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Famous Knitters/ Crocheters
Good day to all of you! I want to wish you a nice day and mood. Stay at home, take care of your family and you! Exploring the World of Famous Knitters and Crocheters While making a quiz for you, I came across famous knitters, like the singer Madonna. What famous knitters or crocheters do you know? Join the Conversation! Your thoughts and experiences are valuable! Let's share our knowledge about iconic figures in the crafting world.
Susan
Apr 20, 2020 01:38 AM
Faux Cable Hat
You'll Need: About 30g of Vita Harmony yarn (45% wool, 55% acryl; 110m/100g); About 90g of Laponie yarn (55% polyacryl, 45% wool; 110m/100g); Circle knitting needles 3.00 and 4.00; Crochet hook. Head circumference: 52-58 cm. Instructions Cast on 87 sts with knitting needles 3 (86 sts for 1 x 1 rib (pattern repeat is 2 sts) + 1 auxiliary st for circle). Change to knitting needles 4. After beginning, you'll need to decrease 1 st in the 1st row, make first 2 sts as purls...
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:11 AM
Crochet Rabbit Egg Cover
You'll Need: Yarn (240m/100g); Crochet hook 2.5 mm. Instructions Rabbit's Ears Make 10 + 1 chain st. Crochet from the 2nd st - 5 single crochets, 2 half double crochets, 3 double crochets in the last st. From the opposite side - 2 double crochets, 2 half double crochets, 5 single crochets, slip st. Rabbit's Legs 1st row: 6 single crochets in amigurumi ring; 2nd row: 6 sts (12); 3rd row: 12 single crochets; 4th row: 4 single crochets, decrease (10); 5th row: 10 single cr...
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:10 AM
Houndstooth Knit Stitch
Pattern repeat is 3 sts wide. The last selvedge st is knitted as purl. Knitting Instructions 1st row: all knit sts; 2nd row: all knit sts; 3rd row: 1 knit st, yarn over, 1 knit st; 4th row: 2 purls, make the next 2 sts in the following way: at first, second st - as purl, don't slip, make the first st as purl, 1 purl. There are 2 sts left in the end of row before selvedge st, make them purls.
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:08 AM
Easter Cardboard Wreath
You'll Need: Cardboard; Craft knife; Acrylic craft paint; Paintbrushes; Hot glue gun. Instructions First, by tracing two plates (one large and one slightly smaller), cut a ring shape out of the cardboard to use as the base of your wreath. If you want to paint the wreath base a nice pastel color, go ahead and do that now. Draw whatever Easter-y shapes you like on cardboard and cut them out. Cut Easter Egg shapes from recycled cardboard to make an easy Easter wreath! ...
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:06 AM
Fancy Knit Stitch
Introduction The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 12 plus 2 selvedge stitches. Knitting Instructions 1st Row * 2 purls, knit 3 together, yarn over, 1 knit stitch, yarn over, 1 knit stitch, yarn over, knit 3 together, 1 purl *; 2nd Row All even rows are due to the ornament. 3rd Row * 2 purls, 9 knit stitches, 1 purl *; 5th Row * 1 knit stitch, yarn over, 1 knit stitch, yarn over, knit 3 together, yarn over, 1 knit stitch, yarn over *; 7th Row * 5 kni...
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:05 AM
Crochet Easter Chick
You'll Need: YarnArt Jeans of yellow color (55% cotton, 45% acryl; 160m/50g); A little bit of red and orange yarn; Crochet hooks 2 mm, for thinner yarn 1.75 mm; Black beads 5 mm. Instructions Make body and head (as one whole piece). Body and Head Instructions 1st row: 6 single crochets in amigurumi ring; 2nd row: 2 single crochets in one st (12); 3rd row: (1 single crochet, 2 single crochets in one st) 6 times (18); 4th row: (2 single crochets, 2 single crochets in o...
