Sunroom Spiral Scarf - Crochet
Hi There Folks, How are we all today? Well when I woke up there was a definite chill in the air. I don’t even want to think about it yet but could it be that autumn is creeping up on us? Oh no we want more sunshine, more flowers blooming and more time outside. At the weekend I was getting severe crochet withdrawal symptoms and knew I had to get my fix.
Block Stitch Afghan : the way I do it !!!!
.....what about two more pictures of my blanket to be???? Some of you asked me how the "dots" ( I call them "rice grains"!!!) can pop out in this way, so I thought it will be nice if I show you how this happens!!!! Happy about that??? Yes, I imagine so!
Summer Wreath made with Flip Flops
Wreaths are a sign of welcome on the front door but we don't always think of using them to adorn our home’s entrance after the holidays are over. This flip-flop wreath is an easy, colorful craft project that’s perfect for summer, or if you're lucky enough to live at the beach it may be perfect all year round! What you need 8 to 10 pairs of flip-flops, depending on size (purchase flip flops that are close to the same size) Embellishments as desired Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks 1 pipe cleaner Instructions
Narcissus Lace Tunisian Stitch
To make the Narcissus Lace Tunisian Stitch, you’ll need to get your long afghan hook and make a foundation chain with a multiple of 4 stitches. Step 1: Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook; yarn over, draw up a loop {Repeat Step 1 across row, keeping all loops on your hook.} Step 2: Yarn over, draw through 2 loops on your hook; *chain 4, draw through 5 loops on your hook
TARDIS (easy amigurumi) pattern by Nyss Parkes
Very simple crochet pattern for an amigurumi TARDIS from Doctor Who. It might not be bigger on the inside, but if you haven’t tried amigurumi or are new to crochet this could be a good place to start. Pattern only includes blue box shape and some ideas of decoration, not specifics for how to decorate your TARDIS. See images for how others have gained different effects.
DIY No Sew Balloon Window Shade Using A Fitted Sheet
This is truly the easiest no sew window treatment I have ever posted. It is done with a sheet, not a flat sheet that you see made into easy no-sew panels, but– a fitted sheet. I found this set for $13.99 at Ross and bought it because I liked the pattern and plan to use the set as fabric yardage in my studioffice makeover. I learned to create this treatment when I worked in display and had forgotten all about it until I was in the supermarket line recently paging through a decorating magazine and saw a balloon style shade featured in a photo spread.
Tutorial for crochet roses
One of the first things I crocheted was roses. I saw cute brooches and I decided that I should have at least one)I found some tutorials in Internet here and hereMy first rose I don't want to show you) It was so strange and not much to look at) The second was better and after that all my roses was beautiful. So If you have problem doing it try again and you will have perfect rose! Depending on the thickness of yarn rose can be smaller or bigger. When you buy yarn in the shop ask also which number of hook you should use for it.This rose you can use to create cute brooch. Wear it as you want - I put it on my hat
Lotion Bits - All Natural - Melts in the Palm of your Hands
Lotion Bits - kids love them! Keep them in a small jar in the bathroom and after a shower just grab one, put it in the palm of your hands and rub your hands together! The solid shape will "melt" in your hands and you can put it all over! My nieces love it because it's not just lotion, but it's safe and non-toxic and they like to use it on their lips as well!
Celtic Lace Join
I originally made this join for my 13th Textured Circles piece, but I ended up re-working that to attain my final measurement. This join can be used for any type square! Enjoy! First motif: Join border color with a slip stitch in any corner stitch. 3SC in same corner stitch.
Homemade Shrinky Dinks from Recycled Plastic
Beware- if you read this you will start compulsively checking plastic containers to see if they can be made into homemade shrinky dinks! This is what happened to me when I first read about homemade shrinky dinks. The poster said to use number 6 plastic, and it turn out that’s a little bit hard to come by. The other day I found a cracker container with a number 6 on it.
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. The smaller the hook-the smaller the ric-rac, the bigger the hook, the bigger the ric-rac.I use 4ply mercerised cotton but its fun to experiment with different plies and yarns.My words describe the picture above them.The stitches I am using are chain (ch) and double crochet (dc).
