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Have you noticed that shaggy cushions, pillow covers and rugs are really trendy right now? Interior stylists call it ‘texture’, I call it fun! It’s a throwback to the 70’s where shag was all the rage. The era of Flokati rugs<\/a> and ankle deep wall to wall carpeting. What a nightmare to clean!<\/p>\n

You know what else was big in the 70’s? Latch hooking!<\/p>\n

Put your hand up if you ever made one of those latch hook kits as a kid. They always had the weirdest designs like sad clowns holding a bunch of balloons<\/a> or a horse head<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I picked up a piece of latch hook canvas about 2 years ago while thrift shopping but had no real project in mind for it. After seeing lots of shaggy 70’s style cushions in stores and magazines, an idea finally clicked – a Shaggy Latch Hook Pillow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Because I love colour, this pillow is super bright. But if you prefer more neutral decor in your home, choose softer colours, greys or creams. The key is mixing up the yarn textures for an interesting finished result.<\/p>\n

It’s not difficult, but it does take quite a time commitment. I worked on this project on and off for 5 months. It’s easy to pick up and put down, so it’s a perfect craft project to have at hand when you need something to do while you watch TV or a movie.<\/p>\n

Are you inspired to dust off your old latch hook? Then it’s time to get started!<\/p>\n

Let’s make a Shaggy Latch Hook Cushion<\/h2>\n

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Finished size:<\/strong> 50x50cm (20″x20″)<\/p>\n

You will need:<\/h3>\n

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