knitty.com Using 1 strand each of A, B and C held together, CO 7 sts. Work 4 rows in Seed Stitch. Next Row [RS]: K1, p1, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p1, k1. 9 sts. Next Row [WS]: K1, p1, k1, p to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1. Buttonhole Row [RS]: K1, p1, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, p1, k1. 11 sts. Next Row [RS]: K1, p1, k1, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k1, p1, k1. Next Row [RS]: K1, p1, k2tog, yo, k to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, p1, k1. Next Row [RS]: K1, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, [k1, yo, k2tog] 4 times, yo, ssk, p1, k1. Flower Petal (Make 5): Using 2 strands of A and 1 strand of C held together, CO 2 sts. Center Replace all petals on needle with WS facing (35 sts on needle). Miss Make: Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn Tutorial When I was a kid, nothing said summer like a tall, strong glass of Kool-Aid. Grape was always my variety of choice. That intense fake grape flavor with a few ice cubes clinking around in the glass...oh man. Bring on the purple mustache. But did you know, since Kool-Aid is actually colored with all synthetic dyes, you can use it to [very easily] dye yarn and other natural fibers? You could do all one color, but since it's so easy, it's really fun to play around with several different flavors and see what happens when they mix. The yarn I used was Knit Picks Bare 100% Peruvian Wool: There are tutorials a'plenty on this subject all across the internet, but since I did a little batch of my own dyeing a few weeks ago, I thought I'd throw my two cents in. UPDATE: If you'd like to see what this yarn looks like knitted, here are some pictures. Kool-Aid Dyed Yarn [variegated colors] Materials: 100% wool yarn 1 packet each of unsweetened cherry, orange, grape, lemonade & black cherry Kool-Aid tap water
Bits Of Everything: Wall Picture Collage I have been wanting to hang something on the wall in my kitchen ever since we moved in. Between Emily and I, we finally dreamed up this Wall Picture Collage after looking at lots of other people’s photo collages- and I love the way it turned out. Here are all the things that I bought. (all found at walmart) This entire project was under $20. *pictures you want to use (I had free prints from Costco) * 2 20×30 foam core boards (I got two black ones $2.88 each) *poster hanger thingies ($2.44) *foam brushes ($.97) *double sided tape ($3) *mod podge (I already had some) This shows you how thick the foam core board is.. First I drew out a plan.. Then I cut some computer paper first, and made sure it would work before I cut up my pictures. Then I went to work cutting my 4×6 pictures into 4 inch squares. I then laid them all out on the floor in the order that I wanted them, and then taped them down with double sided tape. Then I took it in the kitchen and painted mod podge all over it. and straight on.
Versatility - Fall 2008 CO 47 sts. Work 12 rows in Mesh Pattern. SET-UP SECTION If working from charts, work Rows 1-16 of Chart A; outlined repeat sections are worked twice in each row. 49 sts. Written Directions: Row 1 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k23, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2. Even-Numbered Rows 2-10 [WS]: P all sts. Row 3 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2, [MB, k4] four times, MB, k2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1. Row 5 [RS]: Work as for Row 1. Row 7 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, [yo, ssk] 3 times, yo, k3tog, yo, [k2tog, yo] three times, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1. Row 9 [RS]: K2, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1, MB, k19, MB, k1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k2. Row 11 [RS]: K1, ssk, [yo, k1, yo, k3tog] twice, yo, k5, yo, ssk, p11, k2tog, yo, k5, [yo, k3tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k2tog, k1. Row 12 [WS]: P18, k11, p18. Row 14 [WS]: P18, k2, p3, k3, p3, k2, p18. Row 16 [WS]: P18, [k1, p5] twice, k1, p18.
