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Knitty.com. Incognito cowl - Knitty: Winter 2009. Mellow version: With smaller circular and CC1, loosely cast on 56[60, 64] st. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. Knit 9 rounds. Switch to larger circular and MC, purl 1 round. Knit rounds even until cowl measures 7[8, 9] inches from purl round. Switch to smaller circular and CC1, purl 1 round. Tangy version: With smaller circular and CC1, cast on 56[60, 64] st using provisional cast on. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist. Switch to larger circular and MC, purl 1 round. Carefully remove scrap yarn from cast on edge and place live stitches onto smaller circular. Switch to smaller circular and CC1, purl 1 round. {tutorial: how to sew a zippered pouch} Two years ago I was learning how to sew in a zipper to make a pouch and I was failing!

Failing! Failing! At understanding how to do it. If you know me in real life {hi, mom!} , you can probably guess I was thinking to myself “why?” And that number is not an exaggeration. Anyways :] I thought it would be fun {and helpful} to do a tutorial post on installing a zipper, which coincidentally includes how to sew a zipped pouch. Shall we get started? MATERIALS: * front & back outside pieces of fabric {mine are 9″ x 5″} * front & back inside pieces of fabric {9″ x 5″} * two pieces of interfacing or felt {9″ x 5″} * a 10″ zipper * sewing machine * coordinating thread, to match your outside fabric * scissors * optional: embellishment for your zippered pouch INSTRUCTIONS: The first step is to lay flat the front outside piece of fabric {with a pouch, you’ll have front & back outside pieces and front & back inside pieces}.

When you’re finished sewing the zipper in it will look like this ~ All done! Lion Brand Yarn - StumbleUpon. Learn How to Knit - 288 Knitting Instructions and Knitting for Beginners. Wool Works knitting patterns: cold-weather wear. Knitting Patterns: Leafy Washcloth. Latest Post 2 skeins and 1 season of Chuck into my fingering weight project. New pattern finally delivered to my sample knitter after months of indecision. I get stuck on the silly things. Like, crew neck or V? Read More Our Story Tricksy Knitter is the brainchild of Megan Goodacre and Charles Jaimet. As a programmer (Charles) and designer (Megan), they had made a lot of websites, but one day thought it was about time they work on a personal project, just for fun. One rollercoaster ride and several thousand yards of yarn later, here we are, in Ottawa, with a growing library of knitting patterns, a huge how-to-knit section, a couple of books, an exclusive line of knitting accessories, and an online chartmaker.

Have a look around, leave a comment, try out a pattern! Amigurumi Tutorial 1 (learn how to crochet) | Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find) This tutorial is for all of you knitters who wish to learn how to make amigurumis. In the first part of this tutorial I’ll go over the basic crochet techniques you need to master. I know most people are visual learners, so I’m using a lot of videos (they may take some time to load). Step 1: How to hold your yarn (make a chain too) If you are a thrower (hold your yarn in your right hand), you’ll have to learn to hold your yarn on the left. It will feel awkward, but with time it will become easier. The following video shows you how to hold your yarn and make a chain. This is how I hold the yarn and hook, but you need to find what feels natural to you.

Step 2: Single crochet, increasing and decreasing Most amigurumis are done in spirals of single crochets. In order to give shape to your creations you need to increase and decrease. And here is how to decrease: Another way to decrease is to skip a stitch, but I find that that leaves a gap. Setp 3: Single Crochet in Spirals to make a ball. Guest blogger - Sasha from The Guilded Bee: Here's another DIY project from our sweet friend, Sasha - from the The Gilded Bee.

Be sure to check out her awesome shop full of handmade packaging lovelies. Thanks for being here with us Sasha! I'm delighted to share my book tutorial with you today: Supplies you’ll need to make this project: • One—8.5 x 5.5 sheet of cardstock • One---1/2 x 3 inch piece of cardstock or paper • Two---2 5/8 x 3 1/8 inch pieces of cardboard, chipboard or matboard (not corrugated) • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • 25---3 x 5 inch ruled or blank index cards • Two---3 x 5 inch sheets cardstock • 2 rubber bands • Pencil • ¼ inch wide Ribbon: One-6 inch piece, plus two-1 inch pieces To make the page block: * 1. . * 2. . * 3. . * 4. . * 5. . * 6. To make the cover: * 1. Make a little mark at the center of each side of your paper (4.25 inches on center).

On each side of those center marks, draw three lines paralleling each other (6 lines total): 5/16”, 5/8”, 13/16” inch from the center mark. * 3. . * 4. . * 5. . * 6. . * 8. . * 9. . * 10. Yarn, Patterns, Knitting and Crocheting - StumbleUpon. Knitting Bee - Free knitting tutorials - Free knitting patterns. So you have just began knitting and want to learn to cast on, or you want to learn to knit cast on using beads, perhaps your pattern calls for some more advanced casting on techniques such as a loop cast on or a tubular cast on. Whatever cast on method you are looking for you are sure to find it here! An extensive list of tutorials regarding various different cast on methods from beginners to advanced techniques.

