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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...
Paper Wisteria Plant
You'll Need: Text weight frosted paper — lilac, violet satin, fairway, and botanic; 20-gauge floral wire (3 pieces); Art marker — light orange; Yes! Paste; Scissors; Low-temperature hot glue gun; Paintbrush; 1/16″ hole punch. Instructions: Cut the petals, using your cutting machine or scissors. Punch a hole in the middle of each petal. Then color a fan shape on one side of the lilac-colored petals. Using the edge of your sciss...
Tunisian Purl Crochet Stitch
The first row is the same - make a chain of the needed quantity if chain sts, then draw Tunisian crochets and make a reversed row. Start making purls from the 2nd row. In the set-up row, throw the yarn upon your crochet hook, which is very close to the purl st in knitting. Then, draw Tunisian crochets from the st below and slip the yarn from the crochet hook, going ahead. Now, it's located above new Tunisian crochet. Now, throw the yarn on the crochet hook from the opposite side. Pull the t...
Quiz Time
Hello, everyone! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! I decided to make one more quiz, so let's start! Question 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? a. Mediocre b. Sport Plus ...
Basket From Plastic Bottles
You'll Need Gather the following materials: Plastic bottles; Scissors; Fishing line; Tape; Glue for plastic. Instructions Follow these simple steps to craft your basket: Cut the bottom and neck off the plastic bottles. Cut the obtained cylinders into strips. Make semis from the strips. Bind the elements together. Fasten the handle to the ready-made basket. If necessary, add a bottom part. Before you start weaving the basket, make sure to remove the labels and glu...
Nice and Warm Crochet Hat
You'll need: Materials Required 75g of Yarnart Merino De Luxe yarn (49% wool, 51% acrylic, 280m/100g); Crochet hook 3 mm; Head circumference: 55-57 cm. Instructions Crochet around: First Rows 1st Row : * 9 half double crochets *; 2nd Row : * 2 half double crochets in each stitch *; 3rd Row : * 1 puff double crochet in each stitch, 1 chain stitch. Totally, 18 puff double crochets *; 4th Row : * 2 double crochets under 1 chain stitch, 1 puff double crochet un...
Feather and Fan Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 18 sts and 4-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - right side: Knit. Row 2 : Purl. Row 3 : * (K2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times; repeat from * to end. Row 4 : Knit. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl Yo - yarn over K2tog - knit 2 sts together
Doughnut Cushion
You'll Need: Gather the following materials to create your doughnut pillow: Thick paper for making the stencil Threads Pencil Scissors One-color fabric for base (50 x 100 cm) Pink fabric for decoration (40 x 40 cm) Sewing machine Safety pins Colorful buttons Instructions Making the Stencil of Doughnut Fold a sheet of paper (50 x 50 cm) in half twice. Bind one end of the thread to the pencil. Measure 20 cm from the edge of the paper using a ruler, and draw...