Showing posts with label tutorial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tutorial. Show all posts
February 08, 2017
January 20, 2017
Free Pattern and Tutorial Woven Accents Purse
Woven accents purse features stripes of crochet woven over and under to get this unique look. You can find the free crochet pattern for the purse here.
There is also a photo step by step tutorial on how to weave the stripes here.
As a bonus I've added a photo tutorial on how to line the purs as well. It can be found here.
I hope you like them all!
Enjoy!
Donna
July 25, 2013
How To Put The Alligator Slinky Toy Together
Finally!
A tutorial on How to put together this Alligator Slink Toy!
Takes you from here
To here!
Enjoy!
November 27, 2012
Circles & Rectangles Choker Free Crochet Pattern
Great New Free Pattern: Circle & Rectangle Choker!
You can do it with beads, do it withough beads or a combination of both.
Only a few varriations are pictured here, but I'm sure you can think up a lot more!
How about using fun fur yarn or sequins!
Size 10 crochet thread and size E beads are used in the pattern. I got the wire choker in the jewelry making isle of my local craft store--Michaels I think.
Also here is a beading tutorial to get you started!
Enjoy!
www.donnascrochetdesigns.com
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
You can do it with beads, do it withough beads or a combination of both.
Only a few varriations are pictured here, but I'm sure you can think up a lot more!
How about using fun fur yarn or sequins!
Also here is a beading tutorial to get you started!
Enjoy!
www.donnascrochetdesigns.com
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
November 20, 2012
Photo Tutorial on How To Make Interlocking Loop Stitch in Crochet
I don't want you to think this stitch is only for jewelry. In this example (pattern) the Tab Top Curtains use three colors and the interlocking loops make stripes.
Enjoy!
www.donnascrochetdesigns.com
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
November 19, 2012
How To Crochet With Beads Photo Tutorial
Here it the link to the cuff pattern to the left:
And a cuff done using pearl beads.
This technique also works well with sequins like in this phone holder/ extra pocket.
Enjoy!
April 12, 2012
Tutorial On How To Do A 3 Color Pattern In Crochet With A Dropped Stitch From Donna's Crochet Designs
Here is my last post for the day!
Normally I like to post these one a day, but this week has been anything but normal so I decided I better get them out while I had the time.
This is a tutorial on how to make a 3 color pattern with a dropped stitch. I have it both on video and in photo form (for those who like to go at their own pace)
I hope you find it helpful!
March 01, 2012
Tutorial On How To Make A Fpdc2tog
I've been asked how to do a Fpdc2tog or a front post double crochet decrease and now I have both a photo tutorial and one on You Tube.
Most of you out there perfer the video tutorials, but I like the photo ones the best. With the photo tutorial you can go at your own pace.
Enjoy!
February 02, 2012
Free Crochet Tutorials
My latest tutorials are on the yo-yo. The yo-yo is really just a crochet round that you can stack to make arms and legs and such on animals or dolls or you can attach them together to make afghans, scarves, etc.The first method is just a simple slip stitch as you go way of joining.
The second method is taking your yo yos and joining them into a block. This way is a bit more complicated, but still relies on slip stitches as well. this time you are
taking the finished yo-yos and then connecting them separately by slip stitching 1st in one and then the other. With all my tutorials I make a photo version found on my site and a video version that is also on my site and YouTube.
I personally prefer the photo tutorials, that way I can follow along at my own pace, first seeing it and then doing it and then going on to the next photo.
I've been working hard on reorganizing my tutorials so they are easier to follow and to find.
If there is anything you'd like to see in a tutorial let me know!
Enjoy!
www.donnascrochetdesigns.com
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
January 17, 2012
Here is a great photo tutorial on how to make a "fabric" with pop tabs and chain stitch in crochet. It's fairly easy to do.
I used this tecnique when I make the Pop Tab Envelope Purse. As you can see from the photo the purse needed to be linned but you can still see clearly the pop tab "fabric".
I also used it to make part of this Pop Tab Monkey.It would be great to use in other totes and purse styles as well as maybe in a vest or scarf.
As soon as I get the video posted for the tutorial I'll let you know!
www.donnascrochetdesigns.com
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
January 14, 2012
Free Pop Tab Crochet Patterns
There are three new free patterns at Donna's Crochet Designs and all three have pop tabs incorporated into them.
