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Hedgehog Knit Stitch
I found different names for this stitch "corn", "hedgehog" etc., but I like this funny animals, so decided to name the post "hedgehog". If you know any other names for this stitch, please, write them in comments below. Aclinal pattern of scheme is 4 sts, vertical - 4 rows. Cast on even number of sts. Slip selvedge st in the 1st row, rotate 1knit st and 1 purl. In the second line make knit st above knit st and slip purl with yarn over. Repeat to end of row. In the third row slip 1st selvedg...
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:48 AM
Romantic Candle
You'll Need Big candles or small candle votive Lace ribbon Button String or rope Glue Instructions Measure the circumference of the votive. Cut a piece of ribbon to this size, adding 1/2" for overlap at the front. Apply a dot of glue to the votive. Wrap the ribbon around the votive. Thread the rope through the front of the button, over the back, and up through the front again. Tie into a bow. Glue the button to the front of the votive. Allow the glue to ...
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:44 AM
Swiss Check Knit Stitch
Colour A, cast on a multiple of 4 + 1 sts and work 2 rows in stockinette stitch. Row 1 - right side: Colour B, k1, sl 1 wyib, k1, * sl3, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl 1 wyib, k1. Row 2: Colour B, p4, * sl 1 wyif, p3; repeat from * to last st, p1. Row 3: Colour A, k2, *sl 1 wyib, k3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, sl 1 wyib, k2. Row 4: Colour A, purl. Row 5: Colour B, k1, * sl 3 wyib, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 6: Colour B, p2, * sl 1 wyif, p3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, sl ...
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:42 AM
Birds Feeder From a Can
You'll Need: Clean tin can – keep the lid. Sisal rope. Piece of metal for post. Glue gun and glue. Instructions: Take the tin can lid and bend it in half. Take the metal for the post and glue it down so that there is enough room for the birds to perch while they eat. Insert your can lid so that it fits nicely over the metal piece you just glued in and is just inside the opening of the can. Glue into place, making sure there are no openings for the seed to fall through. Find the ...
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:41 AM
Daisy Knit Stitch
Daisy stitch: slip knitwise next 5 sts to right-hand needle dropping extra wraps, slip them back to left-hand needle, (knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1) into all 5 sts together through the back loop. Cast on a multiple of 6 sts + 1 and knit 1 row. Row 1 - wrong side: P1, * (purl the next st wrapping the yarn twice around the needle) 5 times, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 2 -right side: K1, * daisy stitch, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 3: P4, * (purl the next stitch wrapping th...
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:38 AM
Beaded Flower Brooch
You'll Need Gather the following materials: Polyester thread Beading needle Metallic accessory for brooch Big violet bead Yellow, green, and violet beads Instructions Start to make petals, which will be required in the amount of five pieces. For this, a brick weaving technique will be used. The circuit will help you with this. Follow the rows very tightly and constantly tighten the thread. As a result, the petals will look curved, which will somewhat resemble ...
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:37 AM
Butterfly Quilting Knit Stitch
Insert right-hand needle through 2 strands from below, then knit next stitch, bringing the knit stitch through the loops. Colour A, knitted in a multiple of 6 sts + 3 and purl one row. Row 1 - right side: Colour B, k2, * sl 5 wyif, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 2: Colour B, p2 * sl 5 wyib, p1; repeat from * to last st, p1. Row 3: Colour A, knit. Row 4: Colour A, purl. Row 5: Colour A, k4, * k1 uls, k5; repeat from * to last 5 sts, k1 uls, k4. Row 6: Colour A, purl. ...
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:36 AM
What helping topics do you need?
Hello, my dear friends! As usual, I want to wish you a nice day and mood! So, tell me, please, do you need any helping topics, like previously posted "how to read schemes"? If yes, what kind of them will be really helpful to you? Really appreciate your answers, as I do my best to find interesting and useful information for you.
Susan
Mar 26, 2020 03:35 AM
Knit Relief Poncho
Size: XS-M You'll need: 350 g of grey (colour 617) Lana Grossa Secondo Big yarn (70% cotton, 15% silk, 15% polyamid, 90m/50g); Straight knitting needles 6. Ornament with holes: knit due to the scheme. Numbers from right show you the rows of right side of your work. In wrong side rows yarn overs and sts are knit as purls. Start with 2 sts in width to the 1st arrow, repeat 2 sts of pattern between arrows, finish 3 sts after the second arrow. Make once in height from 1st to 6th row, th...
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 02:39 AM
Honeycomb Trellis Knit Stitch
Special Abbreviations 1 over 2 Left Purl Cross - 1/2 LPC 1 over 2 Right Purl Cross - 1/2 RPC The first way 1/2 LPC: slip next st to cable needle and hold in front, purl 2, then knit 1 from cable needle. 1/2 RPC: slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, knit 1, then purl 2 from cable needle. The second way 1/2 LPC: drop next st off needle to front of work, knit 2, then pick up dropped st and knit it. 1/2 RPC: slip 2 with yarn in back, drop next st off needle to f...
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 02:37 AM
Bath Crayons
You'll Need: To create your colorful glycerin soap, gather the following materials: Glycerin soap Food coloring Molds Cups Skewers Knife Instructions Follow these steps to make your glycerin soap: Cut the glycerin soap into two small pieces. Place the pieces into your cups and microwave for two minutes. Once melted, add food coloring and stir with a skewer. Pour the melted soap into molds. Let t...
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 02:36 AM
Helping Gillh57. Neck-Tie Knit Scarf.
You'll need: 2 skeins sport-weight yarn Knitting needles 4 (3.5 mm) Double-pointed needle, in same size Stitch holder Tapestry needle Gauge 5 stitches and 11 rows equal 1 inch in garter stitch Finished size 4 by 26 inches Instructions Cast on 3 stitches. Row 1: Knit 2, slip last stitch purlwise. Row 2: With yarn in back, knit 1, increase 1 (see how to increase), knit 1, and slip last stitch purlwise. Row 3: With yarn in back, knit 1, increase...
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 02:35 AM
Nice Beads Rose
You’ll Need: Beads of any colour you like, including gold and green. Thin wire. Thick wire. Mouline threads or florists' tape. Instructions Beading scheme consists of: 6 petals; 5 sepals; 5 leaves. Take a piece of wire of a meter and fold it in half. Collect 16 beads. Place them in the middle of the wire, where you made the fold. Create a loop by twisting it. Dilute the edges in different directions, and hang eight beads on them. Twist the bas...
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 02:32 AM
Alternating Cable Rib
Knitted in a multiple of 9 + 3 sts and 6-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: P3, k6; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3. Row 2: * k3, p6; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 3: * P3, C4B, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3. Row 4: * k3, p6; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 5: * P3, k2, C4F; k3, p6; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3. Row 6: * k3, p6; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl C4B - slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold at back, k2, ...
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 02:11 AM
Wonderful Wreaths
You'll need: Wreaths: 9" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"; 6" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" Beach glass pieces, three 1 lb. bags White acrylic paint Lightweight cardboard Craft wire, 20-gauge Medium flat paintbrush Disposable palette Water basin Pencil Ruler Paper towels Scissors Wire cutters Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks Thick, white craft glue Instructions Trace foam wreaths onto cardboard and cut out. Use glue gun to secure cut-outs to front of wreaths. Paint cardboard white; let dry. U...
Susan
Mar 25, 2020 02:09 AM