Spider Stitch It has been so long since I’ve done my stitch-of-the-week. I’ve been keeping up with it as far as trying a new stitch, taking pics, etc., but haven’t had time to post them. I’ll try to be better about it now that the baby is getting a little bit older. Here’s the newest one. I won’t say what I’m making, but I’m creating a little something for my girls. They all want to match for my mothers wedding in 5 weeks……No pressure! The spider stitch is made with an odd number of stitches. Row 1: (sc, ch1, sc) in 3rd ch from hook, *skip next chain, (sc, ch1, sc) in next ch, repeat from * to last 2 ch, skip next ch, sc in last ch, turn. Row 2: ch2, skip first 2 sc, (sc, ch1, sc) in each ch1 space, sc in top of beginning ch2, turn. Repeat Row 2. Instead of an odd number of stitches you will need an even number. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Row 2: ch1, sc in first sc, skip next sc, *(sc, ch1, sc) in next sc, skip next sc, repeat from * across, sc in last sc, turn. Happy Crocheting!
Miss Make: Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn Tutorial When I was a kid, nothing said summer like a tall, strong glass of Kool-Aid. Grape was always my variety of choice. That intense fake grape flavor with a few ice cubes clinking around in the glass...oh man. But did you know, since Kool-Aid is actually colored with all synthetic dyes, you can use it to [very easily] dye yarn and other natural fibers? You could do all one color, but since it's so easy, it's really fun to play around with several different flavors and see what happens when they mix. The yarn I used was Knit Picks Bare 100% Peruvian Wool: There are tutorials a'plenty on this subject all across the internet, but since I did a little batch of my own dyeing a few weeks ago, I thought I'd throw my two cents in. UPDATE: If you'd like to see what this yarn looks like knitted, here are some pictures. Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn [variegated colors] Materials: 100% wool yarn 1 packet each of unsweetened cherry, orange, grape, lemonade & black cherry Kool-Aid tap water microwave collander 1. 3. 4. 5.
Best indie rock songs, popular bands, top rock music, top ten songs, indie videos | New Releases Stream and download the best songs of 2013 from new single, EP and album releases by popular, signed bands, as well as lesser known DIY and small label bands and artists. In case you’ve missed any new or recent releases, this page offers quick clicks to the most recent playlists of singles and albums, as well as other recent posts that you may have missed. Get free MP3s (to stream or download) of the top indie rock songs from the best albums of 2013, featuring many great artists – from the biggest names in alternative and indie rock to talented unsigned and small label bands. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get more goodies every day, including the Song of the Day, playlists, new band profiles, cool links, flashback tracks, artists to watch, the Top 10, album reviews, and much more. Best New Album Releases of 2013 June 2013 Top Releases May 2013 Top New Releases The second full week of May 2013 kicked off with an overview and playlist of the BFD Music Festival in Mt. See
Altoids Pincushion Tin Posted on June 18, 2011 Here is my version of an Altoids tin repurposed into a pincushion and sewing gadget box. The materials used in this project were from an Envelope of Doom (EOD) swap I participated in. If you aren’t familiar with an EOD swap, its where you put some crafting materials into an envelope and mail them off to your partner. The challenge is to use the materials you receive to make things for your partner and then return the finished items back to your swap partner. I was inspired by this Altoids project which used a magnetic sheet on the inside of the lid to hold needles and such. Over at Craftsters Rackycoo’s tutorial is outstanding and has step-by-step photos showing how to decorate your tin. I hope my swap partner will enjoy her recycled Altoids tin as much as I did creating the little sewing box. Tags: Altoids, pincushion, recycled-crafting, tin
The Project Gutenberg eBook of Encyclopedia of Needlework, by Thérèse De Dillmont. Exercises in Knitting do you mind if i knit: Sewing up knitting or crochet with an invisible stitch. Hello! Would you like to know how I join all the seams of my knitting and crochet? You would?! That's great. I hope the following instructions are clear enough, and that they help you. The invisible stitch I am using, is also known as the 'ladder stitch', because the line of yarn joining your work, looks like a ladder, before it has been pulled taught. In these instructions, I'm joining up the squares of my 'Little Squares Scarf'. Right, here goes! Having lined up your middle squares of the first row ready to be sewn up, thread your needle with some yarn. Although I have four squares in each row of my scarf, I am going to start by sewing up the centre of the middle two rows of squares. Make sure your squares are all lying with the right side, (the front), facing up. 1. Above is another photo, to try and make it extra clear. In the photo above, you can see what I've just done. 2. You can see what I've just done, in the picture above. 3. Above you can see how your stitch is starting to look.
