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What is your most beloved knit or crochet thing?
Hello, my dear crafters! Let this day bring you all the pleasant moments! Hope, you're safe and sound! What is your most beloved knit or crochet thing? Did you make it yourselves or somebody else made it for you?
Susan
Jul 11, 2020 03:25 AM
Multifunctional Shawl
You’ll need: 2 skeins of 100% wool yarn “Annapurna” (350m/100g); Knitting needles 4 or 6. Size: 195 x 130 x 86 cm. Arm-holes – 20 cm. Instructions Cast on 1 st, make the following increases from one side in every right-side row. For making arm-holes, at 75 cm from the beginning of work and 20 cm from the edge bind off the sts for 20 cm, then finish the row. Make 4 rows with arm-hole, then cast on the needed quantity of sts in right-side row. As soon as the height of triangle is 86 cm, make dec...
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 03:14 AM
Norway Style Neck-Piece
You’ll need: Melange yarn Yarnart Flowers (55% cotton, 45% polyacryl; 1000m/250g); color 259; Circle knitting needles 2,75. Height of neck-piece: 70 cm (or you can change it up to you). Instructions Start your work from the lower edge. Cast on 3 sts. 2nd, 4th, 6th and all the even rows: purls. Selvedge sts: slip the 1st st, make the last as knit st. Knit right selvedge sts a little bit tight – knit2tog with left/right decline. The width of diagonal stripes is up to your liking. Pay attention to...
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 03:13 AM
Helping our users. Crochet Holder for Plastic Bottle.
You’ll need: 1 skein of Caron Cotton Cakes or any medium #4 yarn; Crochet hook 5 mm; Scissors; Tapestry needle; 2 elastic hair bands. Instructions 1st row: slip st on to elastic hair band, ch 2, work 30 dc around. Join (30); 2nd row: ch 2, * dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st*; repeat around. Join (45); 3rd row: ch 2, * dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*; repeat around. Join (60); 4th row: ch 2, dc in BLO around . Join (60); 5th-6th rows: ch 2, dc around. Join (60); 7th row: ch 2, * dc in 2 sts, ch 2, ...
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 03:11 AM
Elegant Boho Dress
You’ll need: 600g of 100% mercerized yarn of grey color; Crochet hook 1. Instructions Take your measurements and make pattern design in natural size. Make small sample. It’ll be used for calculating the needed quantity of sts for your size. In this sample 92 squares are taken. Back Make 276 chain sts + 3 chain sts increase = 92 fillet squares. Make the ornament with birds due to the scheme 1. After you’ve made 117 rows, turn to making the neck-hole. Leave 24 sts from each side for shoulders, ...
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 03:07 AM
Helping our users. Tunisian Crochet Blanket with Starts.
You’ll need: Stylecraft Special DK (100% Acrylic | DK | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 295 m (323 yds), Apricot (A) #1026 3 skeins, Turquoise (B) #1068 3 skeins, Silver (C) #1203 3 skeins; Tunisian crochet hook size 6 mm (J-10) with cable (at least 100 cm (40 in)); Tapestry needle; Scissors. Size: 127 x 137 cm Stitches control: 15 sts x 14 rows= 10 x 10 cm. Stitch Guide Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of stitches (loops) increasing on ...
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 02:57 AM
Wavy Knit Stitch
Work due to the scheme, on which only right-side rows are stated. Make worng-side rows due to the ornament, yarn overs – as purls. The quantity of sts is multipled 27 + 1 st for the symmetry + 2 selvedge sts. Vertical pattern repeat = 4 rows.
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 02:55 AM
Fancy Crochet Stitch
This stitch pattern is made by means of puff sts, which consists of 2 double crochets. The quantity of sts is multipled 2 + 1 st for the symmetry. 1st row: 1st puff st in the 3rd chain st from the crochet hook, * 1 chain st, 1 puff double crochet*; repeat from * to * to end of row; 2nd row: 2 chain sts increase, 1 puff double crochet in the 1st puff st of the previous row, * 1 chain st, 1 puff double crochet in the puff st of the previous row*; repeat from * to *. Repeat the 2nd row.
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 02:55 AM
Filet Technique
Good day, my dear crafters! As a good tradition, I want to wish you a perfect day and mood! Hope, you're safe and sound! What do you think of filet techinque? Do you like it? How often do you use it in your work?
Susan
Jul 09, 2020 02:51 AM
Viola Relief Sweater
You’ll need: 300; 350; 350g of yarn (78% acetate, 12% polyester, 10% polyamide; 150m/50g); Knitting needles 3,5; Crochet hook 1,75. Size: XS; S; M. Used Patterns Stockinette stitch: in right-side row – knit sts, in wrong-side row – purls; Relief pattern: the quantity of sts is multipled 12 + 2 selvedge sts due to the scheme (all the rows are stated). Horizontal pattern repeat = 12 sts, vertical pattern repeat = 8 rows. Stitches control: 23 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Instructions Bac...
Susan
Jul 08, 2020 01:13 AM
Lola Beach Tunic
You'll need: 400; 450g of 100% cotton yarn (145m/50g); Straight knitting needles 4,5 and 5; Circle knitting needles 4,5. Size: S/M;L/XL. Chest circumference: 88;108. Length: 80;82. Used Patterns Relief pattern 1 (A1): make due to the scheme. In wrong-side rows - all purls. Repeat 1st-4th rows; Relief pattern (A2): make due to the scheme. In wrong-side rows - all purls. Repeat 1st-20th rows once, then, 21st-38th rows once, 39th-54th rows x twice, 55th-68th rows once, 69th-80th rows ...
Susan
Jul 08, 2020 01:06 AM
Helping our users. Men’s Knit Cable Vest.
You’ll need: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) balls of RED HEART® Soft® yarn : 9870 Deep Sea. Susan Bates®; Knitting Needles 4.5mm and 5mm; Circle knitting needles and 4.5mm (60 cm long); Cable needle; Stitch holder; 2 stitch markers; Yarn needle. Stitches control: 25 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Size: S. Changes for sizes Medium, Large, X-Large, and 2X-Large are in parentheses. Finished Chest: 99 (105.5, 112, 125.5, 132) cm Finished Length: 58.5 (62, 66, 70, 73.5) cm Notes 1. Vest is made from two p...
Susan
Jul 08, 2020 01:05 AM
Liana Tunic-Dress
You’ll need: 350; 400g of 100% cotton yarn (105m/50g); Knitting needles 6. Used Patterns Lace pattern: the quantity of sts is multipled 16 + 3 + 2 selvedge sts. Work due to the scheme. In wrong-side rows make all the sts and yarn overs as purls. Start with 1 selvedge st, pattern repeat, finish with st after pattern repeat, 1 selvedge st. Repeat 1st-10th rows. Stitches control: after laddering: 14,5 sts x 19,5 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Instructions Make 2 same details. Back/ Front Cast on 69;...
Susan
Jul 08, 2020 01:02 AM
Helping our users. Knit Toddler Boy Cardigan.
You’ll need: About 550 yards Worsted weight (size 4/Aran) yarn; Crochet hook 6 mm; Elbow patches (optional). Stitches control: 11 hdc and 10 rows in 4” square Measurements Armhole to armhole (across back) = 10.5″ Neck to hem = 14.5″ Upper arm = 10″ circumference Cuff = 8″ circumference Sleeve length = 12″ Body circumference = 23″ Instructions Row 1: Fhdc-46 (or Ch-47, hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each to end) (46) Row 2: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (46) Rows 3 – 28: Ch-1, hdc in each ...
Susan
Jul 08, 2020 01:01 AM