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Crochet casual beret
May 2024

Crochet casual beret

Crochet casual beret You need 2 balls of thinner cotton yarn á 50 g Crochet hook No. 4,5 This is not a really warm winter cap, but a casual beanie. Mine is burgundy, she is more classic in black. I...

Knitted / woolen shoes self-knitted
May 2024

Knitted / woolen shoes self-knitted

You can take cotton yarn or even wool, depending on whether you want to have the pieces harder or softer. As reinforcement of the sole of my foot, I sew on a leather stain on the bottom. I also knit...

Cloth bag - from old make new
May 2024

Cloth bag - from old make new

I do not like plastic bags and I prefer to use cloth bags. But even here, the lifetime is unfortunately not infinite, they break or become shabby. If you can sew a bit, then you can from a broken bag...

Sew knit pieces together more easily
May 2024

Sew knit pieces together more easily

I have discovered yet another use for curtain rolls in knitting! Sewing larger knitwear is not always that easy. It is best to staple the parts together, only with what? Normal pins do not keep the...

Where to go with the row counter when knitting?
May 2024

Where to go with the row counter when knitting?

This tip finds its use when working with a double pointed needles. My row counter does not provide any possibility of attachment to the fabric itself, but can be pushed onto needles. When knitting on...

Knitting thread when knitting
May 2024

Knitting thread when knitting

During the knitting or crocheting process, take the stitching thread for the first row so that you can close the seam with it later. This saves the trouble of having to sew this stop thread, as well...

Sew thread in the middle of the fabric
May 2024

Sew thread in the middle of the fabric

Without problems, you can also start in the middle of (!) In a row a new ball and sew later right here! This method has the advantage that the knit edge later (for example, if one knits with many...

Side sleeper / hugging pillow sewn quickly by yourself
May 2024

Side sleeper / hugging pillow sewn quickly by yourself

Some of you will already know these beautiful side sleeper cushions. They should relieve the spine and ensure a restful and pleasant sleep. Incidentally, in China they are called "hugs"....

Crochet cat toy
May 2024

Crochet cat toy

You need rags and possibly bells. The easiest way to go the mice with thick wool or 2 wool threads (blue white mouse in the photo). This is how it's done: Crochet 4 loops and tie with a chain...

Crochet a
May 2024

Crochet a "cave" for the cat

A "cave" for the house lions: Ideal for cats who like to crawl - crocheted from tailored strips of Atkleidern. Actually, I came across this idea when visiting a craft market. There I saw something...