Amigurumi | Pattern | Tutorial I heard friends and readers asking me how to do amigurumi, including patterns, materials, tools & tips etc…. you will find all the answers in this post: How-To Amigurumi!!! Frankly speaking, just like all other crafts, to make a decent looking amigurumi is not easy but it is not hard as you thought too. You need skill, skill comes from knowledge and practice…. and to success in crafting, you need patience and the “never-give-up” attitude – do it again and again until you are satisfied with the result. Amigurumi (編みぐるみ?, lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. {CLICK HERE to get the introduction on How-To Amigurumi.} Pages: 1 2 Print / Download PDF
sports & stitches run by emily pattern: teeny tiny chinese lanterns Monday is Chinese New Year, and so I thought it a good time to stitch up some little lanterns. These ones are teeny tiny, which is my favorite kind of embroidery! After I did the lantern embroidery, I threaded a bit of floss through the hanger on the lantern, then secured the ends of the thread in the hoop edges. Along with the design you see here, there are three more styles that I've drawn up for you. If you stitch some of these up, I'd love to see them!
Happy Geisha So I've finally got around to making my own pattern. The other day I saw a geisha doll and decided to crochet one myself. Here is a picture of it... and a picture of the back which has a flower on it... So here is the pattern, I would love it if you would like to make one and give me feedback on what you think of the pattern, and if it has any hiccups. The pattern will be written in US terms. Abbreviations Ss = Slip stitch Ch = Chain stitch Sc = Single crochet (Double crochet) hdc= Half double crochet (Half treble crochet) dc= double crochet (treble crochet) Inc = Increase (two sc in one sc) Dec = Decrease (crochet two stitches together) * = repeat Hooks used 3.5 and 2.5 Body 3.5mm hook, red yarn Magic circle6 sc in ring*2 sc in each sc* around*1sc, inc* aroundsc in each stitch (backloops only)sc aroundsc aroundsc aroundsc aroundsc around*2sc, dec* aroundsc around*1sc, dec* around, scPlace coin in base as a weight and stuff*sc, dec* around, scFasten off and stitch top closed Finishing off
: : : o l g a j a z z y : : : Summer bracelets DIY When M. came home from her camp with school, she showed me this yellow bracelet she made with 'scoubidoo' strings. One of her friends taught her how to make these and of course I wanted to have a go at it too. Instead of scoubidou string I used strips of fabric for one and leather - what did you think?! So, in case you 're in need of a fun summer project here's a how-to in 16 pictures with a short description below. This is what you'll need for an adult size leather bracelet. - a 52cm long strip of fabric or leather shoe lace - a second strip of fabric or leather shoe lace of approximately 95 cm - a big-eyed needle - a cylindrical object to hold the loop so your project stays put while braiding (the neck of an Elmer's glue bottle works just fine; when out on the beach, the finger of a helper's hand might do the trick as well) Steps: 1. With special thanks to my little girl M. for teaching me how to make these...
Wanna make a monster? * UPDATE to this pattern! See below! * Time for another tutorial! I made this lineup of baby monsters for my Basic Amigurumi class at The Knitting Nest. Baby Monster's Guide to Basic Amigurumi You'll need the following stuff: Small amount of worsted weight yarnSize E Crochet hook (or your favorite)Plastic safety eyes (I used 6 mm, but you can use whatever makes your monster happy!) Head/Body: Begin by making a ring with your yarn as shown. Insert the hook into the front of the ring and hook your working yarn (the yarn coming from the the ball) with the hook. Wrap the working yarn around the hook from behind and pull through the loop on your hook. You will now single crochet six stitches into the ring. Pull the short yarn tail to close the ring and the stitches will come together to form a circle of stitches. To make the circle grow, you will increase by crocheting two times into each stitch. Pull up a loop. Wrap the working yarn around your hook. Base:
Craft.Rock.Love | Vickie Howell Drawstring bag - French seam Here's a short tutorial for the drawstring bags I showed you here, on Friday.If you know a little bit of sewing, then I'm sure you know how to make a drawstring bag. Don't stop reading yet, however, as I want to show you how you can use the "French seam" to finish off the bag neatly on the inside. I used this technique primarily as I didn't want to line the bags - something you might want to consider if you want the fabric to be able to breathe like for linen bags or laundry bags. Therefore: the French seam! For one drawstring bag you'll need: - a rectangular piece of fabric, I used a 70cmx45cm piece of oatmeal colored linen ( this roughly gives you a 32cm x39cm bag), seam allowances included (7cm at the top - i.e. at the longest side of the fabric before folding, 1cm at the bottom and 1.5cm on each side at the shorter end of the fabric). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. There are many other uses for this French seam. Good luck!
