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The wrap that started it all. This beauty is one of my favorite designs of all time, and I haven't been able to calm my obsession with triangle scarves since the minute I got it off my needles. It's probably my popular ...

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SIZES Finished Bust Circumference: 31 (35.25, 38.5, 43, 46.25, 50.5, 54, 58.25)” with 1.25” overlapping front bands Length: 23 (23.5, 24, 25, 25.25, 26.25, 27.25 27.25)” Sweater shown measures 35.25”. MATERIALS Manos del Uruguay SILK BLEND (70% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk; approx 50g/150 yds), 8 (9, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15) sk of MC, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) sk of CC Shown in MC #3014 Natural; CC #3210 Tahiti. US 6/4mm 29” circular and set of 4 or 5 double pointed, or size needed to obtain gauge. stitch holders or waste yarn stitch markers removable stitch markers (optional for buttonholes) tapestry needle GAUGE 24 sts and 35 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch. 23 sts and 40 rows = 4” in Slipped stitch pattern. NOTES Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Do not join; work back and forth in rows.

Flickr user Pichu71 made a cross-stitch that depicts a QR code. She writes: I've just fininished stitching this QR code (created online) for my brother-in-law's birthday. He is a computer/ technology freak. Could someone please read it and tell me if my "spelling" is correct as I do not own a smart phone myself. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41868492@N07/5163653619/ via Geek Crafts | Crafter's Blog...

The Simply Elegant Bolero Pattern is a knit cape pattern made with fine weight yarn that has a skill level of expert.

Enhance any edge with a shell hem using just a basic needle and thread.

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La patron du col Ceramic Flowers est disponible ! Le voici tricoté avec la Graine de Laine Physalis-C Ce col avec une motif de dentelle floral à été créé pour mettre en valeur les laines teintes à la main et subtilement nuancées. C'est d'abord la Merino Worsted de French Market Fiber Cemetary N°1 qui m'a inspirée ces fleurs de cimetière, en cémarique colorée qui durent pour l'éternité... Toute une gamme de couleurs pastels un peu passés qui en tombent (presque) dans le thème du défi13 d'Avril ! Le modèle Ceramic Flowers est disponible en français et en anglais sur Ravelry.

A fashion look from April 2009 featuring ribbed top, crocodile jewelry and 14k jewelry. Browse and shop related looks.

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This is a small project from our embroiderers’ guild on hearts. Well, it was February and Valentine’s Day. Him Indoors had previously wrapped a ‘surprise’ Christm…

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Rowan Elizabeth is a round neck design that can be knitted as either a cardigan or sweater. Designed by Kim Hargreaves using the beautiful Rowan Kidsilk Haze yarn, this beaded sweater can be knitted as either a round neck cardigan or turtleneck pullover and both designs feature a pretty frill detail. Sweater is knit in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL); To fit bust 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)" Finished Measurements: 35 (37, 39, 41, 43)" wide Yarn Requirements: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) balls Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% Mohair/30% Silk; 25g/225yds), shown in color #598 Toffee Needles:     US 2 (2.75mm) straights and circular    US 3 (3.25mm) straights Other Materials: approx. 1400 beads (optional) Gauge: 25 sts and 34 rows = 4" measured over stockinette stitch using US 3 (3.25mm)  Rowan reccomends size 6mm beads. Beads are optional.

