flea-market finds: a bilingual tape measure with centimetres on one side and inches on the other, a batch of crochet hooks, made from a hard kind of plastic and much more comfortable than the metal ones (unfortunately with no sizes shown on them), and a pair of long wooden knitting needles with hooks instead of points - I'd be grateful if anyone could tell me the purpose of these! They are too long for crochet hooks, and have stoppers on the end like knitting needles. Maybe you just knit with them in the ordinary way and the hooks stop the stitches from slipping off? I haven't tried them yet. Edit: now I know that these are Portuguese knitting needles and even found a video that shows how they are used watch

Understand how the different needle and hook materials such as plastic, metal and wood will affect your yarn crafting.

A yarn weight table to figure out which crochet hooks and knitting needles you’ll need and so to work out how much yarn you’ll need…? Who of my readers would not want such yarn table??!! Well, dear readers, here it is: CRAFT YARN COUNCIL STANDARD CHARTS How to use this crochet – knitting – yarn

De faste rundpinde fra Karbonz er produceret i kulfiber – også kaldet karbon. Kulfiber er et både stærkt og let materiale, og Karbonz-serien er derfor en kombination af de bedste egenskaber fra metal og træ, som er henholdsvis stærkt og let. Rundpindene fra Karbonz er derfor meget stærke og vejer ikke meget. De har ligeledes en meget glat og blød overflade, hvilket giver en god strikkeoplevelse. Da kulfiber ikke er et koldt materiale, føles pindene ikke kolde at holde ved, og du vil sagtens kunne arbejde med de behagelige rundpinde i flere timer i træk. Strikkepindenes spidser er belagt med messing, som glider nemt igennem maskerne. Rundpindene fra Karbonz har et meget enkelt og stilrent look, som er holdt i sort med ender i messing. De faste rundpinde kan bruges af både den øvede strikker og nybegynderen, da mange vil synes godt om de dejlige og lette strikkepinde, som tilmed er lavet i et virkelig holdbart materiale. De kan derfor sagtens holde til at blive brugt, og du vil kunne have dem i mange år. De kan bruges til alle typer strikkeprojekter og ikke kun, når der skal strikkes rundt. De faste rundpinde adskiller sig fra de udskiftelige ved, at pindene og wiren ikke kan skilles ad og udskiftes med fx en længere wire. De faste rundpinde kommer i længder på 40, 60, 80 og 100 cm og i tykkelser fra 2 og op til 8 mm. Du finder derfor nemt en rundpind, som passer til dit projekt. Karbonz er lavet af KnitPro, som er én af de førende producenter, når det kommer til strikkepinde og hæklenåle. I Karbonz-serien kan du få forskellige strikkepinde: faste og udskiftelige rundpinde, jumperpinde, strømpepinde, strikkepindesæt og forskelligt strikketilbehør.

The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the All Files: HTTP link in the View the book box to the left to find XML files that contain more...

Who wants to decorate their own life with beautiful self made flowers?! If you want we have the amazing design of the roses for you with the video tutorial where everything is explained clearly so you can understand everything easily and get perfect results at the end of your journey. Thanks to the other author […]

The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge; it is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method.

The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge. Because of this, this cast-on method is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method. When Should You Use...

You will need patience to master this needle tatting technique. Unlike shuttle tatting and traditional needle tatting, the tool does not hold a supply of thread with which to work. Instead, Japanese needle tatting functions more like crochet in that it draws continually from the ball of thread. - Japanese Needle Tatting - Tatting at BellaOnline

３の倍数の数字が、なんだか大きくなってしまいました。 11.5cmの超短編み針、6サイズ×各５本。おしゃれ工房11月号を見て、どうしてもほしくなり、申し込みました。ケースはなく透明の袋に３０本の針が包装されているだけなので、１本取り出すとカラカラ〜と針が流れ出てきます。そろそろこの針に活躍してもらおうと思っているので、まずはケースを作りました。この短い針、買われた方がたくさんいらっしゃるみたいで、みなさんがどんな収納されているのか気になります。 針の入っていた袋を封していた羊の絵のついたシールと検印の小さな紙はすてられず、６の数字のポケットに入れてあります。 去年編んだ手紡ぎ、手染め糸の人生初…

Ever wonder what happens to a stuffed animal when you crochet with a hook that's too big? This plushy is the victom of these four common amigurumi mistakes.

Did You Know... About Men And Knitting

Knitting needle sizes can be confusing. That’s because different countries have different ways of numbering their knitting needles. To help you decipher the world of knitting needle sizes, refer to the charts below! Knitting Needle Sizes Chart for US and UK This knitting needle size conversion chart compares knitting needles in the US and UK, […]

Edel Rodriguez

The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge; it is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method.

The Easiest, Clearest Ever Guide Book to Nalbinding! Called Nålbindning in the native Swedish, it is also known in English as nalbinding, nalebinding, nalbindning, naalbinding, naalebinding or needle binding. Nalbinding is an ancient technique used to produce hats, socks, mittens and other woolen goods using a single short needle and lengths of woolen yarn. Although later superceded by knitting, a technique that uses 2 needles instead of one, nålbindning produces garments of a superior quality with stitches that do not run if snagged and a weave that is more dense and therefore easier to felt, providing maximum protection from cold or moisture. It is for this reason that the nalbinding technique was still used until very recently in some parts of Scandinavia. - A4 size 23 page instruction book with full colour pictures throughout. - Step by step instructions in both English and Swedish. - Designed for the absolute beginner to learn this ancient technique. - 4th edition with clear instructions and photos that you can easily follow. - Two different techniques, one from a Medieval find from Lund in Sweden and one from a Viking age find from Mammen in Denmark. - Includes patterns and instructions on how to make wool wrist-warmers, mittens and socks.

