The Cushion Blog

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Feb 08, 2023

How to knit cables. Some help and advice

Knitting can produce some lovely and intricate patterns using simple stitches. Learning how to knit cables will give a lot more.

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Jan 02, 2023

Decrease a stitch in knitting to have less number of stitches.

When garments are knitted there will be a stage where you have to decrease a stitch in knitting. This will shape the garment.

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Dec 30, 2022

How to increase in knitting. Making more stitches as you knit.

Once you have mastered casting on, casting off and some knitting stitches. You may need to know how to increase in knitting.

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Sep 26, 2020

The crochet chain is the starting point for any crochet item.

Making the crochet chain is for doing straight crochet, granny squares or crochet circles.

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Sep 25, 2020

The double crochet stitch can be used to make many things.

When learning to crochet the double crochet stitch is the first one to master.

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Mar 05, 2020

Sewing seams - some different ways this can be done.

The art of sewing seams is at the centre of making clothes and other items. These hold everything in place and can be decorative.

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Feb 28, 2020

how to crochet for beginners, some steps and stitches.

How to crochet for beginners is a great way to learn this craft and make some great items.

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Aug 10, 2019

Many fabric trims types are available to sew onto items.

There are many different types of fabric trims from lace to fringes that will enhance your creations.

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May 04, 2019

How to cable in knitting isn't as hard as it looks.

Lots of different and interesting patterns can be done when learning how to cable in knitting.

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Apr 07, 2019

Hook and loop fastening is great to use in cushion covers.

Another versatile fastening is Velcro which is a hook and loop fastening and can be used in place of zips.

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Mar 09, 2019

Finding knitting patterns to make items for you and the home.

There are many knitting patterns available to help you make simple and complicated items.

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Mar 08, 2019

Finding sewing patterns for things to make, for yourself and the home.

Making things for your home or yourself can seem daunting but there are lots of sewing patterns to help you get started in the design you want.

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Aug 26, 2018

Make rocking chair cushions for added comfort to your chair

Rocking chairs can come in kit form and are usually made of wood that you can stain or paint. Designing and making rocking chair cushions will add flare and personality.

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Aug 24, 2018

How to read knitting patterns is not as hard as it looks.

Once some abbreviations are known and symbols conquered. Finding out how to read knitting patterns will come easier.

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Aug 17, 2018

Velvet fabrics give a rich luxurious look and feel to sewn items.

Have you ever wondered how velvet fabrics are made. They feel so soft and can have similar qualities to other fabrics.

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