http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:13:25 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Crochet-A-Flower/
How To Crochet A Flower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/KA4M/HHS9QGZ7/FW6KA4MHHS9QGZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/KA4M/HHS9QGZ7/FW6KA4MHHS9QGZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/KA4M/HHS9QGZ7/FW6KA4MHHS9QGZ7.SMALL.jpg punkylynne What You'll Need: .yarn .crochet hook . Scissors .pom poms or rhinestones( optional) Tie A Knot On Your Crochet Hook Wrap Around Wrap around and pull the bottom string over the top one 6 times( or chain stitch 6 times) Create A Circle Put your hook through the first stitch Stitc...
By: punkylynne

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:12:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dreadband-Hairband-KnitScrunchy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/L4FB/HHJOC6HZ/FSLL4FBHHJOC6HZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/L4FB/HHJOC6HZ/FSLL4FBHHJOC6HZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/L4FB/HHJOC6HZ/FSLL4FBHHJOC6HZ.SMALL.jpg Rotkaeppchen  What you need: Dpns, 3,5 mm or 3mm, Scraps of sockyarn, 6 ply or 4 ply, elastic band, darning needle, safety pin Cast on 9 stitches, if you are using 3,5 mm needles and 6 ply yarn. Cast on 11 stitches, if you are using 3 mm needles and 4 ply yarn. Distribute stitches on three needles and join to th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 03:46:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/1970s-Inspired-Crocheted-Potholders/
1970s Inspired Crocheted Potholders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/V8NC/HH2VJLY5/FBQV8NCHH2VJLY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/V8NC/HH2VJLY5/FBQV8NCHH2VJLY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/V8NC/HH2VJLY5/FBQV8NCHH2VJLY5.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts Before I had children, I had this awesome craft room where the walls were decorated in vintage crochet patterns, all placed in floating frames.  I wish I had taken a photo of the room to reminisce. Anyway, in the now-packed-away stash of crochet patterns that USED TO BE wall decorations, I found ...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 23:43:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Shuttle-Tat/
How to Shuttle Tat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/SGE5/HGZO2F0O/FJ6SGE5HGZO2F0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/SGE5/HGZO2F0O/FJ6SGE5HGZO2F0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/SGE5/HGZO2F0O/FJ6SGE5HGZO2F0O.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall I have been tatting for over 20 years, I love it, yet I have been very reluctant to put down in writing how to do it.  Yet when I look at other peoples tutorials, they seem to miss important parts that hung me up until I found someone to teach me.  I have taught many people how to tat and I have sev...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:51:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Square-Vintage-Tatted-Motif/
Square Vintage Tatted Motif - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/7DZ1/HEBNAPZ9/FH17DZ1HEBNAPZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/7DZ1/HEBNAPZ9/FH17DZ1HEBNAPZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/7DZ1/HEBNAPZ9/FH17DZ1HEBNAPZ9.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall In 1993 I had the over powering need to learn to Tat.  I could not figure it out on my own.  While visiting my Mom, I mentioned it to her and she said her Aunt, my great Aunt knew how and maybe she would teach me.  A phone call was made and an hour trip was taken to my Great Aunts home and when I ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 13:44:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sticks-Strings-Loom/
Sticks + Strings Loom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/J00R/HGU2DEDL/F37J00RHGU2DEDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/J00R/HGU2DEDL/F37J00RHGU2DEDL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/J00R/HGU2DEDL/F37J00RHGU2DEDL.SMALL.jpg jkishi Are you interested in weaving but don't have access to a loom? This instructable will teach you how to create your own DIY loom made out of sticks and strings. All you need to get started is a couple of sticks, yarn, scissors, and cardboard. The Sticks and Strings Loom is a simple, fun, and inexpens...
By: jkishi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 07:44:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Rainbow-Top/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/HD6G/HFSHUK5O/FB7HD6GHFSHUK5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/HD6G/HFSHUK5O/FB7HD6GHFSHUK5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/HD6G/HFSHUK5O/FB7HD6GHFSHUK5O.SMALL.jpg heatherluvs Drew it, Dreamt it, Wore it. I crocheted a granny square in red, then in orange I crocheted around 3 sides then the same with yellow, green, blue then purple. Then I added purple to the top of the shirt.  Then sew up the back and you have a beautiful, crocheted rainbow shirt to stand out from the c...
By: heatherluvs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 00:45:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Flower-Ring/
Crochet Flower Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/56A3/HFPTJKWZ/FBL56A3HFPTJKWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/56A3/HFPTJKWZ/FBL56A3HFPTJKWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/56A3/HFPTJKWZ/FBL56A3HFPTJKWZ.SMALL.jpg heatherluvs My own pattern :) What you'll need Any color yarn 5-5.5 mm Crochet Hook Ch 2 Row 1: Sc 5 in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st. Row 2-4: (Ch 1. 3 sc in ea st around. Sl st in  beg st.) Repeat for each row. Fasten off. Join yarn to back of flower. Chain 6 Join with back of flower. Fasten off. ...
By: heatherluvs

