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Crocheted Tropical Birds | Crocheting Crafts | Fun Crafts — Country Woman Magazine Instructions GAUGE: With size G hook, 6 hdcs and 5 rows = 2 inches. Techniques/stitches used: Refer to knitting/crocheting abbreviations below. When working in rounds, do not join unless instructed to. Finished size: Each doll is about 5 inches wide x 15 inches tall. N-Rnd 1: With bright pink or turquoise, ch 10, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. FEET (make 4): LEGS (make 2): L-Rnd 1: With yarn to match feet, ch 9, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.L-Rnds 2-19: Sc in each st around: count 8 scs. WINGS (make 4): OPTIONAL TAIL FEATHERS (make 4 each of bright pink, yellow and turquoise): Ch 17, hdc in third ch from hk and in each ch across. With any color yarn, sew one end of all feathers together in a bunch. FINISHING: Referring to photo for position, sew buttons to head for eyes with matching yarn and tapestry needle. Abbreviations Crocheted Tropical Birds from Tanya Taylor of Hillsborough, North Carolina Tagged as: Crocheting Crafts, Fun Crafts
25 Free Beginner Knitting Patterns | Painting Lilies Take a second and think back to when you first started knitting. Were you intimidated by difficult techniques? Was it hard to find patterns at your skill level? I remember being frustrated by all the terms and techniques. If you’re a beginner knitter and need some easy patterns to start out with, this list is for you. The following 25 patterns don’t involve much more than knit and purl stitches. For each pattern, I included some of the skills you’ll need and where to find the pattern. Cowl & Scarf Knitting Patterns Where: Ravelry Techniques: Knit, purl, knitting in the round on circular needles How to get it: Free PDF download from Ravelry Where: Purl Bee Techniques: Knit and purl By: Purl Bee Where: Madelinetosh Techniques: Knit, purl, slip stitch By: Madeline Tosh Techniques: Knit By: Elisa McLaughlin 5. Where: Knitty Gritty Thoughts Techniques: Knit, purl, yo Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns Techniques: Knit, purl, joining a second color, knitting in the round By: Whit’s Knits Where: Painting Lilies
Choosing the Best Type of Yarn for Your Project When shopping for yarn in a store, most buyers pick up a skein to visually examine its appearance and feel the texture of the yarn. Buying yarn online is a somewhat different process. However, there are plenty of advantages with buying yarn online. It is possible to find a wider selection and affordable prices on various yarns. Tips for Choosing Yarn on eBay In order to purchase the right type of yarn, it is important to know what to look for. Choosing the Right Weight and Type of Yarn Since it is not possible to pick up the yarn and feel it when buying online, buyers should ensure they purchase the correct weight of yarn. Choosing a Yarn Fiber Most sellers specify what type of fibers were used to create the yarn they are selling. Wool This natural animal-based fiber has been a common choice for many years. Nylon Beginners should avoid this type of yarn until they have gained some experience. Acrylic Rayon Rayon is not suitable for a first project. Mohair Mohair is a very fuzzy type of yarn.
Yarn - How to Choose the Right Kind for Your Project Yarn is a textile commonly made of wool, cotton, or acrylic. It is made from strands (or plies) twisted together to form one thick string of material. It is commonly used for weaving into a thick textile through crochet or knitting. Typically, it comes in single long strands known as skeins that can be rolled into balls either by hand or through a yarn ball winder to make it easier to work with. Weights Lace (or Cobweb) The thinnest type available. Needle Size: 000-1 Hook Size: Steel 6-8 or Regular B Fingering Also extremely thin. Needle Size: 1-3 Hook Size: B-E Sport Very fine and perfect for using when making baby clothes or blankets. Needle Size: 3-5 Hook Size: E-7 Light Worsted Also known as "DK", is smooth and even-textured. Needle Size: 5-7 Hook Size: 7-I Worsted Thicker and typically used for blankets and sweaters. Needle Size: 7-9 Hook Size: I-K Chunky Very thick and typically used for scarves and rugs. Needle Size: 9-11 Hook Size: K-M Roving Needle Size: 11 and Up Hook Size: M and Up Ombre