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Ronda
11-17-2005, 08:51 AM
I'm working on a pillow. The pattern is from Knit It! This is really my first project that is NOT a scarf and is something a little more involved that the basic garter stitch pattern! That hole on the left IS a button hole, not a mistake! :D (There will be five buttons on each side of the pillow.)
hedgehog
11-17-2005, 09:27 AM
Ooh, i saw those patterns and they're quite lovely! Been thinking about making a couple myself.
The yarn you've chosen is absolutely beautiful! What is it?
-hh
Ronda
11-17-2005, 09:34 AM
Thanks! ;-) It's Lion Brand Jiffy - "Quick and Easy Mohair Look Yarn." It's 100% acrylic but totally machine washable and dryable, which I thought would be nice for family room pillows. (Kids, ya know?!)
Silver
11-17-2005, 11:04 AM
It's looking great! What are the button holes for? Are they decoration, or will it actually button to something? :??
Ronda
11-17-2005, 11:20 AM
Kristin, I'm not sure how this is going to work out in the end. I'm going to attach a photo that is a similar pillow. It's NOT the one I'm stitching, but it seems to be basically the same idea.
Although now that I look at it...that's not a bad project for me! LOL
Edited to give directions: I make 5 of the button holes in about 11 inches of fabric. Then I knit until the piece measures 24 inches and bind off. I block the pieces. Then I fold lengthwise with wrong sides together and with buttonhole band on top. I place my buttons correctly and then sew lengthwise. Button one side of pillow and insert pillow form. Button the other side of the pillow and TADA - finished pillow.
Very cute. I like the button detail!
Jan in CA
11-17-2005, 12:49 PM
That's really pretty! I was thinking of making one that was like an envelope with buttons. Not sure if they would be comfy, though I guess you could use the other side. I like yours alot! The colors are beautiful!
kitkat
11-17-2005, 12:51 PM
Oh I love it, and I bet with the Jiffy its knitting up way fast.....I could do that in my family room ---that would be great for kids and dogs and cats
KellyK
11-17-2005, 01:17 PM
VERY cute!!
Sascha
11-17-2005, 03:38 PM
Cute!
Silver
11-17-2005, 05:32 PM
Yeah, that is a nifty little detail there. Thanks for explaining it!
dustinac
11-17-2005, 09:53 PM
I like those pillows can't wait to see your done :thumbsup:
gimmesanity
11-18-2005, 07:51 AM
Wow, that's turning out really great....I love the color. So yummy looking. Can't wait to see the finished pillow.
~Sharon