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How To: Switch from a straight needle to a round needle
This is a great knitting tip. See how to switch from a straight needle to a round needle when knitting, and why, with this easy, up close demonstration by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars.
News: DIY LED Carpet-Light
For the craftsters & LED lovers, great idea by Johanna Hyrkas. The LED carpet-light: a simple, yet novel DIY project. A single strand of LEDs is encased in a knit tube; the knit tube is wound together to form a carpet. Brush up on your knitting skills, and get creative.
How To: Knit a hat
This instructional knitting video will show you how to knit a hat using a fixed circular needle and bulky weight yarn. These step by step knitting guidelines cover casting on, knitting in the round, decreasing, and weaving in the ends. If you are a beginner, you may want to avoid thin yarns to save time and knit a warmer hat.
How To: Use a cable key for knitting
Learn how to use the cable key to tighten your Knit Picks Options Interchangeable Knitting Needles. Each needle tip has a hollow base that is grooved to accept the threaded stem of the cable. To insure a secure fit, use a cable key to tighten the knitting needle tip. You can also use the cable key to unscrew your knitting needle when you are ready to start a new knitting project.
How To: Change yarns on a knitting machine
This instructional knitting video demonstrates how to how to change to a different yarn on a circular knitting machine. Simply cut the yarn when you want to switch to a different color an tie a slipknot to the next type of yarn. It's easy!
How To: Single crochet half circle ear flaps for a hat
Use a single crochet stitch to crochet half circle shapes. Use any type of yarn and crochet needle to complete this project. Half circles can be used as ear flaps for hats, additions to blankets, or serve as cute pockets on sweaters.
How To: Double crochet half circle ear flaps for a hat
Use a double crochet stitch to crochet half circle shapes. Use any type of yarn and crochet needle to complete this project. Half circles can be used as ear flaps for hats, additions to blankets, or serve as cute pockets on sweaters.
How To: Weave in ends into a double or treble crochet
This video shows you how to weave in your ends on a project when you really don't have stitches to weave into. Instead of weaving it onto the edge, in case of continuation, it can be woven back into the crocheted stitches. Watch this video crocheting tutorial and learn how to weave in a hidden end to a double or triple crochet.
How To: Filet crochet an open square
Add to your crochet skills by learning decorative stitches. This crochet how-to video teaches you how to do the filet stitch by crocheting open squares or meshes. Filet consists of squares worked with ch and dc. Each square is made of [ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 dc]. The first dc in each row is made with 3 chains. Watch and learn how to crochet open squares with the filet crochet stitch.
How To: Crochet a scalloped crochet edge
This crocheting how-to video shows you how to add a scalloped crocheted edge to your next dishcloth, loomed or knitted project. This scalloped edge is worked in two rows, the first row all around is just single crochet. The next row will be your pattern that makes the scalloped edges. Watch and learn how to crochet scalloped edges.
How To: Crochet a single crochet base chain
Learn to crochet with these easy to follow how-to video tutorial. This particular video demonstrates how to crochet a single crochet base chain. It is very simple to do, start by making a basic slip knot and chain two. Insert your hook into through the back, yarn over and pull through. You now have two loops on your hook. Yarn over once to make a chain and yarn over a second time to complete the single crochet.
How To: Knit a 2-color checkerboard pattern stitch
An up close demonstration of how to knit a checkerboard pattern stitch by Judy Graham. The checkerboard pattern stitch will be a two color pattern. Learn how to knit from these simple and clear instructions.
How To: Knit a Teddy Bear Hand Puppet
Me showing you the steps on how to knit a teddy bear hand puppet for the Shoebox Appeal!
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #26 with Stars
This pattern may look complicated, but here I used only the Square knot :) Pattern looks like the stars or birds in the sky. You can use this pattern for different types of goals, for example: clothing accessories, Handbags, purses, cases, wallets etc..
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #25 with Beads
You can use this beautiful macrame pattern for different types of goals, for example: Handbags, cosmetic bags, clothing accessories, purses, cases, wallets, bracelets, etc..
