Ophelia Talks about a Crochet Bolster Cushion

In this tutorial I am making a cover for my bolster cushion. This is part of my series of yarn bombing my scatter cushions! Enjoy!
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Thanks for watching. Anja xxx

[@shanawilson2852]

My husband wanted me to crochet a neck pillow for him I didn't know how to crochet any of a such this has been a success and fun to create and he also loves it thanks for the easy teaching 🥰💖👍🤗

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching my video Shana Wilson and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@jeaniekelly6803]

So pleased to have found you your work is beautiful and your teaching clear and a nice easy pace....thank you...

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching my video Jeanie Kelly and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@annalisaballarin2153]

Thank you Anja, I really like your videos, your instructions are so clear that I can do some beautiful works even if English isn't my mother language.

[@Andrea-kp4et]

I'm working on this cushion cover. But I have worked shell stitch and your 3 D Daisy on each end. I'm very happy with it. Thankyou for your excellent teaching 🇬🇧

[@OpheliaTalks]

Andrea oh wow!! Such creativity! Do send me a picture via my Facebook page!! I would be interested to see it! Xxx

[@wendelynyoung8609]

Yes!!! Love these cushion cover tutorials. Really has inspired me for covering these cushions we already have. Thank you‼️👍🏽👍🏽

[@OpheliaTalks]

indeed and if you use leftovers it won't cost you anything and you'll be crocheting to your heart's content!! xxx

[@yusrasardarkhan]

I love your light cheerful voice, it was so nice learning and hearing you at the same time. Keep up the good work 👍 Cheers !!!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching my video yusra khan and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@colleenwalker8256]

Finished mine, covered a hull back support pillow, love it! Thank you

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching Colleen Walker ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@ondreadane355]

Thanks. Mine didn't quite turn out to look like yours but it still looks good and I'm very happy with it. Thank you again.

[@rehanakhan3893]

Brilliant 💡 Thank you my dear Starting my new happy 😊 project. God bless 🙌💐

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you for watching Rehana Khan ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@fthorpe]

Love the bolster cover - and your cat is adorable! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you for watching Frances Thorpe ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@lynnwinter94]

Yeaaah so glad u r doing cushions. I'm on doing the tissue box cover at the min. I'm waiting patiently for u to do an oblong cushion cover 😁. I'm loving my grannies at the min x

[@OpheliaTalks]

oblong is coming to your screen soooooon!! thanks for watching!! xxx

[@katievioletthedivadog8662]

Lovely and lovely to see Layla! I i’ve been looking for a pattern for a bolster cushion. I’m definitely gonna make one of these! Thank you! Jacqueline

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome Katie and thank you! Anja x

[@SexyMsFirefly]

That's crazy beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@ligiacarle4884]

Thank you for the video I finally finished mine.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Excellent tutorial. I have a large bolster cushion that needs a new cover so this has really helped me. Thank you. Such a sweet cat!

[@camyflorea9401]

Beautiful cushion! Thank you so much!💕

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Anja x

[@Latebird24]

You’re a great teacher. Very clear instructions. Thank you

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching! I am glad you are liking my videos! xxx

[@rhodaedwards7404]

This is so pretty! You are awesome. I do love your channel. Thank you!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Rhoda Edwards I am glad you like it! 😘💐🌈

[@barbaragillispie9993]

Love the cushions. Getting ready to make the square one.so pretty . Thanks

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching! I am glad you are liking my videos! xxx

[@amandall3633]

Hooray. I have one and it's so hard to buy for these bolsters,so was either Sew, or crochet a cover ,and now ,crochet wins .👐👐 It looks great Anja , Thankyou.😊💕Amanda xx

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks Amanda! Yes, you have to make your own for these bolster cushions and crochet is a good option!! xxx

[@pababyblue225]

Awwwwwww, pretty cat 🤗 Oh and I love the scrap cover for the bed room cushion ♥️

[@noushinmazhar4766]

Thank you. It is really helpful for a beginner for me. Got the complete concept :)

[@OpheliaTalks]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching! Anja xxx

[@valeriegriffith3415]

The cushion is very nice and your kitty is beautiful

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you. Thank you for watching Valerie Griffith ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@debbiewood3819]

Ophelia, 1st view/watch, for me. You're a good instructor!... Thank you...

