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Turkish Beaded Strap
You'll Need Beads (contrast colors); Fishing line; Scissors; Hook. Instructions Measure the needed length of fishing line; String 3 beads of the same color on it, then 3 beads, but of a different color; Make 2 air loops, for this you need to pass the line through the beads, but do not tighten a lot - the first tier of the Turkish strap is completed; Then string 6 more beads (in 3 different colors); Insert the hook into the first air loop between the beads, crochet; After this, the ac...
Your opinion on 100% wool yarn
Good day to you, my friends! I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! Yarn Preferences for Scarves What structure of yarn do you prefer for making scarves? Do you like 100% woolen yarn or is it "too prickly" for you? My children hate 100% woolen clothing; I sometimes wear such sweaters or scarves. Your Thoughts on Yarn What do you think? And your family?
Tulip Dress With T-shirt
You'll Need Piece of fabric T-shirt Needle and threads Measuring tape Sewing machine Pins Instructions A wedge cut is made from a rectangular piece of fabric. Its width should be double the size of the waist, and as long as necessary. The upper part is a simple T-shirt made of a rectangular piece of material. To the finished skirt, you need to hem the elastic with a zigzag. The bottom of the T-shirt must be removed. Sew the top and bottom t...
Brugge Lace
Understanding Brugge Lace The technique of Brugge lace is the laying out (crocheting) of a ribbon in complex patterns or elements. The basis of the lace is a ribbon consisting of double crochets and chain stitches. Traditional Lace Structure Traditional lace consists of 4 double crochets and 5 chain stitches, but the quantity of stitches and crochets can be any you like. The more crochets you include, the wider the lace will be; the more stitches you add, the more relief will be created in the fin...
Bubble Wrap Knit Stitch
Knit 4 Below Technique Knit 4 below: Insert needle in st in the 5th row down, drop st off needle and unravel 4 rows down, and knit, catching the 4 loose strands behind st. Knitting Rows Instructions Row 1 - Wrong Side: With color A, purl. Row 2 - Right Side: With color A, knit. Row 3: With color A, purl. Row 4: With color A, knit. Row 5: With color A, purl. Row 6: With color B, knit 3, *knit 4 below, knit 3; repeat from * to end. Row 7: With color B, purl. Row 8: With color B, ...
Tropical Wreath
You'll Need: Text weight paper: paper-papers curious metallic “Botanic” + POPTONE “Gumdrop Green,” “Sour Apple,” and “Banana Split”; Art markers: Copic Ciao “Pea Green” (YG63) + “Pine Tree Green” (G29); Colored pencils: prismacolor “Chartreuse”; Green paper covered floral wire: Decora 24-gauge; 12” wooden embroidery hoop. Instructions Gather tools and materials. Cut and score leaves out of various green paper: Our wreath has 9 monstera leaves (“Botanic” & “Gumdrop Gr...
Summer Crochet Stitch
I don't know, maybe, this stitch has another name, but I like this one. Make once from 1st to 9th rows, then repeat from 6th to 9th row. Row-by-Row Instructions 1st Row Single crochet in each stitch, starting from the 3rd stitch from your crochet hook. 2nd Row Crochet all stitches, skip 2 base stitches. 3 chain stitches of increase, * 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, {(1 double crochet, 1 chain stitch) twice, 1 double crochet} - in one stitch, 1 double crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 do...
Rainbow Feather and Fan Knit Stitch
Introduction Color A, cast on a multiple of 18 sts. Knitting Instructions Row 1 - Right Side: Color A, knit. Row 2: Color A, knit. Row 3: Color B, knit. Row 4: Color B, purl. Row 5: Color B, * (k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times; repeat from * to end. Row 6: Color B, purl. You can change Color B to any color you like. Repeat rows 1-6. Tips for Color Variation Experiment with different shades for Color B to create unique designs.
Elegant Beads Necklace
You'll Need: Beads #10; Beads #15; Oval jewel; Bicones; Piece of leather; Felt; Needle; Threads; Glue; Scissors; Cardboard. Instructions Glue the jewel on the back side and glue it to the felt. String a pair of beads on the thread and sew as close to the jewel as possible. Bring a stitch between these two parts. According to this principle, sew the jewel around the perimeter. Carefully walk along the row with a thread, thus pulling off all the bumps. Now pick up three b...
Answers to Yesterday Quiz
Types of Yarn in Knitting 1. There are several types of yarn used in knitting. The biggest and bulkiest yarns are called bulky or super-bulky. The lightest and finest yarns are baby (sport) yarns and the very thin thread-like yarns used to make lace. Between the two extremes, there's a yarn that's moderate weight, easy to use and easy to find. What is it called? b. Worsted or Aran Bulky and super-bulky yarns are great for ultra-warm winter clothing like hats, sweaters, scarves, and mittens....
Basket Weave Ribbing Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 8 sts + 3. Row Instructions Row 1 and all odd rows - wrong side: P3, * k1, p3; repeat from * to end. Row 2-4-6 - right side: K3, * p5, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 8-10-12 - right side: P4, * k3, p5; repeat from * to last 7 sts, k3, p4. Repeat rows 1 - 12.
Fantasy Crochet Stitch
Introduction The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 7 stitches + 2 stitches for symmetry + 2 chain stitches for increase. Row Instructions 1st Row 1 double crochet in 4th chain stitch and in each following stitch to the end of the row; 2nd Row 6 chain stitches, skip 3 stitches and crochet in the 4th stitch: * 3 double crochets, 5 chain stitches, 3 double crochets, 5 chain stitches*, then skip 6 stitches and crochet the same combination in the 7th stitch. Finish the row with this combinati...
Soutache Evening Earrings
You'll Need: Braid (soutache); Beads; "Drops" beads; Cabochon; Needle; Thread; Scissors; Lighter; Felt; Suede cloth. Instructions Glue the cabochon to the felt and bead it using the mosaic braiding technique. Cut off the excess felt. Cut three pieces of soutache and sew them around the cabochon, threading the needle exactly in the center of the lace. At the junction of the ends of the lace, sew the bead, and connect the ends themselves with several stitches. ...
Turkish Braid Cowl
You'll Need: 85g of LANAGOLD Alize yarn (49% wool, 51% acrylic; 240m/100g); Knitting needles 5 mm; Scissors; Needle. Instructions Cast on 53 stitches in the classic way with knitting needles size 5. Divide the stitches of the pattern in the following way: Selvedge stitch 5 stitches of garter stitch 18 stitches of Turkish braid pattern (you can see the instructions here: Turkish Braid Knit Stitch Instructions ) 5 stitches of garter stitch 18 stitches of Turkish braid patt...
Turkish Braid Knit Stitch
The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 18 stitches plus 2 selvedge stitches. Knit the pattern from the 1st to the 12th rows in height once, then only from the 3rd to the 12th rows to the needed height. Row Instructions 1st Row * 1 purl, 3 knit stitches, 1 knit stitch with 3 yarn overs, 8 knit stitches, 1 knit stitch with 3 yarn overs, 3 knit stitches, 1 purl * 2nd Row and All Even Rows Knit according to the pattern, transfer the stitch with 3 yarn overs to the right-hand needle...