Weekly Inspiration _08:: Crochet for the home

I don't know what is wrong with the weather in the South of France lately but it is raining so often, and again after a rainy weekend and one dry day they are predicting rain again for the rest of the week. That is why my 'Weekly Inspiration' goes to crochet projects for the home. Lovely designs that make you forget about the horrible weather outside. :-)

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Speckled cushion cover (+ pattern)

The past year I have bought several rectangle cushions (they were all 30cm x 50cm ) but after one year I would love to change their covers. So this is what I started doing during last weekend.

I have actually re-used the cushion cover that came with the cushion. It had a flower pattern on the front and it was plain grey (with a zipper) at the back. So I took the cushion cover apart and only replaced the front part.

Not only is this an easy way to do it but at the same time it makes your crochet cushion look more modern and up to date as it includes a fabric at the back.

Have a look after the jump for this simple pattern and combine your own colors to go well with your interior ;-)

Weekly Inspiration_07: Yellow accents

Last week I went through many interior magazines as I feel spring is almost there and want to change something in my apartment to express summer is on its way :-). Well, I  realised that a big trend this spring is having yellow accents in the interior and in your outfits. Have a look at the examples I have gathered.

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Weekly Inspiration_05:: Pink and Green

Spring is in the air!! Are you ready for Green and Pink?? It feels like a natural combination as we see it so often in nature. But of course the softer the colors the more easy it seems to wear where as a strong contrast if is often avoided (like picture 3). But look at the cool crochet 'green belt' she is wearing on top of her skirt!! ;-)

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Crochet your own tealight covers

Here in the South of France, winter time is coming slowly to its end. The sun is shining and it is even nice to sit outside in the sun with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. You can say here that spring is in the air. :-)

That must be the reason why light colors are catching my eyes the last few days. So I have decided to crochet some tealight covers in over to bring some fresh colors into my apartment.

I had these little glasses laying around at home. They have a diameter of 5.5cm (2.5 inch) and a height of 6.5cm (2.6 inch).

They are not very big but they are so cute at the coffee table or even at the table during dinner. (I am definitely a candle person). :-)

This is again a very simple pattern but effective!!

Weekly Inspiration_03: Longing for a 'blue 'spring 2013

Blue shades are part of the Spring 2013 colors. See here plenty of examples. Get inspired!!!

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Weekly inspiration_01:: Black & White stripes

Moodboards are a must for designers that is why I would like to propose every Monday 'inspiration' from a different angle, to start the week well. :-)

This week: Black & White stripes

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Row 2, from left to right: 4, 5, 6

Make your own crochet coasters (+ pattern)

I know that these coasters are not so special but often simple is the best and goes with any trendy, modern interior. I have found this yarn (beige) surrounded by this thin dark brown yarn. The 2 together create this special effect and make this simple coaster even look special.

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You could actually make your own yarn, you choose a basic colour, for example white and you can double crochet it together with any colour sewing thread. You will see that it will give this great effect. You might not be able to find the colour to crochet but you can create your own by mixing the colours you like!!

 

Crochet candle light cover

It is again that time of year where we are going to spend a lot of our time indoors. Colder temperatures are currently also arriving here in the South of France. It makes my hands itch ;-).

I just love to make it more cosy in my apartment. I like to adapt my home to my personal mood, even though my changes usually only last one season.

The other day I was searching the net and I am came accross this crochet pattern from Drops Design when it gave me the incentive to start this little project.

I have used the yarn I had at home which was 20% wool and 80% acrylic. It turned out exactly how I wanted it to be, a little bit more romantic due to the yarn. If I would have used cotton it would have been too cold for my taste.

I did not follow the pattern I found on Drops Design but I wanted to have a bit more 'open' work. Unfortunately I did not write down a pattern, but as the vase has a 20cm diameter I have started with 102ch and formed a ring with a slipstich. I kept track of the 102chains without decreasing or increasing. I just made sure that the crocheted tube was 3 to 4cm lower than the actual size of the vase.

It felt a bit tight when I wanted to place it over the vase but like this it will perfectly keep its shape!!