To check your own gauge, make a sample block using the recommended weight of yarn and same size hook. Measure the block. it should be slightly smaller than 6" (15cm) across so that when it is blocked it will be exactly 6" (15cm) square. As a rule, if your block is smaller than required, make another sample using a hook one size larger. Also do this when the crochet fabric feels tight and hard. if your block is larger then required, make another sample using a hook one size smaller. Also do... Read Full Story
Socks are an indispensable part of our lives. Most of us wear them every day both at work and at home. However, most of us do not know how socks are made.
In fact, there are a number of different ways how socks are actually made. There exist two types of machines that produce socks. There is industrial socks production and home production on special knitting machines. In addition, socks may be knitted with knitted needles or by sewing pies of cloth together.
Mass produced socks are knitted... Read Full Story
Recently, more and more people are already interesting to start learning for crochet. Why? Crochet offers a "customize and individual touch" handicraft. It’s a personal pride when we have "own hand made" crochet, such as: scarf, hat, even sweater.
Unfortunately, although many people have a "high motivation" to make a crochet, they confuse how to start learning for crochet.
Actually, if we want to start learning for crochet, the first important step that must be done is understanding crochet... Read Full Story
Three Hipster Holiday Ornaments made with Vegas Yarn. Vegas Color Swingers, Pink Champagne, Flying Elvis and Black Jack. I added whipped stitched a felt back to this ornament and a small amount of poly-fill. A pendant was added to this ornament. The Vegas colors used: FlyingElvis for the trim and Pink Champagne for the crochet circle. I secured beads to the center with super glue after lightly felting with warm water. The yarn colors used...GhostBar for the crochet circle and trim and Flying... Read Full Story
Don't throw yesterday away—just hook it into today's most hip and chic designs with designer Annie Modesitt and friends! Each day throughout the year features hip and chic crochet patterns with photos and corresponding instructions and measurements to help you complete exciting new projects. From scarves and pillows to afghans and shawls, you'll never run out of wonderful handmade gift ideas! Read More about How to Get these New Crochet Patterns Read Full Story
i just love this book. i have bought many, many books on this subject and this is by far the best. it covers 4 kinds of felting; felting knitted and crocheted items, wet felting, needle felting and recycled felting. i've been felting for a while - mainly knit/crochet felting and needle felting. but i am now going to try the other two methods after reading this book. one thing that i really liked is a full color page of swatches showing non-wool 'fancy yarns' felted with wool yarns. wow! what... Read Full Story
Weekend travels always bring something knitty and wonderful. Above are remnants of antique shawl pins that remind of us of our knitting, tatting and crocheting ancestors. ' Tis the season for knit and crochet scarves. Check here for free patterns: Your first stop for the wowza scarf factor is right here on Knit1fortheroad... Knit1fortheroad AutumnWowza Scarf LionBrand Patterns Striped Scarf Fallen Leaves Scarf Knit & Crochet Pattern Constellation Scarf Crochet Ruffle Scarf Vogue Knitting... Read Full Story
I am venturing into knitting again and because I am feeling impatient and looking for quick results - I picked up Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA. This is a bulky, easy care yarn that works wonderfully with a pair of size 13 needles. Since we are in the beginning of the holiday season, I chose white and red......so.......guess what pattern I'm doing? You got it - STRIPES! I am knitting a striped candy cane influence scarf. I couldn't resist! So far, I am very happy with how quick this works up... Read Full Story
Interweave Press | 1596680768 | 2008-12-01 | 128 pages | PDF | 8.0 Mb Download here. Learn to create stylish scarves, wraps, and shawls with this fresh approach to technique and construction that includes a variety of projects for a range of skill levels and varying time commitments. Featuring new and fashionable designs, this book of innovative projects is perfect for new and intermediate crocheters who want to take crochet to next level with clever stitch motifs, newtechniques to shaping... Read Full Story
