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Hello, my dear crafters! Let this day bring you happiness and nice mood! Hope, you're safe and sound! Crafting Time How much time do you spend knitting or crocheting every day? Your Preferred Creating Time At what part of the day do you prefer to create?
Susan
Jun 29, 2020 12:41 AM
Liana Crochet Swimsuit
You’ll Need: 150g of 100% cotton yarn (500m/150g); Crochet hook 1.75; Metal rings for swimtrunks – 2 pcs. Instructions Swimtrunks Front and Back Make 18 chain sts + 3 chain sts increase. Make 1 st -12 th rows according to scheme 1. Continue work with increases according to the scheme until the 44 th row. Cut the yarn. Attach the yarn to the set-up chain and make 1 st -19 th rows according to scheme 2. Then, fasten the swimtrunks along the edges with single crochets (make 2 sin...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:55 AM
Helping our users. Crocodile Stitch Crochet Blanket.
You’ll Need: 7 balls of Bernat® Softee Baby™ (140 g/5 oz; 331 m/362 yds); Crochet hook 5.5 mm. Tension: 6 V-sts and 8 rows = 10 cm. Instructions Notes The “crocodile stitch” is formed by a 2 row repeat: a row of V-sts followed by a row of scales (or shells). This is a fairly easy pattern to execute and fast to memorize. The novelty of this design is that the scales are crocheted in front of the V-sts with clusters of double crochet (dc) from top to bottom, then from bottom to top, as...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:53 AM
Long Summer Pullover
You’ll Need: 250 (300) 350g of 100% cotton turquoise yarn; Crochet hook 4. Size: XS (S) M. Instructions Make a pattern design in natural size and match with it during your work. Make the main pattern according to the scheme, repeat the 1 st -2 nd rows. Back Make 92 (100) 108 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase and work with the main pattern for 50 cm. Then, make decreases for arm-holes according to the scheme. In 9 cm after the arm-holes begin, leave 22 (24) 26 unfinished sts for...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:51 AM
Helping our users. Knit Baby Cardigan.
You’ll Need: 2 (2, 2, 2) balls of RED HEART® Soft Baby Steps®: 9401 Elephant Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4.5 mm and 5 mm Stitch markers 6 buttons Yarn needle Stitches Control: 17 sts = 10 cm; 23 rows = 10 cm. Size: 6-12 months. Changes for sizes 12-24 months (2-3 years, 3-5 years) are in parentheses. To Fit Chest: 40.5-45.5 (45.5-51, 51-56, 56-61 cm) Finished Chest: 56 (61, 66, 71) cm Finished Length: 30.5 (32, 34.5, 35.5) cm Special Stitches: M1 = Make 1 (Increase) – Li...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:50 AM
Nice Crochet Sweater with Open Back
You’ll Need: 300g of 100% cotton yarn; Crochet hook 1.7. Size: S. Work with single crochets, but at first, make the pattern design in natural size. Instructions Front Make 114 chain sts and add 3 chain st increase. Make 43 rows of double crochets, decreasing 1 st in every 2 nd row. Crochet the next 18 rows without decreases. For arm-holes, decrease 3 double crochets from both sides in 62 nd -65 th rows. Then, crochet without changes to 95 th row. At 66 cm height, bind ...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:47 AM
Zigzag Net Knit Stitch
Knitting Instructions Overview Learn essential knitting techniques with this detailed guide. Follow these instructions for perfecting your knitting skills and achieving beautiful results in your projects. Row Instructions 1st Row : 1 selvedge stitch, *1 yarn over, knit two together through upper loops*; repeat from * to * on all the stitches; 2nd and 4th Rows : Purl; 3rd Row : 1 selvedge stitch, *knit two together through lower loops, 1 yarn over*; repeat from * to * on all the stitches. ...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:46 AM
Helping our users. Granny Stripe Crochet Stitch.
