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Crochet Magic Squares
1st row: circle 5 chain sts in the ring by means of slip st; 2nd row: 2 chain sts (= 1st single crochet), 15 single crochets in the ring, slip st in the 2nd chain st of the initial chain; 3rd row: 4 chain sts (= 1st double crochet), * half double crochet, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet*; repeat from * to * twice, half double crochet, single crochet, half double crochet, connect with the 4th chain st of the initial chain and change the color of yarn; 4th row: attach color B yarn to t...
Susan
May 31, 2020 02:02 AM
What knit or crochet thing you can't do without?
Hello, my dear friends! As usual, I want to wish you a nice day and mood! Take care of yourselves! What do you think, what knit or crochet thing you can't do without? As for me, I can't do without shawls. I like to sit in my garden, wrapping in cozy shawl.
Susan
May 31, 2020 01:41 AM
Umbrella Pillow
You'll need: Several pieces of fabric 30 x 30 cm; Strip of fabric 2 m x 6 cm; Stuffing; Threads; Scissors; Paper for pattern design; Pins; Chalk; Sewing machine. Instructions Transfer the drawing of the umbrella, which can be downloaded for free on our website, onto paper and enlarge to the desired size. Lay out patterns on fabric cuts. We used 5 different polka dot fabrics for the umbrella itself and striped fabric for the handle and side parts. Cut each part from the fabric in duplicate, ...
Susan
May 30, 2020 03:03 AM
Crochet Poncho with Sleeves
You'll need: 5 skeins of yarn (50% wool, 30% acryl, 20% polyesther; 180m/100g); Crochet hook 4. Stitches control: 15 sts х 9 rows = 10 х 10 сm. Raglan line (x 6): 1 in the center of back and front (the middle part of the scheme 2.2), 2 between back and sides (the middle part of the scheme 2.1), 2 between front and sides (scheme 2.1). Instructions Make 82 chain sts, divide the sts, starting from the middle of back in the following way: 5 sts for raglan line of back, 8 sts for side, 5 s...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:57 AM
Flowered Lampshade
You'll need: Kraft-paper; Scissors; Glue gun. Instructions Fold a sheet of paper four times. Start cutting the petals. Large (extreme) petals give the shape of a heart. Roll each petal into a tube to get a bend. Start bonding the petals with a hot glue gun. First glue 3 large petals, and then all the others in turn, fixing them in the center. Cut a strip from the paper and make one edge of it fringe. Twist with a tube and fix with glue in the core of the flower. Glue the flowers to the l...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:53 AM
Fast and Simple Knit Slippers
You'll need: Yarn (any you like); Knitting needles size depends on the chosen yarn. Instructions At first, measure the size of your foot and define the quantity of sts (it should be odd). For adult it'll be about 40-60 sts. At first, make upper part, then - sides. Toe You can use any densed pattern for the upper part, for example, rib. If you want to make lapel, your upper part should consists of 20 rows, without lapel - 10 rows. Divide the side into 2 parts, add 1 st in the middle a...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:45 AM
Fleece Plaid with Leather Belts
You'll need: Woolen fleece with transversal strips 1,40 m long and 140 cm wide; Woolen yarn; Embroidery needle; 3 leather dog trashes about 50 cm long; 1 leather belt about 9 cm long; 2 rivets; Eyeletting pliers; Hammer. Size: 40 х 40 cm. Instructions Sew the cut sections of the fleece with buttonhole stitches: the width and length of the stitch is 1.5 cm. On one collar, trim the ends so that the length of the collar is approx. 40 cm. Unscrew each end of this collar on its back side to a ...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:44 AM
Fancy Rhombs Knit Stitch
There are only right-side rows stated on the scheme. Make wrong-side rows due to the ornament, yarn overs - as purls. The quantity of sts is multipled 16 sts + 1 + 2 selvedge sts. Start with sts before pattern repeat, repeat the pattern the needed times, finish with sts after pattern repeat. Vertical pattern is 1st-20th rows.
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:36 AM
Two-Colored Crochet Flower Motif
1st row (red): amigurumi ring, 2 chain sts increase, 11 double crochets in the ring; 2nd row (white): 2 chain sts increase, * 1 chain st, 1 double crochet in the base of double crochet of the previous row*; repeat from * to * 11 times, 1 chain st, slip st; 3rd row (white): 1 chain st increase, * 3 single crochets in the arch of chain sts of the previous row*; repeat from * to * 12 times, slip st; 4th row (red): 1 chain st increase, * 3 chain sts, 1 single crochet in the base of double crochet of the pre...
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:27 AM
Favourite Stitch Pattern
Hello, my dear friends! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! Hope, you're safe and sound! Do you have favourite stitch patterns for certain things? As for me, I like pineapple crochet stitch for light shawls.
Susan
May 30, 2020 02:14 AM
All-Seasons Crochet Cardigan with Hood
You'll need: 23 (28) skeins of yarn (73% acryl, 19% polyacryl, 8% polyesther; 70m/50g); Crochet hook 6,5; Pin 7,5 cm long. Size: S-M (L-XL). Used Patterns Fancy pattern (the quantity of sts is multipled 7 + 5 + 3 chain sts increase). 1st row (right-side): 2 double crochets in the 4th chain st, skip 3 sts, 1 single crochet in the next st, * 3 chain sts, 1 double crochet in the next 3 sts, skip 3 sts, 1 sinlge crochet in the next st*; repeat from * to *; 2nd and all the following rows...
Susan
May 29, 2020 03:29 AM
Leather Wide Belt
You'll need: 2 colors of leather: for belt - 15 x 90 cm, for stripes and lace - 25 x 50 cm; 16 half-rings with 4 cm diameter (Union Knopf) Glue for fabric; Threads; Chalk. The base of the belt is a leather rectangle. A strip of contrasting leather color is threaded through half rings of silver color. Length of belt: 70−75−80−85 сm. Cutting Out: belt 72–77–82–87–87 cm long and 13 cm wide 2 strips 37–40–42–45 cm long and 4 cm wide 4 tape parts 50 cm long and 4 cm wide Instructions ...
Susan
May 29, 2020 03:24 AM
Relief Blue Neck-Piece
You'll need: 200g of 100% wool yarn (167m/50g); Crochet hook 3. Stitches control: 24 single crochets x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Size: 57 x 174 cm. Instructions Start your work with the corner due to the scheme A.1. Then, work due to the scheme A.3., at the same time, make increases from both sides due to the scheme A.2. Note: make increases from left side due to the scheme, from right side - in reflection to the left. After making all the rows due to the scheme A.3., turn to the...
Susan
May 29, 2020 03:18 AM