Nutsaboutknitting's Blog: How to sew a liner inside a Knit or Crochet bag

Nutsaboutknitting's Blog: How to sew a liner inside a Knit or Crochet bag

Just started a New Fan page for Nuts about knitting and crochet patterns on Facebook : )

Hi all,
 So excited! I just started a fan page for Nutsaboutknitting on facebook. I will be posting new patterns, pictures,updates, and a customer appreciation album of finished projects and of course giveaways. It's only been 1 day and 28 fans " yeah". When I reach 50 fans I will be giving away a free pattern : ) Stay tuned for more updates......

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nuts-about-knitting-and-Crochet-Patterns/170849992966663#!/pages/Nuts-about-knitting-and-Crochet-Patterns/170849992966663

Nordic Hooded Scarf

The Nordic Hooded Scarf and the crochet pattern pdf, as well as many other crochet patterns are available through my Etsy shop. http://www.nutsaboutknitting.etsy.com/

How to make a Pom Pom

1.) Begin with a piece of card board approx. 1 1/2" x 4" (makes a 3" pom pom)

2.) Next, lay 2 pieces of yarn, approx. 7" across cardboard lengthwise.

3.)  Next, taking new working yarn, start wrapping yarn short ways,holding end securely under 1st wrap. Wrap completely around approx.100 times.

4.) Then, tie 7" strings tightly to secure strands, being careful not to snap them.

5.) Then, using a scissor cut all strands at the opposite side of knot on back of cardboard.

 6.) Finally, Give your Pom Pom a good hair cut. I find that grabbing all the ends in a fist first, helps with the initial shaping, and then just trimming around works best.




Be sure to not cut the strings from your knot. Save these for attaching your pom pom to your piece.




Your pom Pom is ready!







A helpful tip: If you are having trouble tieing your knot tight enough, try making one using a long piece of waxed thread for your string, you can even substitute with dental floss. This will allow you to tie an exremeley tight knot that will not come out and will be almost impossible to snap.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!

Every 1st of the month is " CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY!"

 I enjoy getting pictures so much of everyones finished projects that I decided ,what better way to show my appreciation than to display all of your photos of finished projects.

Thank you so much to all my wonderful customers!

Customer apperciation photo:

Sent in by Kristen from Iceland. Great Job Kristen !  

What Would you rather crochet?

Hello all,
I've been working on some great new patterns for my shop as well as some new summer projects.
 I was wondering, what would people would enjoy more. A super easy fun handbag pattern,  a great throw blanket that can be customized to what ever colors you like, a scarf that makes a quick and simple gift, or adorable photography props, like childrens hats and cocoons . Let me know what you would choose....

How to make a slip ring to Crochet into

I wanted to share the method for making a slip ring that you can also crochet into.
 This is a method that allows you to make an unlimited number of stitches into the ring. This method can also  be used to create my flower blossoms.

Start by

taking the tail of yarn with your left hand, wrap it over your  thumb and  index finger on you right hand. Holding both yarn tails with your left hand, take your right two fingers around the outside of the 2 tails, till your fingers touch , then slide the loop down.
this makes almost like a little noose,  leave this loop open about an inch, and then insert hook into the ring formed, and pull up a loop , then make as many  stitches around the loop as you need. Pull tail to close. vualah!


I hope you'll give it a try. It allows you to make an unlimited number of stitches into the ring :)


Feel free to contact me anytime, http://www.nutsaboutknitting.etsy.com/