Have a go at this toad-ally adorable craft project.
Knitters who have made their fair share of garter stitch scarves, ribbed hats and stockinette…
This week on the blog we take a look at the new to me old craft of hand sewing as I create a needle case using beautiful vintage fabrics
This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free
Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns with Free Patterns and Video Tutorials by Studio Knit.
How to sew a ladder stitch - close a seam invisibly - aka slip stitch, blind stitch or invisible stitch instructions
A few nights ago, I was doing some hand stitching while my husband and I were watching television. After I’d been at it for a while, I was trying to hold my empty needle while I did something else, and it slipped through my fingers and dove between the cushions of my chair. It’s a recliner with lots
The coptic stitch bookbinding method is another way to bind your book with a spine that opens up completely, so you can lay your book flat. Sometimes it’s also called chain stitch in bookbinding, but more often it’s called coptic stitch binding. I think it’s a great method for when you have book covers that […]
Stitch a simple case to help keep your favorite sewing scissors safe and secure! Use up larger scraps and you can stitch one up in just about an hour.
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
A small list of the best books and websites for learning how to dye fabric naturally with plant-based materials.
Pattern is available in English and in French. Le patron est disponible en Français & en Anglais. The Be My Tulip Top is a top with buttonband and a V neck on the front. It’s knitted with a lovely lace stitch that bring all it’s beauty to this top. The buttonband is knitted at the end in double stockinette stitch. It has large shoulder straps. Lovely to wear on a skirt, short or high waist jean. It’s knitted with a sport yarn, from the bottom up, back & forth in one piece. Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) Finished bust circumference: 80 (88) 96 (105) 113 (121) cm consider between 3cm of negative ease to 5 cm of positive ease Gauge: 22 stitches * 29 rows, lace stitch, needles 3.5 mm Materials & needles: 3(4)4(5)5(5) yarn balls of Liza from Lang Yarn (50g =165m, 70% bamboo, 20% merinos & 10% silk) or any other equivalent sport yarn 500(650)650(800)800(850) m Circular needles size 3.5 mm 7(7)8(8)9(9) buttons of 1.2cm Difficulty: 4/5 (lace stitch, follow chart explanation, double stockinette stitch edges) On the picture: size XS with 2 cm of negative ease, made with Liza from Lang yarn, color 1069.0027. Share with #bemytuliptop & #macimille ………………………………………………………………………… Le Be My Tulip Top est un débardeur avec une patte de boutonnage, un décolleté en V sur l’avant. Il est travaillé avec un très joli point dentelle sur l’ensemble de la pièce. La patte de boutonnage est réalisée après coup en jersey double pour une belle tenue. Les bretelles sont larges. Ce débardeur est idéal à porter avec une jupe, un short ou un jean. Il se tricote avec une laine type sport, en une pièce, en aller-retour et de bas en haut. Tailles : XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) Tour de buste du vêtement terminé : 80 (88) 96 (105) 113 (121) cm prendre entre 3 cm d’aisance négative et 5cm d’aisance positive Échantillon : 22 mailles * 29 rangs, point dentelle, aiguilles 3.5 mm Matériels & aiguilles : 3(4)4(5)5(5) pelotes de Liza de Lang Yarn (50g =165m, 70% bambou, 20% mérinos & 10% soie) ou toute autre laine sport équivalente 500(650)650(800)800(850) m Aiguilles circulaires 3.5 mm 7(7)8(8)9(9) boutons de 1.2cm Difficulté : 4/5 (point dentelle, lire un diagramme, patte de boutonnage) En photo : taille XS portée avec 2cm d’aisance négative, tricotée avec la Liza de Lang yarn coloris 1069.0027. Partager avec #bemytuliptop & #macimille
Learn how to combine 2 colours of yarn to make these cute Finger Knitting Snakes. We also show to to increase and decrease Finger knitting stitches. COOL!
There are two things I think all knitters love: Quick Projects and Garter Stitch 🙂 And maybe those are really the same thing! Because almost any project that uses garter stitch (where you knit every row – no purling!) usually turns out to be a project that moves along very quickly. A favorite for quick...
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
FREE Tiny Flowers Bouquet Crochet Pattern
This Little Moons Lace Wrap Free Knitting Pattern is a stunning project that will become a staple in your collection.
Beautifully join two knitting pieces with active stitches together with this helpful kitchener stitch tutorial!
This crochet tutorial shows how to make the almond stitch step-by-step. The tutorial includes detailed photo instructions.
This crochet tutorial shows how to make the block stitch step-by-step. It is an easy beginner friendly stitch.
Designing your own cross stitch pattern isn't as complicated as it seems. Here's the tool I use and how I successfully make my own patterns....
Free Crochet Tutorial Bean Stitch - A fun textured design that is great for any project, it is thick and warm and can be used for scarves, hats, cushions, blankets etc. Gives a look of slanting or leaning to one side, See my step by step instructions below on how to crochet this lovely stitch, I have written it in UK and USA formats.
The Trinity Stitch is fun and easy-to-crochet. It gives a great texture that is fun and simple. Let's learn how to crochet it with this crochet tutorial!
All the craft lovers out there feel the need to broaden their repertoire, right? Obviously! With these free patterns
Learn how to make the crochet jasmine stitch in this series of posts that will show everything from the basic to more intermediate techniques.
