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What was your favourite craft, when you were a child?
Hello, my dear friends! As a good tradition, I want to wish you a nice and calm day. Stay at home and try to be positive. Reflecting on Childhood Crafts What was your favourite craft when you were a child? Did you enjoy making crafts from leaves, sticks, and stones?
Susan
May 03, 2020 02:48 AM
Spring Crochet Cardigan
You'll Need: 250 (300)g of black yarn and 150 (200)g of white yarn (75% polyacryl, 25% wool, 162m/50g); Knitting needles 4; Crochet hook 3.5; 3 buttons. Size: XS (S) Crochet Patterns: Crochet Pattern on 15 Sts: Crochet with black yarn according to the scheme. Start each row with the stated quantity of chain sts and follow the pattern, repeating the pattern and finishing with sts after the pattern. Repeat 2nd-3rd rows. Wavy Pattern on 13 Sts: According to schem...
Susan
May 02, 2020 03:40 AM
Simple Colorful Girl Jacket
You'll Need: Yarn (35% cotton, 35% polyacryl, 30% viscose, 135m/50g): 4 skeins of blue color, 3 skeins of red color, 2 skeins of light-green color, and 0.5 skein of light-blue color. 6 buttons. Crochet hook size 4.5. Size Specifications: 110 – 116 cm. Instructions: Before you start working, make a paper design in natural size according to your child's measurements. Using scheme 1 and gauge, make calculations for crocheting. Create the front, back, and sleeves. Don't forget to mak...
Susan
May 02, 2020 03:38 AM
Pearled Necklace
You'll Need: Narrow tape; Coats Invisible threads; Wire ø 0.65 mm; Pliers; 200 beads of pearls (8 mm). Instructions Connect the ends of the wire and the invisible thread and tape them together. String all 200 beads one after another. Twist the ends of the wire together using pliers. The protruding ends bite off. Now bend the wire with the pearls as you like. This necklace is equally well suited to both a business outfit and a romantic one.
Susan
May 02, 2020 03:36 AM
Granny Squares Wrap
Materials Needed You'll need: Yarn (100% wool, 115m/25g): 25g of brown color 25g of sand color 25g of yellow color 25g of pink color Crochet hook size 4 Size Dimensions: 44 cm x 100 cm (without tassels). Used Patterns Rhomb To create a rhomb pattern, follow these steps: Make 5 chain stitches and circle them in a ring using a slip stitch. For the 1st-3rd rows, use scheme A, start...
Susan
May 02, 2020 03:27 AM
Cables Imitation Knit Stitch
The quantity of stitches (sts) is multiplied as follows: 5 stitches + 2 stitches for the symmetry + 2 selvedge stitches. Knitting Instructions First Row (Wrong-Side) 1 selvedge stitch, * 2 knit stitches, 3 purls *, 2 knit stitches, 1 selvedge stitch; repeat from * to * to the end of the row. Second Row (Right-Side) 1 selvedge stitch, * 2 purls, 2 knit stitches, slip 1 stitch without knitting, yarn behind work *, 2 purls, 1 selvedge stitch; repeat from * to * to the end of the row. Third Row...
Susan
May 02, 2020 03:25 AM
Polca Dot Crochet Border
You'll Need: Worsted/Aran weight yarn (Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice – Fern “background”; Scarlet “dot”; White “edge”); Crochet hook 5.5 mm. Special Stitches Dc3tog Cluster – Yo and insert hook into indicated ch sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook), yo and insert hook in same ch sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain on hook), yo and insert hook in same ch sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (4 loops...
Susan
May 02, 2020 03:24 AM
How to Decorate Ordinary Sneakers
You'll Need: White sneakers; Black acrylic paint for fabric; Brush. Instructions Gently paint the sides of the sneakers with black paint, as illustrated in the picture. From the back, draw a contour of the black heel and paint it with the black paint. Next, we need to create the dots simulating perforation. This is a crucial step: for best results, you can first apply the “marking” with a pencil or a wash-out marker designed for fabric, and then proceed with the paint. Use a good bru...
Susan
May 02, 2020 03:23 AM
Inspiration. Pets Knitting.
Inspiration is key to every creative endeavor, and knitting for pets is no exception. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just beginning, there’s a wealth of projects that can reflect your love for your furry friends. Fun Pet Accessories Creating accessories for pets not only keeps them stylish but can also be a bonding experience. Here are some ideas to get started: Pet sweaters: Keep your furry friend warm in the colder months. Scarves: A stylish scarf can make any pet look chic. Boot...
Susan
May 02, 2020 02:28 AM
Do you knit for your pets?
Hello, my dear crafters! I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! Hope, you're safe and sound, staying at home. Knitting for Your Pets Do you knit for your pets? What Do You Create? What do you make, toys or clothes?
Susan
May 02, 2020 02:25 AM
Long Crochet Vest
You'll Need: 100% cotton yarn (106m/50g) - 13 (14, 15, 16) skeins; Crochet hook 4.5 mm. Stitches Control: 4 pattern repeats x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm, 1 motif = 11 x 11 cm. Size: S (M, L, XL) Chest circumference: 88 (96, 104, 112) cm Length: 85 (87, 89, 91) cm. Instructions Make 6 chain stitches and circle them in a ring. Make the 1st-7th rows of pattern according to the scheme. Continue making motifs and connect the placket at the same time - 8 (9, 10, 11) in one row, then turn to the ...
Susan
May 01, 2020 02:13 AM
One-Day-Made Crochet Bolero
You'll Need: You can choose any middle-weight yarn. The crochet hook should be selected based on the parameters of the yarn. Instructions This method of work is very comfortable, as you can choose any pattern you like. You need to make a square-shaped cloth, the width of which is two times the length of the sleeve plus the back. When your cloth is ready, put pins in the places of the armholes and sew your bolero to the pins. Now, you need to make a fastening, and your bolero will ...
Susan
May 01, 2020 02:12 AM
Curtains with Eyelet Holes
You'll Need: Fabric for curtains; Eyelet holes; Lace for eyelet holes. Creating Spectacular Waves Pay attention to creating the most spectacular waves by using an even number of rings. The distance between them is calculated depending on the desired depth of the folds. For relief and deep folds, the distance should be 22 cm, while for more frequent folds, 15 cm between the rings is recommended. Instructions For a 150 cm wide window, you will need at least three meters of fabric. The ...
Susan
May 01, 2020 02:11 AM
Light Crochet Scarf-Hood
You'll Need: 300g of fancy yarn (60% mohair, 40% acryl, 550m/100g); Crochet hook size 3. Instructions To make this pattern, you'll need to crochet both sides of the hood separately and then connect them. Start by making the left part. Make 39 chain stitches plus 3 stitches for the increase. Then, crochet the ornament according to the scheme. Your work will begin to widen after 70 rows of crocheting. For this, make 1 pattern repeat from the right side behind every 10 rows. Crochet straig...
Susan
May 01, 2020 01:57 AM