a common thread blog: rag bath mat tutorial i’ll start my first post back with a finished project/tutorial! a few weeks ago, my boyfriend and i were planning to throw out this huge king size comforter. it was just so much fabric though, that i couldn’t bear to part with it. so it sat beside the doorway for about a week, before it came to me. rag bath mat. so, i bought the gigantic knitting needles - size 19! ripped the comforter, made yarn from the fabric strips, and knit it up into a mat for my bathroom floor! Before  After i followed the tutorial by cocoknits, but here’s what i did.i started by cutting little slits at every 1.5” increment. then, i ripped with my hands each strip until i had a whole bunch of strips. ripping with your hands is MUCH easier than actually cutting the strips, and more accurate too. it rips right along the grainline perfectly so you have very even strips…and it’s FAST. it also makes a very gratifying noise. then, put the first strip through the slit in the 2nd strip.
Crochet hair clip pattern Author Helda Panagary Introduction We all have those leftovers that we cant part with.This quick and easy pattern fulfilles the urge to make something useful with them . Add a bit of bling for the diva in you!!! Gauge; Not im.portant just crochet it Materials List 1 hairgrip, or slide less than 10g of yarn hook; any size appropiate to the yarn Finished Size Its a small flower added to a hairclip. Gauge Its a hairgrip relax. Notes A very useful pattern to make something useful,use any yarn and a hook appropiate to the the yarn.Give them as gifts to all your friends. The perfect little accessory to finish off your outfit . The Pattern A very easy pattern to make something useful, give them as gifts to all your friends.
Reese Dixon: Motherhood and other Creative Endeavors Bear had a great Aunt who made us a couple of handmade washcloths as a wedding present, and I have to confess, back then I could not understand why you’d go to that much trouble for a washcloth when paper towels are so cheap. Ten years later, I always smile to myself when I pull that washcloth out to wash the dishes with. Oh younger me, how silly you were to not appreciate the indestructible glories of a handknit. Those first washcloths have finally given up the ghost, so I thought it was time for a whole new batch of them. I’ve made tons and tons of the fantastic washcloths from the gals at Mason-Dixon and they are really great, but I absolutely detest weaving in ends, and that one requires a lot of it. I also really prefer the process of crochet to the process of knitting. I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton. Chain 29 DC in third chain from hook and 26 times more to complete the row. Now starts the Basketweave pattern: Row 3: Repeat row 2. Those three rows create the square.
Paper Elephant Mobile Though it may seem I've forgotten this wee little blog lately, I promise I have not. I have several projects swirling that aren't quite ready for prime time, but in the meantime, I wanted a way to showcase some of the patterns I have made that I really dig but that probably won't be making it onto fabric anytime soon. It seems like everyone I know is about to have a baby these days, so I've been thinking about the sweet stuffed elephants my mom's friend made for me and my sister when we were babies. Of course, I have neither her sewing skill nor her patience, so stuffed elephants will not be making an appearance at any baby showers in my vicinity anytime soon. Instead, these elephants are ready to be printed, trimmed, and framed (each is 8"x10") for gifting. But you know, I can never let well enough alone. And last, but not least, these are my favorites. Click the image above to see detail.
Carina's Craftblog: Crochet bunting tutorial Let's put some triangles together! It's easy! Grab your triangles and sort them so they look all pretty like. By the way, this is the yarn I use. July 2012 - Please note: these days I do very little crochet because I'm working on an embroidery book. The book writing also means I may not have time to help with any crochet-y questions/problems. Por favor, respeta mis derechos de autor. Click on the image to see it really quite a bit larger. 1: Make a chain that is approximately 25cm / 10" long, join with slip stitch into one corner of a triangle 2: Then chain 4, slip stitch into the space between the two groups of 3dc, chain 4, slip stitch into the space, continue in this manner until you get to the corner. 3: Slip stitch in the corner too, then chain 10 (or there abouts). 4: Then join with the next triangle and repeat. Repeat for every triangle (you saw that one coming, right?!) That was pretty easy, huh? It should look something like this. Thank you! (Linkup closed)
Roll it up & go crochet hook case Author Susanne Visch Introduction Here you will find my version of a crochet hook case. Materials List - Less then 1 skein of yarn of choice - Even less in yarn of the same weight in a contrasting color - Size F 3,5 mm hook - Size G 4 mm hook - Needle Finished Size Any size you want it to be! Gauge Depends on the size desired and yarn used. Notes The main body of this hook case consists of a rectangle shape worked in Sc in the front loops only to get a more thin and flexible fabric. The Pattern The body of the hook case This consists of a rectangle shape worked in Sc in the front loops only to get a more thin and flexible fabric. Start: Ch a length equal to the length of the longest hook you want to keep in the case + 10 cm (4”) for the pockets. Row 2: Sc (in front loops only!) Repeat row 2 until you have twice the number of crochet hooks you want to keep in the case + 12. Create the pocket First, sc along one of the sides of the rectangle (perpendicular to the rows) with a contrasting color. 1.
