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Three Layers Tray
You'll Need: 3 Nested square wood trays: 14", 10", 8" Wood blocks: one 4" two 3" two 2 1/2" two 2" one 1 3/4" Acrylic paint: Apple Green, Light Foliage Green, Opaque Red, Mendocino Red Exterior/interior satin varnish Swirl stencils Four 3/8" stencil brushes Thick white craft glue Paintbrushes 1" glaze/wash #12 flat/shader Cotton swabs Low-tack tape Palette paper Paper towels Plastic sandwich bag Sandpaper Scissors Water basin Instr...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:33 AM
Zigzag Rib Knit Stitch
Casting On Cast on a multiple of 3 stitches + 1 and prepare for a 2-row repeat. Knitting Instructions Row 1 - Right Side Purl 1, * knit through the back loop of the second stitch on the left-hand needle, then knit through the front of the first stitch, and drop them both from the needle at the same time, purl 1; repeat from * to end. Row 2 Knit 1, * purl the second stitch on the left-hand needle, then purl the first stitch, and drop them both from the needle at the same time, knit 1; r...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:31 AM
Answers to the Quiz
1. Knitting Has Always Been a Traditionally Female Handicraft b. False Most historians agree that knitting originated with male Arabian sailors and was basically a male-only craft until fairly recently in its history. In many non-western cultures, knitting has remained prominent amongst men and is now considered a unisex hobby. 2. Which of the Following Is NOT a System of Needle Sizing? b. Standard The "old" UK and Australian knitting needle sizing system had the smallest needles with the lar...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 02:27 AM
Crochet Car Applique Pattern
You'll need: 100% cotton yarn (220m/100g); Crochet hook 1.5. Instructions Make a chain of 22 chain sts and start crocheting from the 2nd st from the crochet hook. 1st - 6th rows: 21 single crochet, 1 chain st; turn your work. 7th row: 6 single crochets, 1 triple treble crochet in 6th and 7th sts each, 1 single crochet in the last but one st (20), slip st in the last st, 1 chain st and turn your work. 8th row: 9 single crochets under chain...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:39 AM
Escalator Knit Stitch
Knitting Instructions Knitted in a multiple of 32 stitches and a 24-row repeat. Row-by-Row Instructions Row 1 - right side: K5, p11; repeat from * to end. Row 2: K11, p5; repeat from * to end. Row 3: K5, p11; repeat from * to end. Row 4: Purl all stitches. Row 5: Knit all stitches. Row 6: Purl all stitches. Row 7: P4, * k5, p11; repeat from * to last 12 stitches, k5, p7. Row 8: K7, * p5, k11; repeat from * to last 9 stitches, p5, k4. Row 9: P4, * k5, p11; repeat from * to l...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:35 AM
Very Simple Crochet Shopper Bag
You'll Need: 120g of acryl yarn (100% acryl; 175m/100g); Crochet hook 10; 4 markers; Scissors; Needle. Instructions Make a chain of 31 chain sts. 1st row: 2 single crochets in the 2nd st, 28 single crochets, 3 single crochets in 1 st, 29 single crochets (=62 sts). Then, crochet through the back half-loop in spiral. 2nd row: (2 single crochets in 1 st) twice, 28 single crochets, (2 single crochets in 1 st) 3 times, 28 single crochets, 2 single crochets in 1 st (=68 sts)....
