it myself. Did you use sticky tape velcro or the sew in kind?

shelbyro · September 10, 2004

thanks!

It's the "sew in" kind--I used brown thread, tiny stitches, and hid them under the boa as much as I could. I <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/rowofhearts.gif" /> velcro!

jennmwalsh · September 16, 2004

I finished my first one today

It's made with Lion Brand Homespun. I love it! It's so soft. I used the Soft Ribbon pattern in the Decorative Pillows book from Leisure Arts by Anne Halliday. (I believe that's the name of the book...I'm too lazy to get up! LOL)

Stephanie · September 19, 2004

Hey ladies, you are doing a great job on your pillows!! I'm barely half done with ONE SIDE! Mine is simple double crochet, but due to the caterpillar yarn, it takes longer than I thought (and cannot be done while watching TV or talking!).

Stephanie

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