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Knit Poncho-Sweater
You’ll need: 600g of Merino Mix yarn (60% merino wool, 40% acryl; 115m/50g) in beige color (#8); Knitting needles 3 and 3,5. Size: one size. Used Patterns 2 x 2 rob; Main pattern: due to the scheme A. Stitches control: 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm (knitting needles 3,5). Instructions Back Cast on 274 sts with knitting needles 3,5 and make 12 rows of 2 x 2 rib, start with 2 knit sts. Then, decrease 1 st (as knit2tog) and 2 sts (as knit3tog) by turn in every RS row = 262 sts. At 8 cm h...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:52 PM
Knit Sweater-Tunic for a Girl
You’ll need: 200 (200; 250; 300; 350)g of Surprise yarn (53% wool, 47% acryl; 80m/50g) of sectional coloring in violet-black shades (#9855); Knitting needles 6 and 6,5. Size: 2 (4; 6; 8; 10) years. Stitches control: 13 sts x 16 rows = 10 x 10 cm with knitting needles 6. Instructions Back Cast on 40 (44; 48; 52; 56) sts with knitting needles 6 and work with stockinette stitch. At 15 (18; 21; 24; 27) cm height, bind off 2 sts in the beginning of every row from both sides for raglan, then, bi...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:46 PM
Crochet Scarf with Fringe
You’ll need: 4 skeins of Red Heart Chunky Soft, colorway “Seafoam” (yarn weight: bulky 5); Crochet hook 10 mm; Yarn needle; Scissors. Size: without blocking: approx. 24cm wide x 215 cm long, excluding fringe. For a longer scarf start with more foundation chain stitches. For a wider scarf add more rows in the pattern repeat. Multiple: 2 (add 1 chain more for the foundation chain) Stitches control: 8 sc = 10 cm. Special Stitches Back Cross Double Crochet (bcrdc): sk 1 st, work 1 dc into th...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:42 PM
Mini-Dress with Cables
You’ll need: 650 (700) 750g of grey-green Corsofino yarn (35% cotton, 35% polyacryl, 30% viscose; 114m/50g); Knitting needles 4,5 and 4. Size: S (M) L. Used Patterns Stockinette stitch: in RS row – knit sts, in WS row – purls; Wrong-side pattern: in RS row – purls, in WS row – knit sts; Cable (27 sts wide): due to the scheme, on which only RS rows are stated, make WS rows due to the ornament. Repeat 1 st -36 th rows. Stitches control: wrong-side pattern and stockinette stitch: 17 sts x 25 ...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:37 PM
Helping our users. Crochet Sleeping Sack.
You’ll need: 400g Aran / worsted weight yarn; Crochet hook 5 mm; 10 ¾ “ buttons. Size: 15” wide Sack part – 15” Hood - 8” Total length – 23” Instructions Ch. 52. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch. From hook, and in each remaining st. Turn . ( 51 sts ). Row 2: Ch 1. Dc in Same st. and in each Sc to end. Turn ( 51 sts ). Row 3: Ch1. Sc in the Same st. and each remaining st. to end. Turn. ( 51 sts). Row 4: Ch1. Dc in same st, then DC in the next 2 sts. * FPtr around the next Dc in the Dc row below, B...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:32 PM
Cable and Leaves Knit Pattern
This pattern consists of three parts: cable, right and left leaves. Work due to the scheme, on which only right-side rows are stated, make wrong-side rows due to the ornament, yarn overs – as purls. Empty square means no st. Repeat 1 st -14 th rows.
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:24 PM
Relief Crochet Stitch
1st row: single crochet in each st, starting from the 3rd st from your crochet hook. 2nd row: crochet all sts, skip 2 base sts. 3 chain sts of increase, * 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet, {(1 double crochet, 1 chain st) twice, 1 double crochet} - in one st, 1 double crochet, 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet*; repeat from * to end of row, finish with 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet in chain st increase. 3rd row: 3 chain st increase, * 1 chain st, 3 double crochets in each double crochet from the previous row com...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:21 PM
Teaching Our Children
Hello, my dear friends! I want to wish you a nice day and positive mood today! Hope, you're alright! Yesterday, my younger daughter first asked me to teach her knitting, it was very surprising for me, because previously she wasn't interested in knitting at all. At what age your children or maybe grandchildren asked you to teach them knitting/crocheting?
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 09:11 PM
Crochet Tunic with Holes in Sleeves
You’ll need: 450 (500) 550g of mélange beige Fragola yarn (70% cotton, 30% polyamide; 110m/50g); Crochet hook 4. Size: S (M) L. Used Patterns Main pattern: the quantity of sts is multiple 6 + 1 + 1 chain st increase. Work due to the scheme (arrow A). Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Fringe: due to the scheme (arrow B). Make 1 st -3 rd rows x once, then, repeat 2 nd and 3 rd rows. Stitches control: 20 sts x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm. ...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 12:37 AM
Helping our users. Knit Relief Mittens.
You’ll need: 1 ball Sublime Cashmere Silk Merino DK (127 yds), or other DK yarn; Knitting needles 4 needles; 2 stitch markers; Waste yarn or stitch holder. Stitches control: 25 sts = 4 inches in stockinette stitch Special Stitches Cross hatch Lace Pattern: Row 1: * K3, K2tog, YO, K1, rep from * Row 2: * K2, K2tog, YO, K2, rep from * Row 3: * K1, K2tog, YO, K3, rep from * Row 4: * K2tog, YO, K4, rep from * Row 5: * K1, YO, ssk, K3, rep from * Row 6: * K2, YO, ssk, K2, rep from * Row 7: * K3, Y...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 12:36 AM
Wavy Crochet Jumper
You’ll need: 200 (250)g of yarn (55% cotton, 25% polyamide, 20% silk; 125m/50g) in beige and pink colors (each); 250 (300)g of the same yarn, but in fuschia color; Crochet hook 4. Size: S (M). Used Pattern Wave pattern on 16 sts: due to the scheme. Turn the rows, as stated. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1 st -3 rd rows x once, then, repeat 2 nd and 3 rd rows. Stitches control: 24,5 sts х 13 rows = 10 х 10 cm. Instructio...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 12:35 AM
Oversized Knit Sweater
You’ll need: 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Woolfolk LUFT yarn (55% merino wool, 45% cotton; 100m/50g) for version with pencil edge and 1 skein more for lower edge placket; Circle knitting needles 6 and 7 mm. Size: XS, S, M, L, XL; Chest circumference: 47.5 (50.75, 54.25, 57.75, 61) inches. Stitches control: 14 sts = 4” of garter stitch, knitting needles 7 mm. Instructions Yoke Cast on 56 (60, 60, 64, 64) sts and place marker in the beginning of row, work with 1 x 1 rib for 10 cm, then, turn t...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 12:33 AM
Helping our users. Long and Short Crochet Fingerless Gloves.
You’ll need: About half to three quarter skein of Baby Bee’s Sweet Delight Yarn in the Airplane [Gray] and Baby Sage colorways (212 – 282.75 yards); Crochet hook 5.5mm; Tapestry needle. Size: Width: 3” – 3.5” across; Lengths: Short – 6”, Medium – 9.5”, Long – 12.75” Stitches control: 16 HDC by 12 Rows = 4”. Instructions Both Gloves – Make 2. Chain 3. FDC 23. Join to the beginning chain. (24 DC) Rounds 2 – 3: Chain 2. FPDC around the first DC, (BPDC around the next DC, FPDC around the nex...
Susan
Sep 22, 2020 12:31 AM
