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Tiny Sweater Christmas Tree Decoration
You’ll Need: Yarn: Scraps of sock/fingering weight yarns in various colors. Little sweater takes 24 yards of yarn, not including embellishment; Double-pointed knitting needles 2.5 mm; Stitch markers; Tapestry needle; Decorative elements. Stitches Control: 9 stitches and 13 rows per 1 inch (2.5cm) square. Size: Laid flat, sweater is 4 inches (10 cm) from sleeve to sleeve and 1 7/8 inches (5.75cm) wide at chest, and 2 1/4 inches (5.5cm) from neck to hem. Instructions Body Cast on ...
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:59 AM
Crochet Pink Bolero
You’ll Need: 250 (300) 350g of pink Bingo yarn (100% cotton; 125m/50g); Crochet hook 3.5. Size: S (M) L. Used Patterns Main pattern: the quantity of sts is multiple 20 + 1 + 3 chain sts increase, start every row with 3 chain sts increase instead of the 1st double crochet and sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1st-8th rows x once, then, repeat 3rd-8th rows. Stitches Control: 20 sts x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Note: Make 1 half of front and ½...
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:47 AM
Knit Melange Tunic
You’ll Need: 800g of mélange Mondial Boreale yarn (18% wool, 46% acryl, 36% polyamide; 55m/50g); Knitting needles 5.5. Size: S. Used Patterns: Double Rib: Cast on half of the needed stitches: 1 st row: with working yarn * 1 knit st, 1 yarn over*; repeat from * to *; 2 nd row: * yarn over as knit st, slip 1 purl without knitting, yarn in front of work*; repeat from * to *; 3 rd and the last row: * 1 knit st, slip 1 purl, yarn in front of work*; repeat from * to *, take off the contrast ya...
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:46 AM
Christmas Pudding Knit Hat
You’ll Need: Yarn A: King Cole, Moorland Aran (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/196m), 1 ball of Earthy (376); Yarn B: King Cole, Galaxy Chunky (56% acrylic, 42% wool, 2% payette, 50g/71m), 1 ball of Saturn (684); Knitting needles 4 mm; Knitting needles 5 mm; Stitch markers. Stitches Control: 18 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Instructions: Cast on 84 (96) sts using 5mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1: K2, P2 to the end of the row. Continue to work in K2, P2 rib stitch for 6 further rows. Row 1 ...
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:45 AM
Acorn Knit Pattern
Row Patterns and Techniques 1 st , 3 rd , 7 th and 9 th Rows: * 1 purl, 5 knit sts, 1 purl, 5 knit sts*; Repeat from * to *; 2 nd and All the Even Rows: Due to the pattern; 5 th Row: * 1 purl, cross 5 sts (leave 1 st on the 1 st auxiliary needle in front of work, leave 3 sts on the 2 nd auxiliary needle behind work, 1 knit st, 3 knit sts from the 2 nd auxiliary needle and 1 st from the 1 st auxiliary needle), 1 purl, 5 knit sts*; Repeat from * to...
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:42 AM
Crochet Decorative Rose
Introduction The scheme of such a rose is very simple and consists of one row. Instructions for the Rose Make 11 chain sts + 3 chain sts increase ( = 1 double crochet), 4 double crochets in the 4th st from the crochet hook. Totally, 5 double crochets. Slip st in the next st. Repeat 4 times, finish with 5 double crochets - (5 double crochets in 1 st, slip st) x 4 times, 5 double crochets in the last st. Swirl your work in the shape of a rose and sew. If you want, you can add a leaf to your rose...
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:41 AM
Inspiration. Long Knit Scarves.
Inspiration for your next project can come from many sources, especially when it comes to creating beautiful long knit scarves. Creative Design Ideas Long knit scarves offer endless possibilities in terms of design and functionality. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity: Chunky Textured Knits Intricate Cable Patterns Color-blocked Styles Lightweight Lace Designs Cozy Ribbed Fabrics Choosing the Right Yarn Your choice of yarn can dramatically affect the...
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:40 AM
Difficult Moments
Hello, my dear knitters and crocheters! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! Hope, you're safe and sound! What was difficult for you when you started knitting or crocheting?
