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1. Wool Characteristics Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it ideal for this purpose. Which of the following is NOT a reason for wool's popularity among sock knitters? a. It is a breathable fiber, trapping heat while allowing air to circulate. b. It is naturally elastic. c. It is the only fiber other than silk that can be spun into a thin enough yarn for socks. d. It pulls moisture away from feet. 2. Sock Heel Constr...
Cute Braided Booties
You'll Need: 1/2 skein of KARTOPU BABY COTTON yarn (50% cotton, 50% acryl, 260m/100g); Double pointed knitting needles 3; Frame needle. Instructions Cast on the needed quantity of stitches, depending on the foot length (multiplied by 4). For a foot length of 10 cm (suitable for 3-6 months), cast on 40 stitches. Place 10 stitches on each knitting needle. Now, let's turn to knitting the rib. Make 1 purl and 1 knit stitch around for 20 rows. After finishing the rib, transfer 2 stit...
Bases of Pointed Painting
Introduction to Decorative Painting Techniques Usually, this technique is used for dishes or plate decoration, but you can also make a picture with this technique. Materials Needed Let's take the ceramic star form as an example. Prepping the Surface The blank is covered with gold acrylic paint. If necessary, the surface should be degreased before applying the paint - especially when working on glass, ceramics, plastic, or leather. Decorating with Contours After the main tone has dried,...
Relief Crochet Rib
Right-Side and Wrong-Side Relief Crochet Techniques Right-side relief crochet creates an arched design, while wrong-side relief crochet results in an incurved appearance. Basic Steps to Start Your Crochet Begin by making a chain of chain stitches followed by 1 row of double crochets. After completing this, turn your work. Progressing with the Relief Crochet In the next row, start with 2 chain stitches, followed by 1 arched double crochet and 1 incurved double crochet. Rotate these two types ...
Woven Transverse Herringbone Knit Stitch
Knitting Pattern Instructions Knitted in a multiple of 4 sts + 2 and 24 -row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - right side: K2, * sl 1 wyif, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 2 : P1, * sl 2 wyib, p2; repeat from * to last st, p1. Row 3 : Sl 2 wyif, * k2, sl 2 wyif; repeat from * to end. Row 4 : P3, * sl 2 wyib, p2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, sl 2 wyib, p1. Rows 5-12 : Repeat rows 1-4 twice. Row 13 : Sl 2 wyif, * k2, sl 2 wyif; repeat from * to end. Row 14 : P1, * sl 2 wyib, p2; repe...
Wreath with Poppies
You'll Need: Tissue paper; Scissors; Pipe cleaners (black or green); Wreath; Hole puncher, optional. Instructions First, assemble your materials and cut your tissue paper circles. Make large red circles for the poppies and smaller black circles for the interior (carpel) area of the poppy. Using the pipe cleaner or your hole punch, poke a hole through the center of several layers of the poppy circles. 4-5 layers give the poppies a nice, full look. Repeat with 2 small black circles. Poke t...
How to Decrease or Increase Stitches With Crochet Hook
Decreases and Increases with Crochet Hook In Single Crochets Decreases 1. Start making decreases with the right side of work. It's necessary to decrease 2 single crochets from both side in the very 1st row. For making this, make 1 crochet from the 2 crochets of the previous row. 2. Wrong side rows are unchanged. 3. Again make decreases from right side. Continue making decreases of crochets to the needed quantity , don't forget, that wrong side rows are crocheted without decreases. Increases 1....
Rows of Circles Knit Stitch
Pattern Overview Knitted in a multiple of 6 sts + 5 and 8-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - Right Side With color A, knit. Row 2 With color A, k1, * p3, k3; repeat from * to last 4 sts, p3, k1. Row 3 With color B, k1, * sl 3 wyib, k3; repeat from * to last 4 sts, sl 3 wyib, k1. Row 4 With color B, p2, * sl 1 wyif, p5; repeat from * to last 4 sts, sl 1 wyif, p2. Row 5 With color B, knit. Row 6 With color B, k4, * p3, k3; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 7 With colo...
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...