To paraphrase old blue eyes, “Ragrets, I have had a few….” This year is not going to be like a misspelled tattoo that leave one filled with either regrets or ragrets, but unlike 2015 and 2016, I am going to finish my state fair piece — although you might not be able to tell from […]
We got home from Cambria Pines Rug Camp Friday and today is Sunday and we are still paying the price for so much fun: tired, tired, tired! We had a great time and would go again tomorrow if possible! Here are some initial pictures of camp. I will cover a few posts about my rug in progress and changes (reverse hooking) as I hooked the pattern over the next week. A clean room before the hooking crowd descends! Pris Butler Klimt rugs are in the distance. Diane Phillips was our teacher; she was GREAT! Diane has made these word rugs and they are fascinating in person. Diane's use of color is incredible. Diane is relaxing with us after a long day of teaching; she's a gem of a woman! Diane's dog. Another dog by Diane. This is Max in progress by my friend Gail Becker. Max is her grand-dog. Here's Max by the end of camp. Isn't he fantastic. Everyone loved his tongue. The tongue got more comments than anything!
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY AND WELCOME TO MY CRAFT STORE.. PLEASE COME IN AND ENJOY YOURSELF ... RELAX, UNWIND AND SAVE YOURSELF TIME TRAWLING ALL OVER ETSY LOOKING FOR PATTERNS, WHEN I HAVE HAND PICKED SOME OF THE NICEST AND MOST RARE/UNUSUAL ONES FOR YOU IN ONE PLACE!!!!! SO TO START WITH WE HAVE THIS LOVELY CROCHETING PATTERN - "VINTAGE CLASSIC RETRO STYLE DIAMOND PANNEL FRINGeD CROCHET AFGHAN RUG BLANKET" INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED CROCHETING IT IS APPROXIMATELY 65 X 76 INCHES 162.5 X 190 CM'S RECTANGLE , REQUIRES 4 ? PLY WOOL, 4 OZ BALLS X 22 5.50 MM ( i ) CROCHET HOOK, KNITTING NEEDLE FOR SEWING. WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER YOU THE QUALITY AND RANGE OF A LARGE CRAFT SHOP FROM DAYS GONE BY TO THE FUTURE AT THE COMFORT AND LEISURE OF YOUR OWN HOME .... WE WILL BE OFFERING MANY SORTS OF CRAFTS AND WE WILL BE LISTING NEW ITEMS OFTEN SO PLEASE KEEP COMING BACK TO SEE WHAT EXCITING NEW ONES HAVE BEEN LISTED. THESE ARE ALL FROM MY OWN PERSONAL COLLECTION. FROM OVER 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING. I WOULD NOW LIKE TO OFFER YOU THE CHANCE TO ADD SOME OF THEM TO YOUR WONDERFUL RANGE OR TOO START A NEW ONE FOR YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE. I HAVE A VERY WIDE LOCAL (AUSTRALIAN) AND INTERNATIONAL RANGE OF PATTERNS FROM:- CANADA, ENGLAND, NEW ZEALAND, EUROPE AND USA SOME ARE FROM AS EARLY AS 1920'S, THEY ARE RARE AND GETTING VERY HARD TO FIND. ALL MY PATTERNS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN SHOPS AND HAVE BEEN IMPROVED TO BRING YOU A WONDERFUL QUALITY AND MAKE THEM EASIER TO READ/FOLLOW. JUST LIKE IN-STORE SHOPS I DO OFFER A REWARD SYSTEM FOR OUR WONDERFUL CUSTOMERS TO SHOW MY APPRECIATION... 1) FOR EVERY 10 PATTERNS PURCHASED IN THE SAME TRANSACTION A FREE PATTERN OF YOUR CHOICE FROM THE $5.00 AND LESS RANGE ... 2) IF YOU REFER OTHER ETSY BUYERS TO MY STORE AND THEY PURCHASE A MINIMUM OF $20 IN ONE PURCHASE. YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE PATTERN WITH YOUR NEXT PURCHASE (NEED TO CONTACT ME WITH THE REFERRAL INFORMATION) .... IF THEY SPEND $50 OR MORE THEY TOO WILL GET A FREE PATTERN. 3) ON YOUR SIXTH PURCHASE FROM ME (OF OVER $10 IN TOTAL FOR EACH PURCHASE) YOU WILL GET A CHOICE OF FREE POSTAGE ON YOUR 7TH ORDER OR A FREE PATTERN FROM THE $5 OR LESS RANGE. PLEASE INFORM ME IF YOU QUALIFY FOR ANY OF THESE GREAT DEALS SO I CAN ADJUST YOUR ETSY INVOICE ACCORDINGLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CHARGED THE CORRECT PRICE.
