And you won't even have to hide its flaws
There is nothing wrong with looking at all the items in the store and going “I’ll just do it myself,” in fact, that’s a pretty admirable way to approach life. But normally that means learning, honing skills and experience over months and possibly even years. But some people decide to just go ahead and wing it.
Nalbinding is a Scandinavian fabric-making technique which pre-dates knitting. Learn about nalbinding pattern directions, and how to make York and Oslo stitches.
I am still trying my hand at different medieval crafts. So I came across Nålebinding or needle binding. Needle binding is the precursor of knitting & crocheting. With knitting & crocheting you are using loops to form a fabric. With needle binding on the other hand you are using more or less complicated knots. For
One way to arrange starting loops for a chain of nålbinding.
For patterns questions, KALs and fun please join the AnkeStrick group. …….. This little cardigan is knitted from the top down in one piece. No picked up stitches and no sewing is needed. You only have to weave in the ends and find 4 nice buttons. The shoulder part based on the contiguous method by SusieM, modified to the “slanted contiguous method”, inspired by italian designers who often used slanted shoulder seams for their perfect fitted suits. sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL chest/bust (inches) 33, 35, 38, 41, 44, 48 chest/bust (cm) 82, 88, 96, 105, 112, 122 Pattern written in English.
This exquisite pillow by French crazy-quilter Evy gives me double joy. As always, I’m captivated by the luxurious detail of seam treatments that incorporate beading and silk ribbon embroidery…
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
This tutorial may help you cast on your first stitches for a nålbinding round start.
This wonderful little paperback was first published in 1998 in New Zealand by Georgeson Publishing Ltd. It has been out of print for a while, which I felt was a great shame, but it has come back in…
A golden career spanning almost half a century has been the achievement of celebrated textile artist Sue Rangeley. Intricately machine...
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When I saw that you could dye buttons on the Rit Website I knew I just had to try it. I've been going through my vintage stash of old butto...
Pictures Of The Day: 25th March 2013
Gaze at one hundred years of people knitting.
Knit Like a Viking With Nalbinding - How to Do the Oslo Stitch: Nalbinding (also spelled naalbinding, nalebinding, nalbindning and other variants) is an ancient fabric construction technique that predates knitting and crochet by some 2000 years. This video shows you how to do the Oslo stitch, which is the simple…
The pattern comes with the short and the long version I use to call these type of sweaters ‘Collar with sleeves’ :) because I am here for a maximum warm neck … and a good shoulder fit of course The REBEL cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. Start working the collar separately. Then the back stitches are picked up from the collar and the upper back is shaped with increases. Stitches are then picked up from each side of the back to work the shoulders. All pieces are then joined to work the yoke with increases for the body and sleeves down to sleeve separation. The sleeve stitches are then placed on hold, underarm sts are cast on, and you continue to work the body to the bottom. After the body is completed, the sleeve sts are worked top down in the round to the end. Beside of weaving in the ends, there is no further finishing required. For any questions and knitting support join my group here SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) Finished bust circumference in cm/inch: 103 (110, 116, 122, 128)(136, 145, 154, 166) cm / 40½ (43¼, 45½, 48, 50¼)(53½, 57, 60½, 65¼)“ The garment is designed to be worn with approx. 27 cm (10½”) of positive ease for smaller sizes and narrow bodies and gradually less positive ease for larger sizes and busty girls. GAUGE 19 sts x 28 rows/rds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in Stockinette st on main needle after blocking. SUGGESTED NEEDLES 3.75-4mm (US5-6) (depending on your knitting tension), at least 80 cm (32”) circulars and DPNs for the sleeves SUGGESTED YARN Short version Two yarns are held together throughout 7 (7, 8, 8, 9)(10, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Quince&Co, Chickadee (100% wool), 166m (181yds)/50g. Color: Winesap Held together with 5 (6, 6, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9, 10) skeins of Katia concept, 50 Mohair shades (67% mohair, 30% polyamid 3% wool), 200m (218yds)/20g. Color: 38 Or m/yds each: 1000/1095 (1100/1200, 1200/1310, 1300/1420, 1420/1550)(1530/1670, 1650/1800, 1770/1940, 1900/2080) of comparable yarns. Long version 8 (8, 9, 10, 11)(11, 12, 13, 14) skeins of Rowan Kid Classic (70% wool, 22% mohair, 8% Nylon), 140m (153yds)/50g. Color: 918 peppermint Or m/yds: 1000/1095 (1100/1200, 1200/1310, 1300/1420, 1420/1550)(1530/1670, 1650/1800, 1770/1940, 1900/2080) of a comparable yarn MATERIALS Stitch markers, Waste yarn or stitch holder, spare needle
I’m now ready to put together the thimble holder from Carolyn Pearce’s book ‘Home Sweet Home: an embroidered workbox’. Here are all the pieces I need, including plastic for …
