Cooler months are ahead, and there’s no better way to gear up for fall and winter than by getting out those knitting needles and crochet hooks! As the wind blusters and the rain pours down, put those hooks and needles to work for you and check out all the fun home decor patterns you can find in our new free eBook, Welcome to Our Home: Knit and Crochet Ideas from Red Heart. From simple pillows to large afghans, this eBook has great patterns and projects that can instantly add color and warmth to any room in your home.
Knit and Crocheted Afghans
There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book and cup of hot tea under the warmth of a new afghan. If the weather outside is frightful, get cozy and comfortable with one of the several afghan patterns included in Welcome to Our Home: Knit and Crochet Ideas from Red Heart. These colorful afghans would look beautiful in the living room or bedroom, and you can easily adapt them to match any decor scheme by simply changing the yarn colors. This Rainbow Chevron Afghan, for example, is great for using up yarn scraps. Made to resemble a quilt, this lovely crochet afghan is a great way to instantly transform your living room or bedroom into a colorful oasis…and since you can easily use whatever yarn you have on hand, this is a great project for clearing out that yarn stash and making room for more yarn so you can make the rest of the knit and crochet projects in this awesome free eBook!
Decorative Pillows
Throw pillows make great projects for beginning knit and crochet fans, and the fun and simple pillow patterns you’ll find in Welcome to Our Home: Knit and Crochet Ideas from Red Heart are great for beginners and advanced knit and crocheters alike. These colorful Country Sunrise Pillows are great for adding a punch of color to your living room, and the colorful buttons help give these a textured look that capture the eye. You can make them in solid colors or change colors every row or so for a fun striped effect. These cozy pillows also make a wonderful housewarming gift for a new homeowner or a college student who’s heading off to school in the fall.
Other Knit and Crochet Home Decor Patterns
Pillows and afghans aren’t the only things you’ll find in Welcome to Our Home: Knit and Crochet Ideas from Red Heart. There are also several patterns to help accessorize and beautify your home that can be made in less than a few hours. This Sea Breeze Ottoman Cover is a quick knitting project that you can make for a bedroom or living room. Cover up an ugly ottoman (and use up leftover yarn scraps while you’re at it) with this fun and useful pattern. This is also a great way to instantly add color to your living room without having to buy new furniture.
Knit and crochet isn’t just for wearables anymore. With the help of Welcome to Our Home: Knit and Crochet Ideas from Red Heart, you can create adorable, useful, colorful and fun home accessories that are great for adding a splash of color to any room in your home.
