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Jewel-Box From Newspaper Tubes
Instructions Make 50 newspaper tubes. Take a box and glue your semis to the base of the box. Bend the tubes up and fasten them with clothespins. Pull the tube on the right from the outside for the next tube inward. From the inside, take it by another tube out. Repeat this process until the tube runs out. Then glue the other tube to the end of the tube with a tapered edge. Stick the end of the tube inward. Repeat weaving for the box cover. Decorate to your taste.
Susan
Feb 29, 2020 03:20 AM
Japanese Feather Knit Stitch
Knitting Technique Overview Knitted in a multiple of 11 sts + 1 and 28 row repeat. Row Instructions RND 1 : Row 1 and all wrong side rows: K1, * p10, k1; repeat from * to end. RND 2 : Row 2 - right side: P1, * k10, p1; repeat from * to end. RND 4 : Row 4: P1, * k10, p1; repeat from * to end. RND 6 : Row 6: P1, * k1, (yo, k1) 3 times, (ssk) 3 times, p1; repeat from * to end. RND 8 : Row 8: P1, * k1, (k1, yo) 3 times, (ssk) 3 times, p1; repeat from * to end. RND 10 : Row 10: As row 6. ...
Susan
Feb 29, 2020 02:41 AM
The Leap Year. Final Winter Day.
Good day to you! As a good everyday tradition, I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! Today is the last day of winter; moreover, today is a unique day - it happens once in four years. Many people have differing opinions about Leap Year, with both positive and negative views. Do you believe in it? What superstitions about Leap Year do you know or maybe believe in?
Susan
Feb 29, 2020 02:20 AM
Huge Paper Flowers
You Will Need: Construction paper of different colours; Cardboard; Scissors; Glue. Instructions: Make patterns for the petals: 6 big, 6 medium, and 6 small. Cut the petals out. Make the cuts at the base of the petals. Fold the ends of the petals away from you. Turn the petals over and glue the ends near the cut, forming the natural shape of the petal. Glue 6 large petals in a circle. Glue the medium petals, and then the small ones. Glue a sheet of cardbo...
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:35 AM
Leather Strings Bracelet
You'll Need: Thin leather string Embroidery threads Scissors Ruler Thick waxen rope Instructions Take a waxen rope and cut 25 cm. Make a loop at the end of the rope. Make a knot in the loop. Cut a piece of rope, leaving half a centimeter under the knot. Wrap the waxen rope in a circle with leather string until a length of half a centimeter is hidden. Make another turn with the leather string, then pull the end into the loop and tighten to make a tigh...
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:33 AM
Vertical Honeycomb Knit Stitch
Cast on loosely a multiple of 3 sts + 2. Set-up row: P2, * sl 1 youf, p2; repeat from * to end. Pattern Row 1 - wrong side: K2, * yf sl 2 yo, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 2 - right side: P2, * sl 3 yof, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 3: K1, yf sl 1 yo, * brk 1, (yf sl1 yo) twice; repeat from *, ending last repeat with k1. Row 4: P1, brp 1, * sl 1 yof, brp 2; repeat from *, ending last repeat with p1. Repeat rows 1 to 4, ending with row 3. Next row (before bind off): K2, * br...
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:32 AM
Flowers in Bloom
Size A flower made in DK weight yarn is approx. 3″. A flower made in 4 ply/fingering weight yarn is approx. 2.5″. You Will Need Scheepjes Catona 25g DK weight – 3.5mm hook (or 4 ply/fingering weight – 2.5mm or 3.00mm hook) Instructions Round 1 With first colour, ch4 (counts as centre ch and 1dc), and work 11dc into 4th ch from hook, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off yarn – 12dc. Alternative round 1: With first colour, make a magic ring, ch3 (counts...
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:31 AM
Tumbling Moss Block Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts and a 20-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - right side: * P1, k1, repeat from * to end. Row 2 : * P2, (k1,p1) 3 times, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 3 : * P3, (k1, p1) twice, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 4 : * P4, k1, p1, k4; repeat from * to end. Rows 5-6 : * P5, k5; repeat from * to end. Row 7 : * K1, p4, k4, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 8 : * P1, k1, p3, k3, p1, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 9 : * K1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1; re...
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:28 AM
Blue Roses From Satin Laces
You'll Need To create your lovely lace flower, gather the following materials: Thread and needle Satin lace Scissors Instructions To get a medium-sized flower, take a piece of lace that is at least 125 cm long. Sew the bent upper corner to the base of the strip with two regular stitches. Once the corner is sewn, start folding the lace, straightening the edge, into a roll. Make sure to perform at least five turnovers. Fasten your "cone" with stitches to maintain its shape. ...
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:27 AM
Elegant Crochet Net Pattern
This elegant pattern will be perfectly looked in a shawl for warm season.
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:25 AM
Spring is coming
Hello, my dear knitters and crochetters! I wish you a nice day and mood! There are just 2 winter days left and spring will come. It's my favourite season, and what is yours?
Susan
Feb 28, 2020 01:23 AM
Vintage Crochet Hearts
You'll Need: Scraps of Cotton Yarn in sportsweight Hook 3 mm Yarn needle to sew in threads Size: Approx 2in x 2in in yarn recommended Instructions Row Instructions Row 1 : Using first colour, ch 2, 3 sc into 2nd ch from hook. turn – 3sc Row 2 : Ch 1, 2 sc into 1st st, 1 sc into next st, 2 sc into last st, turn – 5sc Row 3 : Ch 1, 2 sc into 1st st, 1 sc into next 3 sts, 2 sc into last st, turn – 7sc Row 4 : Ch 1, 1 sc into each st acros...
Susan
Feb 27, 2020 01:43 AM
Topiary Coffee Heart
You'll Need: Coffee beans; Paper; Wire; Thread; Glue; Cardboard; Jute thread; Sponge; Can; Brown paint; Ice-cream sticks; Decor - laces, flowers, etc. Instructions Fold a piece of paper in half and draw a half heart, then cut it out. Circle the heart on cardboard and cut it in 2 copies. Wrap 2 pieces of wire with paper and stick to one heart. Repeat this process for the second heart. Glue the cotton pads in several layers between the hearts to make the structure volu...
Susan
Feb 27, 2020 01:38 AM
Two Colour Corkscrew Knit Stitch Pattern
This corkscrew cable pattern is an 8 row repeat and is knitted in a multiple of 16 stitches. It looks lovely on the right side. Knitting Instructions Row 1 : * P2 in CC, p2 in MC; repeat from * to end. Row 2 : * K2 in MC, k2 in MC; repeat from * to end. Row 3 : Repeat row 1. Row 4 : * C8F, k2 in MC, k2 in CC, k2 in MC, k2 in CC; repeat from * to end of round. Row 5 : Repeat row 1. Row 6 : Repeat row 2. Row 7 : Repeat row 1. Row 8 : * K2 in MC, k2 in CC, k2 in MC, k2 in CC...
Susan
Feb 27, 2020 01:37 AM
Dandelion From Tissues
You'll Need Three-layer yellow tissues; Scissors; Stapler. Instructions Fold the yellow tissues several times. Cut them into small squares. Lay the squares on top of each other. Fasten with a stapler in the center of the squares. Cut the corners of the squares to make a circle. Lift each circle up while fluffing it.
Susan
Feb 27, 2020 01:35 AM