Casting On Learn to make a slip loop, a single cast on and the two-needle method. Click here for tutorial Long Tail Cast On With long tail cast on you make the foundation row AND knit the first row at the same time. In other words, long tail casting-on produces a uniform row of loops already pre-knit into the underlying foundation row. These loops and the foundation row stabilize one another. Backwards Cable Cast On This cast on method is useful for placing thumb holes, button holes, and any other holes necessary while working in the round. Wendy Knits - StumbleUpon. Casting On - Tubular Cast On - Knitting Community. This cast on leaves a nice, stretchy edge. It is specific to k1, p1 ribbing. Begin with a length of waste yarn. Cast on half of the total number of stitches you need. (If you need an odd number of stitches, cast on half + 1 stitch.) Cut the waste yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail. Change to the working yarn and complete the first row as follows: *Knit 1, yarn over.

Repeat from * to last stitch. Complete the second row as follows: *yarn forward, slip one stitch purlwise, yarn back, knit 1. Complete the third row as follows: *Knit 1, yarn forward, slip one stitch purlwise, yarn back. Repeat the second and third rows. Change to K1, P1 ribbing. You will be left with a stretchy edge that is well suited to your ribbing. Knot Just Knitting - freeform knitting & crochet by Prudence Mapstone. Yarn, Patterns, Knitting and Crocheting. Knit N Style - Real Fashion for Real Knitters. Standard Body Measurements/Sizing | Most crochet and knitting pattern instructions will provide general sizing information, such as the chest or bust measurements of a completed garment. Many patterns also include detailed schematics or line drawings. These drawings show specific garment measurements (bust/chest, neckline, back, waist, sleeve length, etc.) in all the different pattern sizes. To insure proper fit, always review all of the sizing information provided in a pattern before you begin.

On this website are several sizing charts. When sizing sweaters, the fit is based on actual chest/bust measurements, plus ease (additional inches or centimeters). Both the FIT and LENGTH charts are simply guidelines. How to measure 1. 2. 3. 4. 10. 11. Wendy Knits - StumbleUpon. Casting On - Tubular Cast On - Knitting Community. Entrelac Satchel Photos. Basketweave Blanket | Painting Lilies. Two of my good college friends used to tell everyone that they each wanted to have 10 kids.

During a weekend retreat at Princeton, I promised that I would knit them baby blankets and send them jars of Nutella for each baby they had. This blanket is the fulfillment of the promise for my friend Quirk (nickname), who is having her second baby boy this fall. I made Quirk’s first blanket exactly two years ago and it was the very first post I wrote for this blog! That first blog post still receives some of the most traffic both here and on Ravelry.

(This is the 4th blanket I made to fulfill my promise…you can find the 3rd here. Fortunately for me, I don’t think either of my friends will actually have 10 kids each.) Quirk has the most difficult pregnancies of anyone I know. I sent Quirk a jumbo jar of Nutella with this blanket. About the pattern: This blanket is an adaptation of the Reveresable Basketweave Blanket. Stay tuned for another custom pattern I designed that will be available soon. Sharon bs in a minute ago. I hope you find this needlework dictionary useful and with it able to improve your hand embroidery skills. To assist those who are new to the craft of hand embroidery I have categorised each stitch as to its degree of difficulty. An icon of a single pair of scissors indicates that the stitch is easy to work and you should not hesitate to try it. If you are new to learning needlework.

If you see two scissors, the stitch requires more skill. Three scissors indicate that the stitch needs skill and practice. If you normally have problems following embroidery illustrations the computer can help you. Contents: top Eyelet Stitch Half Chevron stitch Half cross stitch see cross stitch Heavy Braid chain see Heavy chain Heavy chain Herringbone: Herringbone double version 1see Double Herringbone 1 Herringbone double version 2 see Double Herringbone 2 Vandyke chain stitch see zigzag chain Y' stitch see fly stitch Zigzag Chain: Zigzag sham hem stitch see threaded arrowhead Handwork Community Other.

Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads - Projects. Shiver - Welcome to the Fiber Republic! A Ewe-Topia of all things knitterly! Daiso 100 percent wool “thick” yarn 55m (18 balls) Daiso 100 percent wool “ultra thick” yarn 25 m (6 balls) 6mm circular needles (it doesn’t matter the length, because it is knitted flat 1 crochet hook for seaming 3X4 = 1 cm square The particular lace pattern in use is a reversible pattern, so it is ok to knit the body of the shrug in one piece. You won’t be able to tell the lace is “upside down” because essentially it isn’t.