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 22:59:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sock-Monkey-Finger-Puppet/
Sock Monkey Finger Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/IBUJ/HFSHUIWW/FIIIBUJHFSHUIWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/IBUJ/HFSHUIWW/FIIIBUJHFSHUIWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/IBUJ/HFSHUIWW/FIIIBUJHFSHUIWW.SMALL.jpg heatherluvs Sock Monkey Finger Puppet. My own crochet pattern. What You Will Need 5-5.5 mm Crochet Hook White Yarn Red Yarn Brown Yarn  Safety Eyes Tapestry Needle Body With white yarn Ch 2. Row 1: Sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in beg ch. Row 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in ea st around. Sl st in beg ch. Row 3: ...
By: heatherluvs

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 17:28:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Mask/
Purple Mask - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/I8DK/HFWSTQ5P/FYAI8DKHFWSTQ5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/I8DK/HFWSTQ5P/FYAI8DKHFWSTQ5P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/I8DK/HFWSTQ5P/FYAI8DKHFWSTQ5P.SMALL.jpg dismissie This was originally going to be like a regular pair of glasses and not a mask, but along the way the direction changed.  This is all pretty much free-form crocheting.  There isn't any pattern, but I took a lot of photos. Supplies This instructable does not need very many supplies: crochet cotton...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:08:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Wind-a-Center-Pull-Ball-of-Yarn-by-Hand/
How to Wind a Center-Pull Ball of Yarn by Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/EY2H/HFWSTEEC/F9UEY2HHFWSTEEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/EY2H/HFWSTEEC/F9UEY2HHFWSTEEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/EY2H/HFWSTEEC/F9UEY2HHFWSTEEC.SMALL.jpg LeafingLight I love the convenience of a center-pull ball of yarn as you're knitting or crocheting, but don't have a handy-dandy ball winder to make that happen. So, I use this simple method to wind up my yarn by hand.  Gather your materials. Gather your materials. With this method, all you need is the yarn y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:08:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cotton-Crocheted-Dish-Cloth/
Cotton Crocheted Dish Cloth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/PFC8/HFD1F42Z/FNCPFC8HFD1F42Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/PFC8/HFD1F42Z/FNCPFC8HFD1F42Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/PFC8/HFD1F42Z/FNCPFC8HFD1F42Z.SMALL.jpg katvanlew This is the perfect crochet project for a beginner.  Make several for family and friends. Supplies 2 ounces of 100% cotton crochet thread, (4 ply -approx 95 yds) crochet hook size H. This dishcloth must be made with 100% cotton thread. Chain stitch make a loop and attach to crochet hook. chai...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:44:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Gandalf-the-Grey/
Crochet Gandalf the Grey - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/DZ8J/HFD1F325/F0XDZ8JHFD1F325.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/DZ8J/HFD1F325/F0XDZ8JHFD1F325.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/DZ8J/HFD1F325/F0XDZ8JHFD1F325.SMALL.jpg ChrysN In this instructable I will show you how to crochet Gandalf the Grey.   He has a staff that lights up and the bowl of his pipe glows in the dark.  My Gandalf is as was described in the book The Hobbit: ...an old man with a staff. He had a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, a silver scarf ove...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:33:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Needle-Arts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WV52/HFD17297/F1RWV52HFD17297.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WV52/HFD17297/F1RWV52HFD17297.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/WV52/HFD17297/F1RWV52HFD17297.SMALL.jpg Ladyleggers This is my entry  for the Make-to-Learn Youth Contest. (I apologize for the orientation of the photos.) My answers to the questions are: What did you make? This is a collection of some random items that I had made over the past few months. The different art forms I used were, Knitting, Crocheting,...
By: Ladyleggers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:37:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Crochet-A-Colorful-Wavy-Striped-Baby-Blan/
How To Crochet A Colorful, Wavy, Striped Baby Blanket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/H1XA/HFD1EBEQ/F9QH1XAHFD1EBEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/H1XA/HFD1EBEQ/F9QH1XAHFD1EBEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/H1XA/HFD1EBEQ/F9QH1XAHFD1EBEQ.SMALL.jpg Hannah Hudson     This is a project that I started in 9th grade during the week of spring break. I made this blanket because I was inspired by a book of crochet patterns that my family had given me for my birthday. This was a really fun project and it made me feel satisfied when I finished it!    My Answers to t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:50:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knit-a-Round-Purple-Dish-Cloth/
Knit a Round Purple Dish Cloth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/U3UG/HF244GF3/F87U3UGHF244GF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/U3UG/HF244GF3/F87U3UGHF244GF3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/U3UG/HF244GF3/F87U3UGHF244GF3.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall Over 10 years ago a friend brought me a pattern for a round, knitted dish cloth, and challenged me to figure it out.  I was already love to the idea of knitted dish clothes so I accepted the challenge.  It took me a while to figure out what the pattern was trying to get me to do.  When the first o...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:46:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CROCHET-Earings/
CROCHET Earings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/969Q/HF23QOAS/FI1969QHF23QOAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/969Q/HF23QOAS/FI1969QHF23QOAS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/969Q/HF23QOAS/FI1969QHF23QOAS.SMALL.jpg mariam_shalini Hey This is my first instructables. Now  Iam on my summer holidays and getting borded so i decided to recycle a few things. Then i came across my old earings so decided to modify it and I ended up making a more beautiful one . Using crochet I ended  making a varitey of things like earing, bracelets...
By: mariam_shalini

