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Diagonal Crochet Stitch
The quantity of chain sts is multipled 3. Make a chain and circle them in the ring with slip st. 1st row: 3 chain sts, 1 doublr crochet in every st of the set-up chain to end of row, circle the row with slip st in the 3rd chain st. 2nd row: 3 chain sts, 1 double crochet in the double crochet of the previous row, right-side relief treble crochet under the last crochet of the lower row (marker). Make 2 yarn overs, insert your crochet hook under the crochet, catching the yarn and pull the st. After that, cr...
Susan
Apr 30, 2020 02:52 AM
Butterfly Knit Stitch
1st row: 1 selvedge st, 5 knit sts, slip 5 sts without knitting them, yarn in front of work (broaching), 1 selvedge st; 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th rows: purl; 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th rows: as 1st row; 10th row: make a butterfly - 1 selvedge st, 2 purls, insert right-hand needle behind work, through 5 broachings, catch all of them and transfer to the left-hand knitting needle, purl5tog, 1 purl, throw the previous st through the last (as a result, you should get 1 st out of 2), 7 purls, 1 selvedge st; 11th, 13th, 15t...
Susan
Apr 30, 2020 02:50 AM
Helping our users. Crochet Butterfly.
You'll need: Any yarn; Crochet hook 5 mm; Tapestry needle; Scissors. Instructions Butterfly With color 1, chain 6 and join to form a ring. Row 1: Work the following in the loop: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2dc, ch 2, *3 dc, ch 2*, repeat * to * 6 more times (8 clusters). Join with sl st to top of starting ch 3. Fasten off color 1. Row 2: Attach color 2 in any space. [ Ch 3, 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in same space as joining, *in next space work [3dc, ch 2, 3 dc]*, repeat * to * 6 more times. J...
Susan
Apr 30, 2020 02:49 AM
Knitting Superstitions
Hello, my dear friends! I want to wish you a nice day and positive mood! Hope, you're safe and sound, staying at home. Do you have any traditions or maybe superstitions connected with knitting? I don't. But it'll be interesting for me to know something new.
Susan
Apr 30, 2020 01:47 AM
Elegant Summer Blouse
You'll need: 4 skeins of Susi yarn 100% viscose (215 m in 1 skein); 2 skeins of Anne yarn, 100% cotton (500m in 1 skein); Knitting needles 5,5. Used Patterns Wrong side - in right side rows - purls, in wrong side rows - knit sts are made due to the schemes. Instructions Front and Back Make both details due to the following description: 14 sts - scheme 1, 21 sts - scheme 2, 14 sts - scheme 1, 21 sts - scheme 2, 3 sts of wrong side. Knit to 50 cm. Bind off the sts. Sleeves ...
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:56 AM
Nice Crochet Table Cloth
You'll need: Bobbin yarn #80, 100% cotton – 200g; Crochet hook 0,25. Size: Ø 102сm. Instructions Start making the main motifs. There should be 7 pcs. Make 10 chain sts and circle them in the ring with slip st. Then, crochet due to the following scheme: 1st row: 4 chain sts, 2 unfinished treble crochets, crocheted together with the 4th chain sts increase, 8 chain sts in the obtained ring, * 3 unfinished treble crochets, crocheted together in the ring, 8 chain sts; repeat from * to * 8 times,...
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:55 AM
Ladybug Lamp
You'll need: White polymer clay; Tempered wire; Acryl paints of white, pink, red and black colors; Acrylic varnish of nude color; Circle form for cutting with 2 cm diameter; Instruments for clay modeling; Acrylic half-sphere with 10cm diameter; LED garland or button candle; Brush; Glue. Instructions Roll out polymer clay approx. 1 cm and cover the resulting layer with an acrylic half-sphere. Cut off excess clay. Using a modeling tool, form a round head with an oval nose and stick to t...
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:53 AM
Ladybug Crochet Oven Cloth
You'll need: Black and any color you like yarn; Crochet hook (due to your yarn). Instructions Make chain sts and circle them in a ring. 1st row: 6 single crochets in the ring, slip st; 2nd row: 2 single crochets in 1 st, slip st; 3rd row: 2 single crochets in 1 st, 1 single crochet, slip st; 4th row: 2 single crochets in 1 st, 2 single crochets, slip st; 5th row: 2 single crochets in 1 st, 3 single crochets, slip st; 6th row: 2 single crochets in 1 st, 4 single crochets, slip st. Repeat...
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:52 AM
Moth Knit Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 14 sts. 1st row (wrong side): 1 selvedge st, 4 purls, * treble yarn over (= wind the right-hand needlw with working yarn 3 times), 1 purls, treble yarn over, 14 purls*; repeat from * to * to last 5 sts, 4 purls, 1 selvedge st; 2nd row (right side): 1 selvedge st, 4 knit sts, * slip first 3 yarn overs, place this st in front of work, 1 knit st, slip 2nd yarn over, 14 knit sts; repeat from * to * to last 5 sts, 4 purls, 1 selvedge st. Fasten long loose sts at once. Knit so...
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:50 AM
Belgian Waffle Crochet Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 4, circle with slip st in the ring. 1st row: 3 chain sts, skip 3 chain sts, make "wye" in the next st (1 double crochet, 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet), i.e., in double crochet, 2 chain sts and 1 double crochet in the same st. Repeat to end of row, 1 double crochet in the set-up st. 2nd row: 1 chain st increase, 1 single crochet in the 3rd chain st increase, 3 chain sts, 2 double crochets in this arch. Make right side relief crochet in the stated crochet: insert the croc...
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:48 AM
Unusual Candle Plate
You'll need: Copper plate 0,15 mm wide, 30 x 45 cm; Fusible granules (yellow, orange, light-red, light-blue and blue); Tool for graving; Coffee spoon; Table spoon; Etcher's needle; Old scissors; Soft packing cardboard; Oven; Leather glove; Flint paper; Glass or metal container; Carbon paper. Instructions Transfer the selected motive from the sheet of motives, enlarging it, to thin transparent paper and cut it, stepping back from the contour. Cut the copper plate with old scissors on each...
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:44 AM
What crafts do your children like?
Hello, my dear crafters! Wish you nice and calm day! Hope, you're safe and sound, staying at home. What crafts do your children like? Do they prefer natural materials, like shells, wood, pebbles or human made?
Susan
Apr 29, 2020 02:12 AM
French Knit Shawl
You'll need: 300g of 100% Merino wool (307m/100g); Circle knitting needles 3,5; Markers. Size: 84 x 178 cm Stitches control: 1 pattern repeat = 18 sts = 9 cm. Instructions Cast on 12 sts with the auxilary yarn. Then, turn to knitting with the main yarn. Leave 30 cm of loose end of yarn. 1st row - wrong-side: slip 1 st as purl, yarn in front of work, 4 knit sts, marker, 1 purl, marker, 1 purl from broaching, marker, 1 purl, marker, 5 knit sts (13 sts); Set-up row: slip 1 st as purl, y...
Susan
Apr 28, 2020 03:00 AM