Carina's Craftblog: Crochet bunting tutorial Let's put some triangles together! It's easy! Grab your triangles and sort them so they look all pretty like. July 2012 - Please note: these days I do very little crochet because I'm working on an embroidery book. Por favor, respeta mis derechos de autor. Click on the image to see it really quite a bit larger. 1: Make a chain that is approximately 25cm / 10" long, join with slip stitch into one corner of a triangle 2: Then chain 4, slip stitch into the space between the two groups of 3dc, chain 4, slip stitch into the space, continue in this manner until you get to the corner. 3: Slip stitch in the corner too, then chain 10 (or there abouts). 4: Then join with the next triangle and repeat. Repeat for every triangle (you saw that one coming, right?!) That was pretty easy, huh? It should look something like this. And hey, if you make a bunting inspired by this tutorial, why not add an image link? Thank you! (Linkup closed)
Hello Gorgeous! The Story of our DIY Headboard I have been on the hunt for the perfect upholstered headboard to DIY for our master bedroom for months now. If we were going to go to the trouble of making our own, I wanted it to look custom. Finally, I ran across this image on Centsational Girl: Continue to hammer & then TADA! Here is a detail of the nailhead trim. It was time consuming, but I am so happy I went with the individual nails vs. the strip. (Doesn't that "mistake" look good?!?) We attached our headboard to a standard metal bed frame by screwing bolts through the headboard. I called a local upholsterer to get a quote on the inspiration headboard... $1200! Thanks for stopping by & be sure to follow me using the links on the sidebar! Cheers- K
Fall 2011 Cape is knitted with double strand throughout. With 2 strands of MC and scrap yarn, cast on 38 [40, 44, 46] sts using the provisional cast on. You can find a Provisional Cast On tutorial here. Set Up Row: Work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st, pm, k30 [32, 34, 36], pm, work last 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st. Next Row: Work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st, p30 [32, 34, 36], work last 4 [4, 5, 5] in Seed st. Increase Row: Work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st, * k2, increase; repeat from * to marker, work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st: 53 [56, 61, 64] sts. Increase Row: Work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st, * k3, inc; repeat from * to marker, work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st: 68 [72, 78, 82] sts. Increase Row: Work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st, * k4, increase; repeat from * to marker, work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st: 83 [88, 95, 100] sts. Increase Row: Work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st, * k5, increase; repeat from * to marker, work 4 [4, 5, 5] sts in Seed st: 98 [104, 112, 118] sts. Weave in all ends.
The Worsted Witch » Yogurt Yarntainer My sister-in-law, knowing my yen for knitting, once very thoughtfully presented me with a yarntainer, which I love because it keeps any skein of yarn clean, tangle-free, and more important, cat-free, as I knit—I can toss it on the couch, or in the footwell of someone’s car without firing up any additional synapses. Here’s my knockoff version—all you require is a used 32oz. yogurt container, a sharp point for poking a hole in the middle of the lid, and an eyelet of sufficient diameter to snap into said hole. (The raw edges of the plastic will otherwise catch at the yarn.) And there you have it. Permalink Comments that are off-topic, offensive, or blatantly self-promotional will be jettisoned out of the airlock.
Leaning Tower of Shelves - Summary Getting started This shelf unit may look lightweight and easy to topple. But don't be fooled. It's a real workhorse. The 33-1/2 in. x 82-3/4 in. tower features five unique, tray-like shelves of different depths to hold a wide variety of items up to 13-1/4 in. tall. Whether you choose to make this piece more functional, as in this office setting, or place it in a family room to showcase treasures, the basic construction is the same. All the materials can be purchased in home centers or lumberyards. A Cutting List and Shopping List can be viewed and printed from Additional Information, below. Buying the Wood We built our unit with red oak and oak veneer plywood and finished it with two coats of red oak stain. One note when buying boards: Use a tape measure to check the “standard” dimensions of 1x3s and 1x4s. Cut plywood shelves first 1 of 4 Photo 1: Use a jig and circular saw to cut the shelves Cut 3/4-in. shelf plywood to width first, using a circular saw and a homemade jig. 2 of 4 3 of 4
knitty.com Loosely cast on 25 stitches. Work 5 rows in garter stitch (knit each row). Begin working lace pattern following either chart (and Pattern Notes) or written instructions below. VERY IMPORTANT: If you are knitting from the chart, it is imperative to read Pattern Notes before beginning! Row 1 [RS]: k3, ssk, yo, k5, [yo, k1] 5 times, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, k3 (31 sts) Row 2 [WS]: k3, p25, k3 Row 3 [RS]: k3, ssk, yo, ssk, k1, [k2tog, yo] 2 times, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, [yo, ssk] 2 times, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k3 (31 sts) Row 4 [WS]: k3, p25, k3 Row 5 [RS]: k3, ssk, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo, k5, yo, ssk, yo, sl1-k2tog-psso, yo, k2tog, k3 (31 sts) Row 6 [WS]: k3, p25, k3 Free Crochet Baby Bonnet Patterns - Crocheting Baby Bonnets Home: Crochet Baby Bonnet Patterns This wonderful collection of vintage crochet baby bonnet patterns is just what you need to create cute, soft, and comfortable baby hats, bonnets, beanies, and caps for that special baby, infant, or toddler. From beginner to advanced, from easy to complex, we have all the free baby bonnet crochet patterns you will ever need! Baby bonnets are worn to keep an infant warm and provide sun exposure protection for the infant's little head during daily walks to the park or while enjoying the sun in the backyard. Since they serve such a practical purpose, baby hats and bonnets are considered staple items in a newborn's wardrobe. In addition to their practical purpose, these cute, soft, and comfortable crochet caps make an adorable and stylish accessory for any baby outfit. As an added bonus, making a baby bonnet is easy - even for beginners. Now you too can create a beautiful, handmade bonnet for that special someone with these free crochet baby bonnet patterns.
How to make a chicken doorstop - a great Easter present Want to give your friends and family something to keep, not eat, this Easter? Fed up of feeling sick after having too much chocolate? Don't want to break the bank? That's the predicament I faced this year. Last Easter I ate so much chocolate I had to retire to the bedroom, dim the lights and recover under my duvet. They kept mentioning the chocolate I'd bought them: how great it was but how they couldn't manage to eat it all ... So this year I've decided to ditch the Cadbury's and make presents that people can keep. Enter the chicken doorstop, the ideal spring-themed present. I devised a relatively simple pattern, and within an hour had turned a tatty old shirt into a cute and functional gift. So follow the instructions below, and for less than the price of an Easter egg you'll have a thoughtful homemade present. What you need How long will it take? One hour the first time you make one; less once you've mastered the pattern. What to do 4 Turn the stitched-together triangles inside out.