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:52:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Rose-Broche/
Purple Rose Broche - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/X666/HF23RQ0H/F15X666HF23RQ0H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/X666/HF23RQ0H/F15X666HF23RQ0H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/X666/HF23RQ0H/F15X666HF23RQ0H.SMALL.jpg sara m. Hi, Here is how to make a crochet rose broche.. if you like the rose you can disregard the pin and use it the way you want.. as a hair ribbon, neck ribbon, attach it to a blancket,....etc. what you need : 1. yarn (1 for rose with the color you desire, 1 green for leaves) 2. crochet needle 3. threa...
By: sara m.

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 10:59:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Owl-Hat/
Baby Owl Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/5AHD/HET13A58/F7F5AHDHET13A58.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/5AHD/HET13A58/F7F5AHDHET13A58.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/5AHD/HET13A58/F7F5AHDHET13A58.SMALL.jpg Natalina Four of my friends just had babies this past month.  Of course this means it's knitting time!  I thought that knitting a baby hat would be easy - just take an adult size hat, and scale it down, right?  So I set to work, and made something that was way too small - apparently newborn heads are larger ...
By: Natalina

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:11:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cherry-on-Top-Crocheted-Brooch/
Cherry on Top Crocheted Brooch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/PUUY/HET12LL1/F07PUUYHET12LL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/PUUY/HET12LL1/F07PUUYHET12LL1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/PUUY/HET12LL1/F07PUUYHET12LL1.SMALL.jpg maize An easy project even for the beginner. A pdf can be downloaded from my blog here: http://maizehutton.blogspot.com/2013/03/cherry-on-top-crocheted-brooch-pattern.html Ingredients Ingredients: Scraps of cotton yarn (fingering weight) or embroidery floss 2.0 mm hook Pinback Needle/thread Scissors...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:52:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Basketful-of-Knittings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/OEOF/HERLNAHS/FRQOEOFHERLNAHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/OEOF/HERLNAHS/FRQOEOFHERLNAHS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/OEOF/HERLNAHS/FRQOEOFHERLNAHS.SMALL.jpg kelseyrj I first learned to knit in elementary school, when I knitted a square oven mit as my first project. I continued to learn different ways of knitting and croqueting all through middle school, and I continue to knit at home doing fun projects like scarves, hats, purses, and oven mits.   I've made a cou...
By: kelseyrj

