Friday, March 4, 2011

How to Finger Crochet

I think finger crocheting is awesome. It looks pretty easy to do and a lot of fun.

Finger Crochet Video on YouTube

Finger crochet decorative pillow cover that I made. I used the example in the video but instead of single crochet I used treble crochet.
Finger crochet decorative pillow cover 

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Super Easy Martisor

Happy martzishor and o primavara frumoasa! This martisor is the easiest you can find.

- Crochet a chain (as long as you desire)
- Make a knot at the end
- Let a bit of thread hanging at each end
- Tie it into a bow
- Wear it in your hair or pinned on your shirt
Fast, easy and cute!
1 Martie Martisor

Hand/Foot Print

This one is really easy. Go to Babies"R"Us and buy the $9.99 kit. All the instructions and the materials you need are in the box. :) Have fun!
Kit from BabiesRUs
Choose the foot(feet)/hand(s)
Squeeze all the air out
Imprint what you want and let it air-dry for 24 hours on each side

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Valentine's Feathery Heart

I got this idea from Eni and I just went from there. All you need is a wire hanger and a long feather boa that you can find at any craft store. Make the hanger in the shape of a heart. Attach the boa at one end by the top of the hanger and roll it tight around the hanger until the whole hanger is covered. Attach the other end of the boa at the top of the hanger and out of sight. Easy and fun!
Feathery heart

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Hearts Baby Blanket

I made this blanket for my baby daughter Jane and it turned out really cute. I got a lot of good comments about it. It's best to use soft baby yarn. 
Hearts Baby Blanket


Garter stitch is knit between the hearts which are reverse stockinette stitch on a stockinette background. I used two different colors (the pattern is for one color throughout).
Finished Size
30" x 40"
Gauge
5 sts=1"
Materials
Size 6 US (4.25 mm) circular needles, 29" or longer
7 skeins Bernat Satin
100% Acrylic
3.5 oz / 100 g
163 yd / 149 m
Instructions:
CO 135 sts.
K 8 rows.
Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS): K
Rows 2, 4 and 6: K8, (p19, k6) 4 times, p19, k8
Row 7: K8, (k9, p1, k15) 4 times, k9, p1, k17
Row 8: K8, (p8, k3, p8, k6) 4 times, p8, k3, p8, k8
Row 9: K8, (k7, p5, k13) 4 times, k7, p5, k15
Row 10: K8, (p6, k7, p6, k6) 4 times, p6, k7, p6, k8
Row 11: K8, (k5, p9, k11) 4 times, k5, p9, k13
Row 12: K8, (p5, k9, p5, k6) 4 times, p5, k9, p5, k8
Row 13: K8, (k4, p11, k10) 4 times, k4, p11, k12
Row 14: K8, (p4, k11, p4, k6) 4 times, p4, k11, p4, k8
Row 15: K8, (k3, p13, k9) 4 times, k3, p13, k11
Row 16: K8, (p3, k13, p3, k6) 4 times, p3, k13, p3, k8
Rows 17 and 19: Rep Row 15
Row 18: Rep Row 16
Row 20: K8, (p3, k6, p1, k6, p3, k6) 4 times, p3, k6, p1, k6, p3, k8
Row 21: K8, (k3, p6, k1, p6, k9) 4 times, k3, p6, k1, p6, k11
Row 22: K8, (p4, k4, p3, k4, p4, k6) 4 times, p4, k4, p3, k4, p4, k8
Row 23: K8, (k5, p2, k5, p2, k11) 4 times, k5, p2, k5, p2, k13
Row 24: Rep Row 2
Rep Rows 1-24 until desired length.
K 8 rows.
BO.