I discovered something to crochet for gifts which everyone loves . . . pillow covers. Even better, the seventies look is IN with the young crowd. I literally crochet dozens of pillows . They are quick and fun to whip up. The most interesting creations used scraps of yarn. These pillows are comfortable and cheap ( if you use old, drab pillows to cover). I must say my results look much better in person because the colours are off.
some of the patterns I used as a starting point are
http://crochetdreamz.blogspot.ca/2015/06/textured-throw-pillow-cover-crochet.html#.VqQYURUrLIU
http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/basketweave-throw-pillow-free-pattern/
I’ve been seeing these around more and more. There’s a pattern for one in the book I got for Christmas, I’ll have to give it a shot!
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