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One Skein, One Night, Seed Stitch Tall Cowl [ Easy, Free Knitting Pattern ]

One Skein, One Night, Seed Stitch Tall Cowl [ Easy, Free Knitting Pattern ]
This is my free knitting pattern for a super simple, easy to knit seed stitch cowl. It uses one skein of yarn, and can be knitted up in one night, making it a perfect and affordable last-minute present! It’s knit in the round, so there’s no seaming at the end, and it’s really warm and cozy. Supplies: 1 skein, Bernat Roving yarn, in a light grey Size 13 circular needles (hat sized length) Darning needles, for weaving in ends Instructions: 1. 2. 3. Related:  diy

Knitted Cat Pattern The Cinnamon Witches Cat Finger Yarn in black and Yellow, four size 0 double pointed needles, One darning needle, one size 4 crochet needle wool stuffing. Cast on 2 stitches Working in I-cord: Increase 1 in each stitch (you will have 4 stitches) Next row: Increase 1 in each stitch (you will have 8 stitches) Devide on 3 needles Round 1: Increase 1 in every other stitch (you should have 12 stitches) Round 2: Increase 1 in every other stitch (you should have 18 stitches) Round 3: Increase 1 in every other stitch (you should have 27 stitches) Round 4: Pearl Round 5 - 18: Knit Round 19: K1, K2 tog *K2, K2tog* repeat, K2 Round 20: K2 tog in every other stitch to end (you should have 24 stitches) Round 21: K2 tog in every other stitch to end(you should have 36 stitches) Round 22-25: Knit Round 26: K2 tog in every other stitch to end (you should have 24 stitches) Round 27: Knit Round 28: K2 tog in every other stitch to end (you should have 16 stitches) Round 29: K2tog in every stitch (you should have 8 stitches)

Knit | Cowl Scarf Pattern Knitting Pattern: Cowl Scarf Yarn Loop Yarn or similar fancy yarn thread, 150g Lace Yarn thread for sewing (optional, use only if the fancy yarn is difficult to sew)Tools Knitting Needle – 8mm Tapestry needleFinishing Size Approximate dimension: 21″ (W) x 16″ (L)Tension 9.5 sts and 18 rows to 4″ x 4″ [10cm x 10cm] on 8mm needles in Fisherman Ribs Stitch. Always perform a test gauge to check you tension for best result.Abbreviations k – knit p – purl k1b – knit 1 below st(s) – stitch(es)Fisherman Ribs Stitch Cast On multiple of 2 sts Row 1 – knit all stitches Row 2 – p1, *k1b, p1* rep from * to last st, k1b. Repeat Row 2 until you reach the desired length.Scarf Pattern: Please refer the step photos below for the details.You may watch this video made by New Stitch A Day for tutorial on how to knit Fisherman Ribs Stitch. Note: Instead of k1 on the last stitch of Row 2 as shown in the video, knit k1b. Sew to join the first row and the last row of the scarf. Pages: 1 2

Backlit Canvas Art Do you have one project that you've been longing to do, but just haven't found the time yet? This is it for me. I call it my Backlit Canvas Art and the inspiration piece has been pinned in my "Crafts to try" Pinterest board for ages. My "pin"speration is an artist's piece made from metal that has hand cut flowers all over it. Its backlit by Christmas lights, and I pretty much love it! So I decided to give it a go and create my version. There are two main differences between the two: 1. 2. The idea of the canvas is that during the day (ie. with the Christmas light off) you have a beautiful sculpture while at night (you guessed it, with the Christmas lights on!) How about a tutorial? Supply list Mounted canvas (mine is 10"x10") cardstock to fit on your canvas (mine is 12"x12") stamps ink pad X-acto knife light source* *I wasn't sure if I wanted to use a single bulb or Christmas lights so that is why both are in the above picture. I decided to go with the same flower theme as my inspiration piece.

Homemade Granite Polish Granite is used for several applications throughout homes, from kitchen and bathroom counter tops to flooring and wall accents. After time and continued use, a once-lustrous slab of granite will begin to look dull. The shine on granite counter tops can be restored with a homemade granite polish. Things You'll Need Mild all-purpose cleanerSoft cloths2 cups water2 tbsp. liquid dish soap1/4 cup rubbing alcohol1/4 cup baking sodaPlastic spray bottle Clean the surface of the granite with a mild, all-purpose household cleaner, such as Simple Green or Formula 409. Spray the surface of the granite with the homemade polish. Photo Credit granite image by Zbigniew Nowak from Fotolia.com Promoted By Zergnet Comments Please enable JavaScript to view the <a href=" Related Searches Read Article Make an Ikea Lack Table Look Expensive With This Cheap Hack Is DIY in your DNA? Submit Your Work! Login with Facebook Login with Google We need some additional information from you. FORGOT? Log in!

batty dishcloth materials: Sugar 'n Cream, Grape size 6 straight needles BlackRayne 5 Ways to Turn Zippers into Awesome Arm Candy UPDATE: By popular demand, Zipper Bracelet Kits ($15) and readymade Zipper Bracelets ($20) are now available in the Brit + Co. shop! You know we love turning unconventional materials into wearable accessories. Today, we’re tackling zippers! We figured out 5 simple, beautiful ways to create bracelets, cuffs, and bangles out of metal, plastic, and repurposed zippers. Materials: - zippers - E-6000 quick hold contact adhesive - velcro or snap buttons - leather crimps + clasps - Tools: needle nose pliers, sharp scissors First thing to do is get your zippers! 1. These bangles are sweet, and have a definite friendship bracelet vibe. Use colored zippers for these, in whatever colors you like. Attach cord ends so that you can add a clasp and loop. 2. For this one, you’ll want a zipper with some contrast. We chose a black zipper with gold teeth. 3. This one is silly simple! Get a zipper with a more interesting material like denim. 4. 5. Last, the wrap bracelet! And that’s a wrap (hehe!).

