So now, we’ve made 16 lovely Christmas motifs and our squares have had time to dry. … here is how to compose your Christmas Afghan. For the best result, it’s recommended that you wash and block your motifs. Meanwhile, with the 10 ply White yarn and a darning needle: work 27 Blanket Stiches on each side, separated…
It’s time to kill that old boring wollen blanked which is sitting in your cabinets for ages. (I bought mine at the Hospice shop in Nelson for a couple of dollars, years ago…) No pity: let’s cut it and let’s turn it into a glorious Christmas Afghan (for a start) You will need: An old…
Hi Everyone, Here’s a bit of inspiration for upcycling jars and old tatty candle holders. This is a great decorative gift idea. We’re going to make beautiful decorative candles 🙂 You will need: – Color spray of your favourite color – A clean jar – A wick, – Scented oil – Beeswax – A candle…
I started using bullion stitch last year, during a frenzie of ” free form ” – it is very attractive and and it’s less complicated that it appears to be; dare try it ! It is absolutely lovely with colored wools, and/or on borders as here on headband which I made for Sharon in Dunedin. Here is how to make it: Wrap yarn…
Hi Everyone, On Thuesday, a lady came at our meeting of the Creative Fibre Guild, to explain us how to dye basically anything we want, with very little means and a disconcerting ease. I had that dozen ugly balls of creamy wool which was sitting in my stash since such a long while… and decided…
Good news for those who asked: the pattern of those mittens is ready. This photo tutorial explains in details how to crochet those beautiful mittens. Dozens of pictures and clear instructions make it easy for beginners, as long as you know already how to work the basic stitches such as sc, hdc, dc, tr… You’ll…
Dear All, Here is a super easy and superquick project that suits perfectly to the beginners. It just requires small quantities of different colors, so it’s an elegant way to get rid of your leftovers 🙂 You’ll need around 20gr of a 8 ply thread (crochet size 4.5mm) for the headband, then, 10 gr of…
Dear All, Here is a video tutorial to help you make the Triple Knot Crochet Stitch. You have seen this stitch already on the “Moka Retro” mittens This old-fashioned stitch looks very good on edges and trims, especially if you wish to give a vintage look to gloves or handbags etc. This stitch requires a bit…
Basic Granny Triangle Dear All, For all of those who are wondering about how to make a Granny Triangle, here is a complete tutorial to make it easy. Granny Triangles can be used to make hats, bags, earrings (when crocheted with a lace hook), they will embellish clothes, napkins, and everything you can think about.…