It makes our hearts sing when we see crafts being incorporated into contemporary home decorating, even more so when they’ve been handmade and not mass-produced. Below is a collection of inspiring ways to use crochet in your homes.
Bright and bold in the bedroom
We love the beautiful combination of bright colour and bold texture in this crochet throw.
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Who says you can’t be a Disney princess and still love crochet?
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A Granny Square lampshade or cushion is a great project to start with.
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Graphic statements
Border your Granny Squares with black for bold statement pieces.
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Perfect for modern decors
Maximise the geometric precision of crochet for modern decors.
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…Or more retro interiors
A Granny Square throw is perfectly draped over a sofa in this retro living room.
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Could these chair covers be any groovier?
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Modern block colour
Multi-coloured throws aren’t everybody’s ‘thing’. That’s ok, you can still enjoy crochet in one block colour.
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Fresh enough for kids’ spaces
A perfectly pretty pastel rug.
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We love the bright blue borders on this crochet throw, making it perfect for either boys or girls.
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A banded throw in contemporary colours.
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Crochet rainbow sweetness in a baby’s nursery
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Soft on the eye (and feet)
Crochet CAN be incorporated into neutral colour schemes – just focus on the texture.
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Reaching new heights
Crochet lampshades add beautiful patterns to the whole room.
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The ever-adaptable crochet throw
Having a crochet throw on hand for cool nights in front of Netflix can be the finishing touch to turn a house into a home.
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