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Color Theory 101: selecting yarns that go together

Color Theory 101: selecting yarns that go together
A lot of patterns going around at the moment feature stripes: two or three colors that go together perfectly. You could follow the colors suggested in the pattern sample… but you want to try something a little different. But how in the world do you pick a colors that go together? Color theory. That’s how! Most yarn lines contain a wide range of of colors. Whoa! But don’t fret. It’s not all of the yarns, of course! Most yarn companies design their colors of yarn with compatibility in mind. Fortunately, there’s a name for the art of picking colors that go together: color theory. There are three color schemes that, if followed, will create knock-your-socks-off color combos: analogous, complementary and split complementary. Analogous Analogous colors are the ones that are next to each other on the color wheel: This scheme can work with any number of colors… pick two that are next to each other, three or four! Complementary I love using complementary colors. Split Complementary Related Related:  Knitting...tricot

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How to Soften Red Heart Super Saver Yarn *Please note!* if you are crocheting/knitting for hospitals or preemie babies this may not be a good method. They prefer no product has been used on yarn of donated hospital items. This week I crocheted a Nyan Cat themed lovey for my impending baby. I worked up the blanket part and it is bad - it would be scratchy and coarse for a baby at least. After a day or so of research and experimentation the blanket actually came out super soft :) It also had wonderful drape which I did not expect. Take note that I had already finished the blanket part when I started this process, I don't know if this would work on the yarn itself before it's been worked up. Step 1: Rinse in cold water Step 2: Shampoo thoroughly, rinse twice Step 3: Working in sections, saturate entire piece with hair conditioner Step 4: Let sit in cool water for over an hour Step 5: Rinse thoroughly Step 6: Run it through the lightest wash cycle your washer machine can accomplish. Step 7: Put it in the dryer. That's it, you're done!

Granny Square Pattern/Join-as-you-go Method Ive finished my granny baby blanket… Sorry it took a little longer than I thought it would to come back to you with it. By the time I made the trip to spotlight to get the yarn to finish the edging…… and washed and blocked it (and waited… and waited) for it to dry… Fortunately there has just been a break in the weather so I rushed outside to find somewhere to photograph it, and try to get the colors as true as possible… I love it, and I hope the new baby (my soon-to-be-born niece or nephew) loves it too. Carter has already wrapped himself up in it a couple of times and keeps asking if he can keep it!! In case you want to make a blanket like this, there are 42 squares (6 x7), this resulted in a blanket that is 84cm x 100cm (34″ x 40″), I used a variety of 8ply yarns and a 4mm hook. There are loads of places that explain how to make granny squares, but they are all a little different, so here’s my version: How to make a basic Granny Square: Dc into the circle two times: Pull up a loop and… Edging:

Crochet Fruit Coasters Pattern With the nice weather we are having, I was suddenly inspired to make fruit coasters. I love the way they turned out and I think they would be a fabulous hostess gift and a lot of fun to have out for your spring or summer get togethers! Materials: - Worsted weight yarn. I used Vanna's Choice in Scarlet (red), Mustard (yellow), Fern (green), Terracotta (orange), White, and Chocolate (brown). You can find and purchase these at www.lionbrand.com. The pink in the watermelon is Red Heart with Love Bubble Gum . - Size H Crochet Hook - Tapestry Needle Abbreviations: Magic Ring tutorial HERE SC = Single Crochet DC = Double Crochet HDC = Half Double Crochet SC decrease = Single Crochet Decrease Apple Coaster PatternStarting with white yarn... Stem Pattern:With brown yarn... Leaf Pattern: I followed THIS FREE PATTERN from Easy Makes Me Happy. Finish by weaving or tying on brown yarn parallel to each other on either side of the first round. Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (24 DC)

Tricoter En Anglais Le webzine des arts de la laine Accueil » Tutoriels » Tricoter en Anglais Intheloop a définitivement fermé ! Je tricote mais I knit sometimes Ecrit par Emmanuelle Publié le 30 novembre 2013 - 35 Commentaires Toute personne normalement constituée a, un jour, eu un coup de cœur pour un modèle de tricot qui n’est pas dans sa langue maternelle. Mémos tricot et crochet français / anglais Ecrit par Luttyn Publié le 27 novembre 2013 - 56 Commentaires Nous inaugurons une nouvelle catégorie sur Intheloop : la section « Boite à Outils », qui sera nous l’espérons, aggrandie au fur et à mesure… Les yarn clubs Ecrit par justeunc Publié le 15 octobre 2013 - 20 Commentaires À travers le monde entier, il existe de nombreux « clubs » s’adressant aux tricoteuses ou crocheteuses avides de surprises et d’exclus… Tricoter des modèles en anglais, pas à pas (2/2) Ecrit par Lydia Publié le 19 juin 2012 - 68 Commentaires Tricoter des modèles en anglais, pas à pas (1/2) Tricoter en Anglais: Why not ?