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:35:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pac-Man-Ghost-Hat/
Pac-Man Ghost Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2KNZ/HE07P78B/FR32KNZHE07P78B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2KNZ/HE07P78B/FR32KNZHE07P78B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2KNZ/HE07P78B/FR32KNZHE07P78B.SMALL.jpg PJ the Epic This project is fairly simple, but looks really nice. It's the Pac-Man ghost Clyde, who was always my favorite growing up. This pattern can be adapted to make any of the four ghosts. Materials 1) Orange (or Red/Pink/Cyan) yarn, white yarn, blue yarn. 2) Size J (10) crochet hook. 3) Yarn darning n...
By: PJ the Epic

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 15:01:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitted-Mug-Warmer/
Knitted Mug Warmer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/W7CI/HDYZIGFQ/FMAW7CIHDYZIGFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/W7CI/HDYZIGFQ/FMAW7CIHDYZIGFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/W7CI/HDYZIGFQ/FMAW7CIHDYZIGFQ.SMALL.jpg aastrid Measurements (see picture) Take the cup/mug you want to use it on and measure X and Y. At Y ( the circumference) leave a bit for the ear and that it’s able to stretch (I took 2 cm but an inch would be okay too) KNIT Start with as many rows until you got it X long (maybe a little longer, it d...
By: aastrid

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 07:45:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Easily-Create-a-Centre-Pull-Ball-of-Yarn/
How to Easily Create a Centre Pull Ball of Yarn - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/DBCZ/HDOWAPPZ/FIFDBCZHDOWAPPZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/DBCZ/HDOWAPPZ/FIFDBCZHDOWAPPZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/DBCZ/HDOWAPPZ/FIFDBCZHDOWAPPZ.SMALL.jpg Quixii Hello everyone. :) When I'm about to start a knitting project, I always make sure that I can pull the yarn out of the centre of the skein. If this is not possible, either because the yarn is in a big jumbled mess, is in hanks, or I just can't find the centre, then I find any end I can and make a cen...
By: Quixii

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:57:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Boot-Warmers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/Q2NT/HD7TZTOD/FWQQ2NTHD7TZTOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/Q2NT/HD7TZTOD/FWQQ2NTHD7TZTOD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/Q2NT/HD7TZTOD/FWQQ2NTHD7TZTOD.SMALL.jpg burningthestarlight Chained 20(or as wide as you want), add one chain turn and single crochet, chain two turn double crochet..repeat until you have the length you want(usually fits around your leg) sew together to make a tube. along the one edge where the single stitch goes you slip stitch and where the double crochet ...
By: burningthestarlight

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:26:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Seahorse-Crochet-Pattern/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/5Q4N/HD8Z1BSX/FWQ5Q4NHD8Z1BSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/5Q4N/HD8Z1BSX/FWQ5Q4NHD8Z1BSX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/5Q4N/HD8Z1BSX/FWQ5Q4NHD8Z1BSX.SMALL.jpg ursaminor I originally designed this seahorse because there seemed to be a lack of amigurumi seahorse patterns on the internet...or at least any patterns that I liked. All the patterns I looked at were for semi-realistic looking seahorses, and I wanted something that...wasn't so realistic. So I set out to mak...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:23:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Boot-Warmer-Top/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/51V2/HD7TZTO6/FVV51V2HD7TZTO6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/51V2/HD7TZTO6/FVV51V2HD7TZTO6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/51V2/HD7TZTO6/FVV51V2HD7TZTO6.SMALL.jpg burningthestarlight Crochet this to go with my Boots to keep me warmer in the Canadian Winter...Didn't have  pattern to go by just winged it.
By: burningthestarlight

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:41:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Love-can-be-small-Show-your-love-put-in-a-small-c/
Love can be small: Show your love put in a small crochet heart. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/RPZ9/HCV8NMA0/F6NRPZ9HCV8NMA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/RPZ9/HCV8NMA0/F6NRPZ9HCV8NMA0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/RPZ9/HCV8NMA0/F6NRPZ9HCV8NMA0.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput This is my first own crochet design and I really want to share it. So, if you are looking for something you can give your valentine, why don't you try this? what do you need just the normal crocheting stuff - yarn - crochet needle - scissors  the chain Start with a slip stitch. Then, make a ...
By: emilyvanleemput

