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Do you watch any Youtube chanels of knitters or other crafts?
Hello, my dear knitters and crochetters! I hope you are safe and sound and want to wish you a nice day and stay healthy! Do you watch any YouTube channels of knitters or other crafts? If yes, let's share useful links in the comments below.
Susan
Mar 30, 2020 03:13 AM
Types of Selvedge Stitches
Chain Selvedge Stitch The first kind of selvedge stitch is made in the form of a chain. It is most often used in work by experienced knitters. It looks like a smooth and neat chain on two sides of the work. This method of designing the edges is used in the processing of plackets in sweaters, collars, and other details. If you want to tie such an edge, then in the process, you always need to remove the first stitch, leaving the main yarn behind the knitting needle. It does not matter at all which row now...
Susan
Mar 29, 2020 03:52 AM
When do you knit/crochet?
Good day to all of you! I want to wish a nice day and mood. Knitting and Crocheting Routines At what part of the day do you usually knit or crochet? As for me, I usually have some free time before going to bed.
Susan
Mar 29, 2020 03:42 AM
How to Choose Crochet Hook For Certain Yarn
There are 2 ways: 1. Due to the Yarn Length on 100 g Hook Diameter Yarn Length on 100 m 0.5-1 mm: 1600-2000 m 1-1.5 mm: 600-1500 m 2-2.5 mm: 300-500 m 3-3.5 mm: 250-350 m 3-4 mm: 200 m 5-6 mm: 100 m or less Crochet hooks with bigger diameters are used for very loose crocheting from woolen and half-woolen yarn. 2. Hand Method If there is no information about the yarn of the skein, you can choose a crochet hook based on yarn width. Put the yarn into the hoo...
Susan
Mar 28, 2020 02:09 AM
One Stitch Pattern on "U" Piece of Wire
Some time ago I posted information about how to make work on "fork". You told me, that you need more information and detailed photos. So, here you are: You'll Need: Here is a list of materials you'll require: U piece of wire or metal (in previous posts it was called "fork"); Yarn; Crochet hook. Instructions Follow these steps to create your crochet piece: Make a stitch from yarn, pull it and put it on the left part of "U". The working yarn should be in ...
Susan
Mar 28, 2020 02:06 AM
How to Wash Knitting Clothes
Introduction Knitted clothes from any yarn - cotton, blended yarn, linen, and especially wool - should be washed by hand. You will have to refuse washing in a machine if you do not want to spoil your jacket, cardigan, or dress. Washing Method A wash is best done in warm water using a special detergent designed to wash things from delicate materials with an eco-composition that supports the natural composition of the fiber. During washing, it is not recommended to rub the cloth aggressively, ex...
Susan
Mar 28, 2020 01:59 AM
What is your favourite material for making crafts?
Good day to all of you! I want to wish you a nice and calm day. Sharing Crafting Ideas What is your favorite material for making crafts? Do you have any interesting ideas or use well-known materials?
Susan
Mar 28, 2020 01:55 AM
How to Choose Knitting Needles
Yarn Length on 100 g and Needle Gauge Yarn length on 100 g: 50 m and less on 100 g – 9 - 15 mm 100 m on 100 g – 6 – 8 mm 150 m on 100 g – 5 – 6 mm 200 m on 100 g – 4 - 5 mm 300 m on 100 g – 3 - 4.5 mm 400 m on 100 g – 2 - 3.5 mm 800 m on 100 g – 1.5 - 3 mm Knitting Your Work You can choose straight knitting needles 35 cm long or circular (on the fishing line) 80-100 cm long. It all depends on personal preferences. Among the shortcomings of straight knitt...
Susan
Mar 27, 2020 03:13 AM
How to Choose Yarn
Understanding Yarn Selection In most cases, the yarn is selected by color, thickness, and length of the thread. However, you should also pay attention to the quality of the yarn and its composition, as this will impact the ease of working with it, the longevity of the product, and whether it will retain its color and shape. To choose the yarn that best meets the requirements, knowledge of the properties of the fibers that make up the yarn will help. The fiber composition of the yarn is always indicate...
Susan
Mar 27, 2020 03:01 AM
The Best Advice For Beginners
Hello, my dear knitters and crochetters! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! Advice for Beginners What do you think is the best advice for those who are just planning to start knitting? Getting Started What should they do first? Let's help one another.
Susan
Mar 27, 2020 02:59 AM
What helping topics do you need?
Hello, my dear friends! As usual, I want to wish you a nice day and mood! So, tell me, please, do you need any helping topics, like previously posted "how to read schemes"? If yes, what kind of them will be really helpful to you? Really appreciate your answers, as I do my best to find interesting and useful information for you.
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:35 AM
Favourite Yarn
Hello, me dear craftors! I wish you a nice day and perfect mood! Your Favorite Yarn Types What is your favourite type of yarn or maybe you have a favourite brand of yarn? Your Yarn Shopping Habits Where do you usually buy it?
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 01:52 AM
How To Read Knit Scheme
You should read the scheme from right to left and from bottom to up, i.e. the same way as we hold our work while knitting. All the right side rows are odd, as stated on the scheme. Wrong side - even rows are knit due to the ornament, which we see. When in right side row knit sts are stated, so in wrong side row these sts should be purls. And vice versa - purls are knit. Sometimes you can find schemes with wrong side rows. In this case you should strictly follow the scheme. You can usually find the quan...
Susan
Mar 24, 2020 02:20 AM
How did you cope with these problems?
Hello everyone! I wish you a good day and nice mood! The Challenges of Knitting and Crocheting What was the most difficult for you when you started knitting or crocheting? Overcoming Challenges How did you cope with these problems? Your Advice for Beginners Your advice may help beginners with the same problem.
Susan
Mar 24, 2020 02:12 AM