Happy (almost) Spring, my friends! Yes, I know Spring doesn't officially start until tomorrow (March 20th, 2014 at 12:57 PM to be exact!), but I won't be home to post tomorrow so I'm rushing it a bit. I think all of us are anxious for spring to make an appearance after the winter we've suffered through, but I do see signs of life popping up everywhere. Last week, not only did all of our snow finally melt, but we also saw the first robin of spring and some tiny green daffodil shoots poking through the earth. The birds are joyfully singing again and the pale green leaf buds will soon appear on trees and shrubs to brighten this dull post-winter landscape. Ah, 'tis Spring!! I don't think it's ever been as warmly anticipated or welcome as it is this year, do you? In honor of the season, I've stitched one big blue bunny! Isn't she the cutest? I just love her giant body balancing on those petite black-heeled feet with her lacy pantaloons peaking out from beneath her dress. This design ("Ah... Tis Spring" by Notforgotten Farm) is stitched on 40 ct. flax Newcastle linen, but I changed almost every one of the suggested colors. "Ah...Tis Spring" finish This is one of those designs where the photo on the front of the chart didn't resemble the suggested colors at all. In the photo below is the actual chart and the suggested color of the dress. To my eye, they look nothing alike. I preferred the pale blue of the photo on the front of the chart so I had to do some experimenting to find a close substitute. I wanted to use mostly overdyed threads in this piece, so I finally settled on GAST "Banker's Grey." It's a thread that contains both slate blue and grey in the skein so I leaned toward using only the blueish part and I think it turned out very well. There were times when I thought I would never finish that big dress, but you all know what a lover of all things blue I am, so that made it a bit easier. For the bunny's fur, I used Crescent Colours "Stepping Stones" and am very pleased with how it looks. I wanted it to resemble the soft brown of our local bunnies. The inner ears and whiskers were stitched in Crescent Colours "Rosy Glow." For the flowers, I used both the darker and lighter parts of CC "Clay Pot" (the darker on the outside, the lighter on the inner portion). Obviously, I changed the color of her pocket to DMC ecru to match the cuff, collar, and buttons. I wanted her to look a bit less primitive and even though I stitched the pocket in several different colors, the ecru is what finally won me over. I also added the design to the pocket to mimic the design on her pantaloons and that in the basket that she's carrying. Rather than having three colors for the grass, I used GAST "Dried Thyme" with carrots in GAST "Burnt Orange" and stems of DMC 3051. The basket is stitched with GAST "Picnic Basket" with accents in CC "Stepping Stones." Don't you love the striped socks? They are stitched with the lighter part of CC "Clay Pot" and DMC 612. And what is a proper bunny without black heels? Thank you, Lori, for such a delightful design! I will probably frame this one at some point... I am really bad at getting my few larger pieces framed, but she is too cute to leave stowed away in a drawer for too long. Below is a collage of my finish that you can click on if you want to see it in more detail. "Ah...Tis Spring!" My other finish is a pinkeep from With Thy Needle and Thread's "Valentine Sampler" leaflet. I just love this chart so much--it contains so many lovely designs! For this finish, I used 40 ct. raw natural Newcastle linen with the suggested threads. Since this one was being sent off as a RAK to my sweet friend in Canada, Anne, I wanted to personalize it a bit so I did make some changes. As you can see, I added her initial in the upper left corner instead of the ABCs that were charted. I also added the button and changed the kitty in the lower right to resemble her darling brown and white cat, Titus. I neglected to take a photo of the back, but it is a pale green leafy material--very soft and pretty. The little wooden spools are wound with the same green thread that is in the design--aren't they adorable? I'm very pleased with how this one turned out and Anne seems to love it, too--you can see more photos on her beautiful blog if you want to take a peak... "Valentine Sampler" pinkeep finish I can't help think of Spring without being reminded of my oldest son's birth. He was born on March 21st, 32 years ago (now that makes me feel very old!) on a sunny warm day in the mid-60s. A perfect spring day in every way and I hope his birthday on Friday will be the same for him. So ♫♪♫ Happy Birthday ♫♪♫ to my oldest--I wish you every happiness in the year ahead... I've done more stitching, but since it is for gifts, I can't show you quite yet. I'm leaving later today to go to New York to visit with my parents for a few days so I may be a bit out of touch, but I'll be sure to catch up with all of you when I return next week. I wish for each of you sunshine and warmer days and the hope that our long, cold winter may soon be nothing but a distant memory. Bye for now... HAPPY SPRING TO ALL!
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Description of crewel and Jacobean embroidery, along with free patterns, stitch tutorials, and suggestions for crewel embroidery yarns and threads.
x, 40 p. : 25 cm
March 2, 2014--Just had this framed. It looks so beautiful on my wall. Gordian Knot Framed November 30, 2013--Cool--just received my...
Oh, the plaited braid stitch! It is a beautiful stitch, but unfortunately, for some reason, many stitchers are intimidated by it. Let’s alleviate that intimidation, shall we? See, plaited braid stitch is often presented as an historical stitch that is “only” used with metal threads in historical re-creations. I say pooh-pooh to that! Why should ...
