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Doughnut Cushion
You'll need: Thick paper for making the stencil; Threads; Pencil; Scissors; One-color fabric for base 50 х 100 сm; Pink fabric for decoration 40 х 40 сm; Sewing machine; Safety pins; Colorful buttons. Instructions Making the stencil of doughnut: Fold a sheet of paper 50 x 50 cm in half twice. Bind one end of thread to the pencil. Measure 20 cm from the edge of paper by means of ruler and draw the thread to this length. Then, attach the opposite edge to the corner of squ...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:13 PM
Caterpillar Crochet Cord
Make a knot and 2 chain sts. In the 1st st from your knot make 1 single crochet through upper half-stitch. Don't move your crochet hook, but turn the single crochet clockwise. Insert your crochet hook from 2 prominent half-stitches from left side. Pull the yarn through first 2 sts. Then, catch the working yarn and finish your work with single crochet. Repeat this action, don't forget to turn your cord clockwise. In the finish, make 1 chain st, cut the yarn and pull the end from the st. Fasten...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:08 PM
Alternating Diagonals Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 10 sts and 24-row repeat. Rows 1-2: * K5, p5; repeat from * to end. Rows 3-4: * K5, p5; repeat from * to end. Rows 5-6: * K4, p1, k1, p4; repeat from * to end. Rows 7-8: * K3, p2,k2, p3; repeat from * to end. Rows 9-10: * K2, p3, k3, p2; repeat from * to end. Rows 11-12: * K1, p4, k4, p1; repeat from * to end. Rows 13-14: * P5, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 15-16: * P5, k5; repeat from * to end. Rows 17-18: * P4, k1, p1, k4; repeat from * to end. Rows 19-20: * ...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:06 PM
Old Magazines Heart Collage
You'll need: Old magazines; Glue stick; Scissors; Cardboard. Instructions Step One: when you go through the magazine, pull out pages with solid colors that are at least 2 inches wide. Step Two: pull out pages with colorful images that will be the heart shaped pieces. It made a perfect 2″ square for a background! It helps to think 2″ squares when you are sorting through the magazine for background images. Step Three: cut out 25 2″ squares (for a 10 x 10 collage.) Step Fou...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:05 PM
I want to knit/crochet/sew this!
Hello, my dear friends! Let this day bring you all the best things! I think, that practically everyone has some idea in mind, but cannot find the pattern, let's share our thoughts in the comments, maybe, somebody has the desired pattern. I also will try to do my best to help everyone!
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 11:02 PM
Jumper dress
Does anyone have a pattern for a jumper dress, be it sewing, knit, or crochet?
Ann
Apr 07, 2020 08:05 AM
Men's Hollow Rib Hat
You'll need: 1 skein of yarn (50% wool, 50% acryl; 228m/100g); Knitting needles 4. Size: 58-60 Instructions Cast on 160 sts with knitting needles 4 and knit 18 cm of hollow rib, which is about 96 rows. This part of work makes double part of men's hat. Finish making double part, make 1 row with 2 knit sts together. After this action, there should be 80 sts left on the knitting needles. Start making the bottom part. Bottom part is made with stockinette stitch, the yarn should be folded in h...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:41 AM
How To Make Shorten Rows
Shorten Rows With Yarn Overs Knit your work with stockinette stitch until you need to turn your work. After you turn your work to the wrong side, make yarn over and continue knitting to the end of stripe with purls. In the next right side row knit this yarn over and next st together as knit st. For making analogical actions, but from the wrong side, you need to go to the stated point, turn your work to the right side, make yarn over, then knit the row with knit sts to the end. Then, when you come t...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:40 AM
Paper Mache Bowl
You'll need: 1 small plastic Bowl; Gift Wrap Paper of your choice; Jar of Homemade Mod Podge; Scissors. Instructions Cut paper into small square pieces. Soak cut paper pieces in homemade Mod Podge and apply pieces to the outside of your bowl. Cover the entire outside of your bowl and let it fully dry. Let your paper wrapped bowl fully dry for about 24 hours! When paper is dry break bowl loose from glued paper. Trim uneven edges with scissors!
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:36 AM
Overlapping Leaves Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 15 sts + 2 and 20-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: P2, * k13, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 2: K2, * p13, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 3: P2, * k10, k2tog, yo, k1, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 4: K2, * yo, p2, p2tog, p9, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 5: P2, * k8, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 6: K2, * p1, yo, p3, p2tog, p7, k2; repeat from * to end. Row 7: P2, * k6, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, p2; repeat from * to end. Row 8: K2, * p2, yo, p4, p2tog, p5, ...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:35 AM
Dragon Leather Crochet Stitch
The pattern is 2 sts and 3 rows. Chain of chain sts + 3 chain sts increase 1st row (set-up row): double crochets, starting from 4th chain st and all the other sts. 2nd row: 1 chain st, single crochet in each st. 3rd row: 3 chain sts, * 1 right side relief treble crochet through double crochet of the 1st row, 1 double crochet*. 4th row: 1 chain st, single crochet in each st. 5th row (make in checkerboard order): 3 chain sts, * 1 double crochet in right side relief treble crochet, 1 right side ...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:33 AM
Bon-Bon Blanket
You'll need: Fabric of one, two, three or more colors; Fabric for base (it won't be seen); Holofiber or polyester; Threads; Needles and pins; Scissors; Pencil; Ruler. Instructions Squares for cushions should have a side of at least 8 cm and no more than 40 cm, with other parameters the blanket will not have a beautiful look. The universal calculation, based on the estimated dimensions of the blanket, is as follows: the width of the base fabric should be one and a half cm larger than...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:30 AM
Chevron Knit Stitch
Knitted in a multiple of 14 sts + 1 and 10-row repeat. Row 1 - right side: * k1, yo, k1, ssk, k7, k2tog, k1, yo; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 2 and all wrong side rows: Purl. Row 3: * k2, yo, k1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1, yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 5: * k3, yo, k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k2; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 7: * k4, yo, k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k3; repeat from * to last st, k1. Row 9: * k5, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k4; repeat from * to last st, k1. Abbreviati...
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:28 AM
First Knitting Memories
Hello, my dears! As a good tradition, I want to wish you nice day and mood! Yesterday, my younger daughter (she's 12) came to me and asked to show you how to make amigurumi toys. She wanted to make the toy without learning how to make simple thinhs. Ha-ha. She reminded me myself in the childhood, I'd also wanted to get the ready-made nice scarf. Do you remember your first experience?
Susan
Apr 07, 2020 02:27 AM
Sweet Bouquet
You'll need: Wood sticks 25 cm long - 50 pcs; Scotch tape 5-6 cm wide - 1 pc; Scissors; Stapler; Kraft paper 0,7 x 1,5 m Small postcard; Transparent floristic film 1 x 1 m; Satin ribbon 2 cm wide - 4 m; Gloves; Cutting board 30-40 cm diameter; White or pink round marshmallow - 4 pcs; Cylinder marshmallow 2,5-3 cm diameter - 100g; Braided marshmellow white with pink - 100g; Small marshmallow cubes - 100g; Oval cherry fruit jelly with sugar - 100g. Instructions Take out ...
Susan
Apr 05, 2020 11:54 PM