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Watercolour Patchwork Technique
Schemes for performing work in the "watercolor technique" are quite difficult, although canvases made of squares of equal size are performed. The principle of creating ornament: Take fabrics with floral patterns. This style is characterized by the fact that fabrics of different colors with the same pattern can be used for sewing a blanket, carpet and other large rectangular things. Mostly the assembly of the product starts from the lower left corner. More often, tone transitions are used from light to...
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:58 AM
Crochet Relief Network
21 sts are made for the sample. 1st row: 3 chain sts, 1 double crochet in each st. 2nd row: 5 chain sts, skip 1 st, * skip 3 sts, 3 triple crochets in next 3 sts, make 3 triple crochets in 3 skipped sts*; repeat from * to * to end of row. 3rd row: 3 chain sts, 1 double crochet in each st. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows.
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:57 AM
Zigzag Knit Lace
The quantity of sts is multipled 5 sts + 4 and 16-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: K1, yo, * ssk, k3, yo; repeat from * to last 3 sts, skpo, k1. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Purl all sts. Row 3: K2, * ssk, k2, yo, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 5: K2, * ssk, k1, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 7: K2, * ssk, yo, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 9: K1, k2tog, * yo, k3, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, yo, k1. Row 11: K2, * k1, yo, k2, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 sts,...
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:56 AM
Long Beads Earrings
You'll need: #34712139 Silver Crimp Beads (1 pk); #2950509 4mm Open Jump Rings – Stainless (1 pk); #29505305 Kidney Ear Wire – Stainless (1 pk); #57500122 4mm Fuchsia Swarovski Bicones (1 pk); #57500251 4mm Vitral Medium Swarovski Bicones (1 pk); #57501151 6mm Vitral Medium Swarovski Bicones (1 pk); #3202002 7-Strand .3mm beading wire (1 pk). Instructions Cut a 10” length of beading wire. String on one crimp bead, one 6mm vitral bicone, one crimp. bead, one 6mm vitral bicone, one crimp bead, ...
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:55 AM
Crochet Embossing Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 5 sts + 1 chain st increase. 1st row: * 1 single crochet, 4 chain sts* in the 9th chain st. There should be 4 base sts left under 4 chain sts in the initial chain. The ornament is from * to *. Crochet to end of row. Finish the row with 1 single crochet in the last st. 2nd row: 3 chain sts increase. Turn your work. Make * 4 double crochets (or 4 treble crochets), 1 chain st* in the holes between 4 chain sts from the previous row, repeat to end of row. 3rd row: 1 chain st ...
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:54 AM
Flame Chevron Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 7 sts + 4 and 24-row repeat. Row 1 and all wrong side rows: Purl all sts. Row 2 - right side: K3, * ssk, k5, yo; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 4: K3, * ssk, k4, yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 6: K3, * ssk, k3, yo, k2; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 8: K3, * ssk, k2, yo, k3; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 10: K3, * ssk, k1, yo, k4; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 12: K3, * ssk, yo, k5; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 14: K1, * yo, k5, k2tog; repeat f...
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:53 AM
Fluorescent Liquid
This is the safest recepy of fluorescent liquid for huge containers. For example, you can take a bath, using vitamin B. Run a bath, but pay attention, that the volume of water shouldn't increase 15 litres. Add 15 ampules of liquid vitamin B. Light the bathroom with fluorescent lamp in order to activate vitamin B. Except the water from your mouth.
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:52 AM
Answers to Knitting Test 2
1. Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it ideal for this purpose. Which of the following is NOT a reason for wool's popularity among sock knitters? c. It is the only fiber other than silk that can be spun into a thin enough yarn for socks. Wool is often used in commercially produced hiking socks because it's so good at keeping feet warm and dry, even in wet conditions. The wool fibers "wick" moisture away from the surface, a...
