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Crochet Relief Napkin
You'll need: 100% cotton yarn (220m/50g); Crochet hook 2 mm. Instructions 3 chain sts in the beginning of row always equals to 1 double crochet. 1st row: circle 8 chain sts in a ring with slip st, 3 chain sts, 23 double crochets in the middle, slip st; 2nd row: * 1 double crochet, 1 chain st, slip st in the end of row; 3rd row: slip st under chay st and 3 chain sts under the same st, 1 double crochet, 1 chain sts, 2 double crochets, * skip 1 arch - 2 double crochets, 1 chain st, 2 double crochet...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 12:59 AM
Two-Colored Crochet Stripes
Crochet with simple Tunisian crochets. Make a chain of needed quantity of chain sts, then make first 2 rows (set-up and reversed) with A color. Then, in the moment, when there is one unfinished crochet, attach color B yarn, i.e., crochet 2 sts with another color. In the next rows, you'll need to cross two colors of yarn, in order not to cut the yarn. Hide the yarn of the just crocheted row, the new yarn should be above. Then, make 2 rows of color B. Change the color in the end of reversed row.
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 12:58 AM
Cone Knit Stitch
Cross 4 sts to right - transfer 2 sts to the auxilary needle, leave behind work, 2 knit sts, 2 knit sts from the auxilary needle; Cross 4 sts left - transfer 2 sts to the auxilary needle, leave in front of work, 2 knit sts, 2 knit sts from the auxilary needle. The quantity of sts is 20 sts + 4 auxilary sts. Selvedge sts aren't included in the pattern repeat. 1st row: 2 purls, * 6 knit sts, cross 4 sts right, cross 4 sts left, 6 knit sts*, 2 purls; 2nd and all the even rows: knit due to the ornament; 3...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 12:57 AM
Crochet Spiders Stitch
Pattern repeat is 10 sts. The quantity of sts is multipled 10 + 2 sts. Make 22 chain sts. 1st row: start from the 3rd st from the crochet hook - 1 single crochet, 3 chain sts, 1 double crochet in the 4th st of chain, 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet in the same st, 3 chain sts, skip 3 sts, (1 double crochet, 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet, 3 chain sts, 2 single crochets) in one st; 2nd row: 5 chain sts, 5 double crochets under the arch of 2 x chain sts, 4 chain sts, 1 single crochet in the 2nd out of 3 cro...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 12:56 AM
Chains Knit Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 6 sts + 1 st for the symmetry + 2 selvedge sts (slip 1st st, purl the last). 1st row: * 1 purl, st with 3 yarn overs, 3 knit sts, st with 3 yarn overs*, 1 purl; 2nd row: due to the ornament. Knit sts with yarn over in the following way: leave the yarn in front of work, slip the st, drop the yarn overs; 3rd row: * 1 purl, re-slip st (leave the yarn behind work), 3 knit sts, re-slip st (leave the yarn behind work)*, 1 purl; 4th row: knit due to the ornament. Re-slip the d...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 12:54 AM
Amigurumi Yoda Doll
You'll need: Red Heart Super Saver (or other worsted weight yarn) in Frosty Green, Cafe Latte, and Aran; Crochet hooks G (4.0) and H (5.0); Stitch marker; Tapestry needle; Pair of safety eyes (somewhere around 24mm is good); Toy stuffing. Instructions Special Stitches and Techniques Invisible Decrease (Sc2tog): Insert the hook in front loop only of first st, insert hook in front loop only of second st (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and complete sc as normal. Bobble St...
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 12:53 AM
What's new?
Hello, dear friends! I hope, that you're safe and sound, sitting at home! Want to wish you nice day and good mood! What new crafts have you discovered for you during quarantine? What new patterns or tutorials have you done?
