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Arrowhead Lace Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts + 1 and a 4-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - Wrong Side: Purl all sts. Row 2 - Right Side: K1, * (yo, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 3: Purl all sts. Row 4: K2, * yo, ssk, yo, S2KP, yo, k2tog, yo, k3; repeat from * to last 9 sts, yo, ssk, yo, S2KP, yo, k2tog, yo, k2. Abbreviations K - Knit P - Purl Yo - Yarn over K2tog - Knit 2 sts together SSK - Slip slip knit S2KP - Slip 2 sts as if to knit 2 s...
Do you watch any Youtube chanels of knitters or other crafts?
Hello, my dear knitters and crochetters! I hope you are safe and sound and want to wish you a nice day and stay healthy! Do you watch any YouTube channels of knitters or other crafts? If yes, let's share useful links in the comments below.
Types of Selvedge Stitches
Chain Selvedge Stitch The first kind of selvedge stitch is made in the form of a chain. It is most often used in work by experienced knitters. It looks like a smooth and neat chain on two sides of the work. This method of designing the edges is used in the processing of plackets in sweaters, collars, and other details. If you want to tie such an edge, then in the process, you always need to remove the first stitch, leaving the main yarn behind the knitting needle. It does not matter at all which row now...
Stylish Bangle Bracelet
You'll Need To create your wood bangle bracelet, gather the following materials: Wood bangle bracelet #3 perle cotton 1 large eye needle Scissors Instructions Begin your bracelet-making journey with the following steps: 1. Undo the first skein of floss and cut an 18" length of thread. 2. If you are right-handed, place the tail on top of the bracelet with the tail facing to the left and held securely by your left hand. If you are left-handed, follow these ins...
Swirling Cable Knit Stitch
Knitting Instructions Knitted in a multiple of 16 sts + 2 and a 36-row repeat. Row Instructions Row 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 19 - 21 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31 - 33 - 35: Right side: P2, k2, * p2tog, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: K2, p2, * k2, p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 9: P2, * CO; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2. Rows 11 - 13 - 15: P2, k2, * p2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 17: P2, * CO; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p...
Aroma Bath Salt
You'll Need: 3 cups of big sea-salt; 15-25 drops of your favourite aroma oil; 1 tablespoon of coconut or olive oil. Instructions Put salt into a bowl of sufficient volume. Add a tablespoon of coconut or olive oil and mix thoroughly. Do not mix with your hands - a large concentration of salt in the oil will have a bad effect on the skin! Therefore, stir with a spoon. Keep in mind that vegetable oil is an optional ingredient. Now add aroma oil or a mixture of oils to the salt and mix th...
Flower Stitch On "U" Instrument
Start making stitches on the "U" tool. Make 6-7 stitches to begin shaping your flower. Pull the center stitch - it'll serve as the flower center. Then, make 3 more chain stitches. Make 2 double crochets in the flower center. Next, create all 3 stitches on your tool. Make 3 more chain stitches to move upward. Insert your crochet hook into the flower center and crochet 1 slip stitch. One petal is now ready. Continue by going up with 3 chain stitches and create the next petal. You will...
String of Pearls Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 12 sts and a 12-row repeat. Knitting Rows Row 1 - Wrong Side: With colour A, purl. Row 2 - Right Side: With colour A, knit. Row 3: With colour A, purl. Row 4: With colour B, k11, * turn, sl 1 wyif, k3, turn, p4, k12; repeat from * to last st, turn, sl 1 wyif, k3, turn, p4, k1. Row 5: With colour B, k5, * turn, p4, turn, k3, sl 1 wyif, k12; repeat from * to last 7 sts, turn, p4, turn, k3, sl 1 wyif, k7. Row 6: With colour A, k8, * sl 2 wyib, k10; repeat...
CZ Beads Earrings
You'll Need: 6 - 5mm round white 1-hole CZ-Gem Dropz 11/0 Galvanized aqua Toho seed beads 11/0 Dark bronze Toho seed beads 24 gauge brown wire 6 - small ball headpins, silver plated 2 Modern ear wires, silver plated Spin-N-Bead bead loader Chain nose pliers Ergo cutter Instructions 1. Cut a 3 ft. (60.96cm) length of brown wire. 2. Pick up 10 galvanized aqua Toho seed beads. 3. Twist the beads into a loop by wrapping the two wires together twice. 4. Load the Spin-N...
When do you knit/crochet?
Good day to all of you! I want to wish a nice day and mood. Knitting and Crocheting Routines At what part of the day do you usually knit or crochet? As for me, I usually have some free time before going to bed.
How to Choose Crochet Hook For Certain Yarn
There are 2 ways: 1. Due to the Yarn Length on 100 g Hook Diameter Yarn Length on 100 m 0.5-1 mm: 1600-2000 m 1-1.5 mm: 600-1500 m 2-2.5 mm: 300-500 m 3-3.5 mm: 250-350 m 3-4 mm: 200 m 5-6 mm: 100 m or less Crochet hooks with bigger diameters are used for very loose crocheting from woolen and half-woolen yarn. 2. Hand Method If there is no information about the yarn of the skein, you can choose a crochet hook based on yarn width. Put the yarn into the hoo...
One Stitch Pattern on "U" Piece of Wire
Some time ago I posted information about how to make work on "fork". You told me, that you need more information and detailed photos. So, here you are: You'll Need: Here is a list of materials you'll require: U piece of wire or metal (in previous posts it was called "fork"); Yarn; Crochet hook. Instructions Follow these steps to create your crochet piece: Make a stitch from yarn, pull it and put it on the left part of "U". The working yarn should be in ...
Shells on Garter Stitch Background
Shell Stitch Technique To perform the shell stitch, insert the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch 5 rows below the 3rd stitch on the left-hand needle. Draw through a long loop, leaving the loop on the right-hand needle. Proceed with the following steps: Knit 1. Make a second loop into the same stitch, then knit 1. Make a third loop into the same stitch, then knit 1. Make a fourth loop into the same stitch, then knit 1. Make a fifth loop into the same stitch, th...
Silver Flowers Earrings
You'll Need: 8 Silverplate filigree charms 16 Silvertone jumprings 1 Pair silvertone earwire Chain nose plier Instructions Lay 4 of the filigrees as shown on the right. Working clockwise, each charm is going to get a letter to identify it. Now take a close look at one filigree. The numbering system will work clockwise from the top for each filigree. Apply an oval jumpring between A3 and B8. Apply a second jumpring from A4 to B7. Apply the third oval jumpring between A6 and ...
How to Wash Knitting Clothes
Introduction Knitted clothes from any yarn - cotton, blended yarn, linen, and especially wool - should be washed by hand. You will have to refuse washing in a machine if you do not want to spoil your jacket, cardigan, or dress. Washing Method A wash is best done in warm water using a special detergent designed to wash things from delicate materials with an eco-composition that supports the natural composition of the fiber. During washing, it is not recommended to rub the cloth aggressively, ex...