Tricoter des modèles en anglais, pas à pas (1/2) Maintenant que Dona vous a convaincus de l’intérêt du tricot in English, il ne vous reste plus qu’à retrousser vos manches, attraper vos aiguilles et vous lancer ! Pas de panique, voici un petit guide qui devrait vous aider à ne pas trop trébucher ! Avant toute chose, un point important. Je suis traductrice professionnelle, je passe mes journées à traduire et pourtant je vais dire une chose qui vous surprendra peut-être et ferait sans doute hurler quelques-uns de mes collègues s’ils tombaient sur cet article : NE TRADUISEZ PAS LE MODÈLE AVANT DE TRICOTER ! Ceci n’est pas une blague, j’ai plusieurs bonnes raisons de vous donner ce conseil, les voici. Traduire c’est long. Maintenant que nous avons posé ces bases, allons-y ! 1e étape : Apprivoiser la bête Choisissez votre modèle, imprimez-le, et prenez quelques minutes pour faire connaissance avec lui. Size : la taille. Elle est indiquée en utilisant les symboles internationaux (XS, S, M, L, XL, etc.). Les unités de mesure : Lydia

Colorful Flower Mandalas Mandala Pattern Finished Size: 9 inches (23 cm) Crochet Hook: G (4mm) Yarn: Pink flower: Drops Paris yarn #14 Strong yellow, #33 Medium Pink, #06 Shocking Pink, #11 Opal green and Acaucania Ulmo Solid #767 Blue flower: Acaucania Ulmo Solid #767 and Drops Paris yarn # 11 Opal Green, #06 shocking pink, #02 light turquoise, and #14 strong yellow Purple Flower: Drops Paris yarn #11 Opal Green, #14 strong yellow, #45 dusty orange, #8 dark purple, and #31 medium purple Stitches used: slip stitch (ss), single crochet (sc), half Double Crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc) treble or triple crochet (tr) Special Stitches: Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)-Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around the next double crochet, (Yo, draw through two loops on hook) Twice, Puff stitch- *yo, insert hook into stitch indicated and pull up a loop,* repeat from * to* two more times, yo and pull through all 7 loops on the hook, ch1 to close the stitch Notes about pattern: U.S. Start with a magic circle

Crochet Owl Hat Pattern Round 1: Magic ring, Chain 2, DC 12 inside ring, joint to 1st DC, chain 2 Round 2: 2 DC in same stitch and in each around, join, chain 2 (24). Round 3: DC in the same stitch as Chain 2, DC, DC, 2 Dc in next, *DC in next 3, 2 Dc in next, repeat from * around, Join to 1st DC, chain 2. (30) Round 4: DC in the same stitch as Chain 2, DC, 2 DC in next, *DC in next two, 2 DC in next stitch, repeat from * around, Join to 1st DC, chain 2. (40) Round 5-7: Beginning in same stitch as Chain 2, DC around, join to 1st DC, chain 2 (40) Note: before joining round 7, change color. Round 8-9: In new color DC around, join to 1st DC, chain 2 (40) Do not fasten off, begin first earflap Earflap 1: Row 1: Starting in next stitch, HDC 8, chain 2, turn Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC 4, HDC decrease, chain 2, turn Row 3: HDC 6, chain 2, turn Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC 2, HDC decrease, chain 2, turn Row 5: 2 HDC decreases, chain 2, turn Row 6: HDC decrease, fasten off leaving long tale Earflap 2: Count 9 stitches away from seam.

Attic24 Créa'Tricot - Page 3 02 mai 2013 Bonnet Marin Le petit bonnet marin, un modèle de tricot tout simple mais très utile Pour les balades au bord de la mer sur les côtes bretonnes et normandes ;) Modèle à télécharger gratuitement ICI Tailles : enfant, ado et adulte Tricoté avec le fil "4 Saisons" de chez Fonty Un fil 30% laine 70 % Coton Cécile 30 avril 2013 Une couverture torsadée pour Bébé Du point de riz en bordure et des torsades qui tourbillonnent en pagaille: voilà le programme pour cette couverture en pure laine (lavable en machine, pensons pratique!!) Tricotée en fil double avec des aiguilles 7mm. Pour les détails du tuto ( toujours gratuit): Couverture Tourbillon A vos aiguilles! Camille Note: pour toutes vos questions, contactez moi directement sur mon blog: Tricote pas tout! 27 avril 2013 Cadeau de naissance:un ensemble chaussons et gilet de berger. Quel plaisir de pouvoir compléter et offrir une jolie tenue à un nouveau venu! Voici un ensemble vite et facilement réalisé, aux aiguilles 4.5mm, dans des point simples. May et

Mahala Mandala crochet square | Y u l i Hello! Its me again with free pattern / photo tutorial. This time I would like to share with you crochet Mandala that I made last summer but it was put away in one of my many baskets and forgotten((((( . Because I can be very disorganized… not sure if its part of being creative person or is it just one of my character minuses or pluses (depending how you relate to chaos)))) So few months ago while browsing through my stash…ta da I found it!!! I quickly pulled out Vinnis cottons, made few different color combinations… the flower shape of this motif can create awesome summer shawl, can be used as applique or table runner/coasters… and many other pretty things! Then I decided that it will look great as a square motif, so I re designed it and now it can be used in many different strait and square ways – blankets, cushion, vests, tops, bags… you know what I mean;) So here it is Mahala Mandala! ~ Mahala Mandala crochet square ~ You will need ~ 4 mm hook; ~ tapestry needle ~ scissor Abbreviation Note:

Joining Granny Squares When I join my Granny Squares together I always choose to crochet them rather than stitch them. Its just the way that appeals to me, although many of my hooking buddies prefer the stitching method. I guess it's a personal preference. And as many of you have asked me to supply this information, here you have it :: my take on joining the Grannies, in usual Attic24 style with waaaaay too many pictures I suspect. But hey, I want you to get it and not struggle with it, and I think pictures do the job better than words. Ok, firstly put your two squares together, Right Sides together. So your hook goes through the outside loop of the square nearest to you.... ...then through the outside loop of the square farthest away. Start at the right hand corner, you are working right to left. Put hook through OUTSIDE LOOPS of the corner stitches, and hook your yarn through both loops. (Note :: I am using a contrasting red yarn here to join so you can see it easily, but best to use a matching colour.

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