Susan
Apr 18, 2020 12:48 AM
Crochet Beanie Hat
You'll need: 2 skeins of red yarn (30% wool, 70% polyacryl; 100m/100g); Crochet hook 7. Instructions Total Height: 34 cm Head Height: 21 cm Fold: 8 cm Crown is 5 cm higher, than head. For these measurements you'll need 76 rows (or 76/2 = 38 cables, as pattern repeat is 2 rows) and 56 sts. Start working with wrong side row. Seam will go along one side of hat, because it'll make more comfotable to sew the crown. Make 57 chain sts, 56 double crochets through back arches, starting fr...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 02:54 AM
Tumbling Moss Knit Blocks
Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts and 20-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: * P1, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 2: * P2, (k1, p1) 3 times, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 3: * P3, (k1, p1) twice, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 4: * P4, k1, p1, k4; repeat from * to end. Rows 5-6: * P5, k5; repeat from * to end. Row 7: * K1, p4, k4, p1; rep from * to end. Row 8: P1, k1, p3, k3, p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 9: * K1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 10: * P1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 11...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 02:52 AM
Galaxy Sneakers
You'll need: DecoArt Stylin in fuchsia, purple, turquoise, black, and white; Painter’s tape; Paintbrushes; Sneakers. Instructions Use painter’s tape to mask sole of shoe, and anywhere else you don’t want paint. Use a small brush to apply fuchsia Stylin’ Paint onto the shoe. Add in purple and turquoise. Blend the colors together where they meet. Apply black into the remaining areas, using a clean brush to lightly blend into the other colors. Use a fine tip brush to add stars to the shoe. ...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 02:51 AM
Crochet Mandala Pattern
You'll need: YarnArt Jeans yarn of different colors (45% acryl, 55% cotton; 160m/50g); Crochet hook 2,0 mm. Instructions Crochet each row with new color, except 4th-6th rows. Make 12 chain sts. Cirlce in a ring with slip st. 1st row (orange): 3 chain sts, 23 double crochets, slip st; 2nd row (light-green): 1 chain st, * 1 single crochet, 3 chain sts, make popcorn st in a st (group of 5 double crochets, which are made from one base st and connect them in the following way: draw the last st throug...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 02:50 AM
Knit Bricks Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts + 3 and 12-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Purl. Row 3: K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 5: K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 7: K3, * p7, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 9: P3, * k7, p3; repeat from * to end. Row 11: P3, * k7, p3; repeat from * to end. Row 12: Purl.
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 02:48 AM
Crochet Square Motif
Popcorn (corn stitch) - group of 5 double crochets, which are made from one base st and connect them in the following way: draw the last st through the 1st crochet. Note Start new row with 3 sts increase. How to finish each row? Replace 3 chain st to 1 chain st, 1 half double crochet. Pattern repeat is 4 times, as you make square. Starting from 3rd to 11th row crochet 2 double crochets under each chain st. Starting from 6th row skip 1 double crochet of the previous row (1 st) after the first popc...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 02:47 AM
Relief Arans Knit Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 16 sts. 1st row: * 1 purl, 2 knit sts, 2 purls, (transfer 2 sts to the auxilary needle and leave in front of work, 1 purl, knit 2 sts from the auxilary needle as knit sts, then 1 st from the auxilary needle - as purl), 2 purls, 2 knit sts, 1 purl*; 2nd and all the even rows: due to the ornament; 3rd row: * 1 purl, (transfer 2 sts to the auxilary needle and leave in front of work, 1 purl, knit 2 sts from the auxilary needle as knit sts), 2 purls, (transfer 2 sts to the au...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 12:39 AM
Toy Bone for a Dog
You'll need: A piece of upholstery fabric; Drawing paper; 4” circle lid or plastic bottle; Sewing machine; Stuffing; Pins; Ruler; Pencil; Scissors; Thread. Instructions Fold a large piece of drawing paper in half, on the folded line draw half a dog bone. With the sides being 3” tall, 5” width between the two lines and trace a 4” circle lid (or water bottle or whatever) onto the top sides of the bone. Cut out the bone shape and open it up. Turn your fabric inside out and fold in half. Trac...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 12:36 AM