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Galaxy Sneakers
You’ll Need: DecoArt Stylin in fuchsia, purple, turquoise, black, and white; Painter’s tape; Paintbrushes; Sneakers. Instructions Use painter’s tape to mask the sole of the shoe and anywhere else you don’t want paint. Use a small brush to apply fuchsia Stylin’ Paint onto the shoe. Add in purple and turquoise. Blend the colors together where they meet. Apply black into the remaining areas, using a clean brush to lightly blend into the other colors. Use a fine tip bru...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 03:51 AM
Crochet Mandala Pattern
You'll Need YarnArt Jeans yarn of different colors (45% acryl, 55% cotton; 160m/50g); Crochet hook 2.0 mm. Instructions Crochet each row with a new color, except for rows 4 to 6. Make 12 chain stitches. Circle in a ring with a slip stitch. Row Instructions 1st Row (Orange) : 3 chain stitches, 23 double crochets, slip stitch; 2nd Row (Light-Green) : 1 chain stitch, *1 single crochet, 3 chain stitches, make popcorn stitch in a stitch (group of 5 double crochets made from one base stitch a...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 03:50 AM
Knit Bricks Stitch
Knitting Instructions Knitted in a multiple of 10 stitches + 3 and a 12-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - right side: K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Purl. Row 3 : K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 5 : K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 7 : K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 9 : P3, * k7, p3; repeat from * to end. Row 11 : P3, * k7, p3; repeat from * to end. Row 12 : Purl. ...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 03:48 AM
Crochet Square Motif
Understanding Popcorn Stitch Popcorn (corn stitch) is a group of 5 double crochets made from one base stitch, connected by drawing the last stitch through the first crochet. Important Notes Start a new row with 3 stitches increase. How to finish each row? Replace 3 chain stitches with 1 chain stitch and 1 half double crochet. Pattern repeats 4 times, creating a square. Starting from the 3rd to the 11th row, crochet 2 double crochets under each chain stitch. Starting from the 6th row, skip 1 ...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 03:47 AM
Relief Arans Knit Stitch
The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 16 stitches. Row Instructions 1st Row : * 1 purl, 2 knit stitches, 2 purls, (transfer 2 stitches to the auxiliary needle and leave in front of work, 1 purl, knit 2 stitches from the auxiliary needle as knit stitches, then 1 stitch from the auxiliary needle - as purl), 2 purls, 2 knit stitches, 1 purl*; 2nd Row : All even rows will follow the ornament pattern; 3rd Row : * 1 purl, (transfer 2 stitches to the auxiliary needle and leave in front of...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 01:39 AM
Toy Bone for a Dog
You'll Need: A piece of upholstery fabric; Drawing paper; A 4” circle lid or plastic bottle; A sewing machine; Stuffing; Pins; A ruler; A pencil; Scissors; Thread. Instructions Fold a large piece of drawing paper in half. On the folded line, draw half a dog bone. The sides should be 3” tall and the width between the two lines should be 5”. Trace a 4” circle lid (or water bottle) onto the top sides of the bone. Cut out the bone shape and open it up. Turn your fabric...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 01:36 AM
Answers to Quiz Time 3.
