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Hello, Summer!
Hello, my dear friends! I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! Hope, you're safe and sound! The summer is coming and we'll enjoy it for sure!
Susan
Jun 01, 2020 02:30 AM
Elegant Crochet Tunic-Dress
You'll need: 550; 600 g of 100% cotton yarn; Crochet hooks 3 and 3,5; 2 buttons with Ø12 mm. Used Patterns Main pattern: the quantity of sts is multipled 8 + 2 sts. Work due to the scheme 1. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat (the needed times), finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1st-6th rows once, then repeat 5th and 6th rows. "Net" pattern: the quantity of sts is multipled 4 + 1 sts. Work due to the scheme 2. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat (t...
Susan
May 31, 2020 03:19 AM
Stylish Ottoman with Your Hands
You'll need: Fabric 1,20 m x 140 cm; Zipper 40 cm long; Threads; Pins; Scissors for cutting out; Ruler; Measuring tape; Ruler for patchwork; Stuffing with small balls; Compass. Instructions Cut out: a) side part with a 6x fold; b) top part 1x; c) a small bottom part 1x; d) large 1x bottom detail; All dimensions are in centimeters. For part “a” (side part), first make the side part of the paper pattern. To do this, fold the paper in half and place the part on the fold with the side ...
Susan
May 31, 2020 03:17 AM
Wavy Patterned Summer Dress
You'll need: 200; 250; 300; 350 g of 100% cotton yarn (130m/50g); Crochet hooks 3,5 and 4. Size: XS; S; M; L. Used Patterns Start each circle row with 1 chain st and finish with 1 slip st in the 1st single crochet; Relief pattern: due to the scheme. Start with sts to right arrow in the bottom part, then - pattern repeat (the needed times), finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1st-9th rows once, then repeat 2nd-9th rows. Pay attention to the necessary replacement of the beginni...
Susan
May 31, 2020 02:43 AM
Helping our users. Fisherman's Knit Sweater for Baby-Boy.
You'll need: 1½ 4-oz. Skeins 4-ply Knitting Worsted; Knitting needles 6; Knitting needles 10. Size: 1—2 and 3 years. Gauge: 4 sts to 1 in. Instructions Back With size 10 needles cast on 44 sts (2 yr. 48 sts—3 yr. 52 sts). Work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 6 rows then work in pattern as follows: Row 1 (right side)—P 4, (2 yr. P 6—3 yr. P 8), K 4, * P 4, K 4; repeat from * ending P 4, (2 yr. P 6—3 yr. P 8). Row 2—K 4, (2 yr. K 6—3 yr...
Susan
May 31, 2020 02:42 AM
Patchwork Boho Pillow
You'll need: 2 types of fabric; Piece of cotton sheeting a little bit bigger, than the size of your pillow; Sheet of sintepon; Stuffing; Mouline threads; Disk knife for cutting; Base rug; Dress-making scissors; Pins for patchwork; Temporarily secure spray for fabric; Pencil or chalk for fabric; Disappearing marker for fabric; Needle; Sewing machine. Instructions Using a cutting knife and rug, cut out details of 10x22 cm in size: 5 parts from fabric of one color and 4 of another. First ...
Susan
May 31, 2020 02:40 AM
Fancy Knit Rhombs Stitch
Work due to the scheme. Only right-side rows are stated on the scheme, make wrong-side rows due to the ornament, yarn overs - as purls. Empty squares mean no st. Don't take them into account. The quanity of sts is multipled 11. Vertical pattern repeat is 14 rows.
Susan
May 31, 2020 02:16 AM
Crochet Magic Squares
1st row: circle 5 chain sts in the ring by means of slip st; 2nd row: 2 chain sts (= 1st single crochet), 15 single crochets in the ring, slip st in the 2nd chain st of the initial chain; 3rd row: 4 chain sts (= 1st double crochet), * half double crochet, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet*; repeat from * to * twice, half double crochet, single crochet, half double crochet, connect with the 4th chain st of the initial chain and change the color of yarn; 4th row: attach color B yarn to t...
Susan
May 31, 2020 02:02 AM
What knit or crochet thing you can't do without?
Hello, my dear friends! As usual, I want to wish you a nice day and mood! Take care of yourselves! What do you think, what knit or crochet thing you can't do without? As for me, I can't do without shawls. I like to sit in my garden, wrapping in cozy shawl.
Susan
May 31, 2020 01:41 AM
Umbrella Pillow
You'll need: Several pieces of fabric 30 x 30 cm; Strip of fabric 2 m x 6 cm; Stuffing; Threads; Scissors; Paper for pattern design; Pins; Chalk; Sewing machine. Instructions Transfer the drawing of the umbrella, which can be downloaded for free on our website, onto paper and enlarge to the desired size. Lay out patterns on fabric cuts. We used 5 different polka dot fabrics for the umbrella itself and striped fabric for the handle and side parts. Cut each part from the fabric in duplicate, ...
Susan
May 30, 2020 03:03 AM
Crochet Poncho with Sleeves
You'll need: 5 skeins of yarn (50% wool, 30% acryl, 20% polyesther; 180m/100g); Crochet hook 4. Stitches control: 15 sts х 9 rows = 10 х 10 сm. Raglan line (x 6): 1 in the center of back and front (the middle part of the scheme 2.2), 2 between back and sides (the middle part of the scheme 2.1), 2 between front and sides (scheme 2.1). Instructions Make 82 chain sts, divide the sts, starting from the middle of back in the following way: 5 sts for raglan line of back, 8 sts for side, 5 s...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:57 AM
Flowered Lampshade
You'll need: Kraft-paper; Scissors; Glue gun. Instructions Fold a sheet of paper four times. Start cutting the petals. Large (extreme) petals give the shape of a heart. Roll each petal into a tube to get a bend. Start bonding the petals with a hot glue gun. First glue 3 large petals, and then all the others in turn, fixing them in the center. Cut a strip from the paper and make one edge of it fringe. Twist with a tube and fix with glue in the core of the flower. Glue the flowers to the l...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:53 AM
Fast and Simple Knit Slippers
You'll need: Yarn (any you like); Knitting needles size depends on the chosen yarn. Instructions At first, measure the size of your foot and define the quantity of sts (it should be odd). For adult it'll be about 40-60 sts. At first, make upper part, then - sides. Toe You can use any densed pattern for the upper part, for example, rib. If you want to make lapel, your upper part should consists of 20 rows, without lapel - 10 rows. Divide the side into 2 parts, add 1 st in the middle a...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:45 AM
Fleece Plaid with Leather Belts
You'll need: Woolen fleece with transversal strips 1,40 m long and 140 cm wide; Woolen yarn; Embroidery needle; 3 leather dog trashes about 50 cm long; 1 leather belt about 9 cm long; 2 rivets; Eyeletting pliers; Hammer. Size: 40 х 40 cm. Instructions Sew the cut sections of the fleece with buttonhole stitches: the width and length of the stitch is 1.5 cm. On one collar, trim the ends so that the length of the collar is approx. 40 cm. Unscrew each end of this collar on its back side to a ...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:44 AM