Monday, March 26, 2012

Crochet symbols in Duplet magazine


This page you is located at the end of every issue of Duplet magazine.
For each stitch used in the magazine you will find:
the name of a stitch (in Russian, of course),
its graphic symbol,
the picture showing how to crochet it, and
its Russian description.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Beads embroidery, Beadpoint, Beading on needlepoint canvas



Schematic instructions for different stitches:








 

Ukrainian vyshyvanka


Yes, this is seed beads, 2,5 - 3 kg!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

What to do with yarn leftovers, matching colors and Rodarte

You definitely need the color samplers if you decide to eliminate the yarn remnant in Rodarte style.
I collected some inspiring models of original Rodarte creations and à la Rodarte models made by different knitters and crocheters. This is free-form technique with loose stitches, very accurately matching colors and differents kinds of yarn.




Mohair and silk are required!