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:39:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/yarn-salad-bowl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/HJ9C/HCV8LEWV/F9QHJ9CHCV8LEWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/HJ9C/HCV8LEWV/F9QHJ9CHCV8LEWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/HJ9C/HCV8LEWV/F9QHJ9CHCV8LEWV.SMALL.jpg firehorse I wanted a bowl to hold my knitting yarn and re-purposed this teak salad bowl that I found in a thrift shop.  The salald bowl is already finished and smooth.  My project costs were extremely low and my knitting project looks tidy. I'm thrilled and inspired to document more of my projects.  
By: firehorse

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 07:07:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lacy-crochet-purse/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/EACM/HCJOGOVW/FOBEACMHCJOGOVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/EACM/HCJOGOVW/FOBEACMHCJOGOVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/EACM/HCJOGOVW/FOBEACMHCJOGOVW.SMALL.jpg apurva naik Hello, I just made this lacy crochet purse and wanted to share with you guys. according to me its fairly easy and i made it during my bus travel. i used a multicolored cotton yarn. and wooden beads. it turned out pretty well and is already taken away by my friend! you can find the pattern on http://...
By: apurva naik

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:01:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Finger-Weave-2/
How To Finger Weave - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/6DNY/HCJORR2V/FIO6DNYHCJORR2V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/6DNY/HCJORR2V/FIO6DNYHCJORR2V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIO/6DNY/HCJORR2V/FIO6DNYHCJORR2V.SMALL.jpg dancer1313 Keep weaving Now on this one go to your pinkie and take the bottem one and pull it over the last one u just did and keep doing that!! Now it should look like this And pull
By: dancer1313

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:48:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fingerless-Mittens/
Fingerless Mittens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/DJBD/HBUZH5S7/FRODJBDHBUZH5S7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/DJBD/HBUZH5S7/FRODJBDHBUZH5S7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/DJBD/HBUZH5S7/FRODJBDHBUZH5S7.SMALL.jpg Mama Reni Fingerless mittens help keep your hands warm without blocking any dextarity for your fingers.  You can write, type, pick up small items while keeping your hands warm.  As it turns out they are a quick easy knit and you can be as creative as you like with the designs.  I was able to make two pair fro...
By: Mama Reni

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:31:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Easy-KNITTED-FINGERLESS-MITTENS/
Quick & Easy KNITTED FINGERLESS MITTENS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/A959/HAVGJXMP/FW9A959HAVGJXMP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/A959/HAVGJXMP/FW9A959HAVGJXMP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/A959/HAVGJXMP/FW9A959HAVGJXMP.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano Last year I knit a scarf for my niece as a Christmas gift.. This year she asked me to make her some fingerless hand warmers. This a very quick and easy idea I came up with.  supplies basic knitting skills yarn needles darning needle scissors  ruler Cast on cast on 20 stitches I used size 13 ne...
By: Susan Cirigliano

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:37:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Braided-macrame-plant-hanger/
Braided macrame plant hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/9WRR/HAQ310XA/FZC9WRRHAQ310XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/9WRR/HAQ310XA/FZC9WRRHAQ310XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/9WRR/HAQ310XA/FZC9WRRHAQ310XA.SMALL.jpg David Catriel I've had this pretty good looking spider plant sitting on a table for ages and have been wanting to hang it up but never had the time to go shopping for a hanger. Then I remembered I had some twine lying around and decided I'd try to make one. It turns out that this type of craft is called macrame, ...
By: David Catriel