In this video tutorial you will learn how to crochet the Star stitch which is an amazing stitch perfect for any crochet project
The double crochet v-stitch is such a fast and versatile stitch. If you know how to double crochet, chain, and skip stitches, you can learn this stitch!
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links I may receive a small commission. It’s an easy way to support this blog at no additional cost to you. If you’ve been looking for a thick and sturdy crochet stitch then you definitely need to try the thermal sti
The Silt Stitch is a whimsical stitch, featuring a unique texture and design… Perfect for when crocheting those cosy sweaters, scarves and chunky afghans...
This crochet tutorial shows how to make the trinity stitch in rows and in rounds step by step. It is an easy stitch and suits for beginners.
Here's another tutorial for embroidered flowers! Like last time, these flowers are also very easy to stitch so they will fit your project even if you're a beginner. They are both also quite dimensional and realistic – there's a reason why they are used in stumpwork, after all. So, without further ado, let's jump to the tutorials! Looped blanket flower So this flower is basically built out of loops. 1. Bring the needle up through the fabric at any point on the edge of a circle shape. Then insert the needle back into the fabric at a distance of a stitch length (it will decide the width of your loop), bringing it back up in the middle between the two points. Keep in mind, it is better to use all 4-6 strands of floss in the needle (or thick thread) so that the flower turns out dimensional enough. Unless your flower is very small, of course. 2. From there take one more step to the side and insert the needle at distance of stitch length again, bringing it up at the same point where the previous loop ended. 3. Keep repeating the previous steps, creating loops along the edge of the circle. 4. Make extra rows of the looped blanket stitch inside the shape, 5. You can fill the whole shape by the rows of looped blanket stitch, or you can leave some free space for the center of the flower. When the stitches are complete, fluff them up a little with your fingers. 6. In my case, I added french knots to the center. This is how the finished result will look like. Ranunculus, anyone? It really reminds me of ranunculus flowers. By the way, you can play with the color of thread, as well! I used a lighter one for the rows of stitches that are closer to the center. Turkey stitch flower Turkey stitch is usually used when you want to have a “rag” effect for some elements in your embroidery. While working it, you also form loops. But they are secured by extra stitches in place, so if you cut the loops the thread won't come out of fabric – it will stay. Unlike with looped blanket stitch where the loops aren't really anchored. This tutorial has 8 grids, so the site compresses it because of the size. If you open it in a new tab, you will be able to see it in full size. 1. First of all, we don't need to make a knot at the end of the thread. We leave the end as it is. And instead of bringing the needle up through the fabric, we actually, bring the needle down through the fabric. Do that at any point at the edge of the circle shape. Leave the “tail” of the thread on the surface of the fabric, and bring the needle up to the side of it. (Also, you might have noticed that I already prepared the center with satin stitch. You can use anything you want for the center: french knots, ribbed spider web, bullion knots, etc. ) 2. Make a straight stitch at the base of the thread “tail”. It will help secure it in place. 3. Bring the needle up at the same point where the thread “tail” is situated. 4. And insert the needle into the fabric at a distance of the stitch length. Now we will start forming loops. 5. One “leg” of this loop is already secure by a straight stitch, now we need to do the same with the other “leg”. So the needle emerges at the end of the previous straight stitch to make a new one. 6. Then you bring the needle up again where the previous loop ended. Keep repeating these steps, starting the loops at the same place where the previous ended and securing each leg by straight stitches placed tightly together. 7. You can make as many rows as you want. In this example, I made two rows of stitches. When you deem it enough, cut each loop in half. 8. Then trim the ends and fluff them up :) Frankly speaking, I'm often content with just loops of turkey stitch, without cutting them, like in step 7. If you relate, then you can start the whole thing a bit differently. Make a knot at the end of the thread, bring it up, make a loop and secure each leg with a straight stitch and keep going in the same way. These loops lie more flat so the result will look different than with the looped blanket. Also, if you don't like the look of straight stitches around the middle, you can cover them by french knots, haha. So, how do you like today's flowers? Aren't they pretty? Make sure to use them in your embroidery! :)
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The Sultan Stitch is great for everything from cardigans to placemats. This tutorial teaches all you need to know about this gorgeous stitch.
This crochet tutorial shows how to make the arrow stitch step-by-step. The tutorial includes detailed photo instructions.
The loop start is the best cross stitch trick! It's so easy, too! Never struggle to start your cross stitch projects again - read the loop start tutorial!
I LOVE this Nesting V Stitch! The texture is absolutely wonderful and it looks amazing when worked in multiple colours!
Closed Feather Stitch is another variation of the feather stitch. While the feather stitch has open ends, this has closed ends. It results in a beautiful
Crochet two cluster stitch pictorial - also known as dc2tog for US crocheters and tr2tog for UK, I have used this stitch in a few of .........
Learn hot to crochet the Knit Stitch (AKA Waistcoat Stitch) with this easy photo tutorial! The Crochet Knit Stitch is easy and beautiful to make.
The crochet trinity stitch is just a one pattern repeat, it requires a little crochet experience, but once you get the momentum going it is very quick to learn.
This crochet tutorial shows how to make the cluster stitch step by step working in rounds. It has a beautiful texture.
