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Soutache Evening Earrings
You'll need: Braid (soutache); Beads; "Drops" beads; Cabochon; Needle; Thread; Scissors; Lighter; Felt; Suede cloth. Instructions Glue the cabochon to the felt and bead it using the mosaic braiding technique. Cut off the exces of felt. Cut three pieces of soutache and sew them around the cabochon, threading the needle exactly in the center of the lace. At the junction of the ends of the lace, sew the bead, and connect the ends themselves with several stitches. Bend the e...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 02:48 AM
Turkish Braid Cowl
You'll need: 85g of LANAGOLD Alize yarn (49% wool, 51% acryl; 240m/100g); Knitting needles 5 mm; Scissors; Needle. Instructions Cast on 53 sts in classic way with knitting needles 5. Divide the sts of pattern in the following way: Selvedge st - 5 sts of garter st - 18 sts of Turkish braid pattern (you can see the instructions here: https://www.craftorator.com/1476-turkish-braid-knit-stitch.html ) - 5 sts of garter stitch - 18 sts of Turkish braid pattern - 5 sts of garter stitch ...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 02:46 AM
Turkish Braid Knit Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 18 sts + 2 selvedge sts. Knit the pattern from 1st to 12th rows in height once, then only from 3rd to 12th rows to the needed height. 1st row: * 1 purl, 3 knit sts, 1 knit st with 3 yarn overs, 8 knit sts, 1 knit st with 3 yarn overs, 3 knit sts, 1 purl*. 2nd row and all the even rows: knit due to the pattern, transfer the st with 3 yarn over to the right-hand needle, yarn is in front of work, drop the yarn overs; 3rd row: * 1 purl, 2 knit sts, 1 knit st with 3 yarn...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 02:44 AM
Paper Wisteria Plant
You'll need: Text weight frosted paper — lilac, violet satin, fairway, and botanic; 20-gauge floral wire (3 pieces); Art marker — light orange; Yes! Paste; Scissors; Low-temperature hot glue gun; Paintbrush; 1/16″ hole punch. Instructions Cut the petals, using your cutting machine or scissors. Punch a hole in the middle of each petal. Then color a fan shape on one side of the lilac-colored petals. Using the edge of your scissors, curl all of the petals in the same di...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 02:40 AM
Tunisian Purl Crochet Stitch
The first row is the same - make a chain of the needed quantity if chain sts, then draw Tunisian crochets and make reversed row. Start making purls from the 2nd row. In the set-up row throw the yarn upon your crochet hook, which is very close to purl st in knitting. Then, draw Tunisian crochets from the st below and slip the yarn from the crochet hook, going ahead. Now, it's located above new Tunisian crochet. Now, throw the yarn on the crochet hook from the opposite side. Pull the thrown yarn thr...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 02:36 AM
Quiz Time
Hello, everyone! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! I decided to make one more quiz, so let's start! 1. There are several types of yarn used in knitting. The biggest and bulkiest yarns are called bulky or super-bulky. The lightest and finest yarns are baby (sport) yarns and the very thin thread-like yarns used to make lace. Between the two extremes, there's a yarn that's moderate weight, easy to use and easy to find. What is it called? a. Mediocre b. Sport Plus c. Sweater Weight d. Worste...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 02:34 AM
Basket From Plastic Bottles
You'll need: Plastic bottles; Scissors; Fishing line; Tape; Glue for plastic. Instructions Cut the bottom and bottle neck. Cut the obtained cylinders to stripes. Make semis. Bind the elements together. Fasten the handle to the ready-made basket. If necessary, add bottom part. Before you start weaving the basket, you need to get rid of the labels and glue on the plastic bottles, otherwise this area will quickly become contaminated, which will badly affect the appearance of the ...
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:19 AM
Nice and Warm Crochet Hat
You'll need: 75g of Yarnart Merino De Luxe yarn(49% wool, 51% acryl, 280m/100g); Crochet hook 3 mm. Head circumference: 55-57 Instructions Crochet around. 1st row: * 9 half double crochets * ; 2nd row: * 2 half double crochets in each st *; 3rd row: * 1 puff double crochet in each st, 1 chain st". Totaly, 18 puff double crochets*; 4th row: * 2 double crochets under 1 chain st, 1 puff double crochet under the next chain st, puff double crochet, 1 chain st *; 5th row: * 2 double croche...
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:17 AM
Feather and Fan Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 18 sts and 4-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: * (K2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times; repeat from * to end. Row 4: Knit. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl Yo - yarn over K2tog - knit 2 sts together
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:14 AM
Doughnut Cushion
You'll need: Thick paper for making the stencil; Threads; Pencil; Scissors; One-color fabric for base 50 х 100 сm; Pink fabric for decoration 40 х 40 сm; Sewing machine; Safety pins; Colorful buttons. Instructions Making the stencil of doughnut: Fold a sheet of paper 50 x 50 cm in half twice. Bind one end of thread to the pencil. Measure 20 cm from the edge of paper by means of ruler and draw the thread to this length. Then, attach the opposite edge to the corner of squ...
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:13 AM
Caterpillar Crochet Cord
Make a knot and 2 chain sts. In the 1st st from your knot make 1 single crochet through upper half-stitch. Don't move your crochet hook, but turn the single crochet clockwise. Insert your crochet hook from 2 prominent half-stitches from left side. Pull the yarn through first 2 sts. Then, catch the working yarn and finish your work with single crochet. Repeat this action, don't forget to turn your cord clockwise. In the finish, make 1 chain st, cut the yarn and pull the end from the st. Fasten...
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:08 AM
Alternating Diagonals Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts and 24-row repeat. Rows 1-2: * K5, p5; repeat from * to end. Rows 3-4: * K5, p5; repeat from * to end. Rows 5-6: * K4, p1, k1, p4; repeat from * to end. Rows 7-8: * K3, p2,k2, p3; repeat from * to end. Rows 9-10: * K2, p3, k3, p2; repeat from * to end. Rows 11-12: * K1, p4, k4, p1; repeat from * to end. Rows 13-14: * P5, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 15-16: * P5, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 17-18: * P4, k1, p1, k4; repeat from * to end. Rows 19-20: * ...
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:06 AM
Old Magazines Heart Collage
You'll need: Old magazines; Glue stick; Scissors; Cardboard. Instructions Step One: when you go through the magazine, pull out pages with solid colors that are at least 2 inches wide. Step Two: pull out pages with colorful images that will be the heart shaped pieces. It made a perfect 2″ square for a background! It helps to think 2″ squares when you are sorting through the magazine for background images. Step Three: cut out 25 2″ squares (for a 10 x 10 collage.) Step Fou...
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:05 AM
I want to knit/crochet/sew this!
Hello, my dear friends! Let this day bring you all the best things! I think, that practically everyone has some idea in mind, but cannot find the pattern, let's share our thoughts in the comments, maybe, somebody has the desired pattern. I also will try to do my best to help everyone!
Susan
Apr 08, 2020 12:02 AM