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:18:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Knits-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/CUI7/HA4LGM78/FUOCUI7HA4LGM78.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/CUI7/HA4LGM78/FUOCUI7HA4LGM78.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/CUI7/HA4LGM78/FUOCUI7HA4LGM78.SMALL.jpg kazmataz Quick Knits is a collection of 13 easy projects you can knit up in no time!  Hats, scarves, dishcloths and mustaches - we've got it all.  Got a free afternoon? These simple projects are quick to knit up, and make great last-minute gifts.  All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by quic...
By: kazmataz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:36:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Knitted-Slippers/
Kids Knitted Slippers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MSC4/HAUNM06U/FQQMSC4HAUNM06U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MSC4/HAUNM06U/FQQMSC4HAUNM06U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MSC4/HAUNM06U/FQQMSC4HAUNM06U.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall After I started wearing the slippers I made here: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Slippers/, my 5 year old granddaughter told her Mom that she wanted slippers for Christmas.  I decided I would make slippers for each of the 4 grandkids which will be in our home on Christmas day.  I spent 12 hou...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:32:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-Yarn-Bowl/
Bamboo Yarn Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/T1VY/HAQ30N4O/FF8T1VYHAQ30N4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/T1VY/HAQ30N4O/FF8T1VYHAQ30N4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/T1VY/HAQ30N4O/FF8T1VYHAQ30N4O.SMALL.jpg dtextor So your girlfriend likes knitting things and x-mas is coming soon? Making her a beautiful bamboo yarn bowl that keeps the yarn from getting entangled and unrolls the yarn would be a nice option. -------------------------------------- Materials needed - wooden bowl (I used a bamboo bowl from Ikea)...
By: dtextor

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:11:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Just-Ducky/
Just Ducky - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/1DP9/HAE69JXV/FY11DP9HAE69JXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/1DP9/HAE69JXV/FY11DP9HAE69JXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/1DP9/HAE69JXV/FY11DP9HAE69JXV.SMALL.jpg Yarnabees This Ducky is just adorable, you can crochet this in a day if you know the basic stitches and have crocheted before.  What you will need: MATERIALS: Crochet Hook Size G-6 Safety Eyes Size 9mm Vanna’s Choice Ducky (A) Vanna’s Choice Terracotta (B) Cluster Fluff-fiber fill 1 Blunt Needle Stitch Mar...
By: Yarnabees

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 19:52:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitched-Yarn-Multi-Color-Winter-Scarf/
Stitched Yarn Multi-Color Winter Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/06F4/HABC5866/FCO06F4HABC5866.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/06F4/HABC5866/FCO06F4HABC5866.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/06F4/HABC5866/FCO06F4HABC5866.SMALL.jpg clschmidt14 The great thing about this project is that you can use any combination of colors and yarn textures you can come up with; I have listed what I used to make an 8 ft long scarf that is 7-8 inches wide. YOU WILL NEED: Yarn: 100 yards- base color yarn 100 yards- base color yarn in a different texture 20...
By: clschmidt14

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 17:51:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multicolor-Infinity-Scarf/
Multicolor Infinity Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/5Y7S/HA4MB9OG/FIC5Y7SHA4MB9OG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/5Y7S/HA4MB9OG/FIC5Y7SHA4MB9OG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/5Y7S/HA4MB9OG/FIC5Y7SHA4MB9OG.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano This holiday season at work I decided to make my Secret Santa recipient a hand knit scarf. I wasnt certain of what color they would like so I made it multicolor.  Supplies I have a big basket of yarn with remnants left from other projects Needles etc You will also need knitting needles, I used...
By: Susan Cirigliano

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 07:16:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tassel-with-poof-How-to/
Make tassel poof using credit card & shoebox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3W62/H9T4CONS/FUC3W62H9T4CONS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3W62/H9T4CONS/FUC3W62H9T4CONS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/3W62/H9T4CONS/FUC3W62H9T4CONS.SMALL.jpg kieshar This is real easy and applicable to not only the tassels I am making for my hats but also for making bows to top wrapped presents. SUPPLIES shoebox yarn (in this case but also ribbon if you wish) card with gaping hole cut out from the middle (old credit card works great) scissors (...
By: kieshar