This jacket was knitted for Katherine Mc. The yarn is Noro Silk Garden, and Knit One, Crochet Two wool. Mother of Pearl buttons. I am in a knitting daily spurt. It may have something to do with a NEED for AUTUMN. Yesterday it rained for hours which was so needed. So today it will be under 90 degrees for the whole day, a real treat. Lucky for my knitting is that Netflix has been so entertaining. I have been enjoying Shameless, Vicar of Dibley, Luther's new episodes and of course Morse.
The completed throw, following 6 month's work. The designer Jane Crowfoot runs an annual Crochet Club, and this was her first design. Since then she has created a Victorian Lace Panel for 2012 and currently the 2013 panel is based on Islamic Art and ceramics on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum London.
Welcome the summer with 31+ bright new patterns. Enjoy sweet and stylish tanks and cardis and adorable patterns from blankets to bibs - just for baby! Plus, explore summer totes that everyone will love.
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Cable and Diagonal Stitch Knitting Panel. More Great Patterns Like This
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Oxo Ripple is another cable panel pattern that has its own unique look. It's quite easy to knit. Try it!
You can subscribe to Pom Pom Quarterly or order your copy of Issue 18 here ! Don’t forget to join our group for updates, KALs and chatter about Pom Pom patterns! Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) Finished bust: 89 (100, 109, 120, 130) cm / 35 (39., 43, 47., 51)” – to be worn with 12.5-19 cm / 5-7” positive ease. Model has 86.5 cm / 34” bust, stands 1.77 m / 5’8” tall, and is wearing size 2. Important sizing note: Tevara is intended to be worn with positive ease around the bust but has fitted sleeves picked up from a drop-shoulder. Working a size with less positive ease may result in sleeves that are too snug, so please take time to check the upper arm circumference (labelled ‘b’ on the schematic) of your chosen size. Yarn: A Verb For Keeping Warm Pioneer (worsted weight; 100% organic Merino wool; 146 m / 160 yds per 50 g skein) Shade: Zinc; 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins Gauge: 21 sts & 29 rows = 10 cm / 4” over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles after blocking 30 sts & 12 rows = 9.5 cm x 4 cm / 3¾” x 1½” over Main Stitch Motif on 4 mm needles after blocking Needles: 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 80-120 cm / 32-47” length 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80-120 cm / 32-47” length 3.5mm / US 4 AND 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 40 cm / 16” length 3.5mm / US 4 AND 4mm / US 6 needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. Notions: 3 stitch markers (one in a different colour for beginning of round), cable needle, stitch holders or scrap yarn Notes: Tevara starts at the bottom band which is worked flat before joining in the round and working upwards, with a short row section to create the additional back length. The front and back are separated at the underarm before working neck and shoulders shaping. The decorative stitch panel begins at the bottom back and stretches the length of the sweater. I-cord creates neat bottom and top edgings and the shoulders are finished using a 3-needle cast off. Stitches are picked up around the armhole for the sleeves and neckband.
