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You Go Girl!: A Firm Foundation. How to crochet a heart. I am so excited to share another how-to video for my current crochet obsession: hearts!

how to crochet a heart

Many of you liked our how-to crochet a flower video, so I know I'm not the only one who sometimes learns better by watching. Sometimes just seeing it done makes all the difference! These little sweethearts are simple to make using basic crochet stitches. And, after a little practice, they take me less than 2 minutes start to finish. Star Stitch. Printer-friendly version Send by email PDF version To make a star stitch: Make a chain.

Star Stitch

Insert hook in 1st stitch of chain. 2nd Row - Draw yarn through outer edge of the 1st star made, chain 3. Brushed Crochet. Hi Everyone!

Brushed Crochet

– My partner’s amazing novels have just been published on Kindle – If you like Sookie Stackhouse, Bella or Anne Rice – You’ll love these. They are about Iona Adair, a Scottish Parapsychologist with psychic powers; they are funny, romantic and dark exploring some really fascinating ideas. You also find out about the more interesting Scottish folklore creatures like Kelpies. I would really appreciate it if could spare a moment to check out Polly’s work. Crochet Edging. Bobble Cast On: a Tutorial, and some thoughts on personality... Today was a really hectic day, with a lot happening at work...in fact this whole week has been quite a handful.

Bobble Cast On: a Tutorial, and some thoughts on personality...

I had great intentions to post this tutorial earlier this week, but you know...the road to perdition and all... so after some delay, here it is... I was thinking about our kids today, and how different they are in some respects. I have been doing homework in the afternoons with the little one, and the Afrikaans spelling is just a giant weight on her shoulders! She really doesn't enjoy the subject at all, and I again realized just how different they are...my older daughter is fully independent (and has been from a very young age), gets on with her work, plans by herself, is studious and self driven. She does well at school and I never have to check up on her school things...The baby on the other hand, is a free spirit, with a natural tendency to art, music, drama and all things colourful. Kata - free crochet square pattern. Kata This pattern is a flower – created by crocheting clusters.

Kata - free crochet square pattern

Although the instructions are long, once you master a cluster it will all seem easy. American terminology used. 12’ square Worsted weight yarn 5.50mm hook. DIY : DES COLS AU CROCHET POUR LES FETES. Les fêtes sont toutes proches et on a envie de faire quelques efforts vestimentaires pour briller de mille feux !

DIY : DES COLS AU CROCHET POUR LES FETES

Pas toujours envie non plus d’investir dans des tenues trop apprêtées que l’on aura du mal à ressortir. La solution ? Very Easy Wrist Warmer Pattern - planetpenny.co.uk. Wrist Warmer Pattern Wrist Warmer pattern knitted in DK yarn.

Very Easy Wrist Warmer Pattern - planetpenny.co.uk

No shaping, so ideally suited to any one with basic knitting and crochet skills. Materials:1 ball DK yarn (I used Freedom ‘Spirit’ by Twilleys of Stamford: pair 4mm knitting needles (USA 6): 4mm crochet hook: yarn needle Tension: 22sts and 28 rows over 10cm square Abbreviations: k: knit, p: purl, st: stitch, sl: slip, rep: repeat, ss: slip stitch, dc: double crochet (English abbreviations) Method Cast on 40 st. Sweetheart Bunny. My sister Ashley came to me almost half a year ago, asking if I could design and make a special amigurumi for a silent auction that she was helping to organize.

Sweetheart Bunny

The proceeds of this special evening were going to a local children’s hospital, and the theme was the “Queen of Hearts" of Alice in Wonderland. Of course, I happily obliged and started thinking what crocheted creature I could make to tie in with the theme. 55 free crochet patterns stitch crochetstitches stitches borders edgings crochetstitch crafts cottonyarn. Yarn cottonyarn crochet yarns cashmere yarn merino yarn blended yarn novelty yarn luxury yarn Today there are so many special types of yarns available on the internet and in the stores.

55 free crochet patterns stitch crochetstitches stitches borders edgings crochetstitch crafts cottonyarn

Many are lovely but some are not suitable for your crochet projects. Some yarns have the tendency to split, which is frustrating when you are crocheting. Mercerised cotton is great. This treatment increases luster, strength, affinity to dye, resistance to mildew, but also increases affinity to lint. Augusta. Chunky Beanie Pattern. Well, I made a trip to the Post office this morning to mail out the hats from the giveaway.

Chunky Beanie Pattern

Sure enough, the USPS is closed today due to the holiday. I do this every single time they are closed. It seems like I always have orders to mail out on holidays. Anyway this worked out well, because I had the chance to take more photos. Materials. Motif & edging design - Mei2 - Picasa Albums Web. Tuto crochet # 6 : le chrysanthème japonais en super kid mohair. Selon le fil utilisé, le résultat est complètement différent. Mes premiers essais ont été faits en Super Kid Mohair. J'ai également testé le Mohair, le Kid Mohair, le coton et le mélange laine/acrylique. Les plus beaux résultats on été obtenus avec la Super Kid Mohair. Pour ce tuto j'ai utilisé un fil non poilu pour que les points soient bien visibles. N'hésitez pas à cliquer sur les photos pour les agrandir. Pontos da Ana. Separei todas as sobras de lã que eu tinha e comecei fazer esses quadrados de crochê medindo 15 X 15 cm.

E fiquei surpresa com a quantidade e variedade dos quadros que iam surgindo! São 60 peças, feitas nas horas de descanso à noite, pois eu digo que esse granny square dá pra fazer até de olhos fechados! Usei lã Mollet, mas a maioria é de lã de cone que fiz com dois fios. Vão para campanha do agasalho, e junto com outros quadros doados pelas amigas, se transformarão em lindas mantas e cachecois. Granny mania ! Friends. Есть отличная возможность сделать космос чуть ближе, приобщив детей к настоящему космическому запуску. Команда Дениса netwind Ефремова уже несколько лет занимается пусками различной техники в ближний космос. Их проект на Бумстартере — это детский космический фестиваль со стратосферным запуском, основная задача которого — приобщение молодёжи к научным исследованиям, космонавтике и техническому творчеству.