How-to: Mattress Stitch For a lot of knitters, seaming finished pieces together is their least favorite part of of a project—it’s time-consuming and can turn out so ugly. But for those who have joined the cult of mattress stitch, the technique of sewing pieces together on the right side for a virtually invisible seam, finishing is a relatively effortless and almost magical process. Mattress stitch is also a very handy skill for making great looking knitted toys. There are several good mattress stitch tutorials on the web, but since there are some specific issues with seaming toys that aren’t found so much in garment knitting, I thought it might be helpful to do a toy-specific tutorial on the techniques. In this post, I’ll cover the basic “flat” seaming: vertical, horizontal, and vertical-to-horizontal mattress stitch. Vertical Mattress Stitch Vertical mattress stitch is used to join the edges of two pieces together when the knitting is running the same direction on both pieces . And they disappear entirely!
Various Adulations About Life, Screencapped → Anonymous → Hi Jad, are you married? :D Throwback: Grandfathers I have not had much experience with grandfathers. Both times, my parents and I have had to travel a long way in order to meet them. I first saw my maternal grandfather’s face when I was 4 years old, and it was obscured by the glass on his coffin. I only met my paternal grandfather twice. The second time I met him was when I was 11 years old, and it was for his funeral. Read More Some of My Husband’s Recent Work Posting some woodcut pieces done by my husband. To contact him for commissions: | | → Anonymous → Hi. Hello again! Disclaimer: I am not an expert on hair science or material science, so I will only try to answer from experience and what works for me. I have pastel blue, pink and purple hair right now and yes, it does fade right away. 1. keep a little bit of the dye I used when I first dyed my hair blue2. NOTD: Holo Glitter Stuff I used:
Pinterest Challenge: AZ Love / Nail and String Tribute to the Grand Canyon State So I found Curiously Wrought's work through her Etsy on Pinterest the other day--how cute are these?! Click through the link below to check out my step-by-step tutorial: So although mine isn't PERFECT like hers are, I seriously love how it came out! I chose to go with an orange backdrop keeping the Grand Canyon in mind and how much I love those vibrant, orange sunsets! And then it made it to my wall next to my desk! The finished product: Blog Amy Hicks’s Oakley the Bear Amy Hicks, winner of our 2012 photo contest, just released her first pattern! Meet Oakley the Bear. It makes me happy to see knitters try their hand at design. Everyone has their own unique approach and style. You can buy Amy’s pattern on Ravelry or at her Etsy Shop. Congrats, Amy! Happy Bunny Passover This is a re-blog, but fhmitchellaud’s Steinbunny family celebrating Passover is cute enough for another go-around! This was one of the many fun entries that we got in our Tiny Bunny photo contest from 2012. Happy Passover to those who are celebrating this week! Vintage View-Master Magic Happy Friday, everyone! Today I have wonderful vintage cuteness to share. Maybe I saw some of these as a kid, but either way I’m blown away by the style and level of detail in the carefully constructed scenes. These are so amazing to me, I have to share more. OK, some are cuter than others. This might sound kooky, but all of this was just the inspiration I needed this week.