Want to make a woolie pentagon box for your sewing notions? This is a Dodecahedron. (don't say that with a mouthful of popcorn!) 12 pentagons, 30 edges, and 20 vertices (points)! You will need: Lightweight cardboard, cut 12 cardboard pentagon shapes. Cotton quilt batt scraps cut to the same size as cardboard, please cut 13 pentagons, the extra will be for the inside of the lid. Lightweight mismatched felted wools for the faces, cut 12 pentagons, 1/4 to 1/2 inch larger than the cardboard. Lightweight wool or flannel of one colour to use as lining, cut 12 pentagons, 1/4 to 1/2 inch larger than the cardboard. (Check my Etsy Shop...from time to time I will have templates and kits listed) This is my favourite quick method for fusing the layers, Cut pieces of fusible hem tape to the length of a side. Now trim that piece in half lengthwise. Layer the batting between the cardboard and wool fabric. Carefully place trimmed fusing tape on cardboard, fold over the wool fabric and iron. Repeat on all 5 sides. Trim the corners Press again Now press a hem on the lining pieces. Use the cardboard as a template, work around all sides Here are 12 covered and batted pieces with 12 liners ready to stitch. To reduce bulk, trim away the corners on the lining. Be careful not to trim past the ironed hem. Leave just a smidge for stitching. Pin lining to the cardboard side of the wool and batt pieces. Use a neutral coloured thread and make small whip stitches to join the sides. I used Coates and Clark polyester, brown #8360. ***Stop here and decide which shape will be the lid, use the extra, or 13th piece of batting for the lining side of the cardboard*** Lay out the finished pieces I chose the red piece to be my lid. It has batting on both sides of the cardboard. Join each side with small whip stitches. Stitch on the right side of the pentagons. Six pieces joined, place right sides down. Now bring up the sides and stitch one side at a time. (Stop now if you want a bowl!) Add a row around the bowl Keep going all the way around the bowl, using 5 more shapes. The last shape is your lid. This is the piece that has batting on both sides. The perfect spot to hold needles and pins! Not finished yet. Time to personalize and pretty it up a bit. Work a feather stitch, which is an adaption of a blanket stitch, along all the edges. Embroider with one colour, or a combination of thread colours. Add a fob to hold the lid down. I used a bobbin, a woolie strawberry, and a button! You could use one, or all, or any weighty dangle thing of your choice. What will you keep in your Dodecahedron? I will be making wool pieced kits for this project, no thread. I'm playing with the shapes to get just the right sized opening. Let me know if you are interested. Happy New Year! Check my Etsy Shop. From time to time I will have templates and kits available.
Knit this gorgeous chunky cardigan that works up quickly using bulky level 5 yarn in the prettiest peachy-pink shade!
The embroidered coat. Here are a few pics of my old old embroidered coat that has returned to my closet after a long journey in other people’s homes. Needing a warmer winter coat, I completel…
These cute Christmas tote bags are simple and quick to make with the easy to follow instructions. Filled with a toy or wine, they make great gift bags.
Make your own hemp basket with this crochet basket pattern & tutorial. Know basic crochet technique to complete it. It uses manila rope and yarn to build.
This scarf is made using both a single and a double brioche stitch. The single brioche is similar to a traditional ribbing, so it is used for the center part of the scarf. The panels are made using the double brioche stitch. In almost every case, the brioche stitches are light and fluffy. You can put them on virtually any needle that you like. If you use a smaller than suggested needle, the material will be denser, but still on the “fluffy side.” If you use much larger needles, it will appear similar to lace. In this case, I just went up one needle size. You can experiment and see if you like it better going up two needle sizes. There are also instructions for an optional edging should you wish to do that. The blocking stage of this stitch is also very important and suggestions on how to do it are included in that section. If you are interested in brioche knitting patterns, there are four scarves listed in the eclectic scarf section that are knitted using variations of the brioche stitch. This one is the easiest of the four, and therefore a good one to learn on. Skill Level: Intermediate (assuming a working knowledge of Knitting, Purling and YO's) The sample shown here was made using Lorna Laces Honor Yarn in Glendale, and was expertly pattern tested by Deb Terrio, who can be contacted at: jstdt3t [!at] yahoo.com This is a listing for a pattern and not for the finished item. Email Support is happily provided
I've made my first 'freeform crochet' project. It's a bag, modelled below by T-g... The inspiration was the 'sea', 'shoreline' and 'land'... interpreted with blue/grey, then brown/beige and mixed green yarns in three bands across the bag. Freeform crochet is...
I love wearing v-neck t-shirts! There’s just something about not having my neck encroached upon by a collar that pleases me. I don’t like anything around my neck…I don’t know why,…
Knitted afghan rug, this is an Irish fisherman's pattern. This particular pattern is called Galway. This is a stunning rug, great home decor. Size 50 X 62 inches plus the fringe Worsted weight yarn, 10 ply Knitted in 3 panels The second photograph shows size and yarn details. Please note you are not purchasing an afghan rug, just the pattern. The pattern will be available for you to download in PDF format directly after your payment is received. Any item you make from this pattern you may sell, but the PDF pattern we have created, please do not sell. Thank you for visiting our shop, please contact us if you have any questions. ChicVintagePatterns has been selling digital patterns since 2014, you can buy with confidence. Please come again, we list vintage patterns frequently.
