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How to Recycle Yarn from a Thrift-Store Sweater

How to Recycle Yarn from a Thrift-Store Sweater
October 4th, 2008 Email 62 users recommend When you're done ripping, you'll have hundreds of yards of brand-new yarn for knitting! Lee Meredith This example sweater is bulky yarn, so it'll be easier to see what's going on. Sometimes the edge will be machine sewn closed, so you'll have to make more cuts to get it started. Photo: Lee Meredith The most classic handmade holiday gift has to be the knit sweater, which is also one of the most ambitious. You'll Need: Thrifted sweater to unravel (details below)Seam ripperScissors (embroidery scissors can be helpful)Dish soap or shampooThese will help if you have them: niddy noddy, swift, ball winder Your first step is to find a sweater (or two) to unravel. Yardage: If you find a fantastic yarn but are not sure it'll be enough to complete your gift, I'd recommend finding another yarn of the same weight that could be added as a stripe in your sweater if needed. Seams: To get usable yarn, your sweater must have sewn or crocheted seams, not serged!

La vie en rose ou Broomstick Lace Scarf - ♥ Cahin-Caha ♥ 29 août 2010 7 29 /08 /août /2010 17:44 Beaucoup d'entre vous ont souhaité connaître le point utilisé pour mon écharpe "La vie en rose"... C'est du crochet dentelle: "Broomstick Lace". Pensez-y: plus le diamètre de votre bâton/aiguille à tricoter (perso, j'ai utilisé ce que j'avais sous la main, à savoir du tubiflex: tuyau pour chauffagerie) sera grand, plus les "jours" de votre point seront grands eux aussi. Evidemment, je ne vais pas vous laisser en reste sans un petit tuto (en vidéo!) Bon amusement et laissez-moi un com sur ce post si vous crochetez cette Broomstick Lace Scarf, j'adorais découvrir votre création:) Partager cet article

Crochet Tutorial: Granny Squares | craftpassion.com I fell in love to Granny Square!!! Where did the name come from? Must be related from a granny that designed and made it, I searched but can’t find, even wikipedia didn’t tell…. Granny Square is a kind of patch-working in crochet where we can literally put any color combinations we like to make it a square (or a triangle or any symmetrical shapes you can design) and patch them together to form a project. There are many types of granny square, from plain basic square to sunburst flower square to emboss 3D flower square… you name it….the variations are unlimited. Anyway, the one I am showing how to crochet is another variation, where I crochet double crochet [dc] in between to reduce the gap in between each dc cluster. {Get full details on next page.} Pages: 1 2 Get all updates via email: Highlights from Our Partners

Tiny Polaroid Magnets | { Ambrosia Creative } Hi there! It’s felt like forever since I’ve last blogged, and has felt like an eternity since I’ve done anything crafty and nifty. Since my morning sickness has gone into full speed (yes, we’re expecting our third this fall!) I haven’t felt like myself. I came across these DIY Pantone chip magnets on How About Orange and wanted to do something similar. You will need: Cardboard (mine was the backing of a sketchbook — much thicker than the back of a regular spiral bound notebook) or 2-3 sheets of white cardstock or poster board spray-mounted together to use as a sturdy backing to the magnetsOpaque white marker (necessary only if your cardboard is not white) Craft knife Metal straight edge/ruler Clear packing tape or frisk film. Step 1: Download a Photoshop file of the Polaroid frames below. Step 2: Print out photos onto photo paper. Step 3: Spray the back of your sheet of photos and also the cardboard with spray mount. Step 4: Trim out photos with craft knife. 487 Comments

Oven Cleaning in Wimbledon SW19 Créer des bijoux en perles : matériel et explications techniques Créer des bijoux en perles : matériel et explications techniques Les sautoirs et bracelets à breloques sont résolument à la mode. Voici quelques explications et conseils pratiques pour créer des bijoux en perles personnalisés, simples à réaliser et du plus bel effet. Partager Le matériel nécessaire Pour créer des bijoux en perles des différentes formes décrites ci-dessous, munissez-vous du matériel suivant : - une paire de ciseaux - une règle - une pince coupante - une pince plate - une bobine de fil en laiton - des liens en cuir - des anneaux en métal vieilli - des chaînes en métal vieilli de 1 mètre chacune - des perles de votre choix - des coquillages percés - des perles à écraser. Ce matériel est facile à trouver dans les magasins de loisirs créatifs et les boutiques de fournitures pour bijoux. Réaliser un bracelet La plus simple façon de créer des bijoux en perles consiste à réaliser un bracelet à l’aide d’un lacet. Un autre type de bracelet très esthétique est le bracelet à breloques.