How To: Rhombus with Josephine Knot (DIY)
From this macrame pattern you can make a nice decorations for plant hangers, wall hangings, clothing, towels etc.
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #24 with Beads
Easy Macrame pattern with beads. You only need to know Square knot and you can use this pattern for different types of goals, for example: clothing accessories, Handbags, purses, cases, wallets etc..
News: Design Elements - Macrame Flowers
How to make Macrame flower - Useful Design Elements for your macrame projects.
How To: Make a Macrame Belt (DIY)
How to Make a Macrame Belt (see in video).
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #23
You can use this pattern for different types of goals, for example: Clothing, handbags, tablecloths, coasters etc ...
How To: Make Macrame MINIONS
Is it possible to make Minions with Macrame? I tried - look what happened :) Macrame Minion from Despicable Me movie based on Kinder Surprise egg.
News: Macrame Patterns #21 and #22
This patterns can be used for clothing or other needs, looks like a fishing net, easy to make.. I hope that it will be useful for you
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #20
This pattern with flower motifs looks very good! Maybe this tutorial is not for beginners, but you can use it for different types of goals, for example: Bags and Handbags, purses, tablecloths, coasters, clothing, wallets, phone bags and phone cases etc..
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #19
with this pattern you can make nice Handbag (for example) or something else, that you like.. Macrame patterns for various useful macrame projects.
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #18
Simple and colorful pattern sample. You can use this sample to make a handbag or something else that you like.
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #16
Simple and interesting pattern sample for your macrame projects. From this pattern you can make stylish handmade coasters, tablecloth or something other that you like. In this Macrame sample we used Square knot. Macrame design elements for various useful macrame projects.
How To: Knit for Beginners
So Christmas is coming up, and you want to make a couple of presents for your friends and family, who you don't really feel like splurging on- but want to make something from the heart. You've tried other stuff, and you totally failed at the Cross-stitch from last year, have you tried Knitting?! Well here's a beginners guide to the simple knitting technique- an easy one!
How To: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #12
Interesting pattern example for your macrame projects. In this Macrame sample we used Square knot. The square knot is the basis of many designs.
News: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #11
Simple pattern for various useful macrame projects. In this pattern we used Square knot and Spiral knot. See more patterns: http://goo.gl/adarWX
How To: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #10
Simple and colorful pattern sample for various useful macrame projects. In this pattern we used Square knot. Maybe looks like a knitted.
News: Cavandoli Macrame / Ornamental Decoration / De Macramé Cavandoli
Cavandoli Macrame (also called Tapestry Knotting) is an intricate form of knotting used to create geometric patterns. The Cavandoli style is done mainly in a single knot, the double half-hitch knot. Reverse half hitches are sometimes used to maintain balance when working left and right halves of a balanced piece.
How To: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #9
Simple and colorful pattern sample. In this pattern we used Square knot. Macrame design elements for various useful macrame projects.
How To: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #7
Motif with flower elements. With this motif you can make a jacket or something beautiful. In this Macrame sample are used Square knot. The square knot is the basis of many designs. It is also called a Flat Knot or Reef Knot. If you can only learn one knot, this is the one to learn.
How To: Macrame ABC - Pattern Sample #8
In this pattern we used half of Square knot. Sample looks like a knitting. With this motif you can make a clothes or something another..
Knitting for Beginners: How to Do the Stocking Stitch
How to knit the stocking stitch!
Knitting for Beginners: How to Cast Off
A video on how to cast off.
Knitting for Beginners: How to Do a Garter Stitch
Very simple knitting stitch.
Knitting for Beginners: How to Cast On
A very simple way to cast on!
How To: Knit the Ladder Stitch
The Ladder Stitch is wonderful for scarves, blankets, shawls. It might seem complicated at first, but once you get into the rhythm of it it goes along easily and it's fun to watch the ladder go up and up. Step 1: Row 1 (WS): P4 *k2tog Tbl, Wrap Yarn Twice, k2tog, p4; Rep from * to End.
How To: Knit the Garter Rib Stitch
Step 1: Cast on an Even Number of Stitches. Step 2: K2*P2, K2, End K2