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Helping our users. Basic Diagonal Crochet Square.
The first thing you need to do is create a short starting chain. This will be the foundation chain into which you will work row 1, which will be the first corner box. Row 1: Work into the fifth chain from hook. Make 3 dc stitches into that chain. The first group of chains counts as the first dc, so you will now have one corner block consisting of four dc stitches. All of your blocks are going to be made from four dc stitches. This is what gives it the appearance similar to granny stitch, which is typica...
Susan
Aug 01, 2020 01:51 AM
"Expectations/Reality"
Hello, my dear friends! I wish you a good mood and nice day! Hope, you're safe and sound! How often do you have "Expectations/Reality" with your knitting patterns? Sometimes, my knitting becomes so funny and so different from the picture, that I think I've lost my skills.
Susan
Aug 01, 2020 01:48 AM
Crochet Amigurumi Mouse
You’ll need: 100% polyester yarn Himalaya Dolphin Fine (175m/100g) of grey and purple colors; Crochet hook 3; Stuffing; 2 black beads for eyes. Height – 19 cm. Instructions Arms 1 st row: 6 single crochets in the ring (= 6); 2 nd row: increase x 6 (= 12); 3 rd row: 12 single crochets (= 12); 4 th row: decrease, 10 single crochets (= 11); 5 th row: decrease, 9 single crochets (= 10); 6 th row: decrease, 8 single crochets (= 9). Fill in with stuffing. Make the next rows without s...
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:34 AM
Black and White Short Jacquard Jumper
You’ll need: 250; 250; 250; 300g of yarn (60% acryl, 20% wool, 20% polyamide; 190m/50g) of white color; 100g of the same yarn, but black color; Knitting needles 2,5 and 3. Size: S; M; L; XL. Used Patterns 2 x 2 rib with knitting needles 2,5; Stockinette stitch: in RS rows – knit sts, in WS rows – purls with knitting needles 3; Jacquard pattern: due to the scheme with knitting needles 3. Stitches control: stockinette stitch: 27 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm; Jacquard pattern: 27 sts x 31 r...
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:32 AM
Helping our users. Pink Tunic-Dress.
You’ll need: 8 skeins of Drops Safran or Scheepjes Larra of 160m each Or 10 Skeins of Cotton yarn 137 Yards per skein; Crochet hook 3mm. Size: S; M. Instructions Chainless Foundation Double Crochet in a multiple of 22 DC. The chain must be long enough to fall outside the shoulders. When you have f.i. 3 x 22 DC and the chain is not long enough, chain an extra 22 DC. It is a loosely model. You need to make 2 pannels. The front panel must be 1 section wider then the back panel. F.I. Front 4 se...
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:30 AM
Relief and Wavy Pullover
You'll need: 350 (400) 500 g of white yarn (60% cotton, 20% polyamid; 115m/50g); Knitting needles 5, circular needles 9 4; Elastic band 25 mm. Size: S (M), L Used Patterns Ornament 1: wavy pattern (the quantity of sts multiple 17 + 2 selvedge) = knit due to the scheme (there are right side rows on the scheme). In wrong side rows knit all sts and yo with purls. Constantly repeat the pattern and 1-4 rows between selvedge sts. Ornament 2: stockinette stitch = circle rows: only knit sts. Sti...
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:29 AM
Helping our users. Filet Elephant Baby Blanket.
You’ll need: 900 yards of Worsted Weight Yarn in grey color; 200 yards of the same yarn, but border color; Crochet hook 6 mm; Yarn needle. Size: 35″ x 48″ Instructions Chain 111 Row 1: Dc in the 4th chain from hook and each chain across. (108 + Chain 3) Row 2-3: Chain 3. Dc across. (108 + Chain 3) Row 4: Chain 3. Dc in next 8 stitches. *Chain 1. Skip 1. Dc in next 9 stitches.* Repeat from * to * across. Row 5: Chain 3. Dc in next 6 stitches. *(Chain 1. Skip 1. Dc) 3x’s, Dc in next 4 stitc...
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:27 AM
Flowered Stars Knit Stitch
Work due to the scheme, on which all the rows are stated. The quantity of sts is multiple of 6 + 4 sts for the symmetry + 2 selvedge sts. Vertical pattern repeat – 1 st -8 th rows.
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:26 AM
Flowers Crochet Lace
Make 13 chain sts with purple color yarn (see the schemes). Catch the last st with thumb and make 5 chain sts more. Circle them in a ring in the 13 th st. Work continuously, making the 2 nd element with the crochet hook to the place of connection with the 1 st element. Join the arch – arch of 6 chain sts in the upper part, attach all the upper arches to it. Work continuously and make 6 arches of 5 chain sts. Then, repeat the actions, starting with chain of 13 chain sts.
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:25 AM
What do you like to combine knitting with?
Good day to all of you! I want to wish you a calm and pleasant day today! Take care of yourselves! What do you like to combine knitting with? I'll explain what I asked for on my example - I like knitting (or crocheting) and drinking herbal tea and listening to music or chating with my daughters.
Susan
Jul 31, 2020 01:23 AM
Fiona Knit Jumper
You’ll need: 500; 550; 600; 650g of yarn (75% wool, 25% silk; 200m/50g); Straight knitting needles 4,5; Circle knitting needles 4,5 (40 cm long). Size: XS; S; M; L. Used Patterns 2 x 2 rib; Stockinette stitch: in RS row – knit sts, in WS row – purls, in circle rows – only knit sts; Wrong-side: in RS row – purls, in WS row – knit sts, in circle rows – only purls; Cable: due to the scheme A. Horizontal pattern repeat – 18 sts, vertical pattern repeat – 38 rows. Relief: due to the scheme B; sta...
Susan
Jul 30, 2020 01:14 AM
Grey Bolero with Beads
You’ll need: 350; 400; 400; 450; 450g of yarn (80% Alpaca, 20% silk; 60m/50g); Double-pointed knitting needles 4,5; Circle knitting needles 4,5. Size: S; M; L; XL; XXL. Used Patterns Beads: 1 st row: 3 knit sts out of 1 st, turn; 2 nd row; 2 purls, 1 yarn over, 1 purl; 3 rd row: purl; 4 th row: knit; 5 th row: purl; 6 th row: knit2tog, draw the 1 st st through the 2 nd st = 1 st. Rib: 4; 0; 2; 4; 0 knit sts, 3 knit sts, * 3 purls, 3 knit sts*; repeat from * to * on 48; 54; 54; 54;...
Susan
Jul 30, 2020 01:12 AM
Helping our users. Fast and Simple Knit Afghan.
You’ll need: 6 skeins of RED HEART® “Eco-Ways™” in 3520 Aquarium color; Circular knitting needle 6mm; Yarn needle. Size: 43” x 45”. Stitches control: 14 sts = 4”; 21 rows = 4” in pattern. Instructions Throw Cast on 151 sts. Knit 2 rows. Begin pattern: Row 1 (Right Side): K1, * [yo, slip 1, K1, psso] twice, K1, [K2tog, yo] twice, K1; repeat from * across. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K2, * yo, slip 1, K1, psso, yo, slip 1, K2tog, psso, yo, K2tog, yo **, K3; repeat from * to last 2...
Susan
Jul 30, 2020 01:09 AM