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Simple Crochet Scarf For Beginners
You'll Need: 4-5 balls of yarn (30% wool, 70% polyacryl; 100g/100m); Crochet hook 8 and 9 mm. Length: 220 cm Width: 20 cm Instructions Make a chain of 216 chain sts with crochet hook 9 mm. The whole work is made with single crochets, made in a special way, except for the 1st row. 1st Row: make 215 crochets from the 2nd st behind the wrong-side arch of chain. Then, crochet all the rows behind the back arch of single crochet from the previous row. In the beginning of...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:42 AM
How To Clean Felt
Everyday Care A few simple tips can help prevent the need to clean your felt items. Preventative care is always easier than washing it later, but spills and regular wear-and-tear do happen! Spot cleaning is an easy way to eliminate small stains. Take a soft cloth, wet it, and dab at the stain, using a tiny amount of delicate hand-washing detergent if it’s really bad. Gently cut away any loose fibers that are visible after spot cleaning. Extra Tip: If you get any surface lint, dirt, or fuzz ...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:40 AM
Picture From Threads for Beginners "Cherry"
You'll Need: Base for your picture Thin stick Glue Scissors Pencil Red, black, light green, dark green, and brown threads Instructions Take a square piece of hardboard and draw a picture of cherries with a simple pencil. At the initial stages of training, you need to take such drawings that have simple geometric shapes. Now turn to the formation of the contour of the image. Apply glue directly to the graphic drawing. And glue the black thread. Use ...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:39 AM
Slip Stitch Rib
Knitting Pattern Overview Knitted in a multiple of 3 stitches plus 2 and follows a simple 2-row repeat. This pattern is great for both beginners and experienced knitters looking to create unique textures. Instructions Row 1 - Right Side Purl 2, * knit 1, purl 2; repeat from * to end. Row 2 - Wrong Side Knit 2, * slip 1 with yarn in front, knit 2; repeat from * to end.
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:35 AM
What is Broaching Stitch
There are two meanings of the term "broaching stitch". First Meaning: Adding a Broaching Stitch The first meaning of this term symbolizes a small part of yarn, which is located between two neighboring stitches. You can see it better if your work is located on two knitting needles. The broaching is located between edging stitches, one of which is on the left-hand needle and another on the right-hand needle. When the descriptions of work say that you need to add one broaching chain, catch this part of...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:34 AM
Three Layers Tray
You'll Need: 3 Nested square wood trays: 14", 10", 8" Wood blocks: one 4" two 3" two 2 1/2" two 2" one 1 3/4" Acrylic paint: Apple Green, Light Foliage Green, Opaque Red, Mendocino Red Exterior/interior satin varnish Swirl stencils Four 3/8" stencil brushes Thick white craft glue Paintbrushes 1" glaze/wash #12 flat/shader Cotton swabs Low-tack tape Palette paper Paper towels Plastic sandwich bag Sandpaper Scissors Water basin Instr...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:33 AM
Zigzag Rib Knit Stitch
Casting On Cast on a multiple of 3 stitches + 1 and prepare for a 2-row repeat. Knitting Instructions Row 1 - Right Side Purl 1, * knit through the back loop of the second stitch on the left-hand needle, then knit through the front of the first stitch, and drop them both from the needle at the same time, purl 1; repeat from * to end. Row 2 Knit 1, * purl the second stitch on the left-hand needle, then purl the first stitch, and drop them both from the needle at the same time, knit 1; r...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 03:31 AM
Answers to the Quiz