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Debbie Wood ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@nayantarapandit9418]

Thanks for the colourful Bolster Cover I love the way u Explain Its Fun to choose ur colours blindly I will do it too Byeeeeee

[@harrymanman1457]

Brilliant! Will do as soon as my current project finished. Thank you.

[@creative2716]

Nice. Thank you. I have been trying to figure out how to make a bolster. i imagined a rectangle sewn together lengthwise and two ends applied separately. This tube method seems so much easier. Wow. Now how to work in some decorative stitches also?... Much less of a hassle this way. tytyty

[@amandall3633]

Ah your an angel Anja. I've been looking for a cover for a bolster cushion I have. l popped on Google and this pops up. Thankyou. I enjoy your tutorials. Amanda 😊💕

[@amandall3633]

I've tonnes of different colours of stylecraft, as I was going to do your granny stripped blanket, but I got bored ,so this is perfect, , you've saved the day yet again .😊💕

[@joyceandraysmith9289]

Ophelia, love the round cushion...nice job demonstrating

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you so much for watching! I really like reading all the comments and I thank you for taking time to watch and write me a comment. I so appreciate it! Keep watching! Anja xxx

[@remedy9648]

Lovely! I'm excited to start this project as I was in desperate need for covers for my cervical pillows! TY💜

[@christinemarcar8948]

Just luved this video and tried out one as ❤️❤️well

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching my video Christine Marcar and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Love it!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you Sonia, Anja x

[@mayolson2]

You are so delightful. I am so happy to have found you!Your cat looks identical to my cat Sammi.

[@katecoombes1000]

With the main body. Can you just chain two between each row an continue til the desired length? Have all my tails from other projects all tied up and balled up. Great video

[@janas7056]

Ophelia,SUPER 👍👍👍⚘🇨🇿

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you! Cheers! Thanks for watching my video Jana S and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@jacquelined5760]

Love it..thank you so much

[@Elizren]

Another great project I need to dig out some scraps

[@Chewy41915]

Beautiful!!👍♥️

[@Andrea-kp4et]

Good evening Anja. I will try to send you a photo. I'm not good with technology. I worked half way so far.🇬🇧

[@hareemfatima1435]

How much weight of yarns should be of one crochet pillow cover

[@DuhitsDena]

So its Christmas Time :) Well at The Walmart tonight I noticed some cheap blankets rolled up for $2.50 each. I am thinking they would be perfect to make one of these bolsters with :) Any thoughts?

[@OpheliaTalks]

Great idea!! Thank you for watching Yorks Cottage on the Corner ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@Matti1600]

Why the double crochets in the beginning? Does it just help you to build stitches faster?

[@m-rstringer3750]

Nice ! I need to make myself a new pillow (which I'll fill with soft stuffing, and not very full), so what yarn would you recommend, please ?

[@OpheliaTalks]

Hello there, I use mainly Stylecraft Special DK, but you could use anything you desire, cotton is also nice, hope this helps, Anja x

[@anjalichauhan2864]

Very nice sister

[@maiashaver9272]

Lovely!

[@LoveIsInTheHouse]

What was the weight of most of your yarns that you used so I can know amd the yarn needle you used???

[@OpheliaTalks]

The yarn is a DK, so weight 3/light worsted, and l use a 3.50mm hook, l hope this helps Heather, Anja x

[@LoveIsInTheHouse]

@@OpheliaTalks okay thanks.. now another a question and I’ll not ask anymore lol what happens if the bolster pillow you are making it for is bigger do you just keep going with 7, 8,9, and 10 rows but changing up the double in those stitches? I hope that makes sense lol

[@evehenderson6161]

hi ophelia! excellent video, can't wait to try make this. do you have recommendations for an alternative to acrylic yarn? i'd prefer a natural material but don't know what would work... looking forward to hearing your suggestions :)

[@OpheliaTalks]

anything would work really, cotton, bamboo, wool...

