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Answers to Quiz Time 3.
1. What is generally the best stitch to use if you want your garment to have a close fit around the waist or wrist? d. Rib stitch Rib stitch is a knit one, purl one stitch that gives an ascending pattern of like type stitches. This means that if a knit stitch has occurred on the row before, a purl stitch will be knitted on the next. It allows for stretch and so is very suitable for areas that need a close fit but with the comfort of a bit of give, such as the neck, waist and wrist. 2. What stitc...
Susan
Apr 17, 2020 12:34 AM
Simple Hat for Everyday
You'll need: 80g for adult hat and about 70g for child hat of yarn (50% wool, 50% fiber, 225m/50g) in 2 threads of yarn; Circle knitting needles (40-50 сm) and double pointed knitting needles 3,5 mm; Double pointed knitting needles 3,0 mm. Instructions Size of adult hat: 58,5-59 cm; Size of child hat: 50 cm. Cast in 120 sts + 1 st for closing in a circle (adult hat), 100 sts + 1 st for closing in a circle (child hat). Pay attention, that pattern repeat is 4 sts, that's why the quantity of ...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:54 AM
Owl Beads Brooch
You'll need: CZ small beads of different shades; 2 white beads (rivoli); Piece of leather; Monofibre; Ruler; Pencil; Fastener; Glue; Cardboard. Instructions When the materials are all ready, you can start making the owl. First, braid the rivoli. Make a ring of thirty beads. Then make two more rows using silver beads. Now you can insert the rivoli, and then turn them on the wrong side and weave two rows of the same beads. Wind the second rivoli exactly in the same way. Sew the blanks to the ...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:53 AM
Moss Diamond and Lozenge Knit Stitch
Rows 1 and 2: K6, p6. Rows 3 and 4: P1, k5, p5, k1. Rows 5 and 6: K1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1. Rows 7 and 8: P1, k1, p1, k3, p3, k1, p1, k1. Rows 9 and 10: (K1, p1) twice, k2, p2, (k1, p1) twice. Rows 11 and 12: (P1, k1) 6 times. Rows 13 and 14: (K1, p1) 6 times. Rows 15 and 16: (P1, k1) twice, p2, k2, (p1, k1) twice. Rows 17 and 18: K1, p1, k1, p3, k3, p1, k1, p1. Rows 19 and 20: P1, k1, p4, k4, p1, k1. Rows 21 and 22: K1, p5, k5, p1. Rows 23 and 24: P6, k6. Rows 25 and 26: P5, k1, p1, k5. Rows 2...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:52 AM
Magic Loop
One "magic loop" This method is used, when you need to add just a few sts. You should pull one st in the middle of your work. Two "magic loops" This method is used, when there are few sts on the needles or you should knit 2 works at the same time. Pull the sts in the end of both knitting needles, dividing the work in 2 hallves - one on the knitting needles and another one on fishing line. Third way The most often used. Pull the full right side, all the sts are on the fishing line and left-hand needle,...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:39 AM
Twisted Rib and Gartert Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts + 5 and 12-row repeat. Rows 1, 3 and 5 - right side: K5, * (k1tbl, p1) twice, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 2, 4 and 6: K5, * (p1tbl, k1) twice, p1tbl, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 7, 9 and 11: (k1tbl, p1) twice, k1tbl, * k5, (k1tbl, p1) twice; repeat from * to end. Rows 8, 10 and 12: (p1tbl, k1) twice, p1tbl, * k5, (p1tbl, k1) twice, p1tbl; repeat from * to end. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl K1tbl - knit 1 through back loop P1tbl - purl 1 through back loo...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:38 AM
How to Sew Amigurumi Parts Photo Instructions
You'll need: Needle with big eye; Pins; Scissors; Parts for amigurumi toy: eyes, nose, mouth etc. Instructions Before you start sewing, it's necessary to place all the details on their places by means of pins. It's necessary to understand how your final result will look like. Then, start sewing all the details in turn. Attach all the details on their places with pins.
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:37 AM
Helping Ann. Harley Quinn Amigurumi Doll.
