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Knit Dog Sweater
Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm, 10 or 6 mm, Circular Knitting Needles, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs) Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch Materials: RED HEART® “Super Saver®” 256 Carrot - 1 (1, 2, 3, 5) Balls Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9] and 6mm [US 10] knitting needles, 5.5 mm [US 9] circular knitting needle 24”/60 cm long, 5.5 mm [US 9] double-pointed knitting needles. Button. Sti...
Susan
Dec 11, 2019 01:09 AM
Victorian Romance Crochet Cardigan
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Crochet GaugeGAUGE: In back pattern, 1 repeat = 3¼” [8.5 cm]; 8 rows = 4” [10 cm]. In edging pattern, 2 repeats = 4” [10 cm]; 4 rows = 2½” [6.5cm]. In sleeve pattern, 14 dc = 4” [10 cm]; 4 rows = 2½” [6.5 cm]. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Finished SizeFinished Bust: 35 (40, 44, 46, 52) in [89 (101.5, 112, 117, 132) cm] Finished Length: 20 (20, 21, 21, 21) in [51 (...
Susan
Dec 11, 2019 12:19 AM
Knit Slippers Pattern
Knitting Needle Size6 or 4 mm Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Gauge21 sts and 27 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st. Finished SizeTo Fit Lady’s shoe size 5/6 (7/8-9/10); Finished Foot Length Small 5/6 - 9 inches [23 cm], Medium 7/8 - 9 1/2 inches [24 cm], Large 9/10 - 10 1/2 inches [26.5 cm] Materials List Patons Classic Wool Yarn (100g/3.5 oz) - Paprika - 1 (1, 2) ball(s) Size 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles Set of four 4 mm (U.S. 6) double-p...
Susan
Dec 11, 2019 12:17 AM
Off-shoulder Crochet Sweater
Materials: US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle 12 (15, 18, 21) balls Naturally Caron.com Spa yarn in Misty Taupe Pattern Finished Measurements: Fabric is stretchy and will fit busts larger than finished bust measurement. Similarly, length of garment will extend when worn. Bust 33 (38, 44, 49)"/ 84 (96.5, 112, 124.5) cm Length 17"/43 cm Gauge: In pattern, using US I-9 (5.5 mm) hook, 1 pattern repeat = 5 1/2"/14 cm and 8 rows = 4"/10 cm. Special Terms: When instructed to work stit...
Susan
Dec 11, 2019 12:16 AM
Bear Pencil Case
Materials 3.25mm crochet hook brown worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in the color mushroom) a pair of 18mm shank buttons (I bought 2 pairs for $4 but you can get a pack of 100 for less than $12 here.) dark brown and beige felt a spool of brown thread (I used this extra strong thread for my bag.) tapestry needle 7 inch all purpose zipper (You can get the one I used here.) a half yard of cotton fabric (I used fabric similar to this.) sewing needles pins Pattern No...
Susan
Dec 11, 2019 12:15 AM
Let's get acquanted!
Good day, my dear ladies! I suggest you to get acquanted with one another in the comments to this post. Maybe you will find a new pen-friend! I'm Susan. I'm 42, I live in LA with my family. Besides knitting I love travelling, reading interesting books and spend time with my dearest.
Susan
Dec 10, 2019 11:44 PM
Reindeer Ornament
Material List: Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) Brown – 20 yds H/8/5.00mm Crochet Hook Chenille Sticks Gold, Black, or Brown Fabric Paint White Black Red Yarn Needle Scissors Optional Materials: Mini Google Eyes Felt Mini Buttons Gauge Not important for this project Size Approx. 1.5” diameter Stitch Guide arnd = around ch = chain sc = single crochet sl st(s) = slip stitch(es) Skill Level Beginner Written in U.S. Terms Notes This pattern is worked in the r...
Susan
Dec 09, 2019 11:14 PM
Easily Crochet Hat With Pom Pom
Here is what you will need: 1 skein bulky weight yarn, approximately 312 yd. (shown here in Lion Brand Scarfie in the Silver/Charcoal colorway) US K-10.5 / 6.5 mm hook stitch marker scissors and yarn needle for finishing pom pom, optional (I used this faux fur pom pom that I purchased from Jimmy Beans Wool) Make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring, you can ch 2 and work Round 1 in the second ch from hook). t Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as stitch), work 8 hdc in ring — 8 ...
Susan
Dec 09, 2019 11:13 PM
Dragonfly Crochet Baby Blanket
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Crochet GaugeGauge in DC: 14 stitches and 8 rows = 4? (10 cm) Finished Size36 inches x 36 inches Materials List Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn: Color A = Amethyst 142 yards (80 gm) Color B = Pistache 142 yards (80 gm) Color C = Mango 142 yards (80 gm) Color D = Hot Rose 142 yards (80 gm) Color E = Buttercup 142 yards (80 gm) Color F = White 312 yards (175 gm) 5.0 mm (H...
Susan
Dec 09, 2019 11:12 PM
Crochet Lady Bird
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Crochet GaugeExact gauge is not essential to this project. Finished Size2 in. (5 cm) tall Materials List 860-113 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Scarlet - 1 ball 860-153 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Black - 1 ball Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm) Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers 2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter Fiberfill stuffing ...
Susan
Dec 09, 2019 10:55 PM
Crochet Flower Chocker
Here’s what you need: Size 10 crochet thread 2 mm steel hook Sewing needle Make 11 motifs, or the number needed to obtain your desired length. Ch 6, join with Sl st in furthest ch from hook to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 16 scs into ring, join in 1st sc of round — 16 scs. Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), beginning in same st as join, *work [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc], skip next st, rep from * 7 more times, join in 1st sc of round — 8 ch-3 spaces. Round 3:...
Susan
Dec 09, 2019 10:54 PM
Crochet Cross Body Bag
Crochet HookF/5 or 3.75 mm hook Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread. Crochet Gauge17 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet (sc). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Finished SizeBag measures about 10" [25.5 cm] wide, 9" [23 cm] high and 2½" [6.5 cm] deep, not including strap. NOTES Bag is made in 5 pieces: Front, back, "sides" panel, flap and strap. All pieces are worked separately then crocheted together with reverse...
Susan
Dec 09, 2019 10:53 PM
Crochet Day
Good day to all of you! I wish you a perfect day and mood! Today posts will be mostly devoted to crochet tutorials. 
Susan
Dec 09, 2019 10:48 PM
On the Wings Shawl
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Gauge20 sts/24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette Stitch Finished SizeApproximately 58” [147.5 cm] wide and 25” [63.5 cm] long, blocked Materials List Red Heart, Boutique Unforgettable Yarn, 100% Acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g ball), 269 yards (246 m) 2 balls, Dragonfly Size US 8 (5 mm), 32” circular needle (to accommodate the large number of stitches) Instructions ...
Susan
Dec 08, 2019 11:20 PM
Merry Easy Knit Wreath
Knitting Needle Size15 or 10 mm Yarn Weight(7) Jumbo Gauge6 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] Finished Size18” (46 cm) in diameter Materials List RED HEART® Grande™: 3 balls 402 Foggy A RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 9925 Really Red B, 4601 Off White C, and 2515 Turquoise D Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 15mm [US 19] Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] 18” (46 cm) foam wreath form 4 jingle bells 3 holiday ornaments Three 1½” (4 cm) foam balls Two 2” (5 cm) foam ball...
Susan
Dec 08, 2019 11:19 PM