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Sunday, November 27, 2011
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Sweater Bag
size
Approx 11" (28cm) tall x 18" (46cm) wide (at widest point), 8" (20cm) wide (at top), without handle
materials
3 skeins (3.5 oz/121 yd/100 g per skein) any #5 bulky yarn
Used in this project:
Patons Shetland Chunky 75% acrylic/25% wool yarn in Taupe (Substitute: Bernat Softee Chunky, Moda Dea Tweedle Dee or Patons Rumor)
Sizes J/10 (6mm) and G/6 (4mm) crochet hooks
1 brown purse handle with metal rings at ends, any size; handle shown is approx 13" (33cm) when folded
Yarn needle
Hot Textures Crochet Hat
Chunky, stylish hats are easy to make with today's textural yarns. This hat has twice the texture, since it's made with a smooth ribbon yarn and a nubby acrylic yarn hooked together.
For even more surface interest, the pattern creates a ribbed effect by working single crochet stitches through the back loop on every row.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Crochet Heart Pattern
- This pattern consists of:
Single crochet stitches (sc), increases (m2), and decreases (sc2tog)
- Crochet tightly to receive a firm and substantial heart, if you tend to crochet a bit loose, try going down a needle size or two, if necessary.
- Stuff firmly, this way your heart will pop up quite nicely and remain of good shape
- If you use a 3.5 mm hook your heart will be app. 4" / 10cm in diameter
- Before we start, another helpful tip. To prevent holes at the beginning of your work make a
double ring (dr)
- tTo make a double ring wrap yarn around your finger two times, remove resulting loops from
Monday, November 21, 2011
A Simple Crochet Hat
An open-work mesh cap has lots of attitude. If you love this downtown look, hook it in lots of colors including natural cotton.
YARN
Medium-weight cotton/rayon blend yarn
Shown: Cotton Twist by Berroce. 70% cotton/ 30% rayon, 1.75 oz (50g) 85 yd (78 m): Creme Fraiche #8374, 1 skein
HOOK
6/G(4 mm)
STITCHES USED
Single crochet
Double crochet
YARN
Medium-weight cotton/rayon blend yarn
Shown: Cotton Twist by Berroce. 70% cotton/ 30% rayon, 1.75 oz (50g) 85 yd (78 m): Creme Fraiche #8374, 1 skein
HOOK
6/G(4 mm)
STITCHES USED
Single crochet
Double crochet
A Set Of Lariat-Style Necklace And Earrings
The extra-long, lariat-style necklace of sparkling jet beads is an elegant and versatile accessory. Make it a set by adding long, twisted earrings.
Beaded Lariat Necklace
Finished Measurements
• Length (before tying) approx 49''/124.5cm (including tassels)• Width approx 3/8''/ I cm
Materials
• 1 spool (approx 101yd/93m) of Gudebrod Champion Silk Thread Size FFF in blackSaturday, November 19, 2011
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Rose And Diamante' Corsage
THIS IS ADAPTED FROM A 1950S magazine . Its vintage charm has been given a kitsch look with the addition of diamante stamens.You can make a large and a small rose and placed them together to wear as a corsage, but there is no reason why you shouldn't make several roses as a posy for a hat, or even a whole bunch for a wedding bouquet.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Pollywood IPod Case
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Corded Necklace
THIS IS A STUNNING PIECE THAT WOULD BE wonderful for a special occasion, though is quite an investment in time and materials. Strips of fabrics are fed under the sewing machine to produce cords that are then embellished with beads of various sizes. I have chosen a striking color combination of turquoise and red and a variety of beads, some of which are genuine turquoise and bamboo coral. You could easily reduce the number of strands to just a few, or even one, to make a simpler necklace, or make the cords without the beading. A bracelet using the same process, but shorter strands, or earrings made from just a few fine strands sewn to ear wires, will complement the necklace beautifully.