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Wednesday 28 August 2013

Monday 26 August 2013

Painted Rock Paper Weight Home Decor Kids Craft

Painted Rock Paper Weight Home Decor Kids Craft
















A Great Gift Idea for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Whatever Day.....Or Just for fun!
Dress your Rock up to be whatever you have imagined!

Sunday 25 August 2013

Free Crochet Pattern Whisky Barrell Pouch For Saint Bernard or other Dogs

Crochet Whisky Barrell Pouch For Saint Bernards or other Dogs

Monday 19 August 2013

Secret Recipe ~Sweet Chili


Secret Recipe ~Sweet Chili http://www.niftynnifer.com/2013/08/secret-recipe-for-sweet-chili.html #Recipe #Chili



Want a Chili that even the KIDS will eat?






INGREDIENTS

~Sliced mushrooms (desired amount).
~2 onions (diced).
~2 pounds Hamburger (cooked).
~4 celery stalks (diced).
~2 Green peppers (diced).
~680 ml can Spaghetti Sauce.
~4 x 398 ml cans Maple Style Beans.
~1 cup Brown Sugar.
~540 ml Canned Red Kidney Beans.
~1/2 tsp black pepper.
~1 tsp Chili Powder.
~2 hand fulls baby carrots (diced).
~1 heaping tbsp Flour.
~1 cup Mild Salsa.
~1 tbsp Salt.


Learn To Crochet Video Tutorials

Learn To Crochet Video Tutorials


Let's Start With The Basics
Grab a ball of Yarn and a hook. These Tutorials are done with 4 ply worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook.
Simply click the the video you wish to watch.

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Friday 9 August 2013

Crochet Hook Conversion Chart

 Crochet Hook Conversion Chart
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Balloon Barrette Craft

Balloon Barrette Craft 

While I was waiting for the cake to cool....

Thursday 8 August 2013

My Special Crochet Abbreviations With PDF By Niftynnifer


  • slip knot
  • mnr.........mark new round/row.
  • ch(s)............. chain(s).
  • sc..............single crochet.
  • hdc........... half double crochet
  • dc..............double crochet
  • ea..............each. 
  • st(s)...............stitch(s). 
  • tr...............triple crochet. 
  • ss.............slip stitch. 
  • sk next st(s).....skip next stitch(es). 
  • beg........beginning. 
  • tog.........together.
  • ( )............repeat sts inside brackets as many times as indicated after last bracket.
  • **..........Repeat sts inside *'s as many times as indicated.
  • yo...........yarn over.
  • V st........dc, ch 1, dc (all in one st)
  • V st  sp.......space in V st(between the dc's)
  • rnd........round
  • fl...........front loop
  • bl.........back loop
  • fp.........front post
  • bp........back post
  • Lsc.....sc into next st 2(or as many as indicated in pattern) rows/rounds (below) previously worked
  • 2V st.....V st, V st....in one st.
  • tail.......extra string at end...usually for attaching to project
  • mnr...mark new row/round

Click below for PDF copy.









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Wednesday 7 August 2013

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Washcloth Poof



http://www.niftynnifer.com/2013/08/free-washcloth-poof-crochet-pattern.html



I Used: 
Worsted weight Yarn (4 ply) from my stash
And a 4.5 MM Hook






Free Crochet Pattern ~Carnation Bath Poof Washcloth

Free Crochet Pattern ~Carnation Poof Washcloth http://www.niftynnifer.com/2013/08/free-washcloth-carnation-poof-crochet.html #Crochet #Bathpoof #Crochetwashcloths
Pictured to left:
I used:
Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn from my stash 
and a 4.5MM Hook.

Skill level: Medium. This pattern uses mostly Double Crochets. It requires working into previous rounds stitches and in some cases working them around stitch posts and around base of 'flower'.

Pictured to left:
Yarns:
Bernat handicrafter cotton, Medium 4. Colour 'Twisted Melon'.
Peaches & Cream, Medium 4, Colour 'Faded Denim'.
4.5mm hook.


Tuesday 6 August 2013

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Easy Dc, Sc Washcloth

A super quick and easy washcloth. With an attractive texture.

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Easy Dc, Sc Washcloth http://www.niftynnifer.com/2013/08/free-washcloth-crochet-pattern_6.html #Crochet #Washcloth #Dishcloth

Made using a ball of worsted weight yarn from my stash
and a 4.5MM Hook.







Free Crochet Pattern ~ Easy Dc, Sc Washcloth http://www.niftynnifer.com/2013/08/free-washcloth-crochet-pattern_6.html #Crochet #Washcloth #Dishcloth

Pictured to left:
I used: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. Medium 4. Colour 'Twisted Melon', and 'Hot Blue'. 
4.5 mm hook.


Skill level: Easy



Free Crochet Pattern ~Fancy Thick Wash Cloth



http://www.niftynnifer.com/2013/08/free-washcloth-crochet-pattern.html


This pattern is for a sweet Washcloth. It will finish as a thick material to hold lots of water! Enjoy!

Using Worsted Weight Yarn. Size 4. From an unlabelled Skein I had in my stash.
4.5MM Hook.

Saturday 3 August 2013

Cherise Barbie Dress Free Crochet Pattern


Fits 11 1/2 inch Doll or Barbee Doll

















For my Crochet Specail Abbreviations please click here.



Guage
7 rows = 1 inch
6 sc = 1 inch

Thursday 1 August 2013

How to start a Crochet Rag Rug Free Pattern


Need:
Old Sheets or t-shirts or material (Rags).
Scissors (to cut materials).
8 or 9 MM Crochet Hook size.