Body: Cast on 80 Sts Cuff: Row 1: K1, P1 until the end of the row Row 2: P1, K1 Until the end of the row This is called “seed stitch”. Sleeve: Begin working in stockinette stitch: Row 1: (RS) Knit Row 2: (WS) Purl Continue to work in stockinette stitch for 12 cm. The next row is the beginning of the lace pattern. On a wrong side row: Knit Next row: Purl Next Row: Knit Lace: Row 1: (RS) Knit 2, *k1, K2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1* k1 Row 2: Purl Row3: Knit 2, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk* k1 Row 4: Purl Repeat this pattern 2 more times for a total of 3 lace repeats. R1: (RS) Purl R2: (WS) Knit. Sewing Tips: Attaching Buttons with a Sewing Machine. Don’t you love realizing there’s a faster way to do something? [If only there was a faster way to potty train a snarky little 3 year old boy who tells me it's not time to poop (or pee for that matter) in the potty yet.

While I was changing his messy diaper yesterday, I suggested he give his potty chair another try......and he quickly responded, so matter-of-factly, "Not today mommy, maybe when I'm 4! " No sirree little buddy. The 4 year mark doesn't include diapers.] Anyway, I digress. And may have lost a few of you after typing poop a few times. Haha. But today’s little trick will definitely save you some time. Now you can sew them on with your sewing machine in a few easy steps. I sure wish I would have realized this trick back when I made this pillow (found here).

Sheesh, those buttons took me a long time to attach. So don’t let those little buttons intimidate you. After you get the hang of this technique (after practicing on one or two) you’ll never go back. What are feed dogs? Check out the Giveaways Page! 101 Crafty Gifts - StumbleUpon. Colorwork. Marnie MacLean Designs - StumbleUpon. Make Crisp, Even Hems. // knitPro - StumbleUpon.

45 Awesome Free Bag Making Tutorials | frugalandthriving.com.au. DIY of the Month: Braided T-shirt Bracelet - StumbleUpon. How To: Give your old t-shirts a second life. Sorry dust rag pile! Photos: kirsten for we heart this I love using simple materials to make something fun and innovative. The supplies for this bracelet DIY are really basic, so there’s a REALLY good chance you own all of them already. I mean, who doesn’t have a stack of soft old T’s you can’t wear outside of the house, but love to much to toss in the rag pile?

As with most of my DIY’s for wht, this is very customizable. You can easily work with your favorite color combos or add other textures for variety. Supplies: • T-shirt scraps • 2 keychain rings • Scissors • Needles and thread • Glue gun • Ruler 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. More Options: • Add a strand of metallic thread into the braid • Add charms to the key rings or actual strips of fabric • Use the colors of your school or favorite sports team, or coordinate it with your latest spring outfit Readers – do you have an favorite T just waiting to be turned into a new bracelet? SewCity.com Free sewing patterns, how to sew, new sewing quilting... 36 Do It Yourself Gift Box Tutorials For Your Christmas Presents & ... - StumbleUpon. Shes Crafty: DIY Multi-Chain &Ribbon Necklace | M.I.S.S.

Due to the resounding success of her last She’s Crafty, my friend Pandora from Accessory Source is back with another lovely necklace DIY tutorial that would make a fantastic christmas present for a friend or relative! She says: When it comes to jewelry, I favor big and bold pieces. And while I tend to wear mostly gold, lately I’ve become obsessed with mixing metals like silver and gunmetal (and throwing in some bling for good measure!).

My multi-chain necklace has become a staple in my wardrobe because it incorporates it all. Here’s a quick 10 step tutorial on how to make your own bulky bauble. You will need the following tools: ScissorsRulerPliers (optional)Ribbon-1 yardTwo jump rings (the size of a nickel). Supplies I chose a mix of metals in various colors and sizes and a few strands with rhinestones. All of my materials were purchased at Toho Shoji. Cut your first strand of chain to 12 inches Step 1: Cut your first strand 12 inches long. Hang your chains from longest to shortest. How to Marbleize Paper and Cards - Martha Stewart Crafts - StumbleUpon.

Immediately after removing the paper, place it in a pan, and pour water over it. Hang paper to dry, marbleized side up. Do not touch the paper until it is dry (typically within 2 hours, depending on humidity levels). Decide whether to keep or discard your solution (it can be used several times). To change paint colors, lay strips of newsprint across the solution's surface, then remove; repeat with clean strips until the solution is clear. You can store the solution in an airtight jar for about a week. Don't leave it in the tray, which could rust. If you have excess solution, do not pour it down the sink -- it may clog your drain.

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