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Knitting

Knitting - an exciting type of needlework that is very difficult not to fall in love with. In skillful hands, threads are transformed into loops with fantastic speed, and then into beautiful and stylish things. This activity calms and pacifies, and the designer knitwear warms not only the body, but also the soul.

In this section you will find everything you need about knitting – techniques for making simple and complex loops, diagrams, descriptions of patterns, patterns, techniques, rules for choosing yarn and tools. We will only be glad if beginners start using the method from simple to complex and talk about their successes, and experienced craftswomen reveal secrets and share their own methods. Interested Crochet? You will learn how to hold the tool correctly and position the thread, create simple fabrics or intricate openwork patterns, accurately “read” diagrams and take measurements. And also - create patterns and implement many interesting ideas (napkins, bedspreads, toys, clothes for children and adults).

Stay with us, and you will very quickly learn to create in the best sense of the word and delight others with stylish and beautiful things. It’s so great to create something with your own hands and make the world a kinder place.

Knitting workshops:

How to join a wool thread without a knot or thickening

When knitting with wool threads, you may need to attach a new skein to the yarn. Knowing this method, it is easy to do without a knot or thickening. The splice area will be completely invisible and will be durable.

T-shirt rug

What to do with old T-shirts? This question interests many housewives. But they can be put to good use! For example, you can make a rug from T-shirts. A knitted rug will be in demand both in the apartment and in the country. This rug is comfortable and

Little sweet tooth Om Nom crochet

Many people know the bright, cheerful and very dynamic cartoon Om Nom. Not all parents have the opportunity to buy an expensive Om Nom toy, so we suggest knitting it.

How to knit mitts with an owl pattern

Mittens in which the upper part is not tied and the fingers remain open are called mittens. They are definitely convenient in some situations, for example, when using a smartphone - because neither gloves nor closed mittens will work

Happy elephant - sofa cushion

We create coziness and comfort in the house ourselves - with our own hands, according to our own idea of ​​what it should be. We are surrounded only by those things that are functional, convenient and interesting. According to Indians, every house should have an elephant: no, not

Small items basket

A slightly inconspicuous jute rope can be twisted with the help of talented hands into an incredible basket with its own character.The smell of hemp yarn is somewhat specific, but quickly disappears. You can knit such a basket in about an hour.

Children's hat with ears

Knitting children's clothes is a pleasure. It takes little time and materials to make them. And you can imagine anything you want in decor. So I decided to pamper my granddaughter with a new hat. I always have a lot of yarn in stock. And new ones

Master class on knitting washcloths from polypropylene threads

There are such wonderful polypropylene threads that look beautiful, bright, shiny. These threads are sold in handicraft stores and hardware departments. They are quite soft and light. Knit from them (especially crochet) solid

Crochet hat with a bow for a baby

A children's headdress, knitted by the hands of a loving mother, grandmother or sister, is an excellent gift for a newborn baby, in which the soul is invested. Knitting a hat with a bow for a baby is not at all difficult and even a novice craftswoman can do it. The most

Crochet scratching mittens for newborns

Cute baby mittens protect the delicate skin of the face from scratches that newborns inflict on themselves with sharp nails. That is why anti-scratch mittens are popular accessories in a baby’s wardrobe, which parents prepare before

Crochet top for girls

The light top “Bright Summer” will be a favorite thing in the wardrobe of a young fashionista. It is better to knit it from yarn with a natural base: cotton or linen. In combination with a fairly openwork pattern, you will get an airy, body-friendly and very wearable outfit.

“Tropical applique” for a summer crochet T-shirt

Decorations on children's clothing are never superfluous! Such little things attract attention and always please the eyes of others, but most importantly, these bright and positive applications lift the spirits of children. It often happens that such things

How to crochet a comforter for a newborn

The idea of ​​comfort first appeared in England. Newborns know their mother's smell well, and quickly calm down if they smell it. This napkin toy is placed nearby while the baby is feeding, and it retains that smell. When mom is not around, but the toy

Loop to loop - purl and knit stitches

Knitting is one of the oldest types of needlework, thanks to which it became possible to make warm clothes of various sizes and shapes. Initially, hand-twisted threads were intertwined with fingers, and then thin, durable threads began to be used.

Master class on knitting decorations for a summer hat

Today we will knit a decoration for a bright summer hat. This will be a butterfly decorated with beads; we will tie three spiral elements to it. For knitting we need...

Elegant summer crochet Panama hat

This Panama hat looks good on both a girl and an adult woman. It protects the head from the sun, and the brim provides shade for the eyes. The classic version of this Panama hat allows you to wear it at any age. To knit, you need to calculate the diameter of the crown.

Crochet bookmark

You rarely see such an accessory for books as knitted bookmarks, but they are not only a beautiful thing, but a practical gift for any reading lover. And thanks to this master class, you will be able to create such a gift yourself. We

Crochet Panama Hat

For each doll, you can knit various items of clothing and accessories. I suggest making, or rather crocheting, a Panama hat with your own hands. You can also knit a dress and booties with it from the same yarn. You can also knit for your own

How to knit an e-book case

You can buy a ready-made case, but, firstly, this pleasure is not cheap, and secondly, books still fail over time, and new models may have different sizes. But a cover is necessary, because the book must be protected from dust,

Soft seat mat for a stool

Sometimes, from completely waste material that is sent for take-out and recycling, you can make practical and useful things that will be useful to you in everyday life. For example, accumulated deposits of worn-out women's tights and balls of not the most

How to knit daisies from yarn?

Creating beauty with your own hands is a fascinating activity that can become a real hobby. In addition, beautiful things made with your own hands will help create a unique atmosphere of home comfort, which is always appreciated by others. Let's consider

Crocheted Christmas tree

There are never too many Christmas trees for the New Year, so small knitted Christmas trees can be prepared as an independent gift or included in a box with a New Year's set. This indispensable New Year's attribute will delight, decorate, and be remembered. More

Christmas tree made of pompoms

For the New Year, you always want to have a brand new, elegant, beautiful Christmas tree. You won’t change a large indoor Christmas tree so often, but small tabletop Christmas trees that can be made with your own hands can be updated for everyone

Knitting a merry New Year's cockerel

Such a funny symbol of the New Year will add to the mood of children and adults, decorate the New Year's table, Christmas tree, and will be a memorable gift to friends and loved ones.

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«Do it yourself - with your own hands» - a site of interesting homemade products made from scrap materials and items at home. Step-by-step master classes with photos and descriptions, technologies, life hacks - everything a real master or just a craftsman needs for needlework. Crafts of any complexity, a large selection of directions and ideas for creativity.

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