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Helping our users. Elephant Crochet Baby Hat.
You’ll Need: Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Katmai and Olympic; Crochet hook 5 mm; Tapestry needle; Black buttons for eyes (or you could crochet eyes); Poly-fil stuffing for trunk. Instructions Main Body Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC inside ring, join to first DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (22 DC) Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next stitch, join, chain 2 (33 DC) Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2 stitches, join, chain 2 (44 DC) Ro...
Knit Caps Pattern
The quantity of stitches in this pattern changes throughout the process of work. Work should be done according to the specified scheme. The total quantity of stitches must be a multiple of 9 stitches for the pattern repeat, plus 1 stitch for symmetry, and an additional 2 selvedge stitches.
Helping our users. Farmhouse Granny Square.
You’ll Need: Paintbox’s Simply Chunky in Vanilla Cream color yarn (149 yards = 3-4 squares); Crochet hook 6 mm; Yarn needle. Size of a Square: 9 x 9”. Puff Stitch: Yarn over. Enter your hook into the next stitch. Draw up a tall loop. Repeat this 3 more times. You should have 9 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 9 loops on your hook. Instructions: Ch 1 to secure. Note: Because of the securing ch, each puff stitch creates an extra space after it. Because there ar...
Inspiration. Granny Squares.
Granny squares are a timeless crochet technique that has inspired countless crafters. These colorful, square motifs are not only beautiful but also versatile, allowing for endless creativity in your projects. What are Granny Squares? Granny squares are small, multi-colored squares made with crochet stitches, typically using a simple double crochet stitch. They can be joined to create various items, including blankets, bags, and clothing. The Benefits of Using Granny Squares Versatility: G...
What are the most useful and most useless things in your house?
Hello! I want to wish you a nice and calm day today! Hope, you're ok! Reflections on Household Items What are the most useful and most useless things in your house? As for me, I’ve a lot of useless things.
Summer Short-Sleeved Sweater
You’ll Need 250; 275; 300; 350; 400g of yarn (65% polyamide, 35% polyester; 145m/25g); Contrast yarn; Knitting needles 3; 3.5; 4 and 4.5; Auxiliary needle. Size XS; S; M; L; XL. Used Patterns 1 x 1 rib; Stockinette stitch: in RS row – knit stitches, in WS row – purls; Central part with cables: follow the scheme; Relief pattern: the quantity of stitches is even: 1 st row (RS): 1 knit stitch, *1 yarn over, knit two together*; repeat from * to * to the last stitch, 1 kn...
Bright Stylish Sweater
You’ll Need 200g of red yarn (53% acryl, 29% polyamide, 18% wool; 287m/50g); 200g of the same yarn, but peachy color; Odds of contrast yarn; Knitting needles 4.5 and 5.5; Auxiliary needle; Markers. Size XS; S; M; L; XL. Used Patterns 1 x 1 rib; 3 x 3 rib; Relief net: is made on odd quantity of sts: 1 st row: 1 selvedge st, * knit 2 tog, 1 yarn over*; repeat from * to * to the last 2 sts, 1 knit st, 1 selvedge st; 2 nd and 4 th rows: purl;...
Helping our users. Virus Crochet Pattern.
You’ll Need Worsted-weight yarn in two colors: base (grey) and the spiky bits (red); Plastic safety eyes 12 mm; Crochet hook 4 mm; Yarn needle; Small bit of polyfill stuffing; Small bit of black yarn to embroider face. Notes This pattern is worked amigurumi-style, in a spiral. Do not join, but use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round. 2-double-crochet cluster: *Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops.* Repe...
Cabled Fingerless Gloves
You’ll Need 100g of 100% wool yarn (175m/50g); Knitting needles 3 and 3.5; Auxiliary needle. Used Patterns Double Rib Cast on ½ of the needed quantity of stitches with auxiliary yarn: 1 st row: main yarn: *1 knit stitch, 1 yarn over*; repeat from * to * to end of row; 2 nd row: *1 yarn over, 1 knit stitch, slip 1 purl, don’t finish it, yarn in front of work*; repeat from * to * to end of row; 3 rd row: *1 knit stitch, slip 1 purl, yarn in front of work*; repeat from * to * to end of r...
Helping our users. Crochet Top-Dress for Towel.
You’ll Need: About 60 yards of 100% acrylic yarn; Crochet hook 5 mm; Yarn needle; Button; Kitchen towel. Instructions Working from the top to the bottom of the dress. The handle is done separately. For the handle, chain 27, skip 4 and double crochet (dc) back 2 times, chain 1, then dc back to the end of the chain and tie off. Leave string on both ends for attaching to the dress top. For Top of Dress First color, chain (Ch) 44, slip stitch (sl st) together to make a circle. Eve...
Small Stars Knit Stitch
Horizontal pattern repeat = 4 sts. The quantity of sts is a multiple of 4 + 1 st for the symmetry + 2 selvedge sts. Vertical pattern repeat = 4 rows. Start and finish each row with selvedge sts: slip the 1 st st, the last st – as purl. Work due to the scheme. Star Stitch Technique 3 out of 3 sts star: 1 knit st through lower loops in 3 sts. Don’t slip the sts, they’re on the left-hand needle. Make yarn over on the right-hand needle, 1 knit st. Slip the sts from the left-hand needl...
Helping our users. Basic Diagonal Crochet Square.
Introduction to Diagonal Crochet The first thing you need to do is create a short starting chain. This will be the foundation chain into which you will work Row 1, which will be the first corner box. Row 1: Creating the First Corner Block Row 1: Work into the fifth chain from the hook. Make 3 dc stitches into that chain. The first group of chains counts as the first dc, so you will now have one corner block consisting of four dc stitches. All of your blocks are going to be made from fo...
"Expectations/Reality"
Greetings to All Craft Lovers! Hello, my dear friends! Wishing You a Joyful Day I wish you a good mood and nice day! Hope, you're safe and sound! The Knitting Dilemma: Expectations vs Reality How often do you have "Expectations/Reality" with your knitting patterns? Sometimes, my knitting becomes so funny and so different from the picture, that I think I've lost my skills.
Crochet Amigurumi Mouse
You’ll Need: 100% polyester yarn Himalaya Dolphin Fine (175m/100g) in grey and purple colors; Crochet hook size 3; Stuffing; 2 black beads for eyes. Height – 19 cm. Instructions Arms 1 st row: 6 single crochets in the ring (= 6); 2 nd row: increase x 6 (= 12); 3 rd row: 12 single crochets (= 12); 4 th row: decrease, 10 single crochets (= 11); 5 th row: decrease, 9 single crochets (= 10); 6 th row: decrease, 8 single crochets (= 9). Fill in with stuffing. Make the ne...