crochet ric-rac Hey there! What are you up to this fine Monday morning? Since my post last week, I've had so many emails and comments asking about the recipe for homemade, hooked ric-rac, that I thought I'd do a little how to. Before we start there are a few things to keep in mind. I am using US crochet terminology.I usually use a size 2 hook but its fun to experiment. STEP ONE - Chain four. STEP TWO - dc into the fourth chain from the hook, ie. the first chain you made. STEP THREE - Do another dc into the same chain as in step two, chain, then do a final dc into the same chain. STEP FOUR - Chain three. STEP FIVE - Turn your work so that the crochet you just did is up the top as per the photo. Then do two dc's, chain and another dc into the chain space from the previous round. Then chain three. and turn. STEP SIX - Repeat step five until you reach your desired length. Always ch3 after each cluster and then turn. Fasten off. Here's the whole thing again in crochet language; Chain 4 (only this once) See ya!
Mary Jane Slippers: The Pattern - Mary Jane Slippers When I was seven I relished any chance I could get to wear my black patent leather Mary Jane's. No event was too insignificant! Now I like to shuffle around my apartment in these knit slippers reminiscent of the classic style. Some historical perspective: Mary Jane was sister to Buster Brown, star of the early 20th century comic, Buster Brown. The Brown Shoe Company licensed the names and characters of the strip and made Mary Jane Shoes what they are today. Enjoy! I kept these slippers pretty simple, but they'd also be really cute modified for a button or decorated with a knit flower. Gauge 5 stitches = 1 inch in garter stitch Finished Size Fits medium size woman's foot (shoe size 7-9) Making the Sole Note: If you slip the first stitch of every row, it will be a little bit easier to pick up stitches later. Cast on 8 stitches Row 1: Knit Increase Row: Slip 1, kfb, knit to last 2 stitches, kfb, knit 1 (10 st). Knit 2 rows. Repeat the last 3 rows 2 more times (14 stitches) Knit 3 rows. Knit 1 row.
How Tuesday: make crochet flowers Posted on Tuesday, April 26 2011 at 3pm I don't know about you but I've been absolutely relishing the sunny weather. After a hard winter and now a warm spring, I have my fingers crossed the seasons have decided on a game plan and will stick to it. Over the Easter break I was lucky enough to spend time in my home county of Somerset and do what I love most, making! So slavered in sun cream, firmly planted in a deck chair and with my right hand craft woman - my mum - by my side, we set about creating some lovely crocheted flowers. (N.B. The great thing about the flowers is you can make them in any colour yarn you fancy and are the perfect way to brighten up any project. Yarn! New to crochet?
Free Pattern Squares | Knitting & Crochet | Red Heart Yarn Printer-friendly version Send by email PDF version More free afghan patterns:Crochet Afghan Patterns, Knit Afghan Patterns, Baby Blanket Patterns, Afghan Patterns Browse through this list of free pattern squares. Crochet Pattern Squares The following 48 pattern squares have been reproduced from the book Crochet Primer, 48 Easy-To-Do Crochet Patterns, Volume 64. Knitting Pattern Squares The following 100 pattern squares have been reproduced from the book Knitting Primer, 100 Easy-to-Knit Stitches, Volume 34. We hope you find this selection of free pattern squares helpful. Patterns © by Bernhard Ulmann, a Plaid Company.
Hey Girl, Crochet Is Hot Actor and Sexiest Man Alive Ryan Gosling has been on my “list” ever since I saw The Notebook. Apparently, I’m not the only one as blogger Douglas Reinhardt started a series of hilarious posts with Ryan Gosling whispering sweet nothings to every girl with an RG crush. Now there’s a Handmade Ryan Gosling blog doing the same with a crafty slant. Here, our favorite crochet-related posts. Enjoy! Kool Aid Popsicle Dyeing I came across a DIY post on Tumblr that showed how you can freeze watercolor paints in ice cube trays and then use the frozen paints to "draw" on fabric or paper. I instantly thought I could do that with Kool Aid and yarn! I just had to wait for my Oregon "summer" to cooperate. I needed it to get sunny and warm enough to melt the ice cubes. NOTE: This technique will NOT work on cotton. Remember to wear your gloves! I used: Kool Aid grape Kool Aid strawberry Klass brand pineapple Klass brand hibiscus Klass is a Mexican version of Kool Aid that I picked up at a Latino grocery store. I soaked my WOOL yarn in warm water and vinegar for about a half an hour. When I first put the dye cubes on the yarn. After an hour in the sun. Once it was completely melted- in my case about an hour and a half- I covered it with saran wrap to help raise the heat and incubate the yarn. Yarn steaming in the sun. I'd say this was a total success! Name: Summer Popsicle Yarn: Knit Picks Bare Peruvian Highland Wool Update!