Susan
Apr 13, 2020 01:51 AM
Relief Rhombs Knit Cardigan
You'll need: 900g of 100% cotton yarn; Circle knitting needles 4,5. Instructions Horizontal pattern repeat is 18 sts and vertical - 32 rows, as you can see on the scheme. There are only right-side odd rows stated on the scheme. But even wrong side rows are made only with purls. Concerning yarn overs, stated on the scheme, they're made as purls. Start the row with the sts before pattern repeat, then repeat pattern repeat needed times, then finish with the sts after the pattern repeat. Work, repeatin...
Susan
Apr 12, 2020 12:11 AM
Tulip Crochet Stitch
Make 32 chain sts. 1st-3rd rows: make with single crochets, chain st in the beginning of each row; 4th row: 3 chain sts, double crochet in the 2nd st, chain st and double crochet in the same st, then repeat these actions, skip 2 sts, make in the 3rd st * double crochet, chain st, double crochet* , finish with 1 double crochet; 5th row: 4 chain sts, make 4 double crochets with 1 top (together) in the "V" of the previous row, 2 chain sts*, finish with 1 chain st, 1 double crochet. Then, repeat the patter...
Susan
Apr 12, 2020 12:05 AM
Flower-Bud Crochet Ornament
Make a chain. The quantity of sts should be multipled 3 + 2 sts for the symmetry + 2 sts of increase. 1st row: start from the 4th st of the set-up chain, make 1 double crochet in each st to end of row; 2nd row: 2 chain sts increase, skip 1 double crochet from the previous row, (1 double crochet, 1 chain st, 1 double crochet) in the next double crochet of the previous row, skip 2 sts and repeat the ornament. Repeat to end of row, skip 1 double crochet of the previous row and make 1 double crochet in the 2...
Susan
Apr 12, 2020 12:04 AM
Zigzag Loop Knit Stitch
Cast on a multiple of 4 sts + 2. Row 1 - right side: K1, * k3, k1, wrapping yarn twice around needle; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 2: K1, * sl 1 wyif, dropping extra wrap, k3; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 3: K1, * k3, sl 1 wyib; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 4: K1, * sl 1 wyif, k3; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 5: K1, * sl 3 wyib, drop next slip st off left-hand needle to front of work, slip the same 3 sts back to the left-hand needle, then pick up dropped st and knit wrapping the ya...
Susan
Apr 12, 2020 12:03 AM
Double Beads Crochet Stitch
Make 30 sts. 1st row (white yarn): from the 4th st from the crochet hook - 3 double crochets, 2 chain sts, then crochet with repeats * skip 2 sts and crochet in the 3rd chain sts - 4 double crochets, 2 chain sts*; 2nd row (attach red yarn): turn your work to the wrong side, set-up row from 30 chain sts in the upper part of your work. Single crochet in 1 chain st, 3 sts increase, 2 chain sts, (1 double crochet, 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet, 2 chain sts) in the arch of chain sts, then make in each arch *...
Susan
Apr 11, 2020 11:59 PM
Denim Jumper Dress
You'll need: 2 yards corduroy; 2 Large Buttons; Matching thread. Instructions First, create your pattern pieces. Use a tank dress or tank to create your pattern. Refer to the illustration below to see which pattern pieces you’ll need and how to measure. Once your pattern pieces are drawn out and cut, lay them on top of your fabric and use them as a guide to cut your fabric. Step 1. Take your DRESS FRONT and LINING FRONT and match them up with right sides of the fabric together. Pin in place, a...
Susan
Apr 11, 2020 11:55 PM
Twist Knit Stitch Wave
Right twist: skip 1 st and knit the 2nd st, leave on needle; then purl the skipped st, slip both sts from the knitting needle together Left twist: skip 1 st and purl into back of the 2nd st, leave on needle; then knit the skipped st, slip both sts from the knitting needle together Cast on a multiple of 8 sts and 32-row repeat. Row 1 - wrong side: * Knit 7, purl 1; repeat from * to end. Row 2 - right side: * Left twist, purl 6; repeat from * to end. Row 3: * Knit 6, purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to...
Susan
Apr 11, 2020 11:53 PM