1. Knitting Has Always Been a Traditionally Female Handicraft b. False Most historians agree that knitting originated with male Arabian sailors and was basically a male-only craft until fairly recently in its history. In many non-western cultures, knitting has remained prominent amongst men and is now considered a unisex hobby. 2. Which of the Following Is NOT a System of Needle Sizing? b. Standard The "old" UK and Australian knitting needle sizing system had the smallest needles with the lar...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 02:27 AM
Crochet Car Applique Pattern
You'll need: 100% cotton yarn (220m/100g); Crochet hook 1.5. Instructions Make a chain of 22 chain sts and start crocheting from the 2nd st from the crochet hook. 1st - 6th rows: 21 single crochet, 1 chain st; turn your work. 7th row: 6 single crochets, 1 triple treble crochet in 6th and 7th sts each, 1 single crochet in the last but one st (20), slip st in the last st, 1 chain st and turn your work. 8th row: 9 single crochets under chain...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:39 AM
Escalator Knit Stitch
Knitting Instructions Knitted in a multiple of 32 stitches and a 24-row repeat. Row-by-Row Instructions Row 1 - right side: K5, p11; repeat from * to end. Row 2: K11, p5; repeat from * to end. Row 3: K5, p11; repeat from * to end. Row 4: Purl all stitches. Row 5: Knit all stitches. Row 6: Purl all stitches. Row 7: P4, * k5, p11; repeat from * to last 12 stitches, k5, p7. Row 8: K7, * p5, k11; repeat from * to last 9 stitches, p5, k4. Row 9: P4, * k5, p11; repeat from * to l...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:35 AM
Very Simple Crochet Shopper Bag
You'll Need: 120g of acryl yarn (100% acryl; 175m/100g); Crochet hook 10; 4 markers; Scissors; Needle. Instructions Make a chain of 31 chain sts. 1st row: 2 single crochets in the 2nd st, 28 single crochets, 3 single crochets in 1 st, 29 single crochets (=62 sts). Then, crochet through the back half-loop in spiral. 2nd row: (2 single crochets in 1 st) twice, 28 single crochets, (2 single crochets in 1 st) 3 times, 28 single crochets, 2 single crochets in 1 st (=68 sts)....
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:33 AM
Braids Ornament For Sweater
Braid Techniques Braid (2 Knit Stitches, 2 Purls) Lean Right - Slip 2 stitches onto the auxiliary needle and leave behind work, knit 2 stitches, then knit the 2 slipped stitches as purls. Braid (2 Knit Stitches, 2 Purls) Lean Left - Slip 2 stitches onto the auxiliary needle and leave in front of work, purl 2 stitches, then knit the 2 slipped stitches as knit stitches. Braid (4 Knit Stitches) Lean Right - Slip 2 stitches onto the auxiliary needle and leave behind work, knit 2 stitches, then k...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:32 AM
Dog Toy From Old Jeans
You'll Need: 3 24-inch long strips from old jeans; Masking tape; Scissors. Instructions Join all three strips together at one end and tape to the work surface. You should have about 4 inches at the point that you begin braiding. Braid the three strands snugly together. Leave 4 inches at the bottom unbraided. Cut the center strip in half. Join one half with the left strand and the other half with the right strands. Tie the two double strands into a knot. Tie again and pull it tight. ...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:27 AM
Crochet Safety Mask
You'll Need: 15g of cotton yarn (180m/50g); Crochet hook 2.5 mm; Needle; Scissors; 4 markers; Measuring tape. Instructions Make a chain of 46 chain sts, 18 cm long. Row Details 1st row: from the 2nd st - 5 slip sts, 2 single crochets, 1 half slip st (marker), 29 double crochets, 1 half slip st (marker), 2 single crochets, 5 slip sts (45); 2nd-13th rows: repeat 1st row, but through back half-loop; 14th row: 5 slip sts with common top in the center of wor...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:21 AM
Vertical Honeycomb Knit Stitch
Cast on loosely a multiple of 3 sts + 2. Set-up row: P2, * sl 1 yof, 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 sl 1 yo) twice; repeat from * ending last repeat with k1. Row 4: P1, brp 1, * sl 1 yof, brp 2; repeat from * to end. Repeat rows 1-4. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl Yo - yarn over Sl 1 yof - slip 1...
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:19 AM