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Related: dcsoftpearlsStormy Seas Crochet Triangle Shawl I have been loving making shawls at the moment! And when I came across this colour way in the Caron Big Cakes, I couldn’t resist grabbing it for this triangle shawl crochet pattern. I never thought of myself as a shawl person, but this past winter I loved having one hanging around my reading and crochet chair. The 30 Minute $6 Dress Tutorial Guest post by Rachael at Talk 2 the Trees. The perfect dress is hard to come by. I like my dresses to be cheap, and long enough. (I’m not a fan of super short dresses!) Cheap and long dresses don’t seem to go hand in hand.. so, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself! Here is a tutorial for a simple yet cute dress.
How to Cable Without a Cable Needle November 7th, 2011 by Jess Now that you’ve learned to use a cable needle, what do you do if you want to start a cabled project and don’t have a cable needle on hand? Don’t fret; you can cross your stitches without using a separate needle! Here’s how to do it. Now, a few notes on this technique. DROPS Pattern Library: Lace patterns DROPS pattern library contains patterns, and it keeps growing every day! The DROPS designers want you to see how these different techniques will look when applied to a knitting or crochet project. This is a very useful tool when you are looking for inspiration for own designs. Remember that by switching between yarn quality thicknesses and by picking a different knitting tension you will be able to create a new aspect to the design.
Free Pattern &Tutorial at CraftPassion.com When I first saw this pattern…. wow, this woven knit strips pattern is so beautiful!!! I definitely want to make this, but how? Thanks to the modern technology of internet, I searched through the web and found some videos that taught about it. I like Planet Purl’s video the most, not only that it is easy to understand, Beth Moriarty has every stitch covered and explained.
Noowul Designs The Amore Wrap is a lovely, lacy, free crochet shawl pattern that uses just one ball of Red Heart It’s A Wrap Rainbow Yarn. The open stitch pattern works up quickly and beautifully in these lovely gradient colors. This was my third time working with Red Heart It’s A Wrap Rainbow yarn (addicted!). It’s a super soft and wonderfully draping acrylic/cotton blend that makes a shawl with just one ball.
The Technique Zone: Acrylic Paint Transfer - StumbleUpon Supplies needed: Acrylic dabbers, photocopy of an image, water spritzer bottle, paintbrush, card stock, craft sheet and heat tool (optional) Take the lid off the dabbers and brush the paint onto the card stock, ensure you get a good coverage Take your photocopied image ( remember that you will get a reverse of the image, so don't use bold words), flip it over and place it in the acrylic. Lightly press it down making sure it's smooth and not wrinkled
Knitted Scarves - How to Knit a Scarf at WomansDay.com - StumbleUpon Project excerpted from Head to Toe Knits: 35 hats, scarves, gloves, and socks you'll love to knit. A luxurious scarf (made here from pure Aran wool) that will be the envy of all your friends. The chunky cable makes it extra thick and warm, and with the super-long length you’ll never be cold. You could also try this pattern with finer yarn for a skinnier and lighter-weight version of this scarf. SizeApproximately 82 1⁄2in (209.5cm) long and 8 1⁄4in (21cm) wide.
Free Socks Knitting Patterns" These knitted socks protect your feet from the elements with style to spare! Nothing protects your feet better from the elements (and from heavy winter footwear) better than a handmade pair of socks, which makes them perfect to give as a gift. And they’re so quick to make, you’ll have plenty of time to give the gift of comfort to everyone on your list -- just don’t forget to make a pair for yourself! Where to find free knitting patterns - by Rebecca Miller Rebecca Miller - 371577's image for: "Where to Find Free Knitting Patterns" Caption: Location:
Sunset Garden Shawl... Free Crochet Pattern!!! - ............Beatrice Ryan Designs............ The Sunset Garden Shawl is an easy pattern repeat project! Using a bulky yarn, this project works up quickly. The perfect fashion accessory to wear on a cool afternoon walk in your garden! T-Shirt "Yarn" Tutorial I know what you’re thinking–you’re thinking, “t-shirt what?” You heard me. I said, T-shirt yarn. Get a load of this… Oh, yeah…it’s cotton “yarn” made from a spiral cut T-shirt.
Spud & Chloë & Blog - StumbleUpon Hi Spud & Chloë Friends, After an overwhelmingly positive response for the Oink preview and for adding wings….. here he is! This project is so fast to work up you will barely blink an eye and a pig will be flying around your house. I promise. See Eunny Knit! Cairi left me a comment way back around Christmas, tagging me for that fun 6 weird things meme. By that time, I'd fallen off the face of the earth, and never filled it out. But!! I'm here now, and I'm totally ignoring the ephemeral, quickly-staling nature of such things to tell you.... Six Weird Things About Me