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Knit Trends 2020
SPINEXPO Paris is the carefully curated European version of SPINEXPO Shanghai, a very successful trade fair that has been promoting innovative knitwear manufacturers and spinners for over twenty years. The Paris show took place in the Cité de la Mode et du Design on the Quai d’Austerlitz, in a very intimate yet spacious location on the river Seine, and welcomed 510 visitors from 28 countries and three continents. In Between In between was the theme of the trend area, a title that echoes both the unce...
Crochet Trends 2020
You told me, that it'll be interesting for you to know some crochet or knit trends, so this post is devoted to crochet trends 2020. In a world where fast-fashion brands can crank out thousands of identical garments in a matter of days, it's no wonder that things with a more handmade, homespun feel are starting to seem more precious. A few seasons back, it was quilting. For Spring 2020, the trend continued to evolve, and this season another handmade fiber art ruled the catwalk: crochet. The Art of C...
What are your hobbies, besides knitting or crochetting?
Hello everyone! I wish you a nice day today! Getting to Know Each Other Let's know one another better! What are your hobbies, besides knitting or crocheting? My Hobbies I love cooking, especially baking, and reading.
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About Edwina I'm Edwina. I live in an old house in the country in a town that, if you blink, you literally miss it! My Career I'm a retired LPN. I did 20+ years as a long-term care charge nurse. My Family I'm single and live with my cat Alex, and a mini long-haired Dachshund/Yorkie mix named Buckaroo Bonzai. I also took in an outside dumped kitty, who has given me 13 kids, grandkids, and great grands! My Hobbies I learned to crochet at an early age from my great-aunt Lizzie! ...
Wire Teadrops Earings
Materials Required Here’s what you need: 30 gauge silver wire A pair of ear wires D hook 2 crimp beads (Make 2) Instructions Follow these steps to craft your earrings: Ch 16. Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 15 sts. Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 15 sts. Row 3: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off leaving a tail of approx. 6 inches.
Wire Crochet Ring
This beautiful ring is crafted from silver fancy yarn. Level Beginners Technique Crochet Materials Needed Thread Madeira: Embroidery Thread silver. This thread provides consistency for the flower and mimics the look of metal without the associated disadvantages of real metal allergies. Hook No. 11 or a suitable hook for the desired tension gauge. Stitches Chain Double crochet Rosette / Flower Instructions To create the flower: Close the thread around and mak...
Spring Knit Pattern
The quantity of sts: 14 + 1. 1st Row Instructions RND 1 : 1 knit st, 1 yo, 1 knit st., 2 knit sts together right, 7 purls, 2 knit sts together left, 1 knit st, 1 yo*, repeat from * up to *, 1 knit st; Even Row Instructions 2nd and all the even rows: knit as sts face: knit sts - purls, purls - knit sts, yo - purls. 3rd Row Instructions RND 3 : * 1 knit st, 1 yo, 2 knit sts, 2 knit sts together right, 5 purls, 2 knit sts together left, 2 knit sts, 1 yo *, repeat from * up to *, knit st;...
Shell Wavy Crochet Stitch
Understanding Stitch Count The quantity of stitches required is: 16 + 1 + 3 stitch pattern increase fold. Crocheting the Pattern Crochet following the provided scheme. Replacing Initial Stitches Replace the 1st back post double crochet (BP dc) or 1st back post single crochet (BP sc) with either 3 or 1 stitch pattern increase. Working the Rows Start with the stitches before the pattern, repeat the pattern, and then finish with the stitches after the pattern. Repeat once from the 1st row u...
Quilt Heart Blanket
You asked me some quilting patterns - here it is, a blanket with hearts for your Valentine. Choose Fabrics for the Patchwork Hearts Choose two focal fabrics for each heart. Try two dark colors that are similar in color value. Choose a cream-colored fabric or any neutral fabric for the background. Tone-on-tone fabrics are a good background choice for this design. Cutting for One Heart Quilt Block Cut two 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles from dark fabrics of similar value. Cut four 2" x 2" ...
Melange Knit Stitch
Melange Yarn Pattern The quantity of stitches is 16 + 7 + 3 stitch increase fold; knit according to the scheme. Instructions for Row Modification Replace the 1st back post double crochet (BP dc) of each row with a 3 stitch increase. Pattern Completion Steps Start with the stitches before the pattern, repeat the pattern, and finish with the stitches after the pattern. Row Repetition Repeat from the 1st up to the 16th rows.
Hosiery Yarn Crochet Rug
Very simple, but cozy rug. Even beginners can make it, but it'll look great on your floor.
Girls Crochet Dress
Look, what a lovely crochet dress I found for your daughters and granddaughters. I'm in love with it! Amazing and cute at the same time.
Compact Knit Stitch
The quantity of sts: 6 + 2 edge fold. Row Instructions 1st Row: * 1 purl, 4 knit sts, 1 purl, repeat from *. 2nd and All Even Rows: Due to the scheme. 3rd Row: The same as 1st row. 5th Row: * 1 purl, twist 4 sts right (leave 2 sts on the auxiliary needle behind your work, 2 knit sts and knit sts from the auxiliary needle knit sts), 1 purl, repeat from *. 7th Row: The same as 1st row. 9th and 11th Rows: * 2 knit sts, 2 purls, 2 knit sts, repeat from *. 13th Row: 2 knit...
Coming St. Valentine Day
Hello, my dear friends! You know, St. Valentine's Day is coming, and a lot of people prepare "hearts" presents. My daughter asked me to knit her a scarf with hearts (I showed you the pattern some days ago), and youngsters buy a lot of heart-cards. What do you think of this holiday? Do you make presents for your beloved or do you think that it's more for youth? As for me, we don't celebrate this holiday with my husband now, but previously I was full of ideas for presents.
Unusual Knit Stitch
Cast on the sts 4-fold + 2 edging. 1st Row Instructions * 2 right twisted knit sts (slip 1 st on the auxiliary needle before knitting, knit the second knit st, then knit the st from the auxiliary needle), 2 left twisted knit sts (slip 1 st on the auxiliary needle after knitting, knit the second knit st, then knit the st from the auxiliary needle)*. Even Rows Instructions 2nd and all even rows: all purls. 3rd Row Instructions * 2 left twisted knit sts (slip 1 st on the auxiliary needle b...