Topics
Necklace with Sparkling Shell
You'll Need: Shells; Bail; Glue E6000; 24g wire; Chain; Lobster clasp; 6mm or 4mm jumprings; Swarovski flatbacks; Nail polish; Wire cutters; Roundnose pliers. Instructions Paint your shell. For a “dipped” look, brush the paint up just one side of the shell. Layer colors and metallic, making sure you let each coat dry in between painting! Finish by adding a glitter topcoat. Let the shells fully dry. Add the gems. Use the E6000 and place small dots...
Meadow Flowers Crochet Stitch
Chain Stitches and Initial Setup The quantity of chain stitches should be odd + 3 chain stitches increase. Instructions for the 1st Row 1st row: In the 4th stitch of the set-up chain, make 1 double crochet. *2 unfinished double crochets with a common top (the 1st double crochet in the same chain stitch as the previous double crochet, skip 1 chain stitch, 2nd double crochet), 1 double crochet in the same stitch of the set-up chain that you made the second unfinished double crochet.* Repeat from *...
"Snake" Relief Knit Stitch
Knitting Instructions Overview 1st Row (Right-Side): 1 purl, *2 knit sts, 2 purls*; repeat from * to * to end of row. 2nd and All the Even Wrong-Side Rows: 2 knit sts, *2 purls, 2 knit sts*; repeat from * to * to end of row. 3rd Row: 2 purls, *knit2tog crossing left, 2 purls*; repeat from * to * to end of row. 5th Row: 2 purls, *knit2tog crossing right, yarn over, 2 purls*; repeat from * to * to end of row. Repeat from the 1st Row.
"Crazy" Patchwork Technique
Introduction to Patchwork Techniques Starting to create the basis of your work from shreds of different sizes, shapes, textures, and colors makes it difficult to guess what the final result will be. Therefore, it is preferable to add the pieces of matter in a certain order. Only then should you start their docking. Docking Techniques They can dock on the wrong side of your work, but with a wide variety of shapes of the workpieces, you can overlap them one on the other and hem them on the front side ...
Crochet Fancy Stitch for Cowl
Chain Stitches and Setup The quantity of chain sts is multiplied by 3 + 2 chain sts increase. First Row Instructions 1st row: Make 2 double crochets in the 4th chain st of the set-up row. Then, skip 2 chain sts and start making the ornament from the 3rd st: * 1 single crochet, 2 double crochets* . Skip 2 chain sts again and make the ornament until there are 4 chain sts left. Skip 2 chain sts and make 1 double crochet in the 3rd and 4th sts each. Second Row Instructions 2nd row: Make a 2 c...
Relief Wafer Knit Stitch
Introduction The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 10. Knit Pattern Rows RND 1 : 1st, 3rd, 5th rows: * 3 knit stitches, 2 purls*; repeat from * to *, finish with 3 purls. RND 2 : 2nd, 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 18th rows: due to the ornament. Special Techniques RND 3 : 7th row: selvedge stitch, * wind 8 stitches with double clasping stitch. Insert right-hand needle behind 8th stitch, pull the yarn towards yourselves and make it as knit stitch. Draw this stitch and transf...
Watercolor Beaded Necklace
You'll Need Small beads of three different shades; Fishing line; Clasps. Instructions At first, make two bead strands of the same color, leaving a distance for fixing on each side on both sides. Fix the beads with knots so that the beads do not move along the fishing line. Tie one side of the bead threads into a single knot, while doing a braid weave. Tie the second side with a knot after the end of weaving. To fasten loops on each of the main nodes.
Unusual Crafts
Hello, my dear friends! I hope you're safe and sound, staying at home. As usual, I want to wish you a nice day and positive mood! Exploring Unusual Crafts What unusual crafts do you know or maybe are keen on? Materials and Techniques What materials and techniques are used?
Nice Knit Headband
You'll Need 100g of cotton yarn; Knitting needles 4. Stitches Control 21 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Instructions Cast on 58 sts with the help of auxiliary yarn. After that, start knitting according to the scheme. The set-up row is a wrong side row, as shown on the scheme. After the set-up row, knit your work from the 1st to the 12th rows 4 times. Do not repeat the set-up row. At the end of the work, knit from the 1st to the 3rd rows one more time and finish with a right-side ro...
Watercolour Patchwork Technique
Schemes for performing work in the "watercolor technique" are quite difficult, although canvases made of squares of equal size are performed. The principle of creating ornament: Take fabrics with floral patterns. This style is characterized by the fact that fabrics of different colors with the same pattern can be used for sewing a blanket, carpet and other large rectangular things. Mostly the assembly of the product starts from the lower left corner. More often, tone transitions are use...
Crochet Relief Network
Introduction This guide will help you create a gorgeous crochet sample utilizing double and triple crochet techniques. Materials Needed Acrochet hook and yarn are required to complete this project. Stitch Instructions 21 stitches are made for the sample. Row Instructions 1st Row: 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet in each stitch. 2nd Row: 5 chain stitches, skip 1 stitch, *skip 3 stitches, make 3 triple crochets in the next 3 stitches, and then make 3 triple crochets in the 3 skipped ...
Zigzag Knit Lace
Introduction The quantity of sts is multiplied by 5 sts + 4 and follows a 16-row repeat. Knitting Instructions Row Instructions Row 1 - right side: K1, yo, * ssk, k3, yo; repeat from * to last 3 sts, skpo, k1. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Purl all sts. Row 3 : K2, * ssk, k2, yo, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 5 : K2, * ssk, k1, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 7 : K2, * ssk, yo, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 9 : K1, k2tog, * yo, k3, k2tog; repea...
Long Beads Earrings
You'll Need: #34712139 Silver Crimp Beads (1 pk); #2950509 4mm Open Jump Rings – Stainless (1 pk); #29505305 Kidney Ear Wire – Stainless (1 pk); #57500122 4mm Fuchsia Swarovski Bicones (1 pk); #57500251 4mm Vitral Medium Swarovski Bicones (1 pk); #57501151 6mm Vitral Medium Swarovski Bicones (1 pk); #3202002 7-Strand .3mm Beading Wire (1 pk). Instructions Cut a 10” length of beading wire. String on one crimp bead, one 6mm vitral bicone, one crimp bead, one 6mm vitral bicone, one crimp be...
Crochet Embossing Stitch
Introduction The quantity of stitches is multiplied: 5 stitches + 1 chain stitch increase. Row Instructions 1st Row In the 9th chain stitch, crochet * 1 single crochet, 4 chain stitches* . There should be 4 base stitches left under the 4 chain stitches in the initial chain. The ornament is from * to *. Crochet to the end of the row. Finish the row with 1 single crochet in the last stitch. 2nd Row Begin with a 3 chain stitch increase. Turn your work. Make * 4 double crochets (or 4 treble cr...
Flame Chevron Knit Stitch
Knitting Pattern Overview Knitted in a multiple of 7 sts + 4 and 24-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 and all wrong side rows: Purl all sts. Row 2 - Right Side: K3, * ssk, k5, yo; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 4: K3, * ssk, k4, yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 6: K3, * ssk, k3, yo, k2; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 8: K3, * ssk, k2, yo, k3; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 10: K3, * ssk, k1, yo, k4; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 12: K3, * ssk, yo, k5; repe...