[@evehenderson6161]

@@OpheliaTalks thank you! i'd also like to make my own bolster pillow, do you have any advice or instructions for a beginner?

[@adeagbo]

How do you wash this?

[@clairlewis1584]

I was just wondering if this technique would work for covering the arm of an armchair? My grandmother is wanting me to make covers of some description and I'm at a complete loss as to what I can do to about it. Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated! :)

[@mandaeugene1825]

I'd probably make it the same but instead of going in the round for the body. I'd go back and forth leaving an opening of about 3 or 4 clusters.

[@ooohlaa13]

I had reservations about the concept because I was thinking of the funky Aunty Grandma kind of toilet paper covers, but this is gorgeous and the colors actually looked quite sophisticated next to each other. I am a lifelong knitter but minimal crochet but I think I can do this. What is the hook size??

[@OpheliaTalks]

I probably used a 3.5, ooh, I never thought about the toilet roll cover, but now that you mention it! LOL!!

[@lucyhernandez3408]

lt so nice color is this cotton yarn what size hook

[@CindyKinney]

This is so pretty. What size hook are you using for this cover? I have to say, Anja, that although I'm not a cat person, your cat is beautiful.

[@Defined4hispurpose]

Cindy Kinney ...I agree Kitty is lovely 😺😊

[@pababyblue225]

Cindy Kinney, it looks like a small hook. I think I heard Anya mention a 3.5 mm, if I’m not mistaken 😊 You’re right this does really look pretty 🤗

[@lolakshibangera]

Hi.. Thank you for the lovely video.. I want to ask how do you remove the cover washing as it's all stitched up?

[@OpheliaTalks]

Make sure you can undo the row that you attach it all together with....

[@lolakshibangera]

Thank you very much.. I have completed the cover was waiting for your reply so that i join the other circle.. Thanks once again

[@Defined4hispurpose]

Can you put a zipper on a crochet cushion casing?

[@OpheliaTalks]

i do believe so there are hints and tips out there.... maybe try pinterest and try and find some tips that way?

[@christinehayward9231]

Defined4hispurpose Y

[@mariamasini7211]

I have the same cat same colour British short hair his name is JJ

[@christinedownes4799]

Ophelia, do you have any written patterns for these tutorials? Thanks! They're awesome!

[@OpheliaTalks]

No unfortunately not, just the video! Show me your makes on my Facebook group Ophelia Talks Crochet! Thanks for watching! Anja xxx

[@DebbieStevens]

Am just about to the end of the tube but wanted to be able to remove the cover....any ideas/suggestions appreciated😊

[@OpheliaTalks]

you could overlap and add buttons, but you'd see that, so i would cut open the row you did to close up the cover and redo it after washing! does this help you? Thanks for watching!xxx

[@DebbieStevens]

Ophelia Talks thanks...have decided to make the end as you did bit instead of buttons am putting in piece of calico with velcro attached😊

[@DebbieStevens]

Ophelia Talks have finished making the "lid" which I ended up sewing in a velcro insert and elastic. Because my bolster was larger in size also needed to increase stitches but pretty pleased with end result😊loved your video here and look forward to viewing others😉

[@lauralorenaizquierdoecobar9969]

Traducir a español gracias

[@janaytaylor2344]

If I don’t have a pillow to go in side can I put stuffing

[@OpheliaTalks]

yes you can put stuffing but you need to make a cover around the stuffing so it doesn't come peeping through the holes in the crochet.... good luck!! xxx

[@janaytaylor2344]

Ok would it work if I do half double as well

[@OpheliaTalks]

I think so!!

[@normacraft3670]

Did it work? (I don't have a pillow either )

[@janaytaylor2344]

Norma Craft ya I just use a small hook

[@lauralorenaizquierdoecobar9969]

Por favor traducir

[@jyotichettri131]

Pls Hind

[@OpheliaTalks]

I don’t know what you mean?