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Summer Crochet Stitch
I don't know, maybe, this stitch has another name, but I like this one. Make once from 1st to 9th rows, then repeat from 6th to 9th row. 1st row: single crochet in each st, starting from the 3rd st from your crochet hook. 2nd row: crochet all sts, skip 2 base sts. 3 chain sts of increase, * 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet, {(1 double crochet, 1 chain st) twice, 1 double crochet} - in one st, 1 double crochet, 2 chain sts, 1 double crochet*; repeat from * to end of row, finish with 2 chain sts, 1 double...
Susan
Apr 10, 2020 02:12 AM
Rainbow Feather and Fan Knit Stitch
Color A, cast on a multiple of 18 sts. Row 1 - right side: Color A, knit. Row 2: Color A, knit. Row 3: Color B, knit. Row 4: Color B, purl. Row 5: Colour B, * (k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times; repeat from * to end. Row 6: Colour B, purl. You can change the color B to any color you like. Repeat rows 1-6.
Susan
Apr 10, 2020 02:11 AM
Elegant Beads Necklace
You'll need: Beads #10; Beads #15; Oval jewe;; Bicones; Piece of leather; Felt; Needle; Threads; Glue; Scissors; Cardboard. Instructions Glue the jewel on the back side and glue it to the felt. String a pair of beads on the thread and sew as close to the jewel as possible. Bring a stitch between these two parts. According to this principle, sew the jewel around the perimeter. Carefully walk along the row with a thread, thus pulling off all the bumps. Now pick up thre...
Susan
Apr 10, 2020 02:09 AM
Answers to Yesterday Quiz
1. There are several types of yarn used in knitting. The biggest and bulkiest yarns are called bulky or super-bulky. The lightest and finest yarns are baby (sport) yarns and the very thin thread-like yarns used to make lace. Between the two extremes, there's a yarn that's moderate weight, easy to use and easy to find. What is it called? b. Worsted or Aran Bulky and super-bulky yarns are great for ultra-warm winter clothing like hats, sweaters, scarves and mittens. They're thick and somewhat heavy...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 11:46 PM
Basket Weave Ribbing Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 8 sts + 3. Row 1 and all odd rows - wrong side: P3, * k1, p3; repeat from * to end. Row 2-4-6 - right side: K3, * p5, k3; repeat from * to end. Row 8-10-12 - right side: P4, * k3, p5; repeat from * to last 7 sts, k3, p4. Repeat rows 1 -12.
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:51 AM
Fantasy Crochet Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 7 sts + 2 sts for the symmetry + 2 chain sts of increase. 1st row: 1 double crochet in 4th chain st and in each following st to end of row; 2nd row: 6 chain sts, skip 3 sts and crochet in the 4th st: * 3 double crochets, 5 chain sts, 3 double crochets, 5 chain sts*, then skip 6 sts and crochet the same combination in the 7th st. Finish the row with this combination, then 3 chain sts and 1 double crochet in the last chain st of the previous row; 3rd row: 1 chain st, 1 ...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:49 AM
Soutache Evening Earrings
You'll need: Braid (soutache); Beads; "Drops" beads; Cabochon; Needle; Thread; Scissors; Lighter; Felt; Suede cloth. Instructions Glue the cabochon to the felt and bead it using the mosaic braiding technique. Cut off the exces of felt. Cut three pieces of soutache and sew them around the cabochon, threading the needle exactly in the center of the lace. At the junction of the ends of the lace, sew the bead, and connect the ends themselves with several stitches. Bend the e...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:48 AM
Turkish Braid Cowl
You'll need: 85g of LANAGOLD Alize yarn (49% wool, 51% acryl; 240m/100g); Knitting needles 5 mm; Scissors; Needle. Instructions Cast on 53 sts in classic way with knitting needles 5. Divide the sts of pattern in the following way: Selvedge st - 5 sts of garter st - 18 sts of Turkish braid pattern (you can see the instructions here: https://www.craftorator.com/1476-turkish-braid-knit-stitch.html ) - 5 sts of garter stitch - 18 sts of Turkish braid pattern - 5 sts of garter stitch ...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:46 AM
Turkish Braid Knit Stitch
The quantity of sts is multipled 18 sts + 2 selvedge sts. Knit the pattern from 1st to 12th rows in height once, then only from 3rd to 12th rows to the needed height. 1st row: * 1 purl, 3 knit sts, 1 knit st with 3 yarn overs, 8 knit sts, 1 knit st with 3 yarn overs, 3 knit sts, 1 purl*. 2nd row and all the even rows: knit due to the pattern, transfer the st with 3 yarn over to the right-hand needle, yarn is in front of work, drop the yarn overs; 3rd row: * 1 purl, 2 knit sts, 1 knit st with 3 yarn...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:44 AM
Paper Wisteria Plant
You'll need: Text weight frosted paper — lilac, violet satin, fairway, and botanic; 20-gauge floral wire (3 pieces); Art marker — light orange; Yes! Paste; Scissors; Low-temperature hot glue gun; Paintbrush; 1/16″ hole punch. Instructions Cut the petals, using your cutting machine or scissors. Punch a hole in the middle of each petal. Then color a fan shape on one side of the lilac-colored petals. Using the edge of your scissors, curl all of the petals in the same di...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:40 AM
Tunisian Purl Crochet Stitch
The first row is the same - make a chain of the needed quantity if chain sts, then draw Tunisian crochets and make reversed row. Start making purls from the 2nd row. In the set-up row throw the yarn upon your crochet hook, which is very close to purl st in knitting. Then, draw Tunisian crochets from the st below and slip the yarn from the crochet hook, going ahead. Now, it's located above new Tunisian crochet. Now, throw the yarn on the crochet hook from the opposite side. Pull the thrown yarn thr...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:36 AM
Quiz Time
Hello, everyone! I want to wish you a nice day and mood! I decided to make one more quiz, so let's start! 1. There are several types of yarn used in knitting. The biggest and bulkiest yarns are called bulky or super-bulky. The lightest and finest yarns are baby (sport) yarns and the very thin thread-like yarns used to make lace. Between the two extremes, there's a yarn that's moderate weight, easy to use and easy to find. What is it called? a. Mediocre b. Sport Plus c. Sweater Weight d. Worste...
Susan
Apr 09, 2020 01:34 AM
Basket From Plastic Bottles
You'll need: Plastic bottles; Scissors; Fishing line; Tape; Glue for plastic. Instructions Cut the bottom and bottle neck. Cut the obtained cylinders to stripes. Make semis. Bind the elements together. Fasten the handle to the ready-made basket. If necessary, add bottom part. Before you start weaving the basket, you need to get rid of the labels and glue on the plastic bottles, otherwise this area will quickly become contaminated, which will badly affect the appearance of the ...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:19 PM
Nice and Warm Crochet Hat
You'll need: 75g of Yarnart Merino De Luxe yarn(49% wool, 51% acryl, 280m/100g); Crochet hook 3 mm. Head circumference: 55-57 Instructions Crochet around. 1st row: * 9 half double crochets * ; 2nd row: * 2 half double crochets in each st *; 3rd row: * 1 puff double crochet in each st, 1 chain st". Totaly, 18 puff double crochets*; 4th row: * 2 double crochets under 1 chain st, 1 puff double crochet under the next chain st, puff double crochet, 1 chain st *; 5th row: * 2 double croche...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:17 PM
Feather and Fan Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 18 sts and 4-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: * (K2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times; repeat from * to end. Row 4: Knit. Abbreviations K - knit P - purl Yo - yarn over K2tog - knit 2 sts together
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:14 PM