Welcome! French Desk Set: Basket Liners I adore being organized. Actually ... I adore dreaming about being organized. I pour over my catalogs from Pottery Barn, Storables and Crate & Barrel, picturing my life neatly tucked away into matching bins and buckets. I even drool over those circulars from Target that show up this time of year when all the plastic tubs are on sale. Surely if I could see everything at a glance, I'd get more done. Take note that this project uses a ¼" seam allowance rather than our site standard ½". Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome 2160DC) Measure your basket Measure the width of the front (the back will be the same measurement). Measure the base. Optional handle opening Measure the opening width and height. Final measurements Here's an EXAMPLE of the measuring formula described above, using our large basket as the model: Height: 6¾" = 12¼" (formula described above) Front / Back (CUT 2): 14" width x 6¾" height = 14½" x 12¼" Sides/ Left and Right (CUT 2): 12" width x 6¾" height = 12½" x 12¼" Tags:
Cyanne Cyanne is a coverlet made up of multi-colored starflowers crocheted in Comfort DK. Finished Measurements Approximately 68” wide x 70” long Materials 6 Balls Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2730 Teaberry, 7 balls #2723 Rosebud, 7 balls #2745 Filbert, 5 balls #2721 Sprig and 7 balls #2744 Teal Crochet hook, size 4.00 mm (F) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Gauge 1 Flower = approximately 2 3/4” across First Flower With crochet hook, using Teaberry, ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Work 14 sc’s in ring, join with a sl st in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in sl st, * ch 12, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around – 6 petals made. Rnd 3: Sl st into next unworked sc of Rnd 1, * ch 14, sc in next unworked sc of Rnd 1, rep from * around – 6 petals made. Work following flowers in same way until Rnd 2 has been completed.
Anleitung: Sunburst Flower Granny Square häkeln « Kasa Amend Geschafft: Meine Foto-Anleitung zum Häkeln der Sunburst Flower Granny Squares für eine dieser tollen Decken, wie sie viele wahrscheinlich von Sandra Juto oder dieser Flickr Group kennen, ist fertig. Für eine Freundin, die heute Geburtstag hat, wollte ich schon längst mal meine kleine Übersetzung dieser englischen Anleitung von MaryjoO abtippen. Nun hab ich mir etwas mehr Zeit genommen, um die Anleitung noch etwas detaillierter auszuarbeiten. Dank des tollen Fußauslösers, konnte ich die ganzen Häkel-Schritte selbst fotografieren und da die liebe MaryjoO nichts dagegen hatte, stelle ich das Ganze nun auch hier in den Blog und wünsche viel Spaß beim Häkeln. Wolle: Cool Wool 2000/ Merino Superfein von Lana Grossa (Das aber nur als Info, ihr könnt selbstverständlich auch ganz andere Wolle nehmen. Häkelnadel: 4,0 (etwas dicker als zur Wolle empfohlen, dadurch wird die Decke schön locker) Bedarf: Etwa 9 g Wolle habe ich pro Granny Square verhäkelt. ::::: RUNDE 1: Der innere Strahlenkreis :::::
Crochet Primer | 48 Easy-To-Do Crochet Patterns Plus 3 Elegant Afghans | Volume 64 | Knitting & Crochet & Yarn Printer-friendly version Send by email PDF version Want to Crochet? So start now. COLORS: All patterns assume use of three colors noted in each pattern as A, B and/or C. MULTIPLE STS: To help you make full use of patterns given in this book, where feasible, we have given "multiple of sts" required on foundation or starting ch for 1 repeat of pattern. Multiple of ch sts is not given for simple patterns requiring 1 ch for each st, nor for patterns starting at center. For each additional repeat of pattern desired, add required multiple of ch sts to number of sts on foundation ch given in instructions. For example: To add to width of a pattern with "multiple of 4 ch sts," ch 4 more than given in instructions for each extra shell required; to make narrower ch 4 less for each shell to be eliminated. STITCH GAUGE: Afghans are planned on the basis of working to a specified number of stitches and rows to 1 inch; this is referred to as the GAUGE. Pattern © 1972 by Bernhard Ulmann.
knitty.com by Kristi Porter I must confess to a feeling of postmodern nostalgia for what-never-was tinged with some sort of tweenage pop-icon fandom when I scoured the city's grocery stores in search of the elusive lemon-lime. I felt sheepish as a paid for my 16 gaily colored packets. And I felt giddy when I added water and the bright colors and fruity smells issued forth. But I wasn't making Kool-Aid for myself or even the kids to drink. Since powdered drink mixes are readily available and reasonably non-toxic, it makes a great entrée into the world of fiber dyeing in your own kitchen. What fibers to use: Kool-Aid dyeing works only on animal fibers: wool, mohair, alpaca -- even human hair! What you'll need: Wool yarn tied loosely in skeins so dye can penetrate 1 package of unsweetened drink mix per ounce of yarn [for saturated colors] Large pot or microwave-safe dish Optional equipment for variegated or hand-painted yarns: steamer basket for pot plastic cups large syringe or turkey baster
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