15 Tips for Low Light Landscape Photography A Post By: Natalie Denton (nee Johnson) Capturing scenes in low light remains one of the most challenging aspects of photography, yet the results when executed well can be truly captivating. Whether it’s an energetic cityscape or ethereal seascape the possibilities are endless. Here are a few essentials points to consider before you begin. It’s a good idea to formulate a plan of attack before the twilight hour so scout out a position while there is another available light and grab a few set up shots to make sure your scene works and will be free from distracting objects. Image by V31S70 So start by setting your camera upon a solid tripod and switching the unit to manual or shutter priority if you are wish. Image by kern.justin Another key piece of kit is a remote control shutter release like Nikon’s ML-L3 wireless control which works with Nikon’s enthusiast range of cameras; D40, D40x, D60, D80 and D90. Image by Paco CT Read more from our category Most Popular 12657 Shares

How to make puffy paint from One Crafty Mumma The craftiest mum out there, Melissa, from One Crafty Mumma is sharing her amazing recipe for puffy paint! Too cool! Melissa writes… How To Make Homemade Puffy Paint This is really cool and super quick/easy. 1 tablespoon self-raising floura few little drops of food colouring1 tablespoon salt Then add some water to make a nice smooth paste. Paint away on a nice thick sheet of cardboard (if you don’t have enough paint brushes use cotton buds – they work really well). Microwave the design on high for 10 – 30 seconds until the paint puffs and it’s all nice and dry. DIY Natural Room Scents Don't miss my follow-up post to this one withNATURAL ROOM SCENTS FOR DIY GIFTS & CENTERPIECESCLICK HERE This post was featured in the April 2013 issue of Woman's Day magazine. Here's the thing. Turns out that King-Man may just be ahead of his time. But, the air in my house gets stale sometimes. There is a simple, all natural, truly lovely solution. Keeping the supply list simple. How to Make Natural Room Scents Fragrant items for naturally scenting your home: citrus -- I've tried other fruits. view whole spices on Amazon: cinnamon sticks, anise stars, allspice, cloves, vanilla beans Five Natural Room Scent RecipesThese are all scents that my nose likes. General procedure: Combine the ingredients in a 2 cup (pint) jar or container, or in a pan on the stove top. view on Amazon: ♦pint jars ♦plastic lids for jars Scent #1: Oranges, cinnamon & cloves (allspice and anise are optional). Scent #2: Lemon, rosemary, & vanilla. Scent #3: Lime, thyme, mint & vanilla extract. view on Amazon: Microplane

Crocheter Facile » Blog Archive » Motifs gratuits de crochet pour débutant(e) avancé(e) Quelque soit votre niveau, le crochet peut et doit toujours rester un plaisir. Plus vous prendrez confiance en votre compétence à faire des points différents, et que vous comprendrez de plus en plus d’instructions de motifs, plus vous vous améliorez, et plus vous voudrez élargir votre horizon pour essayer différentes choses, parfois même en cherchant à vous mettre en difficulté ou à vous tester, avec des motifs plus compliqués. Vous ressentirez aussi sûrement l’envie de créer vos propres motifs ! C’est un très bon moyen de progresser que de comprendre comment les projets plus complexes sont terminés, comme par exemple un pull qui nécessite de coudre des pièces ensemble ou des chaussettes qui requièrent de prendre de mesures précises des pieds. Il y a une grande variété de sites internet gratuits qui proposent des motifs de crochet pour tous les niveaux. L’un des meilleurs aspects des sites internet est le support de la communauté. Sites Anglophones :

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