The quantity of sts is multiplied by 3. RND 1 : 1 st row (RS): 2 double crochets in the 3 rd chain st from the crochet hook, (skip the next 2 chain sts, 3 double crochets in the next chain st) across; RND 2 : 2 nd row: 3 chain sts (= 1 double crochet), turn, working in spaces between groups of double crochets, skip the first 3 double crochets, (3 double crochets in the next space between groups of double crochets) across, finish with double crochet in the last double crochet; RND 3 : 3 rd...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:46 AM
Inspiration. Crochet Phone Cases.
Introduction to Crochet Phone Cases Inspiration can strike from various sources, particularly when it comes to creating beautiful handmade items. One popular project among crocheters is crafting phone cases. These functional and stylish accessories not only protect your device but also showcase your personal style. Why Choose Crochet for Phone Cases? Crochet phone cases offer a versatile medium for customization. From selecting colors to incorporating unique stitches, each case can be a one-of-a-kin...
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:45 AM
New Things
Hello, my dear crafters! As usual, I want to wish you a nice day and good mood! Take care of yourselves! Exploring New Challenges in Knitting and Crochet Are there any things that you've never tried to knit or crochet? What new things would you like to try?
Susan
Jun 28, 2020 01:44 AM
The Study of Planet Earth Afghan 🌎
Introduction to the Study of Planet Earth Afghan This is a blanket that I’m currently working on. It’s called the Study of Planet Earth Afghan. This pattern was originally created by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. I love to crochet, and I love the planet too. So I thought, why not do a combination of the two? This crochet pattern came out last year in 2019. Follow Along on My Crochet Journey For those of you who would like to follow along on this crochet journey with me, I will leave two videos dow...
Malaika
Jun 27, 2020 12:29 PM
Romantic Summer Jacket
You’ll Need 450g of 100% cotton yarn (120m/50g); Crochet hook 2.5; 7 buttons. Size Size: S. Used Patterns Main pattern: the quantity of stitches is multiplied by 20 + 1 + 1 chain stitch increase. Work according to the scheme. Start with stitches before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with stitches after pattern repeat. Repeat the 1 st -8 th rows. Frilling 1 st row: single crochets; 2 nd row: *1 single crochet, 1 picot (3 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch in the 1 st chain st...
Susan
Jun 27, 2020 03:39 AM
Everyday Knit Bag
You’ll Need: 3 balls of Bernat® Handicrafter® Cotton (Ombres: 1.5 oz/42.5 g; 68 yds/62 m) Mod Ombre (02223); Knitting needles 4 mm and 6.5 mm. Size: About 43 cm long, excluding handles. Stitches Control: 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" [10 cm] with smaller needles in stocking st. Instructions Body With smaller needles, cast on 24 sts. Knit 5 rows, noting 1st row is WS. 1st row: (RS). *(K1. P1. K1) in next st. Rep from * to end of row. 72 sts. Change to larger needles and proc...
Susan
Jun 27, 2020 03:38 AM
Sofina Crochet Tunic
You’ll Need 450/550/700g of dark-blue 100% acryl yarn; Crochet hook 3; Needle. Size S/M/L. Instructions Take measurements and make pattern design in natural size. Crochet all the elements separately. Start with a relief square. There are 3 types of such squares with different tensions: A – 17 * 17 cm B – 19 * 19 cm C – 21 * 21 cm Make 6 chain stitches, circle them in the ring, and work with circle rows according to the scheme. For square A, make pattern repeat ...
Susan
Jun 27, 2020 03:37 AM
Knit Rose
You’ll Need: Yarn (any you like); Knitting needles 3. Size: 8 cm diameter. Instructions Cast on 4 sts. First Rows 1 st row: 1 selvedge st, 1 knit st, 1 yarn over, 1 knit st, 1 yarn over, 1 selvedge st = 6 sts; 2 nd row: 1 knit st, 1 yarn over, 6 knit sts (yarn over – as cross knit st) = 7 sts; 3 rd row: 1 selvedge st, 1 yarn over, 7 purls (yarn over – as cross purl) = 8 sts. Repeat 2 nd and 3 rd rows x twice. You should get 12 sts. Follow-Up Rows...
Susan
Jun 27, 2020 03:36 AM