This is a technique that I've been researching for quite some time. So when Sunni approached me about contributing to her Ginger sew-along, I knew now was the moment to share it with you! Ginger is a great pattern for beginners, but if you're reading to try some more advanced skills, consider adding boning to the waistband. This technique adds structure to the waistband to keep it from scrunching, wrinkling, or buckling around your middle. It's similar in theory to a strapless bodice: both keep your garment where it's supposed to be. The garment I'm working on here isn't Ginger; it's actually a sneak peek of a project from my book! But it's very similar to Ginger in construction, so you'll get the idea. I'm using spiral steel boning, which you can buy in many lengths here. You can also buy longer steel boning and cut it down, just make sure to get end caps to cover up the raw edges. (See my video on this here.) You can also use rigilene, a polyester boning sold by the yard. You'll need to slightly singe the ends of rigilene to keep it from poking through your garment. There are different ways to approach this technique, and here's the one I mashed-up after much reading and thought. Here's what you'll need for this particular tutorial: cotton flannel for the waistband underlining horsehair canvas or other sturdy sew-in interfacing for the waistband facing silk organza for the waistband facing spiral steel boning or rigilene boning Okay! Let's begin. For your pattern, you'll have two sets of waistband pieces: 2 front pieces and 4 back waistband pieces.We're going to start with the pieces that will be attached directly to your skirt, not the facing pieces. I started by using cotton flannel to underline the fashion fabric. I'm using a thin suiting, and the flannel cushions the boning to keep it from showing on the outside of the skirt. If your fabric is thick or textured, you can skip this step. (If you're not sure, test some layers of fabric and boning in your hands and see if the boning shows through.) Cut out one set of waistband pieces in the flannel. Lightly draw in the seam allowances on the flannel. Pin the flannel to the fashion fabric. Hand baste the flannel to the fashion fabric just outside the seam line. Cut the flannel out of the seam allowances to avoid bulk. Repeat on your back waistband pieces. My pattern has a button underlap, which I omitted the flannel in. Next, sew these pieces together at the side seams and then attach your waistband to the skirt by stitching it to your skirt upper edge as usual. Set the skirt aside and get out your other set of waistband pieces. Now we're going to apply interfacing to the waistband facing. It will be a double layer of horsehair canvas and silk organza, which will be stitched together to create boning channels. (This is similar in technique to my yellow dress boned lining, shown in this post.) Cut out a set of waistband pieces in horsehair canvas (or another sturdy sew-in interfacing) and another set out of silk organza (or another thin fabric like cotton batiste). Draw in your seam line on the interfacing. Pin the interfacing and silk organza together. Arrange the boning pieces on the interfacing. Draw around the boning with a ruler and pencil. Your boning lines should be 3/8" wide. At your machine, stitch along the boning channels. Also stitch along the top seam line. Leave the bottom open so you can slide the boning into the channels, between the interfacing and organza. I ended up adding a couple more channels because it wasn't balanced. Baste or stitch along the bottom seam line to keep in boning in place. Next, you'll baste the boned interfacing to the waistband facing. Lay the boned interfacing on top of your fashion fabric facing. Hand baste the layers together, just outside the seam lines. Here's your finished front waist facing. It has three layers: the fashion fabric, the interfacing, and the organza. Cut the interfacing and organza out of the seam allowances. Next, baste interfacing only to the back waistband facing pieces. The back waistband is narrow and doesn't need boning. Stitch the front facing to the back facing at the side seams. Turn in the lower seam allowance. Now pin the waistband facing to the waistband (with flannel underlining) at the upper edge. Carefully machine stitch the facing to the waistband, using a zipper foot to avoid stitching over the steel boning. Trim, grade, and press your seamline and turn the facing to the inside. Here's what the facing looks like opened out. The turned-under bottom edge of the facing is hand stitched to the seam allowance to enclose the waistband. I hope this all makes sense! Let me know if you have questions.

**Please note this is only pattern to knit your own cowl for personal use only.** Unfortunately some buyers have been selling items from our pattern. This is a violation and action will be taken against them. Please note these patterns are for personal use only. Please respect the artist's hard work. There are NO REFUNDS on patterns. The pattern is in ENGLISH ONLY. If you are interested to order finished cowl visit : https://www.etsy.com/listing/174242186/huntress-cowl-grey-sweater-cowl-scarf It’s totally stylish and unique – who wouldn't want one? While there is so much craze for this lovely cowl why not make one for yourself. Here is an original pattern from Kysaa by designer Kinjal Parekh Mehta. The pattern is explained as simply and detailed as possible with photos and diagrams.Hope you will enjoy making it as much as I did!! Love this Cowl! Skill Level: Intermediate. Size: One Size Finished circumference of Cowl: 36” Yarn details: 4 Skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in Marble Grey or any other color. Any other super bulky yarn will work as long as you get the gauge. Needles: 1. US#35, 29”circular or straight needle for the Wrap. 2. US#19, 29”circular needles for the Cowl. Pattern will be available for instant download upon payment. Please note the download link might not be seen on a tablet or mobile. Please note the patterns are NO REFUNDS. Pattern is in English only. Disclaimer: The pattern and photos are property of Kysaa and subject to copyright. This pattern is for your personal use only. You are not allowed to sell items made from this pattern or sell this pattern. Credits: Photographer : Michael Becker Model: Veronica Pickens

I asked, y’all voted, and here you have it! The first pattern in my “Bitchin’” series of free tutorials to help you learn and grow some fundamentals of knitting and self drafting patterns. Frankly, I’m very happy that y’all voted on skirt because its one of the easiest garments to learn to self dr

SKEINS: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) skeins of Purl Soho's Cattail Silk SIZES: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) TO FIT: 28-31 (32-35, 36-39, 40-43, 44-47)(48-51, 52-55, 56-59, 60-63) -inch chest, with 1-4 inches of positive ease COLOR: Rabbit Ear Pink

I hope folks don’t mind this break from my usual historical clothing! I don’t make very many modern dresses. I think that this is because if I want a cute dress for daily life, I can …

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Die aus Galway/Irland stammende Inge Jacobsen zog es für ihr Fotografie-Studium an die Kingston University in London. Nach erfolgreichem Abschluss im Jahr 2011 schlug die kreative Dame ihre Zelte in der Grafschaft Sussex in Südengland auf. In ihrer Artwork-Reihe “Threaded Covers” verbindet die 27-jährige Künstlerin ihre großen Leidenschaften für Fotografie und Handarbeit auf perfekte Weise miteinander. Die Cover bekannter Magzine... Weiterlesen

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Everything was made from scratch and a lot of hand sewing was required for the design. I decided to photograph it by replicating this awesome old pinup art! This particular image has been a favorite for years and it turns out holding that pose was a lot harder than I thought it would be :D

Here's the piece I made for the Phat Quarter Swap, and shipped off with care to Rustyfern. I'm so happy she likes it. I'm digging the line I came up with, and may just have to use it again in something else.