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484285_379853398743566_1989524798_n.jpg (745×960) Ct_1440.jpg (1440×900) Eyelet Hat - Free Knitting Pattern for an Eyelet Hat for an Infant. Cottony Comfort: It may seem a little strange to knit an eyelet hat, because how does a hat with holes in it keep you warm? But this hat is a great choice for little ones who still need a little head protection in the spring and fall (think kiddos without a lot of hair) but who don't want to be stuck under a too-warm hat.

This hat is really easy to knit and give you plenty of practice working yarn overs and knit two togethers. It's a great project if you've never worked anything remotely lacy and aren't sure where to start. Materials: about 75 yards light weight cotton yarn (I used Knit Picks' Simply Cotton Sport in Prussian Heather set of five size 4 US (3.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles size 4 US (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle (optional) stitch marker tape measure, scissors and yarn needle Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows per 4 inches (5 stitches and 8 rows per inch) in Stockinette Stitch in the round. Size: Finished hat is about 14 inches around unstretched and 6 inches tall. Inception Explained - An interactive animated infographic. Free Kindle Books - Free Nook Books - Free Kobo Books. Fashion Tips. Paper-Vinyl Wallet. How to Make Simple Crochet Slippers « Crafts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This pattern uses US crochet terminology. You can find the SLIPPER SIZE, YARN and HOOK specifications at the end of this article !!! (To see more of my patterns, please visit my ONLINE SHOP!) I am an addict. An addict for crochet slippers. It all began when I saw slippers similar to these somewhere on the internet. I loved them so much I couldn’t get their tempting image out of my head. All I needed was a pattern. But because I am terribly, terribly impatient, I found creating my own pattern quicker than looking for an official one on the web. And since I’m no crochet guru, the pattern turned out to be really simple. Actually, these slippers might be the simplest slippers in the universe. Or not. But they might. This is what I did… Round 1: 5 ch (chain stitch); join into ring with sl st (slip stitch) Round 2: 3 ch; 7 dc (double crochet stitch) into the center of the ring; join with sl st Round 3: 3 ch; 1 dc into first stitch; 2 dc into each next stitch; join with sl st Row 14: turn (!)

How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success.

Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint... Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!! Moss Graffiti. Alex K. - 45 Life Lessons, written by a 90 year old. 100 Websites You Should Know and Use. In the spring of 2007, Julius Wiedemann, editor in charge at Taschen GmbH, gave a legendary TED University talk: an ultra-fast-moving ride through the “100 websites you should know and use.” Six years later, it remains one of the most viewed TED blog posts ever. Time for an update? We think so. Below, the 2013 edition of the 100 websites to put on your radar and in your browser.

To see the original list, click here. While most of these sites are still going strong and remain wonderful resources, we’ve crossed out any that are no longer functioning. And because there are so many amazing resources out there, please add your own ideas in the comments. And now, the original list from 2007, created by Julius Wiedemann, editor in charge at Taschen GmbH. In the spring of 2007, Julius Wiedemann, editor in charge at Taschen GmbH, gave a legendary TED University talk: an ultra-fast-moving ride through the “100 websites you should know and use.” To see the original list, click here. THIS DAY. 23 incredible new technologies you'll see by 2021. 50 Life Hacks to Simplify your World. Life hacks are little ways to make our lives easier. These low-budget tips and trick can help you organize and de-clutter space; prolong and preserve your products; or teach you something (e.g., tie a full Windsor) that you simply did not know before.

Most of these came from a great post on tumblr. There is also a great subreddit ‘r/lifehacks‘ with some fantastic tips as well. 20. Separate egg yolks like a boss 40. Sources – muxedo task: 99 Life Hacks to make your life easier! If you enjoyed this post, the Sifter highly recommends: Have a productive day. Meet the quokka, the happiest animal around.

Jan 7, 2013 Do you guys know about the quokka? It’s a cat-sized marsupial that lives almost exclusively on the Rottnest Island, a little seven by three mile speck off West Australia. Quokkas look like tiny kangaroos, except a bit rattier and with pleasant facial expressions. Here are nine quokkas just chillin’. (Images via Cute Overload, RedBubble, Panoramio) Lumosity - Brain Games & Brain Training. Films for families: The top 50 movies to watch as a family. Hallmark E-cards. TypeRacer - Test your typing speed and learn to type faster. Free typing game and competition. Way more fun than a typing tutor! Ultimate test « Let ε < 0. In honor of the end of the semester, I present the following in-class exam.

I’ve been told you can find this in William Nivak’s “The Big Book of New American Humor.” INSTRUCTIONS Read each of the following fifteen problems carefully. Answer all parts to each problem. Time limit: 4 hours. Begin immediately. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Keyboard Shortcuts — Learning & Scholarly Technologies.

Keyboard shortcuts can save time and the effort of switching from the keyboard to the mouse to execute simple commands. Print this list of Word keyboard shortcuts and keep it by your computer for a quick reference! Note: A plus sign indicates that the keys need to be pressed at the same time. All Shortcuts The above list shows only the most common keyboard shortcuts. To print a list of all the shortcuts in Word, follow these steps: Click the View tab. Craftgawker | look to inspire. Ravelry - a knit and crochet community.