Crochet Home Decor
Industry experts were telling me in spring of last year that home decor crochet trending is returning and will soon be on the horizon. At the time, I couldn't see that happening. The experts are based on forecasting and shift of behavioural attitude.
This year, my head is shaking. Regular projects I feature aren't doing as well as they should but the home decor side is picking up bigger than I suspected. So I had a conversation with one of my mentors about my findings. Sure enough, the predictions of last year are relevant for this year.
Pattern Suggestions
- Crochet Classic Chunky Cowl + Tutorial
- Crochet Ornament Hat for All Ages
- Craft Picture and Lamp Pattern
- Crochet Sweet High Tops Booties Pattern
- Small Crochet Christmas Fun Decor Patterns
Home Decor Stereotypes
Roseanne, the TV Show as a kid showed me I could do a crochet granny square. You see other TV Shows where afghans are featured, such as Orange Is the New Black, Wentworth, reality shows and sitcoms. They have a common theme, they are usually depicting a family or situation when the person or family is 'down and out', gawd forbid the average person. Why are the afghans missing from scenes when a family or person is depicted as mid to high class? Sure, they probably exist but it's rare. Let's be honest.
As you can tell, this bugs me a lot. I know many people who have spare money at the end of the month that crochet. However, it doesn't seem to be translating to mainstream TV or movies.
It's Easier to Buy A Pre-Made Afghan BUT...
While the home decor is EXTREMELY PERSONAL... there is also a sense of pride in matching your decor with something you have made with your own hands. Daniel, above, was caught napping with my new Stitch Along Blanket. To me, I felt honoured. It was coloured to match our space so it belongs to space.
While yes, we could have run out and bought a lounging afghan for the sofa, I am almost certain this blanket will outlive me. I took my care with my stitchwork and sewing. Today's products of home decor or even fast fashion are designed for short bursts of being in trend before they fall apart or look weathered.
Here are is a large list of Crochet Pillow ideas, most have a tutorial.
Love Scrapghans
Scrapghans give me a sense of comfort as well. Bits and pieces of yarns you once handled. Examples like the Circle in the Square Afghan would look lovely.
Just choose a consistent colour as you see in the grey here and the other colours can be your mixes of scrap yarns.
Margaret says
I stop thowing a way my unused yarn when I finish a project. With the left over yarn I started to make corner to corner beautiful throw all the different colors.
Janice says
Being a crochet fan, I was pleased to read this and hope others will discover this relaxing, creative craft! ?♀️ Being an English teacher, I reluctantly mention that I wish a grammar correction, in addition to spelling correction, would pick up a few errors. ‘While yes, we could have (ran out) and bought ...”. Eeks, I feel like a teacher having to point out a mistake on a favorite student’s theme paper.
Is it possible that afghans from earlier years may still have younger people continuing to see too many brown, orange
and gold granny square afghans? Oh, what beautiful choices we have today ❤️! Let’s continue to show the new generations what beautiful crocheted home accessories they could be enjoying! Those afghans from Roseanne’s set are things of the past and there is a new world awaiting for snuggling in for a sofa nap!
Thanks for this interesting article .
Kathie Wise says
Definitely Bang On! I'm obsessed with pillows and lapghans! Love your patterns and tutorials, Mickey!