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Crimson Knit Sweater
You'll need: 300g of 100% Merino wool yarn (175m/50g) of crimson color; 150g of yarn (80% mohair, 20% synthetic; 245m/25g) of crimson color; A little bit of contrast yarn; Knitting needles 4 and 4,5. Size: S Used Patterns Wrong side: in right-side rows - all knit sts, in wrong-side rows - all purls; 1 x 1 rib; "Relif diagonal" pattern: is made on 25 sts due to the scheme; Double rib: is made with auxilary yarn 1/2 of the needed quantity of sts. Then, knit with the main yarn: 1st row; * 1 k...
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:36 AM
Fox Wall Decoration
You'll need: Baked cork; Knife; Ruler; Triangular ruler; Pencil; Base template; Brush; Paint with metallic shade; Masking tape. Instructions Cut “parts of the body” out of the cork: for the head and ears, prepare 2 squares (length and width - 19 cm). Cut one of them in half. For the body, prepare a triangle (side 22 cm), a rhombus (15x22 cm), also divide the square (length and width - 32 cm) in half. To ensure an even painting line, mark the boundaries of the areas to be painted with maski...
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:34 AM
Pink Shades Baby Girl Headband
You'll need: 50g of 100% cotton yarn (152m/50g) of light-pink color; The same yarn, but dark-pink clor for fastening; Knitting needles 3; Crochet hook 3; Head circumference: 45-46 cm. Used Patterns Stockinette stitch: in right-side rows - knit sts, in wrong-side rows - purls; Relief pattern: 1st row: 1 selvedge st, 1 knit st, * knit2tog, 1 yarn over*; repeat from * to * to end of row; 2nd row: purl. Stitches control on stockinette stitch: 23 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm. ...
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:25 AM
Helping our users. Crochet Leafy Vine.
You'll need: Green yarn or thread; Crochet hook 4,25. Instructions Ch 8 Row 1: Sk next ch, (2 sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 2 sc) in next ch, sl st in next ch, ch 1, turn Row 2: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, (dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, dc) in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, sl st into back of next ch. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until vine is desired length, finish off, weave in all ends. 
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:24 AM
Fabric Decoration of Frame
You'll need: Photo or picture frame; Long stripes of cotton fabric; Glue; Scissors. Instructions In this version, the frame will be used as a frame for a picture that is completely out of size for it! Therefore, add a thread above the center. Tie it and fix it with glue, but apply it only from the inside of the frame. Also, glue the beginning of the fabric strip from the inside of the frame and start wrapping the frame, closing the tied thread. Be especially careful at the corners, glue th...
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:23 AM
Lateral Basket Knit Stitch
You can easily make this pattern, using the simple scheme below. There are both right-side and wrong side rows on the scheme. The quantity of sts is multipled 6 + 3 + 2 selvedge sts. Start with 1 selvedge st, then pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat, 1 selvedge st. Repeat 1st-20th rows in height.
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:15 AM
Another Way of Houndstooth Crochet Stitch
1st row: 2 chain sts, *weaver of 5 double crochets in the 5th st of the set-up chain. Then, 2 chain st, 1 single crochet in the 4th st of waver, 1 chain st, skip 3 sts* ; repeat from * to * to last st, 1 single crochet; 2nd row; 5 chain sts (3 chain sts increase + 2 chain sts), 1 single crochet in the center of weaver, 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet in the single crochet of the lower row, 2 chain sts, 1 single crochet. Alternate single crochet, chain st and double crochet due to the previously stated schem...
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:14 AM
Inspiration. Crochet Cartoon Characters.
Inspiration. Crochet Cartoon Characters.
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:07 AM
Who do you usually knit or crochet for?
Hello to everyone! I want to wish you a nice day and positive mood! Take care of yourselves and your nearest! Who do you usually knit or crochet for? Now, I can say, that I make the cloths for myself or some home decoration, rarely for daughters, as they think, that this is old-fashioned. Do you have the same problem with your children or grand-children?
Susan
May 18, 2020 02:06 AM
Vertical Leaves Pattern Dress
You'll need: 350g of 100% cotton yarn (175m/50g); Knitting needles 2,5; Crochet hook 2,5. Size: S-M Used Patterns Vertical leaves pattern: due to the scheme; Wrong-side: in right-side rows - purls, in wrong-side rows - knit sts. Stitches control: 23 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm square. Instructions Back Cast on 143 sts and knit due to the following description: 1 selvedge st, 12 sts of wrong-side pattern, 23 sts of relief pattern, 24 sts of wrong-side pattern, 23 st...
Susan
May 16, 2020 10:20 PM
Silk Neck-Piece
You'll need: Silk (80 x 80 cm); Backup contour for silk; Brush; Wooden frame; Drawing pins. Instructions You can take white silk and dye it in the desired color, according to the instructions on the packaging of the paint, or you can buy silk of the desired shade. Stretch the silk on the frame and pin the buttons around the perimeter. Draw a pattern with a graphite pencil. Circle the pattern with a backup contour. This composition will not allow the paint to leak beyond the contour line, so t...
Susan
May 16, 2020 10:19 PM
Summer Crochet Hat for Girl
You'll need: 25g of white 100% cotton yarn; Straight knitting needles 2,5 and 3; Crochet hook. Size: 3-5 years. Head circumference: 48-50 cm Used Patterns Garter stitch: all knit sts Stockinette stitch: in right-side rows - all knit sts, in wrong-side rows - all purls; Relief pattern: due to the scheme. Make sample for calculation of certain quantity of sts. Instructions Cast on 91 sts with knitting needles 3 and make 4 rows with garter stitch - hat's edging. Turn...
Susan
May 16, 2020 10:17 PM
Helping our users. Sleeping Bag for Baby Annabell Doll.
You'll need: 100g double knitting yarn in main and 10g dk in contrast; Knitting needles 3.25mm and 4mm; 4 small buttons. Stitches control: 22sts - 28 rows to 10cm (4in) in stocking stitch using 4mm needles Measurements: 14” 36cm, Baby Annabell doll Actual measurements: Chest 14”, Sleeve seam 3” length from centre back to hem 12” Sleeves make 2 – (knit these first) Using 3.25 needles and contrast, cast on 24sts Work 6 rows k1, p1 rib Change to 4mm needles and main Worki...
Susan
May 16, 2020 10:10 PM
Relief Rhombs Knit Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 12 + 2 selvedge sts. 1st row: 1 knit st, yarn over, 3 knit sts, knit2tog, * 1 knit st, knit2tog, 3 knit sts, yarn over, 1 knit st, yarn over, 3 knit sts, knit2tog*, 1 knit st, knit2tog, 3 knit sts, yarn over; 2nd and all the even rows: purl; 3rd row: 2 knit sts, yarn over, 2 knit sts, knit2tog, * 1 knit st, knit2tog, 2 knit sts, yarn over, 3 knit sts, yarn over, 2 knit sts, knit2tog*, 1 knit st, knit2tog, 2 knit sts, 1 yarn over, 1 knit st; 5th row: 3 knit sts, yarn ove...
Susan
May 16, 2020 10:06 PM
Crochet Border
Base rnd, each side: Multiple of 6 + 3 + corners. Begin in corner st. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *ch 5, skip 3 sts, [sc in next 3 sts, ch 5, skip 3 sts] to corner st, 3 sc in corner st; rep from * around, omitting last 3 sc, sc in same st as beginning sc, join with slip st to first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), *sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3, [skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3] to 1 st before corner st, sc in next sc, ch 3**, dc in corner st, ch 3; rep f...
Susan
May 16, 2020 10:05 PM