50 Rules for Dads of Daughters {by Michael Mitchell} I was in tears as I read through this list, as I’m sure many grown daughters will be. Mothers – bookmark this list of rules and encourage your daughter’s daddy to read them, memorize them, and put them in to action. And, to all you Dads out there – be sure you pay close attention and heed these wise words. About Michael Michael Mitchell is an (almost) thirty-something dad who blogs daily tips and life lessons for dads of daughters at lifetoheryears.com. He spends his days practicing the arts of fatherhood and husbandry, while attempting to be a man of God and a professional raiser of philanthropic funds. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Photo Credit :: Danielle Rocke Toews 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Photo Credits can be found at the bottom of Michael’s original post.
Crochet Patterns: Oak, Birch, and Elm Leaves | Mrs. Greene - crafts, food, fashion, life A while back, I designed three different leaf crochet patterns. They are appliques that you can add to any project you want. They remain among my favorite patterns I’ve designed, so I wanted to share them here as well! Oak Leaf Applique Crochet Pattern The examples show were made with worsted weight yarn and measure about 4 inches long. Ch 20; sl st in 3rd ch from hook R1: Sc 17 down chain to end; turn R2: Sl st in next 5 sc; 7 sc; turn R3: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 6; turn R4: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 5; turn R5: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 4; turn R6: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 3; sl st down the side of R2-5 R7: Working into R1, sc 5; turn R8: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 4; turn R9: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 3; sl st down the side of R7-8 R10: Working in the 3 ch space, sc 5 R11: Working down opposite side of starting ch, sc 5; turn R12-13: Repeat R8-9 R14: Working in starting ch, sc 7; turn R15-18 : Repeat R3-6; continue to sl st down the end of the leaf stem.
Tips And Tricks For Saving Battery Life On Your iPhone And iPad Good battery life is essential for a mobile device to succeed in the post-PC era, and Apple’s iOS devices continue to pack upgraded internals and improved battery technology into every product iteration. iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users can use a handful of tips and tricks for conserving precious battery on the go. Many of the tips are pretty basic, but every little bit counts when you’re trying to make it through the day on one charge. Here’s a roundup of tips and tricks for saving battery life on your favorite iOS device: Turn Down Screen Brightness The general consensus is that you should keep your screen brightness under 30% for optimal battery performance. Disable Location Services Location Services lets your apps access your device’s GPS to provide location-aware results and ads. Disable Time Zone Settings This nifty trick was discovered when iPhone 4S were initially experiencing battery life issues. Disable WiFi Turn WiFi off in Settings to save battery. Disable Bluetooth
Anleitung: Sunburst Flower Granny Square haekeln ? Kasa Amend Geschafft: Meine Foto-Anleitung zum Häkeln der Sunburst Flower Granny Squares für eine dieser tollen Decken, wie sie viele wahrscheinlich von Sandra Juto oder dieser Flickr Group kennen, ist fertig. Für eine Freundin, die heute Geburtstag hat, wollte ich schon längst mal meine kleine Übersetzung dieser englischen Anleitung von MaryjoO abtippen. Nun hab ich mir etwas mehr Zeit genommen, um die Anleitung noch etwas detaillierter auszuarbeiten. Dank des tollen Fußauslösers, konnte ich die ganzen Häkel-Schritte selbst fotografieren und da die liebe MaryjoO nichts dagegen hatte, stelle ich das Ganze nun auch hier in den Blog und wünsche viel Spaß beim Häkeln. Wolle: Cool Wool 2000/ Merino Superfein von Lana Grossa (Das aber nur als Info, ihr könnt selbstverständlich auch ganz andere Wolle nehmen. Häkelnadel: 4,0 (etwas dicker als zur Wolle empfohlen, dadurch wird die Decke schön locker) Bedarf: Etwa 9 g Wolle habe ich pro Granny Square verhäkelt. ::::: RUNDE 1: Der innere Strahlenkreis :::::
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