» DIY serving tray Tutto Bella Blog. Loom Knit Scarf. Three different methods for making a pretty scarf on a Boye® round loom, long loom or 8-peg jumbo spool knitter Skill Level: Easy BO-bind off; cont-continue; k-knit stitch; loop(s)-loop(s); p-purl stitch; rep-repeat; rnd-round; WY-working yarn One skein of ruffle yarn makes a scarf approximately 60 in [152 cm] long Yarn 1 skein Ruffle Yarn (Original model made using Red Heart Boutique Sashay, 97% Acrylic/3% polyester,3.5 oz/100g, 30 yd/27m, color: #1959, Twist) Loom (Choose the loom and method that works best for you): Method 1 - Boye® 24-peg round loom or Method 2 - Boye® 26-peg long loom or Method 3 - Boye® 8-peg jumbo spool knitter Gauge is not important for this project.
Take a length of the Ruffle Yarn and stretch it open for several inches. METHOD 1 using the Boye® Round Loom Begin 1 in [2.5 cm] from the edge of the Ruffle Yarn by placing a hole in the top of the mesh on each of 6 pegs on the round loom. Triple Layer Flower. This is my design for a decorative flower worked up in three layers.
I used a DK weight merino yarn and a 3.5mm hook, and they ended up measuring approximately 8cm across. I originally designed the flower to add some decoration to my hat, you can read more about that here. But this flower is beautifully versatile I think...it would make a super corsage/brooch, or could be applied to crochet bags, cushions, hair bands etc. It will provide lots of colourful flowery goodness, that's for sure!
So before we begin, a little summary of the basic stitches. Sl st [slip stitch] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook. dc [double crochet] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US sc stitch) Crochet Cushion Construction. This is a tutorial for my method of repurposing a wooly jumper (sweater) to make the backing for a crochet cushion cover.
I love to crochet cushion covers, I really do. It's an easily realised project that doesn't take too much time or yarn to create satisfying results. However, there's something slightly disheartening about crocheting a cushion back once you've already completed the front. It makes one sigh a little and cast about for an alternative. And so my idea for using an old recycled jumper was born, and this is how I like to make up all of my cushions.
Firstly a few general words about cushions and jumpers. Living Savvy: How To: Valentines Day Heart... No Spend Challenge. Happy Friday!
I felt like this week just flew by... and I still have so much on my today list! I am so excited for the weekend to be here. The hubs and I are offing the boys to my MIL's and we are going wine tasting to celebrate a dear friends birthday! Then the ultimate Sunday Funday {that is what we call football Sunday... the reason to hang out and eat good food that is bad for you!} Super Bowl! On Tuesday I ended my No Spend Challenge with a link up party. I was very excited when Laura asked if I would be interested in doing a guest post about my No Spend Challenge. After poking around in my closets and cabinets looking for some inspiration I found a bag of toilet paper and paper towel rolls I had been saving. I started by cutting the tubes up. I then laid out my heart design. I used hot glue to attach the rings together. Once the outside was done I filled in the heart.
Living Savvy: How To... Homemade Make Up Wipes. ** Updated 7.25.13** Both of these make up wipes call for 2-5 drops of essential oil.
I must clarify that it is specific to Tea Tree essential oil. This will prevent mold from occurring in your container. This is the type I used and I have had no problems. I have made these wipes several times over and I have never had any mold issues. I am always looking to save a buck so when I stumbled onto these tutorials {here & here} on Pinterest I was totally willing to give it a try! After a week of using both of them I will never buy brand name again! Homemade Face Wipes Add all ingredients to a measuring cup. Cut a roll of SELECT A SIZE paper towels in half. Stuff the roll into your selected container. Once you have stuffed it in pour the mixture over the top and on the sides.
Remove the center tube. Homemade Eye Makeup Remover Pads I filled the jar up that I planned to store the pads in 3/4 full of water. How to Make a Woven Magazine Bag: 11 steps.