I’ve had chairs with this type of back. Those spindles get beat up pretty quickly, plus they are not very comfortable to lean against for more than a few minutes. Look at how clever crocheter Jo Mo solved this problem, along with helping us to empty out our stash for a great scrap project. This also reminds me of the whimsical ‘yarn bombing’ that is happening all over the place these days.
Here’s another handy idea that would work up in a few minutes, using whatever partial skeins you have on hand. You could also choose yarn to march your decor or create ones that are themed to the seasons. Make some for yourself and some for gifts. These would make a great housewarming gift! See the pattern here.
This idea is so simple that you don’t even need a pattern. On her blog, Emily explains how she made these cute covers so her earphones would be more comfortable to wear. I’m with her. Mine aren’t comfortable and I’m gonna make me a pair of these in some nice, soft yarn. For the audiophiles in your house, you might pick just the right color for each of them. Same idea with a little tweaking will make a nice pair of ear muffs for those cold, windy days we have way too many of around here.
I’m always on the lookout for quick, practical crochet projects. If you have one yourself or find one online, please shoot me an email with a link. Would love to feature your work or that of others on my blog – so long as it’s crochet and practical for this purpose!
I love the Yarnbombed chair! Ha!