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:04 AM
Caramels Knit Stitch
3/3 Cable Instructions 3/3 cable: transfer 3 sts to the auxiliary needle and leave in front of work, knit 3 sts, then, knit the sts from the auxiliary needle as knit sts. Pattern Overview The pattern repeat is 16 sts long and 24 rows high. Selvedge sts aren't included in the scheme and description. The quantity of sts is multiple of 16 + 2 selvedge sts. Row Instructions Row Breakdown 1st row: *1 purl, 6 knit sts, 2 purls, (knit2tog, yarn over) 3 times, 1 purl*; 2nd r...
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:02 AM
Easter Inspiration. Ways of Coloring Eggs for Easter.
Are you looking for fresh and engaging ideas to make your Easter celebrations special this year? Below are some creative inspirations that can help brighten your holiday. Unique Easter Decorations Transform your home with these charming decoration ideas. Colorful Easter egg garlands Floral centerpieces featuring spring blooms Hand-painted wooden bunnies and chicks Delicious Easter Recipes Prepare a delightful feast with these scrumptious dishes. Honey glazed ham ...
Susan
Apr 19, 2020 12:01 AM
Happy Easter!
Hello, my dear friends! Happy Easter! Let's hope that this situation in the world will finish soon and we can enjoy our nature and lives again soon! I want to wish you a great day and mood! Love and peace to your family!
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 11:51 PM
Child's Knit Hat with Cables
You'll Need: 120g of Nako Arctic yarn (40% wool, 60% acrylic, 100m/100g); Circle knitting needles 3.5 mm; Double pointed knitting needles 3.5 mm; Crochet hook 4.0 mm. Instructions Ears You should make ears separately, then connect them. Cast on 4 sts. Knit selvedge stitches according to the ornament, do not slip them. Make yarn overs in wrong side rows through the bottom lobe of stitches. 1st and all odd rows: purl; 2nd row: 1 knit stitch, yarn over, 2 knit sti...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 02:32 AM
Ear Warmer with Cable in the Middle
You'll Need: 100g of SuperLana Maxi yarn (25% wool, 75% acryl; 100m/100 g); Knitting needles 4.5 mm. Instructions Cast on 27 sts + 2 selvedge sts. Selvedge sts: slip the 1st, knit the last as purl. Row Instructions 1st row: 1 selvedge st, knit sts, 1 selvedge st; 2nd row: 1 selvedge st, 6 knit sts, 15 purls, 6 knit sts, 1 selvedge st; 3rd row: 1 selvedge st, knit sts, 1 selvedge st; 4th row: 1 selvedge st, 6 knit sts, 15 purls, 6 knit sts, 1 selvedge st; 5th ro...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 02:30 AM
Crochet Relief Napkin
You'll Need 100% cotton yarn (220m/50g); Crochet hook 2 mm. Instructions 3 chain sts in the beginning of row always equals to 1 double crochet. First Row 1st row: circle 8 chain sts in a ring with slip st, 3 chain sts, 23 double crochets in the middle, slip st; Second Row 2nd row: * 1 double crochet, 1 chain st, slip st in the end of row; Third Row 3rd row: slip st under chay st and 3 chain sts under the same st, 1 double crochet, 1 chain sts, 2 double crochets, * skip 1 arch - 2 do...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 01:59 AM
Two-Colored Crochet Stripes
Introduction to Tunisian Crochet Crochet with simple Tunisian crochets. Getting Started Make a chain of needed quantity of chain stitches, then make the first two rows (setup and reversed) with color A. Color Transition Techniques At the moment when there is one unfinished crochet, attach color B yarn. This means crocheting two stitches with the new color. Crossing Yarn Techniques In the next rows, you'll need to cross the two colors of yarn to avoid cutting the yarn. Make sure to hide the...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 01:58 AM
Cone Knit Stitch
Crossing Stitches to the Right To cross 4 stitches to the right, transfer 2 stitches to the auxiliary needle and leave it behind the work. Then knit 2 stitches, followed by knitting the 2 stitches from the auxiliary needle. Crossing Stitches to the Left To cross 4 stitches to the left, transfer 2 stitches to the auxiliary needle and leave it in front of the work. Knit 2 stitches, followed by knitting the 2 stitches from the auxiliary needle. Stitch Quantity Overview The total quantity of sti...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 01:57 AM