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:18:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-Penolopy-Bulnick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/SH19/H9G19S5M/FN6SH19H9G19S5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/SH19/H9G19S5M/FN6SH19H9G19S5M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/SH19/H9G19S5M/FN6SH19H9G19S5M.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Nicole Smith, known as Penolopy Bulnick around the site, is the Community Support Manager here at Instructables. That basically means she is one of the first faces you'll see when you sign up here! She helps keep contests and challenges running smoothly, gives new authors advice and feedback on ...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:11:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Shoulder-Bag/
Crochet Shoulder Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/RS17/H9K2GJMM/FNFRS17H9K2GJMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/RS17/H9K2GJMM/FNFRS17H9K2GJMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/RS17/H9K2GJMM/FNFRS17H9K2GJMM.SMALL.jpg oopsadaisy This shoulder bag is easy to make and very useful. I developed this pattern myself.  Depending on the type of thread or yarn you use, it can look very different even though you've followed the same pattern. So, have fun experimenting with different types of thread/yarn. It is a bag that lets YOU be ...
By: oopsadaisy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:38:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Finn-Jake-Fionna-and-Cake-amigurumi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/V62R/H9G10UD3/FFCV62RH9G10UD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/V62R/H9G10UD3/FFCV62RH9G10UD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/V62R/H9G10UD3/FFCV62RH9G10UD3.SMALL.jpg BunnieBard These are crochet dolls made to look like the main characters from Adventure Time! Finn and Fionna are crocheted entirely with single crochet. I don't have a pattern for them, but they're really just basic shapes! Everything is done in the round with the right side facing out, and they have wire in...
By: BunnieBard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:14:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Henching-Hoodie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/MDSM/H9G10UCI/F4RMDSMH9G10UCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/MDSM/H9G10UCI/F4RMDSMH9G10UCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/MDSM/H9G10UCI/F4RMDSMH9G10UCI.SMALL.jpg BunnieBard This is the first sweater I ever knit!! It's is loosely based off the outfits the Monarch henchmen wear in the television "Venture Brothers". The back has a Monarch symbol crocheted on! I made this with the basic pattern included with the UItimate Sweater Machine. It is a very fast, simple pattern,...
By: BunnieBard

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:11:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Blanket-knitted-in-the-round/
Circular Blanket knitted in the round - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/JT8Q/H9G10OEI/FI3JT8QH9G10OEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/JT8Q/H9G10OEI/FI3JT8QH9G10OEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/JT8Q/H9G10OEI/FI3JT8QH9G10OEI.SMALL.jpg Danger is my middle name I love this blanket!  It is knit in the round using yarn overs to increase every other row which creates the spiral pattern.  I love knitting in the round because I don't have to constantly switch my needle back and forth, especially on projects as big as this.  I always make these blankets for fami...
By: Danger is my middle name

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:28:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ombre-Dyed-Yarn-and-Studded-Leather-Handle-Knit-Ca/
Ombre Dyed Yarn and Studded Leather Handle Knit Carry-All - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/NPHH/H9G17H17/FAINPHHH9G17H17.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/NPHH/H9G17H17/FAINPHHH9G17H17.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/NPHH/H9G17H17/FAINPHHH9G17H17.SMALL.jpg technoplastique I love ombre and this method is a way to precisely control exactly how an ombre knits into a project. This Instructable covers dying the yarn, knitting it into a bag, adding a zipper and making studded leather handles. It don't go too deeply into the knitting, but it's just stockinette in the round ...
By: technoplastique

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:26:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dye-Yarn-with-Food-Coloring/
How to Dye Yarn with Food Coloring (Plus other tips!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/KX9H/H9G17GY6/FQ2KX9HH9G17GY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/KX9H/H9G17GY6/FQ2KX9HH9G17GY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/KX9H/H9G17GY6/FQ2KX9HH9G17GY6.SMALL.jpg skillzmcfly It seems like everywhere you look (ok, maybe not everywhere, maybe just on pinterest), there's a tutorial on how to dye yarn with Kool Aid. When I first saw that you could do that, I'll admit, I got pretty excited. I immediately went to the store and bought a ton of kool aid and I dyed every white/n...
By: skillzmcfly

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:03:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Nesting-Boxes/
Crocheted Nesting Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/FTSF/H9G17GX2/FMHFTSFH9G17GX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/FTSF/H9G17GX2/FMHFTSFH9G17GX2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/FTSF/H9G17GX2/FMHFTSFH9G17GX2.SMALL.jpg Reifflouise Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...
By: Reifflouise

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:13:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sake-the-Knitted-Dog/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/NJHU/H9G19P3J/FUONJHUH9G19P3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/NJHU/H9G19P3J/FUONJHUH9G19P3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/NJHU/H9G19P3J/FUONJHUH9G19P3J.SMALL.jpg PTP Designs My cousin loves her dog Sake so much she was dreading going on vacation without her.  So she asked me to knit a replica.   After studying some photos and checking over the dimensions she sent me, I knitted up sake's doppelgänger.   While it looks almost identical to her little puppy... it's so rea...
By: PTP Designs

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