Needle Binding Wrist Warmers : Needlebinding (or nålebinding) is an old method to produce warm clothes from yarn. It has been used in several different locations on earth, and was very common in Northern Europe several centuries before knitting. Needle binding has been traced bac…

Knit Campfire Shawl Free Knitting Patterns

Familiarize yourself with some heady math concepts by way of soothing knitting and crocheting projects.

One of my and Carter's favorite things is finding new projects to work on together. We've done wood carving, designed Christmas ornaments, painted with Bob Ross, and lately we've gotten into pine needle basket weaving! How did we get into this unlikely hobby? We came across the tutorial on YouTube and were immediately intrigued. This

Nalbinding workshop We teach an ancient technique that predates knitting and crochet. You can make for example following items using nalbinding: socks, mittens, hats, mobile bags, even sweaters and…

The Brume pullover embodies everything cozy in a knit. The softest fluffiest yarn, a simple yet soul speaking fit and a mock turtle neck that has you diving for the couch with a hot cup of tea and a good book. Andrea has created another DRK classic out of Oh Dang DK and we are ready for it. Oh Dang! DK makes this sweat

Octopus yarn bowl By earthwoolfire

This Cantiga Shawlette Free Knitting Pattern is a stylish accessory. You can wear it as a shawl, a scarf, or even a wrap.

Elegant, classy, simple, gorgeous and free! The Celtic cables shawl pattern conveniently has hints for customizing the size.

Designed by © Espace Tricot What a beautiful shawl/wrap (Free knitting pattern)! I found it on Ravelry... Extra-large triangular shawl to keep you cozy knit with sections of 4-row repeat lace, garter

One of the things I love this week was getting a photo of a wren. I've often caught sight of them down by the pond because I think they like the heavy shrubbery on three sides. There is a meadow there as well and loads of grasshoppers which I know wrens are fond of. However, it was right in front of my kitchen window that I managed to grab two quick shots of this little guy while he was checking out the decaying plants. In the third shot I took he was a complete blur. This was my redworked wren from that Crabapple Hill Designs series, Flight of Fancy. Perhaps I've shown you all of them now. We don't have the banks of sumac here like those that lined the farm driveway, but there are a couple of bushes. Amazing reds this time of year. Before I forget, the header photo is one I took a number of years ago. Hudson's Farm puts pumpkins on a cart in this field every year and you are on your honour to pay for one. You can see the cash box there on the left by the big pumpkin on the end. Remember I started a Medallion quilt back in August. I have been working on it a little. I set up the next round which are Spools and have 7 of them sewn. Every little bit moves it forward I figure. I may have more time to devote to it as my Dreamy Hearts quilt is a finish! It was my October OMG at Elm Street Quilts. I'm happy with it and it is now tucked away to be a Christmas gift. It is very soft and warm and single bed sized. Recently there was a great little blog hop hosted by Carol at Just Let Me Quilt. Sewists shared their patterns for quick little quilty gifts you can make. Two of our Thursday Likes group shared their work at these posts, Pieceful Thoughts and Life in the Scrapatch. And I love this too. Lena generously shares her free pattern for this lovely Moon Flower block at her Lena Pugacheva Art Quilts site. Lena also hosts the Friday link party, Creations, Quilts, Art. Just love this too- both the hands and the message. The photo is by Newfoundland photographer, Ned Pratt, and is used by Nonia, a non profit organization that has been selling hand made goods by Newfoundland and Labrador women for over 50 years. These are the hands of one of those women. I know by working with wool and fabric I am doing what my mother, both grandmothers and the one great grandmother I knew as a child did. That great grandmother had snow white hair, sewed quilts by hand but it was her gold tooth that fascinated me. I'm thinking this morning about how the fate of humans all over the globe may well be in the hands of scientists and researchers. They are working tirelessly to achieve the perfect concoction of a vaccine for us, one that will be safe in and of itself and also protect us from this awful virus, a monumental task. I am very thankful for them, their knowledge, unceasing labour and care. Here is a link to a Q & A with one such American researcher talking about how their quest is going. Also love these meet ups on the net;- Not Afraid of Color, Creations Quilts Art, Paying Ready Attention, My Quilt Infatuation, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Alycia Quilts, Traffic Jam Weekend, Viewing Nature With Eileen and Quilt Fabrication.

If you’re not willing to set down your knitting needles during the summer, here are 5 summer knitting patterns you’ll love Last summer, my family took advantage of super-cheap airfare and traveled to Annapolis, MD so we could take a few jaunts to Washington, D.C. We left right after school let out, and we relished...

These cute little wide mouth martian crochet sacks are taking the internet by storm in the crochet community! They are lovingly called Yip-Yips because they resemble the puppet characters from the TV show Sesame Street. Hang them around the house or on the rear view mirror in your car. They can hold a variety of

Campside by Alicia Plummer is a beautiful triangle shawl knit in a DK-weight yarn. The shape lends a classic feel while the colour and texture lend a beach-y, casual vibe. We love the feeling this…