Susan
Nov 22, 2020 02:39 AM
Knit Green Pullover
You’ll Need 650 (700) 750g of green Bingo Melange yarn (100% merino wool; 80m/50g); Knitting needles 4.5 and 5; Circular knitting needles 4.5; 1 auxiliary needle. Size M (L) XL. Used Patterns Rib , knitting needles 4.5: 1 selvage st, * 1 knit st, 2 purls, 1 knit st*; repeat from * to *, 1 selvage st. Make WS rows due to the pattern. Stockinette Stitch , knitting needles 5: in RS row – knit sts, in WS row – purls; Garter Stitch , knitting needles 5: knit sts; ...
Susan
Nov 21, 2020 03:23 AM
Elegant Blue Jacket
You’ll Need: 500g of violet yarn (50% wool, 50% acryl); Straight and circular knitting needles size 5; 6 big buttons. Size: S. Instructions Back Cast on 140 sts with straight knitting needles and make 12 cm of 1 x 1 rib. Decrease 40 sts in the last row and then, work according to the scheme. At 20 cm height, bind off 2 sts for arm-holes from both sides, then, 1 x 2 sts, 4 x 1 st in every 2nd row. At 50 cm height from the beginning of work, bind off the central 20 sts for neck-hole. Then,...
Susan
Nov 21, 2020 03:22 AM
Helping our users. Simple Crochet Hat.
You’ll Need 1 ball of Lion Brand Heartland: Pinnacles [136-178] yarn; Crochet hook 6.5 mm; Large-eye needle. Instructions Start by making the initial chain. This will be the height of your hat. If you want a slouchy hat, use a 6.5 mm crochet hook and chain 40 sts. Single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook and then into each chain. Chain 1, turn, and then single crochet into each stitch. Repeat crocheting rows until you're satisfied with the length. Length Measurement M...
Susan
Nov 21, 2020 03:21 AM
Knit Sweater with Jacquard Pattern
You’ll Need: 5/5/6/7 skeins of Anny Blatt Fine Kid yarn (51% wool, 49% kid mohair; 255m/50g) in grey color (# 0208); 2/2/3/3 skeins of the same yarn, but in ecru color (# 0182); Knitting needles size 3. Size: S (P1), M (P2), L (P3), XL (P4). Stitches Control: 33 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Instructions Back Cast on 158/170/186/206 sts with grey yarn and make 12 cm of 2 x 2 rib, make 1 row of wrong-side pattern on WS, increase 3/3/1/1 sts, totally, 161/173/187/207 sts. Then, continue...
Susan
Nov 21, 2020 03:20 AM
Helping our users. Easy Triangle Shawl with Tassels.
Materials Needed You’ll need: Approximately 2 skeins (740 yds) Red Heart With Love in Aran; Crochet hook 5.5 mm; Yarn needle; Scissors; 12″ x 12″ interlocking blocking boards; Metal “T” Pins. Measurements 72″ wide by 30″ long Stitch Control 13 hdc in 4” Special Stitches hdc in the 3rd loop: After turning, work all stitches for that row in the 3rd loop of the hdc from the previous row (it will be in the front). Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and ...
Susan
Nov 21, 2020 03:18 AM
Fancy Cables Knit Pattern
Knitting Instructions for Specific Rows 1 st -11 th and 15 th -25 th Rows: 1 purl, * slip 1 knit st with yarn over, 1 purl*; repeat from * to *; 2 nd and All the Even Rows: Make sts with yarn overs as purls, and the rest of the sts as knit sts; 13 th Row: 1 purl, * slip 1 knit st with yarn over, 1 purl, slip 1 knit st with yarn over, 1 purl, cross 8 sts to the left (leave 4 sts on the auxiliary needle in front of work, 4 sts due to the pattern, 4 sts from the auxiliary nee...
Susan
Nov 21, 2020 03:17 AM
Relief Crochet Pattern
The quantity of stitches is 4 stitches plus 2 selvedge stitches. Row Instructions 1st Row : All single crochets. 2nd Row : Slip 1 stitch, then make 3 double crochets. Make a yarn over and pin it into the first slipped stitch. Draw the yarn in order to form a free stitch and crochet as a single crochet.
Susan
Nov 21, 2020 03:16 AM