11 Easy And Cute DIY Choker Necklace Tutorials In case you haven’t noticed, chokers are back in style in a big way – and no, this isn’t an old post from 1997. Chokers, AKA necklaces that sit snugly around your neck rather than resting against your collar bones or cleavage, are edgy, cool, and make a pretty big statement. Chokers were huge in the ’90s and early 2000s – think the wiry tattoo style or black velvet versions with a little charm – but like so many other ~classy~ accessories from that time, they fell off our radar for a while. Not convinced that these deserve a spot in your jewelry collection? 1. Source Transform a simple black cord into a seriously cool necklace with a few tools and a cute charm. 2. If you need to dress up or add a classy touch to your outfit, this choker is the perfect addition. 3. This choker style is super versatile because you can wrap it however you want, so you can wear it differently on different days. 4. This is so simple to make, yet it looks so impressive and cool. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Bat Knitting Pattern and Mobile for Halloween It’s pattern time again:) I have put together a simple little bat pattern and used all the little bats I knitted to make a mobile for Halloween. I have knitted the bats from side to side flat. Materials:Double knitting black yarn4mm needleswool needle to sew in ends Finishing off:Sew in all ends. Halloween Mobile:Materials:Piece of drift wood or branchOrange ribbonNatural yarnScissors Assemble as in the photo below… Have an amazing day:)xoLinda Please note, this pattern is for personal use only, and not for resale, items knitted from this pattern may not be sold for commercial purposes, thank you. Crochet: Simple Statement Ornaments « ohmygoodknits! // a knitting & crochet blog posted by Lisa on 11/13/2011 You knew these were coming, right? It’s just about mid-November, so that means it is perfectly acceptable to start making ornaments for your tree or to gift to family. Let’s get started! Materials 2″ cabone ring (I used wooden ones by Boye ) 3.75mm (F) hook small amount (approx. 10 yards) of worsted weight yarn one: start with a slip-knot around your hook and grab a loop from front to back through the ring (two loops on hook) two: yarn-over and pull through both loops on hook three: grab another loop from front to back through the ring (two loops on hook) four: yarn-over and pull through both loops on hook repeat steps three & four until you have 45 stitches around your ring. Slip-stitch to first stitch, then begin border rounds. Border Round 2: Ch 5, SC into first ch-4 loop, ch 5, *sc into next ch-4 loop, ch 5; repeat from * around, ending with a slip stitch into top of DC of last round. (15 loops) Fasten off, weave in ends.

Luck of the Green Beer St. Patty’s Day Cold Process Soaps | Cold Process Soap Recipes Gather your ingredients: 2 Cups of Light Beer (we used Coors Light) 14 small plastic cups (5 fl. oz. each) Plastic Cups (5 fl. oz.) If you have never made cold process soap before, we strongly suggest getting a couple of basic recipes under your belt before diving in…working with beer is an advanced technique. PREP: The first step to a successful beer batch (in our opinion) is boiling flat beer. ONE: Melt and measure the Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Palm Oil, and Shea Oil. TWO: SAFETY UP! Then, measure out your lye (by weight) and beer (by volume) and slowly add the lye to the beer in 3 batches (pour a little lye and stir – repeat 2 more times). THREE: Slowly and carefully, add the lye mixture to the combined oils pouring down the side of the stick blender to avoid bubbles. FOUR: Separate the batch in half. Titanium Dioxide Slurry: Mix 1 teaspoon of Titanium Dioxide with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix with a mini mixer. SEVEN: Time to check on the “foam”.

Waikiki  Knit Sarong with Party trim - free knitting pattern from Crystal Palace Yarns Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL) Model shown in Size: S Designed to be open in front and low slung on hip, choose size slightly smaller than your hip size. But can be worn over shoulders as well. Finished Hip: 29 (33, 37, 41, 45 ) (excludes ties and ruffles) Materials:Crystal Palace Waikiki: 5 (6, 7, 8) balls, color # 3007 "seafoam, and Party Ribbon: 1 ball, color # 203 "limeade"[Many coordinated colors are possible with these 2 yarns.]Needles: Crystal Palace Bamboo Needles or CPY DAISY Needles US Size 7 and 10, 14 straight or may be worked back and forth on 26circular needles Size G Crochet Hook Pins for blocking, Spray water bottle, Tapestry needle, Big eye needle, 4 beads w/ diameter large enough for Party Ribbon to go through using big eye needle, Optional: Washable Fabric glue Gauge: 18 sts= 4 before blocking; 13 sts = 4 after blocking; on size 10 needles in lace pattern Note: The 4 CO sts at each end will be folded and sewn to form a loop for the ties. Bind off all sts.

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