PATTERN DETAILS: Butterfly shawl pattern includes detailed instructions on creating the many panels involved and charts for help in assembling them. Rug or wall hanging in photo is available as a separate pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/252027536/rug-wall-hanging-or-lap-throw-vintage?ref=shop_home_active_13 SIZE: 98” wide X 50” long, including 14” fringe. MATERIALS: 4-ply knitting worsted (4-oz skeins): Bright Olive (A), 2 skeins; Lime (B), 1 skein; Dark Rust (C), 1 skein; Bright Pink (D), 1 skein; Sky Blue (E), 1 skein; Light Rust (F), 1 skein; Lavender (G), 1 skein and 8 skeins of Cream Yellow (H). Crochet hook size E or size to obtain gauge. GAUGE: 3 dc = ¾”, 1 dc row = ¾” PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing a digital download vintage pattern and not the completed product pictured or the original vintage hard copy of the pattern. All patterns have been restored in a larger, easier to read format in English, with all instruction material from the original vintage edition included and carefully checked. All available photos, charts and info originally available with this pattern are included. Discontinued yarn brands have been replaced with the yarn weight used for the pattern, including the corresponding amounts needed. There are no additional illustrations or instructional videos to be had. The pattern comes with at least two PDF files; one for the pattern and one containing conversion charts for knitting needle sizes, crochet hook sizes (metric, US,UK/Can, JPN), crochet terminology, (US,UK/AU), a yarn weight chart and a standard metric conversion chart. This shop does not email patterns or pattern links. TO DOWNLOAD: Upon completing your checkout and payment; you will be able to download your pattern by going to your account at the top of the page. Click on "Purchases and Reviews", then click "Download" and you will have your pattern which can be opened using Adobe Reader. Free at www.adobe.com if you don't already have it, or another PDF reader app. (Be patient, sometimes it takes a few minutes for payment processing to activate the Download button.) Enjoy creating something new out of something old, but please do not duplicate this pattern for anything other than personal use.
About The iota rug swings are chic and minimalistic. They have a luxurious crochet rug covering a teak wood seat. The rugs are hand knit from exclusive iota bespoke yarn using UV protected acrylic and polyester making them suitable for the outdoors as well as indoors. Our swings can be fitting for large spacious interiors, hotel rooms. They work fantastically outdoors as well as a seating alternative inside the home. In addition to being a contemporary design studio iota soft living is a social project that employs, teaches and empowers women who are otherwise unable to work by teaching them the crochet technique and providing them work they can carry out from their homes. Maintenance - Remove dust regularly with a vacuum cleaner. The use of chemical cleaning materials may harm the product. Try to address stains before they dry, with a moist cloth. When necessary, take your rug to a specialist dry-cleaner. * Products may vary up to 5% as objects are handmade. Height – The swings are made for a ceiling height of 285cm / 9'4". 2 cabled swings can be adjusted manually 15cm / 5.9" higher or lower. 4 cabled swings are not adjustable and therefore need to be made by order of height. We don't make longer swings but for ceilings higher than 285cm / 9'4" we provide 4mm cables.
This pattern is a reworking of a vintage doily that I found in my Grandmother’s sewing box. The centre features cluster stitches, whilst the border has a combination of solid panels and lacy panels. I thought that the lacy panels looked rather like paths and they suggested the layout of a formal garden, so this is the reason for the name of the pattern. The doily measures approximately 25 cm / 10 inches in diameter at its widest point.
Pom Pom Summer 2014 is now available! You can subscribe or order your copy here! Sizing & Measurements: One size; 104 cm / 41” long x 84 cm / 33” wide Yarn: Elisabeth Beverley Plant Dyed Organic Merino (DK weight; 100% merino; 225 m / 246 yds per 100 g) Shades: A: Red Cabbage (blue); 1 skein, B: Walnut (beige); 4 skeins, C: Madder (pink); 1 skein, D: Alchemilla Mollis (yellow); 1 skein Gauge: 18 sts & 38 rows = 10 cm / 4” in garter stitch on 4.5 mm needles Needles: 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles, 100 cm / 40” length OR straight needles Note: You can comfortably work the mitred square panels on straight needles but will need circulars for the Borders. Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking. Notions: stitch marker, locking stitch marker or safety pin, tapestry needle
