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Left Diagonal Knit Rib
Knitted in a multiple of 6 sts and a 12-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: * P2, k4; repeat from * to end. Row 2: * P4, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 3: As row 1. Row 4: As row 2. Row 5: K2, * p2, k4; repeat from * to last 4 sts, p2, k2. Row 6: P2, * k2, p4; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k2, p2. Row 7: As row 5. Row 8: As row 6. Row 9: *K4, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 10: * K2, p4; repeat from * to end. Row 11: As row 9. Row 12: As row 10.
Susan
Mar 05, 2020 03:29 AM
Crochet Seashell Stitch Pattern
This relief pattern is very nice. You can make a light shawl or scarf with it.
Susan
Mar 05, 2020 03:27 AM
Wire "Maze" Earrings
You'll need: Bent pliers; Round-nose pliers; Pliers; Broach file; Flat-nose pliers - 2 pcs; Silver wire (section 1.0 or 0.8 mm); 2 beads; Round pen-marker; Ruler. Instructions Make loops or earwires. Cut two pieces of wire with the length 8 cm with the pliers and smooth the ends, put the around the marker, moving a little bit out of the center. Bend the long ends of the wire. Bend the short ends with round-nose pliers. Polish the ends with broach-file. Put on the beads. Ea...
Susan
Mar 05, 2020 03:26 AM
List of Most Popular Crochet Magazines
Due to the statistcs, here is the list of most popular crochet magazines: 1. Crochet! 2. MakerU 3. Simply Crochet 4. Love Crochet 5. Interwave Crochet 6. Inside Crochet 7. I Love Crochet 8. Your Crochet & Knitting 9. Crochet Now 10. Crochet World 11. Mollie Makes Crochet 12. Vintage Crochet Do you read any of them? Which is your favourite one?
Susan
Mar 05, 2020 03:20 AM
What do you think of trends?
Good day to you, my dear ladies! I wish you a nice day! Yesterday I posted some information about craft trends. What do you think of following trends? Do you follow them yourselves?
Susan
Mar 05, 2020 03:17 AM
Cherry Crystal Brooch
You'll need: Felt; Needle; Thread; Black and red beads; Crystals: green (for leaf) and red (for cherries) Glue gun. Instructions Draw two cherries on cardboard, then cut them out. Transfer the finished template to felt, cut it out again and proceed to decorating. So, in the location you like, lay out the crystals. Coat each of them with glue and glue to felt. Tip: crystals of different diameters look much more interesting. With the help of a needle and thread, we begin to embroider ...
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:37 AM
Thunderbird Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 14 sts + 1 and a 18-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: Knit. Row 2: * P13, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 3: K1, * p1, k11, p1, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 4: P1, * k2, p9, k2, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 5: K1, * p3, k7, p3, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 6: P1, * k4, p5, k4, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 7: K1, * p5, k3, p5, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 8: P1, * k6, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 9: Purl. Row 10: Purl. Row 11: K7, * p1, k13; repeat from...
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:35 AM
Simple Roses From Colour Paper
You'll need: thick cardboard; colour paper sheets; scissors; ruler; glue. Instructions Cut a sheet of colored paper into strips of 1-5 cm. It is this item that determines the size of the future rose. In this master class, the strip width is 1 cm. Bend the edge diagonally, as shown in the photo below. Twist the rosette, changing the position of twisting directly and diagonally, depending on the shape of the workpiece. Fix glue the forming bud periodically.
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:33 AM
Rose Petals Luminary
You'll need: Clear plastic spoons (100) Faux Rose petals (2 pks of 100) Hot glue gun Craft scissors Large glass container LED battery operated candle This DIY craft project looks lovely indoors or outdoors! Instructions Cut off the handles from the spoons. Glue petals to spoons using hot glue. Glue the spoon petals on the glass container starting at the top rim, overlapping the petals. Continue gluing petals on glass by rows staggering each row. Midway, turn container upside d...
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:32 AM
Rib and Welt Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 8 sts and a 16-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: * K1, p1, k1, p5; repeat from * to end. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you. Row 3: K1, p1, * k5, p1, k1, p1; repeat from * to last 6 sts, k5, p1. Row 5: K1, * p5, k1, p1, k1; repeat from * to last 7 sts, p5, k1, p1. Row 7: * K5, p1, k1, p1; repeat from * to end. Row 9: P4, * k1, p1, k1, p5; repeat from * to last 4 sts, (k1, p1) twice. Row 11: K3, * p1, k1, p1, k5; repea...
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:31 AM
Huge Rose From Corrugated Paper
You'll need: thick cardboard; corrugated paper; graphite pencil; scissors; thick wire; green floristic tape; tape; glue. Instructions Draw or print patterns and transfer them onto thick cardboard. From corrugated paper, cut out 15 petals in the shape of a heart and 5 in the form of droplets (for one flower). Give the shape to the petals: hearts - stretch a little to the sides, and twirl the droplets using a pencil. Take 2 pieces of thick wire and wrap with floral tape. Glue ...
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:30 AM
Crochet and Knit Trends 2020
Now that it’s 2020, it is time to think about what trends might arise in the new year. Even though trend predictions are always a bit of a guessing game, I have put together a list of my guesses just for you! Keep reading to find out all my predictions, as well as which yarn shades I think will be popular in this year.
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:28 AM
Hobbies From Childhood Up Today
Good day to all of you! As usual, I want to wish you a great day! Is there any crafts or maybe hobbies, which you love since your childhood? Let's share in the comments. As for me, it's cooking. I always love it.
Susan
Mar 04, 2020 03:26 AM
Ocean Blue Wire Earrings
You'll need: 2x Ear Hooks 2x Earring Hoops 2x 20cm - 24 Gauge Silver Wire 2x Assortment of Blue Glass Beads and Pearls Wire Cutters Chain Nose Pliers Beading Mat (optional) Instructions: Slowly start tightly wrapping the 24 gauge wire 3 times around the start of the earring hoop to form a small coil. Once secure thread on a bead or pearl, then go back onto the earring hoop with the wire and do 1-2 tightly wrapped coils with your pliers to secure. Keep doing this...
Susan
Mar 03, 2020 03:22 AM
How to Make Bath Bombs
You'll need: 1 cup baking soda ½ cup citric acid ½ cup Epsom salt 1 tsp water 1 tsp essential oils 3 tsp coconut oil, melted Food coloring Stand mixer Bath bomb molds Packaging used for apples Instructions In a stand mixer, combine baking soda, citric acid, and Epsom salt. Add in water, essential oils, and coconut oil. Stir in food coloring of your choice. Using bath bomb molds, scoop out the mixture and pack into the mold. Using your hands push the mixture into the cup u...
Susan
Mar 03, 2020 03:20 AM