How to: Open Toe Crochet Sandals for any size | The C Side I walk barefoot at home. I would walk barefoot in the street if I could, but I can’t. My daughter is a little copy cat so she too walks barefoot, only problem is that the tiles sometimes get really cold and she jams her toes in the tables all the time (she takes after her mother). I had seen lots of crocheted baby sandals, booties, shoes but couldn’t find something that would fit a toddler and was not closed because her feet get hot and were simple and plain. So I designed my own. The hardest thing in this pattern is getting a two and a half year old to stand still for 30 seconds while you draw her feet. You will need: Worsted weight (thick worsted not light worsted, you don’t want a flimsy pair of sandals right?) First you will need to draw out the feet on a piece of paper. This is a tutorial and I tried to explain it as clearly as possible, if you need any help leave a comment or send me an email jessyz [at] chocolatemintsinajar [dot] com and I’ll help you out. Related July 27, 2011
Fabric Purl Bee Penguin Winter in New York City can be hard to love with its frozen sidewalks, dirty snowbanks, and bare trees. But this winter I'm counting on my new cold weather friend, the Purl Bee Penguin, to help me through! Its happy ovoid shape and graphic palette are sure to remind me that joy really does exist in January. Just ask an Emperor Penguin! I used our new Penguin Fat Quarter Bundle, a lively mix of black and white dots, stripes, and prints, to sew up this quirky little trio of penguins. I loved seeing how each one developed its own personality as I sewed, becoming more and more alive with each stitch! The Purl Bee Penguins are pretty addictive to make, and I don’t think that I’ll be able to stop with just these three. Materials To make three 9-inch tall stuffed penguins: A Penguin Fat Quarter Bundle or 1/4 yard each of seven dots, stripes, and chicken wire in black and white.A piece of bright yellow felt. Cutting Cut out the fabric according to the directions on the template. You will have:
The Worsted Witch » Yogurt Yarntainer My sister-in-law, knowing my yen for knitting, once very thoughtfully presented me with a yarntainer, which I love because it keeps any skein of yarn clean, tangle-free, and more important, cat-free, as I knit—I can toss it on the couch, or in the footwell of someone’s car without firing up any additional synapses. Here’s my knockoff version—all you require is a used 32oz. yogurt container, a sharp point for poking a hole in the middle of the lid, and an eyelet of sufficient diameter to snap into said hole. (The raw edges of the plastic will otherwise catch at the yarn.) I happened to find this particular eyelet on the floor while I was cleaning up one day; a scrapbooking or paper-arts friend might have an extra eyelet or two for you. And there you have it. You find a second use for something disposable (“reuse” is, of course, a step up from “recycle”) and you get to stash $7 to $12 extra dollars in your knitting fund. Permalink
Women's size Boucle Cardigan Introduction After years of looking for a cardigan/jacket pattern that I really liked, I gave up. I had recently made a pullover and some mittens with the Bernat Baby Boucle. It's not fun to work with. It's a bear to pull out if you make a mistake, and it can try your patience, but otherwise it does work up nicely. Anyway, I grabbed up a hook, and a skein of yarn, and got to it. If you want a wider collar, just add more rows of double crochet at the last step. Materials List 3 large balls Bernat Baby Boucle I used White for this one, because that was the only solid color at the store. K metal hook I metal hook safety pins or other stitch markers Finished Size This makes a Woman's large/XL, size 16-18, iwth sufficient room to wear something substantial underneath. Gauge 8 double crochets = 3" with size K hook. Notes Ch: chain stitch Slp: slip stitch SC: single crochet HDC: half double crochet DC: double crochet Sorry for any confusion about the rows in the pattern. The Pattern 1. 2.Chain 3. 3. 5. 7 Turn.