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How to Read Crochet Schemes
1. Chain stitches, which are mainly used for making the first row and beginning of work. 2. Single crochet is marked with cross, it increases the density of crochet work. 3. Half double crochet is marked with "T" letter, the row, made of half double crochets, isn't so densed. 4. Double crochet is marked with sroken out "T" letter. 5. Treble crochet is marked with "T" letter with 2 dashes accordingly. 6. Double treble crochet is marked with "T" letter with 3 dashes. 7. Slip stitch wi...
Susan
Mar 23, 2020 01:53 AM
Decoupage Flowerpot
You'll need: Flowerpot; Primer; Light acyrlic paint; Decoupage tissues; Decoupage glue or acrylic varnish; Glitter with glass-paper; Brush and foam bast whisp. Instructions First of all, sand-paper the flowerpot with white paint, and then, remove the dust. The primer is applied both from the outside and from the inside. Leave the pot to dry completely. Meanwhile, tear out with your own hands, from the selected decoupage tissues, a suitable motive, separating the upper tier from it. ...
Susan
Mar 23, 2020 01:48 AM
Ginkgo Leaf Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 18 sts + 1 and a 14-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: P1, * k17, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 2: K1, * p17, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 3: P1, * k2tog, k6, yo, k6, ssk, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 4: K1, * ssp, p13, p2tog, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 5: P1, * k2tog, k4, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, k4, ssk, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 6: K1, * ssp, p13, p2tog, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 7: P1, * k2tog, k2,* (yo, k1) 7 times, yo, k2, ssk, p1; repeat from * to end. ...
Susan
Mar 23, 2020 01:47 AM
Butterfly From Glass
You'll need: 9" Butterfly Mold Large Butterfly Precut Stained Glass Chips (Purple) Outdoor Cement Pen Scissors Contact Paper Petroleum Jelly Paper Towel Measuring Cup Mixing Bowl and Spoon Instructions: Trace an outline of the mold onto contact paper. Trim to the size of the mold. Note, the contact paper should be smooth and free of creases. Contact paper should fit closely inside the mold. To achieve a good fit, place the trimmed contact paper...
Susan
Mar 23, 2020 01:46 AM
Diamond Lattice Knit Stitch
Wrap 5 Stitch Pattern Instructions To begin, follow these instructions: Wrap 5: K2, P1, K2, transfer these 5 sts to a third needle, wrap the yarn 3 times around all the sts, transfer them to the right needle again. Knitting Details Knitted in a multiple of 12 sts + 1 and a 16-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 : K4, * wrap 5, k7; repeat from *, ending last repeat with k4 (instead of k7). Row 2 : K4, * p5, k7; repeat from *, ending last repeat with k4 (instead of k7). Row 3 : P3, *...
Susan
Mar 23, 2020 01:45 AM
Metal Round Earrings
You'll Need: Round brass washers Gilders paste Craft glaze Antiqued brass chain Jump rings Earring wires Instructions: Hammer the brass washers to give them texture. Apply Gilder's Paste to brass washers. Simply rub the paste onto both sides of the washer using a soft cloth - a cotton T-shirt works very well, or use an old washcloth. Let the paste dry for about 10 minutes. Rub again with the cloth to remove excess. Sand the surface and sides of the washer with e...
Susan
Mar 23, 2020 01:43 AM
What is your favourite craft technique?
Good day to all of you! I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! What is your favourite craft technique? As for me, I admire epoxy resin works and would like to try it one day.
Susan
Mar 23, 2020 01:33 AM
Natural Rainbow Soap
You'll Need: To create your colorful homemade soap, gather the following ingredients: 0.5 kg of soap base 3 drops of water-color (red, yellow, blue, green) 1/6 teaspoon of silver pearl 1/3 teaspoon of avocado oil 20 drops of aromatizer with tropical fruit odor Instructions: Follow these steps to craft your unique soap: Add the pearlescent additive to the melted base and mix with a mixer. Pour most of the mixture into a glass and dye the remaining mixtu...
Susan
Mar 22, 2020 03:37 AM
What You Can Do With Old T-Shirt
You'll Need: An old T-shirt Scissors Pearls Instructions: First, lay your T-shirt out flat. Starting at the bottom, cut strips about 1 inch wide. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just eyeball it. Once your strips have been cut (stop cutting as soon as you get to the sleeves), gently stretch them out one by one. You could use a scrap piece of T-shirt material or a heavy-duty piece of thread to thread the pearls. Depending on the size of the T-shirt, you should be able to wrap the strips ...
Susan
Mar 22, 2020 03:36 AM
Wishbones Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 18 sts + 1 and 8-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - Right Side: Purl 1, * knit 2, purl 4, knit 2, purl 1; repeat from * to end. Row 2 and All Wrong Side Rows: K1, * p2, k4, p2, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 3: Purl 1, * left cross, right cross, purl 1, knit 2, purl 4, knit 2, purl 1; repeat from * to end. Row 5: Purl 1, * knit 2, purl 4, knit 2, purl 1; repeat from * to end. Row 7: Purl 1, * knit 2, purl 4, knit 2, purl 1, left cross, right cross, purl 1; rep...
Susan
Mar 22, 2020 03:35 AM
Beaded Scarf
You'll Need: Beads of any colour you like; Bigger beads for edging; Monofiber thread, scaffolding or thin wire. Instructions: The pattern of weaving a scarf is a net with large holes. Weaving must begin from the bottom up, partially expanding the work. Start crafting from the bottom corner, that is, from the suspension itself. Dial one white bead and thirteen transparent, then one pebble and again transparent glass. To get the suspension, walk the needle back through the pebbles and the...
Susan
Mar 22, 2020 03:33 AM
Small Pine Trees Knit Pattern
Knitted in a multiple of 18 sts + 11 and a 16-row repeat. Knitting Rows Row 1 - right side: K1, * yo, p3, s2kp, p3, yo, k9; repeat from * to last 10 sts, yo, p3, s2kp, p3, yo, k1. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, * k1, yo, p2, s2kp, p2, yo, k10; repeat from * to last 10 sts, k1, yo, p2, s2kp, p2, yo, k2. Row 5: K1, * k2, yo, p1, s2kp, p1, yo, k11; repeat from * to last 10 sts, k2, yo, p1, s2kp, p1, yo, k3. Row 7: K1, * k3, yo, s2kp, p3, yo; repeat from * to last 10 sts, k3,...
Susan
Mar 22, 2020 03:32 AM
Mickey Mouse Bath Bombs
You'll Need: 1/2 cup citric acid 1 cup baking soda 3 tablespoons Epsom salt 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons almond oil 3/4 teaspoon water 15 – 20 drops of your favorite essential oil (or a combination of two) Red soap colorant (optional) or Cosmetic Grade Matte Colorant Silicone Mickey Mouse Muffin mold or round bath bomb molds Instructions: In a medium bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients together. In a small bowl, combine the water, almond oil, essential oil,...
Susan
Mar 22, 2020 03:31 AM
Ears of Corn Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 6 stitches and 6-row repeat. Knitting Rows Instructions Row 1 - right side: * Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * to end. Row 2: * Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * to end. Row 3: * Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * to end. Row 4: * Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * to end. Row 5: * Knit 1, slip 2 stitches, to dpn and hold in front of work, knit 2 stitches then purl 2 stitches from the dpn, purl 1; repeat from * to end. Row 6: * Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from * to end. ...
Susan
Mar 22, 2020 03:30 AM