You'll need: Yarn for amigurumi of the colors red, blue, white, black, yellow and beige; Yarn for embroidery of white color; Fiber fill for amigurumi; Safety eyes; Crochet hook 2.0mm or 2.5mm; Sewing needle; Water based fabric paint of blue and red color; Brush; Container to dilute the paint. Instructions Let’s begin with the head: Make one piece. Begin with beige color: 1. 6sc on MR (6) 2. 6inc (12) 3. [1sc, 1inc]x6 (18) 4. 1sc, 1inc, [2sc, 1inc]x5, 1sc (24) 5. [3sc, 1inc]x6 (30) 6....
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:35 AM
Kanzashi Rose
You'll need: 2 colours of satin ribbon 5 cm wide (green and red or pink); Glue gun; Needle; Thread; Scissors; Lighter. Instructions At this stage, cut 12 cm long rectangles from red ribbon. For one rose, approximately 25 such strips are required. To make a petal, take one rectangle with the wrong side facing you, lower the upper right corner down, forming a triangle from the corner. Then take a needle with a thread and starting from the corner, sweep along the lower edge to about the middle of...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:31 AM
Quiz Time. Part 3.
1. What is generally the best stitch to use if you want your garment to have a close fit around the waist or wrist? a. Moss stitch b. Knit stitch c. Purl stitch d. Rib stitch 2. What stitch would be most appropriate if you wanted to give a basket weave-like effect? a. Rib Stitch b. Knit stitch c. Moss Stitch d. Purl stitch 3. Which knitting design is particularly associated with Scotland and golfers? a. Campbell b. Argyle c. Argus d. Stewart 4. What does the design on the Aran...
Susan
Apr 16, 2020 02:30 AM
Harley Quinn
Does anyone have a crochet pattern for Harley Quinn or superman or super hero's dolls stockings that look like these? Thank you in advance or just reading this.
Ann
Apr 15, 2020 01:57 PM
Cardigan with Hood For Baby Girl
You'll need: 300g of 100% cotton yarn of peach color; Knitting needles 4,5; Auxilary needle; 5 buttons. Size: 75-80 cm. Used Techniques 2 x 2 rib, pearl ornament, fancy ornaments due to the schemes 1 and 2. Instructions Placket The width of the front placket is 7 sts. In order to make placket, use "rib with slipped st pattern". To make this, you should make in the 1st row knit sts with purls by turn. In the second row make the pattern repeat: * slip 1 st (yarn in fron of work), 1 knit s...
Susan
Apr 15, 2020 02:44 AM
Lace Cable Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 12 sts + 8 and 12-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: P2, * k2, yo, ssk, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: K2, * p2, yo, p2tog, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 3: P2, * k2, yo, ssk, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 5: P2, * C4F, p2, k2, yo, ssk, p2; repeat from * to last 6 sts, C4F, p2. Row 7: P2, * k2, yo, ssk, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 9: P2, * k2, yo, ssk, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 11: P2, * k2, yo, ssk, p2, C4F, p2; repeat from * to last 6 sts, k2, ...
Susan
Apr 15, 2020 02:41 AM
Luxurious Hair Comb with Beads
You'll need: Small beads of different shape and size; Big beads; Thin wire; Thin satin ribbons; Hair comb; Scissors; Pliers. Instructions First of all, begin to weave and create twigs. Take a piece of wire 50 cm long, and in the center dial a large bead. On the ends on the right and on the left side, collect 3 identical beads. Then the ends should be intertwined with each other at a distance of 5 cm, so that you get a stalk. After that, begin to form the next branch. Take one edge of the wire ...
Susan
Apr 15, 2020 02:40 AM
How to Change Color of Yarn in Crochet
You can start working with new yarn at any place, but it's better to make it at the end of row. For working with new color of yarn you need to crochet until there are 2 sts left on the crochet hook. Then, take the old yarn and "tail" (leave 15 cm to hide) of new yarn with 3 fingers of your right hand, which hold the crochet hook. Twist the yarn around your left hand fingers as usual and catch the yarn with the crochet hook, draw through these 2 sts on the crochet hook, finishing st this way. Then, you ne...
Susan
Apr 15, 2020 02:37 AM