Boyfriend Scarf I've never knit anything for a boy before, especially one that I've been dating. I think it's because of the "Boyfriend Sweater Curse" - I didn't want this to be a scarf that would end our relationship or something silly like that. What prompted the idea to knit him a scarf was the topcoat he bought to wear to with his suits this winter: the coat didn't button all the way up and required a scarf to stay warm. I knew that if I wanted to guarantee that he would wear it, the scarf needed to be a "manly" scarf. The best part? Boyfriend MATERIALS:Yarn 2 skeins Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick-N-Quick - Charcoal Needles US 15 straight needles Notions Tapestry needle Gauge 2 sts = 1" DIRECTIONS: CO 20 sts Thermal Stitch Pattern Row 1: K Row 2: K Row 3: K 2, P 2 Row 4: K 2, P 2 Continue in pattern until scarf is 58" or to desired length.
Wrapping Paper Bows Have you ever had a strip of wrapping paper leftover after you've wrapped a gift? Don't toss it in the trash! Turn that scrap into a beautiful EASY bow in just a minute or two. This technique is very inexact. Start by folding the scrap of paper "hamburger" style with the printed side on the outside. (My daughter came home from Kindergarten years ago and told me about "hamburger" folding and "hot dog" folding. Fold it again, but this time "hot dog" style. Next, cut vertically up to (NOT THROUGH) the top folded edge. The finished bow depends entirely on the width of your cuts and the length of your scrap of paper. CAREFULLY curl the wrapping paper (like you would curling ribbon) by quickly pulling a strip between the blade of your scissors and your thumb. Don't worry if you accidentally cut off several pieces. At this point the bow will look something like this: Fold it in half one more time and give it a little shake. Tape it onto your gift and arrange the curls as needed.
Knit hat I used 4 1/2 mm needles. Cast on 100 stitches for an adult, If you want it smaller cast on less stitches. Pattern Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Row 3: K1, P1 Row 4: purl Repeat these 4 rows until it measures 8", I did till it measured 11" end with the Purl row. Once it measures 8" or 11" Next row: K1, K2 together, end with K1 Next row: purl Repeat these two rows one more time. Cut the yarn 15" or 20" long and weave it through the last stitches. Pull it together and sew the top and sides from the wrong side of the hat. This hat makes it own roll up brim. The pattern is adapted from here. All rights reserved on photographs and written content Createwithmom © 2012. ...love Maegan: Oversized Cropped Tank or Jersey Vest DIY Fashion+Home+Lifestyle What you’ll need. . . * NOTE: as you wear it the edges will curl a little …which actually makes it look better for a cropped look, pull it back more or cut the center shorter * NOTE #2: instead of ribbon you can cut strips out of the left over t-shirt, shoe laces, lace, anything! Voila! See how I wore it by clicking the links below… DIY Crop Vest with Jeans | DIY Cop Top with Tropical Skirt Have Fun! * Find all my DIYs here
FO: Lace Stockings for Meeee | pieKnits Posted by pieKnits on December 7, 2011 Finally finished! After a bit of second sock syndrome for a month in between, I cast off for these last week. I realized I had started these back in July when visiting family for the 4th. (Oops, bow came untied in this shot. I did use rljulie on Ravelry’s very nice mod for a third lace version, Extra Wide Gathered Lace. My other mods I detailed here. Whirl-it lampshade - Whirl-it lampshade - free DIY tutorial We really needed a new lamp, and we´ve planned to make one for months. This week we finally got around to it. It takes a bit of different materials, but it´s really easy when you´ve started. We recommend making it outdoors, as it gets quite messy. We planned to make the lamp using the yarn Garnstudio Ice, but it ran out really quickly, and we had to improvise by using a thinner yarn to complete it. What we used One big, round balloon. How we did itGather all the materials.Put the yarn into the glue and mix properly. Fill the balloon to a desireable size. Hang it and start whirling. Whirl pretty tightly.
Waffel hat NeedlesSmall circular and DP needles US 8 Yarn100 g Abuelita Merino Worsted and one ball Pickles Silk Mohair Gauge22 stitches = 4" Cast on 112 stitches on the circular needles.Knit rib, K2, P2, over the 5 next rounds. Knit the pattern like this over the next round:Use an extra needle to work the pattern.* Slip 6 stitches (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches) on to the extra needles. Keep knitting like this: Knit a rib, K2 , P2 over the 5 next rounds.K2, P 2(The new round will start here. Continue until the work is 7". Start decreasing right after a round of the pattern.