This week I went to Michael’s and picked out some yarn for my project. My friend sent me the colour pallet she is using for her place so I was able to work with that to pick the colour.

I am using the Bernat Blanket Big yarn in the colour burnt mustard. Although that name doesn’t sound very appealing it is a nice colour.

I also purchased a 25mm crochet hook as is recommended on the package of this yarn. This is by far the largest hook I have ever used. For reference, this is the 25mm hook next a 5.5mm hook which is the size I have the most experience with.

I attempted to start the pillow cover using this crochet hook but as it turns out, the larger hook is difficult to work with and it was taking a long time just to make one stitch. So I have decided to try finger knitting, which is commonly done with this size and even larger sizes of yarn.

I am following the youtube tutorial below however, the tutorial is for a smaller pillow so I am doing some guess work with the sizing and we will see how it turns out!

So far I have the first 5 rows finished and I think it’s looking good!