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:33 AM
Braids Ornament For Sweater
Braid Techniques Braid (2 Knit Stitches, 2 Purls) Lean Right - Slip 2 stitches onto the auxiliary needle and leave behind work, knit 2 stitches, then knit the 2 slipped stitches as purls. Braid (2 Knit Stitches, 2 Purls) Lean Left - Slip 2 stitches onto the auxiliary needle and leave in front of work, purl 2 stitches, then knit the 2 slipped stitches as knit stitches. Braid (4 Knit Stitches) Lean Right - Slip 2 stitches onto the auxiliary needle and leave behind work, knit 2 stitches, then k...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:32 AM
Dog Toy From Old Jeans
You'll Need: 3 24-inch long strips from old jeans; Masking tape; Scissors. Instructions Join all three strips together at one end and tape to the work surface. You should have about 4 inches at the point that you begin braiding. Braid the three strands snugly together. Leave 4 inches at the bottom unbraided. Cut the center strip in half. Join one half with the left strand and the other half with the right strands. Tie the two double strands into a knot. Tie again and pull it tight. ...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:27 AM
Crochet Safety Mask
You'll Need: 15g of cotton yarn (180m/50g); Crochet hook 2.5 mm; Needle; Scissors; 4 markers; Measuring tape. Instructions Make a chain of 46 chain sts, 18 cm long. Row Details 1st row: from the 2nd st - 5 slip sts, 2 single crochets, 1 half slip st (marker), 29 double crochets, 1 half slip st (marker), 2 single crochets, 5 slip sts (45); 2nd-13th rows: repeat 1st row, but through back half-loop; 14th row: 5 slip sts with common top in the center of wor...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:21 AM
Vertical Honeycomb Knit Stitch
Cast on loosely a multiple of 3 sts + 2. Set-up row: P2, * sl 1 yof, p2; repeat from * to end. Pattern Row 1 - wrong side: K2, * yf sl 2 yo, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 2 - right side: P2, * sl 3 yof, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 3: K1, yf sl 1 yo, * brk 1, (yf sl 1 yo) twice; repeat from * ending last repeat with k1. Row 4: P1, brp 1, * sl 1 yof, brp 2; repeat from * to end. Repeat rows 1-4. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl Yo - yarn over Sl 1 yof - slip 1...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:19 AM
What Do You Know About Knitting? Quiz
Good day to all of you! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! Let's have some fun! I've prepared an interesting test about knitting. Here it is: 1. Knitting and Gender Knitting has always been a traditionally female handicraft. a. True b. False 2. Needle Sizing Systems Which of the following is NOT a system of needle sizing? a. UK b. Standard c. Metric d. US 3. Knitting Needle Materials Which of the following is not a mate...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:16 AM
Foamiran Butterfly Hair Pin
You'll Need: Metal base for hair pin Foamiran 1 mm wide Glitter fabric (e.g., eco-leather) Piece of light felt Butterfly antenna Toothpick Scissors Paper Pencil Glue for metal Glue gun Instructions Cut out a square 7 by 5.5 cm from paper. Fold the square in half in length. Draw a butterfly wing pattern on it. Cut out the “butterfly” ...
Susan
Apr 03, 2020 03:51 AM
Puffs Knit Stitch
Introduction to Slipped and Dropped Stitches In order to make a small sample with the technique of slipped and dropped stitches, cast on a quantity of stitches multiplied by 4 plus 3. In this pattern, it is taken as 12 plus 3, which equals 15 stitches. Make the first 4 rows with stockinette stitch. Knit the 1st row with knit stitches. Creating the Slipped and Dropped Stitch Slip the 1st stitch in the 5th row without knitting it. Then, make 3 knit stitches, slip the 4th stitch, and drop it down 4 s...
Susan
Apr 03, 2020 03:41 AM
Cable Stitches Cast
Cable stitches cast can perfectly replace the classic method; moreover, it offers a significant advantage—starting work from the short end. This technique can be performed using either 2 or 1 knitting needle along with a crochet hook. The edge created is not very elastic, making it suitable for increasing stitches or cuts. Step-by-Step Instructions Creating the Initial Slip Stitch Make 1 slip stitch. Place the end of the yarn on your lap, then wind the yarn around one or two fingers, taking the ya...
Susan
Apr 03, 2020 03:39 AM
Lattice with Seed Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 14 sts + 2 and purl one row. Row Instructions Row 1 - Right Side P7, * k2, p12; repeat from * to last 9 sts, k2, p7. Row 2 K7, * p2, k12; repeat from * to last 9 sts, p2, k7. Row 3 Knit. Rows 4, 6, and 8 P2, * (k1, p1) 3 times, p1; repeat from * to end. Rows 5, 7, and 9 K3, * p1, k1, p1, k4; repeat from * to last 6 sts, p1, k1, p1, k3. Row 10 P2, * k12, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 11 K2, * ...
Susan
Apr 03, 2020 03:38 AM