Just in time for Valentine's ;) I've finally written my first crochet pattern!
I was browsing around on Ravelry and Etsy and was inspired that everyone is crafting with Valentine's Day in mind. I decided I should start simple, so here it is: Sleep Mask, or Not ;) I used a size G hook and cotton yarn. Ch=ChainSC=Single CrochetSk=Skip Chain 7. R1) SC in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch to end (6 SC total). ¡The AntiCraft! Peter Jensen (photo) (click image to enlarge) Beanis.
Crochet Mary Jane Slippers. By Kathleen Watkins (c) 2005 K.
Watkins. Scrubby Rows Dishcloth. Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs.
Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! This is the unbordered, unadorned, workhorse of the kitchen. And no cemented blob of counter-adhered oatmeal shall prevail against it!! Scrubby Rows Dish Cloth Worsted Sugar and Cream, H needle Ch 37 Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across Row 2: ch1, turn; FPsc around each of the first five dc *dc in next dc (sc in next, dc in next) twice, FPsc around next five dc; repeat from * across Row 3: ch 3 (counts first dc), turn; dc across Row 4: ch1, turn; sc, sc, dc, sc, dc (FPsc around next five, dc, sc, dc, sc, dc) twice, FPsc around next five, dc, sc, dc, sc, sc.
Row 5: Repeat row 3. Row 6-21:(Repeat Rows 2-5) four more times. Fasten off and weave in ends. #119 Retro Ripple Crochet Dishcloth – Maggie Weldon Maggies Crochet. Here is another great dishcloth from Carol Ballard.
She used 2 strands of crochet cotton thread size 10 for this design. To see more of Carol’s designs visit MaggiesCrochet.com or Carol’s Blog: Thank you Carol for all your wonderful designs. Follow me onto Dishcloth #120 and the rest of the story… #119 Retro Ripple Dishcloth Original Design By Carol Ballard. Soft as Lamb Scarf. I made the pictured Soft as Lamb scarf for my sister.
It's a light fluffy scarf that has a nice drape due to using a larger hook size than called for with worsted weight yarn. I'm happy with the end result, but it was a bit quirky to make trying to get both sides symmetrical. Tutorials for Recycling T-Shirts. So way way back, in June, I wrote this Studio Organization post, about starting the process of organizing my studio by cleaning out the closet full of junk.
Well, it's September and...let's just say the closet is a work in progress. Some of the things that are taking up space in the closet are shirts that I never wear anymore. Free, Online Crochet Patterns - Beginner Crochet Instructions - Crochet Tips, Tricks, Testimonials and More! Dalek Crochet Pattern by amdowns. Brigadier the Dalek. Those of you who follow me on Twitter know that I've been working on a dalek plushie for Chris Hardwick, aka @nerdist.
For those of you who don't, here's the whole story: My buddy Carole informed me last week that Chris Hardwick, whom I used to watch on Singled Out as a kid and have had a slight crush on since then, was going to be in Chicago March 16-19th. She also said that if I wanted to make something for him, she would do her best to get it to him.
Chris is a Whovian like me, so the obvious thing to make him was a Dalek. Not only a Dalek, but one made out of Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn in the Time Traveler colorway. So, I started on the Dalek, who was originally named Baker because of the yarn I was using and posted to my twitter that I was starting it. On 2/22/11 Nicholas Courtney, known to Whovians as Brigadier Alistar Lethbridge-Stewart of UNIT passed away at age 81. And now! The Front The Side I have nothing to add here. The Back Behold the Dalek Bumps! Felici Fingering Self Striping Sock Yarn Knitting Yarn from KnitPicks.com - Fingering weight superwash merino nylon stripe knitting yarn. Anthropologie. Make a Ringlet T-shirt Scarf for Fall.
This little ringlet scarf made out of old t-shirts is so fun for fall!
There’s no sewing involved (hallelujah!) , and you can make it while sitting in front of the TV in less time than it takes to watch a really good, trashy show on E. Since I have an abundance of orange and blue Auburn shirts (and we go to a lot of the crisp, fall football games) I decided to go with Auburn colors. DIY : Sailor's Knot Bracelet. Navajo Weaving Supplies. How to Build a Simple Frame Loom. Build A Warp Weighted Loom. Warp-weighted looms are almost as ancient as weaving and are still in daily use in some parts of the world.
Unlike more complicated looms, a warp-weighted loom can be easily disassembled and carried around, so is ideal for use by nomadic people. Many tribal rugs are woven on such looms as well as hand-woven linens made by many Scandinavian people. A warp-weighted loom is usually set up vertically, leaning against a wall. They can be used horizontally also, but most weavers find the vertical arrangement more comfortable.
The top beam can be any width, but three to five feet should please most weavers. The following instructions for making a warp-weighted loom presuppose some basic knowledge of weaving and familiarity with simple carpentry skills. Square – Picture Frame Loom (Weekly Unplugged Project) The theme for this week’s Unplugged Project was square, an unpremeditated choice on my part. While at Walmart the other day I saw $2.00, 8″ x 10″ oak picture frames, and had a random thought. I wondered if it would be possible to turn a picture frame into a loom. These are the kind of odd random thoughts that I have from time to time.
The Navajo Loom. I was scouting in the garage for pieces of lumber with which to build a Navajo loom. Jim asks what I'm doing. Asks if I have plans. Uh, well, not really. Got a couple of different pictures, and this is what I want. Off we go to the lumber yard. How I Built My Loom « Creating a Home. This is how I built my loom. I hesitate to call this a tutorial because I don’t really have pictures for every single step and because I kind of faked my way through the process. But hey, I’ve got a loom now and it works. So if you’re interested read on. (P.S. These instructions look complicated but they’re not. I’m going to put links to a set of Navajo loom plans right here. What You Will Need. Harry Potter-Inspired “Deathly Hallows” Patterns. A Simple Frame Loom for Experiments.
Here's a list of the parts you will need: 1. First, a frame. Easiest of all is to rummage through your attic, basement or garage to see if you can find a sturdy old picture frame. How to Weave. How to Build a Simple Portable Weaving Loom. Weaving on a Simple Frame Loom.