Sometimes, I just start crocheting squares, and decide later what they’re going to be. Is it a bag? Is it a pillow cover? Do I love them enough to make four hundred so it can be a blanket? These started out that way, just a combination of colors from my yarn basket that got piled together at random and looked kind of inspiring together.
The gingham blanket begs for some color. It is such a blank canvas, a fresh and empty backdrop, waiting for paint. [Wow, I really do miss knitting that blanket. So soon, that happened…I just now thought about starting another one just like it. Beware, gingham blanket-makers. This project has mojo.]
I can’t resist that gingham backing, too. I just have such a need to put a little pioneer-girl on everything, and I guess this threatened to be too, I don’t know, vivid? A lot of yin, needs a little yang. Balance.
Edit: the pattern source for the squares is the book Little Crochet by Linda Permann—here she is.
Kristen your pillow is gorgeous as usual. Love the colors, you have an amazing talent of putting colors together so they work perfectly together.
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Meredith
Love it - just the perfect pop of color (as they say ;).
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It all works together beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the peek into how your creative mind works. I don't think I've ever started a project without knowing what it's going to be:) Your pillow turned out lovely as ever!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right Kristen. Pattern is great but too much and it's like a bad hangover!!! Your cushion on that STUNNING new blanket looks perfect. xx p.s. I sense the mojo and I haven't even started mine yet.....
ReplyDeleteI love the little pop of colour of the cushion on the subtle background of your gingham blanket. I know what you mean about missing projects, as soon as I have finished a big one I long for another!
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ReplyDeleteI have a thing about rectangle cushions I seem to be drawn to that shape more than others,therefore that bright colorful cushion in your I was drawn to it straight away. Very attractive and the motifs make it stand out. Needless to say the knitted blanket is also impressive.
Keep well
Amanda :-)
Gorgeous, beautiful cushion....please can you share the pattern source??? I need to make those, they are singing to me and would be fab to use up the leftover baby cash from my ripple blanket.
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Whoops, I meant to do that: it is the Basic Circle Motif, from the book Little Crochet by Linda Permann. :)
ReplyDeleteThe blanket looks even more stunning on the bed. It must be hard to find colours that will give the gingham effect. I would love one in inky blues or may be rich reds. Lily. xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cushion... it looks right at home on the bed with your fabulous gingham blanket. x
ReplyDeleteLove it!! x
ReplyDeleteIt looks great up against your blanket. Love the fabric you picked for the back. Makes is go with your blanket even more. :)
ReplyDeleteWow hon you have been busy! I am always amazed at the amount of gorgeousness you can create in what seems like such a short amount of time. Your cushion is stunning - it looks perfect with your beautiful blanket. I love the gingham too.
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Love the colours combination!!!
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I am loving that little pillow! The color combinations are so happy! I would love to give it a try.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pillow! i love it and will add to my list of things to make (or just dream of making)
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The pillow is lovely! I think my best creations sometimes come from those projects that started out without a plan. Your gingham blanket looks great on the bed.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow it's beautiful, lovely colours :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kristin. I have only just found your blog and already I have pinned your cushion, quilt and bedroom photo from this post (and I don't pin that much on pinterest- compared to others that is!). I like that you approach your crocheting with a mix of structure by using a pattern for the blocks and free style with the spontaneity of its final form. Lovely. xx Fi
ReplyDeleteYour pillow looks lovely with the blanket, and such a cute quilt as well! What a treat to snuggle under all that homemade goodness : -)
ReplyDeleteI love it - there is something deeply appealing about granny squares with cream - and I am a sucker for gingham.... all in all - perfect!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pillow! I love the gingham backing, and it looks beautiful on your blanket :)
ReplyDeleteI love the knit blanket, the pillow front and back, the quilt....I love it all! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! Send your cushion to live at MY house! ;) It's gorgeous! Would you, could you, consider letting me in on the pattern? pretty please?
ReplyDeleteVery funky cushion! Love it! I'm new to your blog, and am really enjoying it.
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Love the colors on this! You're so creative!
ReplyDeleteLove that pillow!!! The colors are so charming.
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