Dear Chicago House,
It may be hyper trendy right now but I have been knitting for years.Clackity clack.
In preparation for cooler days in your sun room I have dug out a pair of cable knit pillows that must be 15 years old. They still look as good as new.
I still even have the pattern I used to make them, which I found buried at the bottom of my knitting basket. It's a great way to learn to cable: Download cable knitting pattern here
Maybe I need to break out the old knitting needles and knit some more!
Love from
Creative in Chicago
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It may be hyper trendy right now but I have been knitting for years.Clackity clack.
In preparation for cooler days in your sun room I have dug out a pair of cable knit pillows that must be 15 years old. They still look as good as new.
I still even have the pattern I used to make them, which I found buried at the bottom of my knitting basket. It's a great way to learn to cable: Download cable knitting pattern here
Maybe I need to break out the old knitting needles and knit some more!
Love from
Creative in Chicago
XX
Linking to
addicted2decorating |shabbycreekcottage | flamingotoes.com/ homemakeronadime.com | .iheartnaptime.net | sistersofthewildwest | meandmyboys | adiamondinthestuff | gingersnaps | bunnyjeandecorating | beachcottage | lovelaughcraft | nososimplehousewife | handymancraftywoman.com | lilluna.com/ | micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com| |http://southernlovely.blogspot.com| myromantichome | shabbynest | ladybird |
OmiGOSH, these are GORGEOUS! They remind me of sweaters my Mum used to knit for us...thanks for that fine memory...
ReplyDeleteDeborah (happily visiting from
http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com)
Very pretty! I've been thinking about making some knitted front pillows myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you on my blog:)
Thank you! I used to knit quite a bit, but let it go when it became cheaper to buy a ready-made piece than to knit one!! I'm so into knitting cushion covers though - thanks for the pattern & inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
This is so nice--love the texture
ReplyDeleteHave always love the cable stitch. Your pillows are beautiful! Thanks for the pattern, too!
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Joy
They are beautiful! Now if only I could knit....
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I think that making a pillow would be an easy way to learn how to knit. No arm holes, necks or sizing to worry about.
ReplyDeleteI had purchased some old sweaters from GW to make into pillows. HA! I can't even get that done... too busy blogging ;)
Thanks for joining this Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!
xoxo Bunny Jean
@ Bunny Jean's Decor and More!
(my MAIN blog)
I love them, it is great to know how this type of pillow holds up!!
ReplyDeleteLove them! I've always loved cable knits! I'd love a pillow of my own for this winter! I've never knit, but I crochet...maybe I could crochet a pillow...or learn how to knit? Anyways thanks for linking up to my party! Hope to see you next week!
ReplyDeleteKaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com
What a cute idea and sooo snuggly! What a cute pillow!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Bunny Jean's Bunny Hop Linky Party today,
:) Suzanne in NW IL
They look lovely and so comfy too! Thanks for stopping by and joining Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays linky party :)
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Gosh. This is beautiful! I love it! I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
ReplyDelete-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
See, and I thought you were going to show us how you made those out of Goodwill sweaters! But you can knit? And knit that amazingly well ...
ReplyDeleteYou are a woman of many talents. And thanks, friend, for linking up to Pillowpalooza.
:)
Linda
Yep I can knit ...clackity clack! Cabling is surprising easy and very rewarding. I made Mr Chicago house a huge cable sweater he breaks out when it is really cold.
DeleteNot many people can knit like that! The last time I tried to knit something I ended up with a strange trapezoidal wash cloth. I guess I will just have to admire your knitted pillow from afar. It is beautiful!
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