A friend of mine posted this adorable crocheted mask on Facebook, and I thought I could help out by typing out line-by-line instructions in English about how to make it:
Ch 38
Row 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook and next 5 chs, 1 hdc in next 3 chs, 1 dc in next 19 chs, 1 hdc in next 3 chs, 1 sc in next 6 chs, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in same and next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 19 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 6 sts, turn
Rows 3 - 8: Repeat Row 2
Row 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in same and next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 8 sts, 3 dcs in next st, 1 dc in next 10 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 6 sts, turn
Row 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in same and next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 21 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 6 sts, turn
Mask is done, but then to create the straps to place around ears, you'll make stitches all the way around the mask.
Round 11: from end of Row 10, ch 28 and connect to bottom right corner of mask by making 1 sc in ch at bottom right corner and 1 sc in each of the chs along the edge of the bottom of the mask, ch 28 and connect to top left corner of mask by making 1 sc in each st along the top of Row 10.
Round 12: make 1 sc in each of the 28 chs from Round 11, sl st along bottom of mask, and make 1 sc in each of 28 chs on other side of mask. Fasten off.
Now, you can decorate the front side of the mask however you'd like. And it looks like a fabric liner has been sewn in the inside of the mask.
Post Script: I made one in about an hour with an F hook and worsted weight yarn. It came out about the right size for a man's face, but the ear loops were too long. I'm going to try another one with DK yarn and a D hook and see how that turns out!
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Monday, April 6, 2020
Knitting with Common Household Items
Hi crocheters! Until I figure out how to make a crochet hook with supplies around the house, I had to switch over to knitting. I know everyone's getting a little stir crazy being at home all the time, sometimes without access to craft items, so I came up with a video demonstration of how to knit with two pencils and some twine. It's a kid-friendly project and fun for everyone!
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Tip: Best Scissors for Yarn
There are so many different types of scissor! I wouldn't have guessed that before going on my own quest to find the right scissors for cutting yarn.
The important feature to consider in selecting yarn scissors is the length and sharpness of the blades. You'll want short but sharp blades for cutting and trimming yarn ends, especially in ; you'll want a bigger blade yet still sharp for cutting felted projects.
My favorite scissors so far are my classic "stork" or "crane" scissors. They just exude craftiness and evoke a simpler time in stitch work.
I also love my flower scissors because they are just so beautiful (you know how I feel about flowers!), and I bought them on a special trip to London a few years ago.
These little rubber scissors are great because they have a protection rubber cap. I found them in a needlepoint/embroidery shop.
For cheap and easy but effective scissors, you can't go wrong with these "thread nippers" that tuck right into your project bag without worry.
And for travel, nothing beats the "yarn cutter pendant" available on Amazon (affiliate link):
This article by Creativebug gives great scissor options for all fabric and needle craft projects. We'll be covering other tools that you need to have on hand for crochet projects (we've already covered stitch markers here), so please come back for more!
The important feature to consider in selecting yarn scissors is the length and sharpness of the blades. You'll want short but sharp blades for cutting and trimming yarn ends, especially in ; you'll want a bigger blade yet still sharp for cutting felted projects.
My favorite scissors so far are my classic "stork" or "crane" scissors. They just exude craftiness and evoke a simpler time in stitch work.
I also love my flower scissors because they are just so beautiful (you know how I feel about flowers!), and I bought them on a special trip to London a few years ago.
These little rubber scissors are great because they have a protection rubber cap. I found them in a needlepoint/embroidery shop.
For cheap and easy but effective scissors, you can't go wrong with these "thread nippers" that tuck right into your project bag without worry.
And for travel, nothing beats the "yarn cutter pendant" available on Amazon (affiliate link):
This article by Creativebug gives great scissor options for all fabric and needle craft projects. We'll be covering other tools that you need to have on hand for crochet projects (we've already covered stitch markers here), so please come back for more!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Tip: Storing Your Yarn
There are so many different ways to store yarn, but you should have a storage system. First, think about the type(s) of containers you want to keep your yarn in. My long-term solution is to keep yarn in clear plastic containers (because I was to ensure that the yarn will stay dry and safe from moths, etc); my short-term solution is to keep an ongoing project in its own tote bag or plastic basket so that I'll have everything I need for that project already together in one place. I've also been experimenting with canvas closet shoe hangers so that I can more easily see yarns grouped together.
Which brings me to a second consideration: once you've determined how you want to store your yarn, you should determine how you want to sort your yarn. The two most popular ways are either by color or by texture/weight. Since I've decided that I really prefer to work with only DK and worsted weight yarns, it made sense for me to organize by color.
In a future tip, I'll go through some methods for making an inventory of all of your yarns!
Which brings me to a second consideration: once you've determined how you want to store your yarn, you should determine how you want to sort your yarn. The two most popular ways are either by color or by texture/weight. Since I've decided that I really prefer to work with only DK and worsted weight yarns, it made sense for me to organize by color.
In a future tip, I'll go through some methods for making an inventory of all of your yarns!
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