The first is a lovely layered Round Hot Pad. The pop tabs are added as you crochet. They are layered into this great circle pattern.
I think it may be may favorite of all I've done recently!
You see, you really can do just about anything with pop tabs and crochet!
I also have a great new tutorial on how to do all the stitched needed to make all three projects!
I hope you enjoy them!
March 01, 2011
I love to use the stitch combination of single crochet/double crochet to get a textured stitch.I've been told it can get confusing when using that alternating stitch in rounds and also for color changing.
As you can see the cute little PENGUINS at the top left has color changes and the sc/dc stitch combination done in rounds.
I've come up with a photo tutorial as well as one on You Tube to help better understand the technique.
If anyone is still in the dark about it just e-mail me and I'll do my best to help you figure it out!
www.donnascrochetdesigns.com
www.freepatternsdonnascrochetdesigns.com
www.livingplastic.com
February 11, 2011
How To Make Raised Stitches In Crochet
Here is a link to the tutorial on how to make the raised stitches to make this heart sample.
This raised stitch heart tote is a free pattern found here.
It began life as a heart place mat, but I decided it looked too pretty to stay inside the house and I turned it into a tote by adding a bottom and handle. It still make a lovely place mat!
This is a 12 month size baby dress with the raised stitches.
I'm beginning to think I need to go beyond a heart when designing. I did a word baby afghan once that was love, hugs, kisses--I'll have to find the photo for that one. I believe that design was sold to a magazine.
March 23, 2009
How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse
How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse.
You begin by figuring out the size of the lining you will need. First measure from the inside top to the bottom of the purse. Then measure around the inside circumference of the purse. You will get a measurement something like: 7" X 20". Now add a 1\2" seam allowance to this: 8" X 21". Cut this from the fabric you are going to use as the lining. Sew short ends together, taking the 1\2" seam allowance, forming a tube.
Pin a 1\2" hem around one edge of the lining.
Pin this to inside edge of purse and sew in place.
Turn the purse inside-out and sew a line of basting stitched (long running stitches) to hold the bottom edge of the lining to the bottom of the purse. Turn right side out.
On a piece of cardboard out line the bottom of the purse and cut out.
Lay cardboard on a small piece of batting and trim the batting until only 1\4" extends from the edge all around.
Rep with your lining fabric.
With craft glue, glue the lining to the back of the cardboard using tape to hold it in place until dry.
Once dry, remove the tape and glue the finished bottom the the inside bottom of the purse.
How To Make a Drop In Lining For a Purse
How to Make a Drop in Lining for a Crochet Purse.
I call it a drop in lining because it isn't completely sewn into the purse, top and bottom. You can pull it out.
You begin by measuring the depth of the purse (from the inside top edge to the bottom. Then you measure the circumference around the inside of the purse. You will have a measurement something like: 7" X 26".
You now add a 1\2" seem allowance to that measurement, so it's now 8" X 27". Cut that size rectangle from the fabric you will be lining the purse with.
Fold the rectangle in half so that both short end meet. Pin and sew a 1\2" seam.
Fold the rectangle in half so that both short end meet. Pin and sew a 1\2" seam.
Make a pattern of the bottom of the purse by drawing around it and then adding 1\2" for seam allowances. Pin the bottom to one long edge of lining. The purse I am lining has a square bottom so I had to be careful pinning around corners.
Bottom completely pinned to bottom lining.
Lining sewn together.
If you wish to add a pocket, now is the time to do it. Decide how big of a pocket you would like, cut two out of fabric, pin wrong sides together and sew leaving a space for turning. Turn pocket to right sides, sew opening closed, pin and sew to lining.
Pin under a 1\2" hem around outer edge of lining--hem is always to the wrong side of what you are making.
Drop the lining into the purse, wrong sides together. Pin in place and then sew lining to purse.
Picture of finished lining in purse.
Lining has been sewn to the purse, but can still be pulled out.
Lining sewn together.
If you wish to add a pocket, now is the time to do it. Decide how big of a pocket you would like, cut two out of fabric, pin wrong sides together and sew leaving a space for turning. Turn pocket to right sides, sew opening closed, pin and sew to lining.
Pin under a 1\2" hem around outer edge of lining--hem is always to the wrong side of what you are making.
Drop the lining into the purse, wrong sides together. Pin in place and then sew lining to purse.
Picture of finished lining in purse.
Lining has been sewn to the purse, but can still be pulled out.
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