1. Best Stitch for Close Fit What is generally the best stitch to use if you want your garment to have a close fit around the waist or wrist? d. Rib stitch Rib stitch is a knit one, purl one stitch that gives an ascending pattern of like type stitches. This means that if a knit stitch has occurred on the row before, a purl stitch will be knitted on the next. It allows for stretch and so is very suitable for areas that need a close fit but with the comfort of a bit of give, such as the neck, waist ...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 01:34 AM
Simple Hat for Everyday
You'll Need: 80g for adult hat and about 70g for child hat of yarn (50% wool, 50% fiber, 225m/50g) in 2 threads of yarn; Circle knitting needles (40-50 cm) and double pointed knitting needles 3.5 mm; Double pointed knitting needles 3.0 mm. Instructions Size of Adult and Child Hats: Size of adult hat: 58.5-59 cm; Size of child hat: 50 cm. Cast in 120 sts + 1 st for closing in a circle (adult hat), 100 sts + 1 st for closing in a circle (child hat). Pay attention, that patte...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:54 AM
Owl Beads Brooch
You'll Need: CZ small beads of different shades; 2 white beads (rivoli); Piece of leather; Monofibre; Ruler; Pencil; Fastener; Glue; Cardboard. Instructions When the materials are all ready, you can start making the owl. First, braid the rivoli. Make a ring of thirty beads. Then make two more rows using silver beads. Now you can insert the rivoli, and then turn them on the wrong side and weave two rows of the same beads. Wind the second rivoli exactly in the same way. Sew the blank...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:53 AM
Moss Diamond and Lozenge Knit Stitch
Row Instructions Overview Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the knitting patterns across various rows: Rows 1 and 2 K6, p6. Rows 3 and 4 P1, k5, p5, k1. Rows 5 and 6 K1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1. Rows 7 and 8 P1, k1, p1, k3, p3, k1, p1, k1. Rows 9 and 10 (K1, p1) twice, k2, p2, (k1, p1) twice. Rows 11 and 12 (P1, k1) 6 times. Rows 13 and 14 (K1, p1) 6 times. Rows 15 and 16 (P1, k1) twice, p2, k2, (p1, k1) twice. Rows 17 and 18 K1, p1, k1, p3, k3, p1, k1, p1. ...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:52 AM
Magic Loop
One Magic Loop This method is used when you need to add just a few stitches. You should pull one stitch in the middle of your work. Two Magic Loops This method is ideal when there are few stitches on the needles or when you need to knit two works at the same time. Pull the stitches to the end of both knitting needles, dividing the work into two halves—one on the knitting needles and another on the fishing line. Third Way This is the most often used method. Pull the full right side, ensurin...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:39 AM
Twisted Rib and Gartert Stitch
Knitting Instructions Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts + 5 and 12-row repeat. Rows 1, 3 and 5 - right side: K5, * (k1tbl, p1) twice, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 2, 4 and 6 : K5, * (p1tbl, k1) twice, p1tbl, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 7, 9 and 11 : (k1tbl, p1) twice, k1tbl, * k5, (k1tbl, p1) twice; repeat from * to end. Rows 8, 10 and 12 : (p1tbl, k1) twice, p1tbl, * k5, (p1tbl, k1) twice, p1tbl; repeat from * to end. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl K1tbl - kni...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:38 AM
How to Sew Amigurumi Parts Photo Instructions
You'll Need: Needle with big eye; Pins; Scissors; Parts for amigurumi toy: eyes, nose, mouth, etc. Instructions Before you start sewing, it's necessary to place all the details in their places by means of pins. It's important to understand how your final result will look like. Then, start sewing all the details in turn. Attach all the details in their places with pins.
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:37 AM
Helping Ann. Harley Quinn Amigurumi Doll.
You'll Need: Yarn for amigurumi in the colors red, blue, white, black, yellow, and beige; Yarn for embroidery in white; Fiber fill for amigurumi; Safety eyes; Crochet hook (2.0mm or 2.5mm); Sewing needle; Water-based fabric paint in blue and red; Brush; Container to dilute the paint. Instructions Let’s begin with the head: Make one piece. Begin with beige color: 6sc on MR (6) 6inc (12) [1sc, 1inc]x6 (18) 1sc, 1inc, [2sc, 1inc]x5, 1sc (24) [3sc, 1inc...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:35 AM
Kanzashi Rose
You'll Need: 2 colors of satin ribbon 5 cm wide (green and red or pink); Glue gun; Needle; Thread; Scissors; Lighter. Instructions At this stage, cut 12 cm long rectangles from the red ribbon. For one rose, approximately 25 such strips are required. To make a petal, take one rectangle with the wrong side facing you. Lower the upper right corner down to form a triangle from the corner. Then, take a needle with thread and starting from the corner, sweep along the lower edge to ...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 03:31 AM