Silk-Dyed Eggs {aka TIE-Dyed!} | Our Best Bites - StumbleUpon I posted this tutorial a few years ago and it has become somewhat of a tradition to bring it back every year! One of our family Easter traditions is dying eggs with pieces of silk. I saw a cute lady show Martha how to do it a few years ago and I ran upstairs right then to steal a tie! It’s way cooler than those cups of neon liquid that end up all over your clothes, your furniture and your hands plus it gives you an excuse to rid a man’s closet of ugly ties. Here’s the run-down: You need 100% silk for this to work. I try to find an assortment of colors and patterns. Usually it will tell you if it’s 100% silk right on the main label of the tie, but a lot of them don’t, and if that’s the case, check that little tiny end, it’s usually hiding there. The first step is to deconstruct the tie. Next you cut a piece large enough to cover an egg. Now, notice how I tied the eggs in the above photo- with the tie on the top of the long side of the egg. I wish eggs came like this at the grocery store.
Free Socks Knitting Patterns" These socks are made for walking! This thick yarn knits up so quickly you'll have plenty of time to make extra pairs for everyone who falls in love with them. Size Leg circumference: 9" (23cm) Leg length (from cast-on to top of heel flap): 9" (23cm) Foot length (from heel to toe): 9" (23cm) What You'll Need Yarn: Bulky weight wool yarn, about 109 yards (100m) color A; about 10 yards (9m) color B; about 35 yards (32m) color C We used: Alafoss Lopi regular size (100% wool; 109 yards [100m] per 31/2oz ball): #0005 Charcoal (color A), 1 ball; #0057 Gray (color B), 1 ball; #0051 Cream (color C), 1 ball Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed, set of 4 Notions: Open-ring stitch markers; stitch holder; tapestry needle Gauge 17 stitches and 20 rounds=4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch Making the Sock (make 2) With color C (cream) cast on 40 stitches. Note: When knitting from charts, always read rounds right to left and carry yarn not in use loosely behind work. Make heel Begin short rows for heel shaping
knitted elephants Aren't these illustrations just wonderful? They can be found in the book 'Ameliaranne at the Circus'. The first Ameliaranne story was published way back in 1920 in the days when families like hers were very often large and very often poor. 1). This little elephant pattern is easy to knit. You could make each elephant a different colour if you wish or, if you're not a knitter, then why not try using the graph for cross stitch. One Skein, One Night, Seed Stitch Tall Cowl [ Easy, Free Knitting Pattern ] | Knit and Bake This is my free knitting pattern for a super simple, easy to knit seed stitch cowl. It uses one skein of yarn, and can be knitted up in one night, making it a perfect and affordable last-minute present! It’s knit in the round, so there’s no seaming at the end, and it’s really warm and cozy. Supplies: 1 skein, Bernat Roving yarn, in a light grey Size 13 circular needles (hat sized length) Darning needles, for weaving in ends Instructions: 1. 2. 3.
Men's Scuffs | No. 4708 Printer-friendly version Send by email PDF version Materials Required— AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "STAR" RUG YARN, Article 44 3-80 yd. Skeins Wine or any Color desired. 1 Pair Inner Soles. Directions are given for medium size, small and large sizes are given in parenthesis. SOLES—Ch 32 (28-36), 2 s c in 2nd st from hook, 2 s c in next st of ch, 1 s c in each of the next 27 sts, (23-31), 2 s c in next st, 3 s c in end ch. Working on opposite side of ch work 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of the next 27 sts, (23-31) 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in same space with 1st 2 s c, join. 2nd Row—Ch 1, 2 s c in same space, 2 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 29 sts, (25-33), 2 s c in each of the next 4 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 29 sts, (25-33), 2 s c in each of the next 3 s c, join. 5th Row—Ch 1, 1 s c in each st increasing 1 st on each side of heel, break yarn. Work another sole in same manner. 2nd Row—1 s c in each s c increasing 1 s c at the beginning and end of row.
DROPS Pattern Library: Lace patterns DROPS pattern library contains patterns, and it keeps growing every day! The DROPS designers want you to see how these different techniques will look when applied to a knitting or crochet project. This is a very useful tool when you are looking for inspiration for own designs. Remember that by switching between yarn quality thicknesses and by picking a different knitting tension you will be able to create a new aspect to the design. Have fun! NOTE: Click on the flag/link under the picture to go to the full pattern. Back to the School of Handcraft Sort by: Yarn quality | DROPS number | Pattern type
Tree Chart (edit) I have made myself a knitting symbol font, and it is fixed width, and it allows for increases in the middle of cable crossings, and it makes "knit" and "purl" look very very different. And so I have charted out the branches of my tree using my font. (The previous version used the Aire River Design font.) (There are some minor differences between the tree in the picture and this chart. The key to these charts is here. This tree is worked as a rectangular panel. This is an alternative version of the last few rows, that you can use if you're also putting your tree on a Rogue. It's in three pieces because, frankly, it looks like a mess if it isn't. Note that these are half-charts. Edit: Oh, right! This is where I have the biggest modifications from what I did before. More edit: Minor errors have been corrected in the "roots" section and in the third (bottom) tree section. The trunk is just a three-stitch knit rib all the way up. Edit: I am a very tight knitter.
25 Free Beginner Knitting Patterns | Painting Lilies Take a second and think back to when you first started knitting. Were you intimidated by difficult techniques? Was it hard to find patterns at your skill level? Did you want a list of beginner knitting patterns? Preferably free beginner knitting patterns? I remember being frustrated by all the terms and techniques. If you’re a beginner knitter and need some easy patterns to start out with, this list is for you. The following 25 patterns don’t involve much more than knit and purl stitches. For each pattern, I included some of the skills you’ll need and where to find the pattern. Cowl & Scarf Knitting Patterns Where: Ravelry Techniques: Knit, purl, knitting in the round on circular needles How to get it: Free PDF download from Ravelry Where: Purl Bee Techniques: Knit and purl By: Purl Bee Where: Madelinetosh Techniques: Knit, purl, slip stitch By: Madeline Tosh Techniques: Knit By: Elisa McLaughlin 5. Where: Knitty Gritty Thoughts Techniques: Knit, purl, yo Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns Where: JCasa
strikkefrenzys 14 Totoros The dolls in this pattern were too sugar cute for me, although I think they look great. In my head, I had 3 versions, maybe I can inspire someone to make the other two? - here they are: I. The just as sugar cute version: Since one of my passions is diving, I wanted to use the free sea horse pattern found HERE. My conclusions were that this would be too cute as well. II. Notes The I-cord cast-on kills my fingers… took me 2 days to finish! Why why WHYYY must everything always turn out too big? The decreases in this pattern look bumpy and ugly, not really recommended. Sleeves done! Yoke: 308 sts. The Totoro pattern can be found here!! Did 3 decrease rounds before the one in the written instructions. Used about 40 g of Pesto and 35 g My Old Blue Jeans. Photo session time!