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how to crochet fish dishcloth

How to Crochet Fish Dishcloth.

With a skein of yarn or less, you can make a three-dimensional or two-dimensional fish. Completing either project will take a moderate amount of time, but with enough patience and basic knowledge of essential crochet stitches, you can easily work up a cute fish of your own.

Steps.

1. Make a foundation ring. Attach the yarn to your hook using a slipknot. Work a chain of six chain stitches, then slip stitch the first and last chain together to form a ring.

If you do not know how to make a slipknot, slip stitch, or chain stitch, please see the "Tips" section of this article for instructions.

2. Double crochet into the ring. Work 12 double crochets into the center of your ring to complete the first official round. Join the first and last stitch together with a slip stitch before advancing to the next round.

For instructions of working a double crochet, please see the "Tips" section.

3. Double crochet increase for the second round. Make two chain stitches. Double crochet twice into the next stitch of your previous round, then continue double crocheting twice into each stitch after that until you reach the end of your round.

Working two double crochets into one stitch can also be called a "double crochet increase."

Do not repeat the initial "chain two" at any other point in this round.

4. Double crochet and chain stitch for the third round. Chain two. Double crochet once into the next stitch, then work one chain stitch, and repeat this pattern until you reach the end of this round.

Note that the initial "chain two" should not be repeated a second time in this round.

5. Double crochet increase around the fourth round. Chain two. Work two double crochets (or a double crochet increase) into the next stitch, then repeat as needed until you reach the end of the round.

Do not repeat the initial "chain two" of this round.

6. Fasten off the body. Cut the yarn, leaving a 2-inch (5-cm) tail. Pull this tail through the loop on your hook to knot off the work, then weave any excess yarn into the back of the project.

This step completes the body of the fish. You should have a standard round dishcloth at this point.

7. Work the fishtail. Choose any point along the outer perimeter of the fish body and tie on the yarn for your tail. Attach the yarn to the hook using a slipknot.

Work one single crochet into each of the next nine spaced to form a foundation for the tail.

Chain three, then turn the work before continuing.

Work one double crochet into the first space and two double crochets into the space after that. Repeat as needed until you reach the last space.

Chain three, then turn again.

For the final row, work one double crochet into the first space and two double crochets into the space after that, as you did for the previous row. Repeat until you reach the end of the row.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull this excess yarn through the loop on your hook to fasten off the fishtail, then weave any remaining excess into the back of your work.

8. Make the lips. Flip your fish over so that the back side faces you. Fold the body in half with the tail centered along one side. Find the point along the opposite side of the body aligned to the center of your fishtail and count two spaces down. Tie the yarn for the lip to that space, then attach your hook with a slipknot and prepare to crochet the lips.

Working up along the side of the fish body, make a single crochet into each of the next four stitches.

Flip the fish over to the front. Chain four, then work four double crochets into one space.

In the next space, work one single crochet. If you do not know how to single crochet, check the "Tips" section.

Work five double crochets into the following space.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the excess through the loop on your hook to knot the fish lips and weave the remainder into the back of the work.

9. Make a fin on the top and bottom. Fold the body of the fish to find the center top of the circle. Attach the yarn to the body and to your hook, then crochet the fin. When finished with the top fin, repeat this procedure to find the center bottom of the body and work the bottom fin.

For each fin, work five single crochets into the body, moving from right to left. Turn the work, then chain three.

Work one double crochet into the first space and two double crochets into the next space. Repeat across the row, then chain three and turn the work.

Work one double crochet into the first space and two double crochets into the space after that. Repeat across the row to finish it.

Cut the yarn and draw the excess through the loop on your hook, tying it off. Hide the remaining yarn in the back of the work.

Once you finish the top and bottom fins, your project is complete.

Tips.

To make a chain stitch:

Wrap the attached side of the yarn in between the hook and the loop already on the hook.

Pull this yarn through the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.

To make a slip stitch:

Insert the hook through the indicated stitch.

Yarn over the hook.

Pull the yarn through the all loops previously gathered on the hook to complete the stitch.

To work a single crochet:

Insert the hook into the indicated stitch.

Catch the yarn with your hook and pull it through to the front of the stitch. There should be two loops on your hook.

Yarn over the hook

Pull the yarn-over through both loops on your hook to complete the stitch.

To make a slip knot on your crochet hook:

Cross the attached end of the yarn over the working end, creating a loop.

Push the attached side of the yarn into this loop from beneath it, creating a second loop. Tighten the first loop to secure the second loop.

Insert the crochet hook into the second loop and tighten it.

To work a half double crochet:

Yarn over the hook, then insert the hook through the indicated stitch.

Yarn over the hook again and pull that yarn back through to the front of the stitch.

Yarn over the hook once more, then pull this yarn-over through all three loops on your hook to finish the stitch.

To make a double crochet:

Yarn over the hook.

Insert the hook into the indicated stitch.

Catch the yarn with the hook and pull it back through to the front of the stitch. You should have three loops on your hook.

Wrap the yarn over the hook again, then draw the yarn through the first two loops on your hook.

Yarn over the hook once more, and draw it through the last two loops on the hook to complete the stitch.

Things You'll Need :

Cotton yarn, 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook, Tapestry needle, Scissors.

Desember 07, 2019

how to crochet basic fish amigurumi

How to Crochet Basic Fish Amigurumi.

With a skein of yarn or less, you can make a three-dimensional or two-dimensional fish. Completing either project will take a moderate amount of time, but with enough patience and basic knowledge of essential crochet stitches, you can easily work up a cute fish of your own.

Steps.

1. Make a magic ring. This pattern starts with a standard magic ring using six chains.

Wrap the yarn around your fingers, creating a loop. The attached end should be to the right and the tail should be to the left.

Insert the hook through the loop from front to back, then use it to pull yarn through the ring, creating a second loop.

Chain stitch six times. If you do not know how to chain stitch, please consult the "Tips" section of this article.

Hold the attached end of the yarn taut while gently pulling down on the tail end. The stitches should close together at the center and complete the ring.

Slip stitch into the first stitch of the magic ring to advance to your first official round. If you do not know how to slip stitch, please see the "Tips" section of this article.

2. Single crochet into the ring. Work one single crochet into each stitch of your magic ring to complete the first official round.

Check the "Tips" section of this article for information about single crocheting.

This round should have six stitches in it.

3. Increase for the second round. Work one single crochet into the first stitch of your first round, then single crochet increase by two into the next stitch. Repeat this pattern a total of three times to complete this round.

To do a single crochet increase, simply work two single crochets into one stitch.

When done, this round should have nine stitches.

4. Increase again for the third round. Work one single crochet into each of the first two stitches of the previous round, then work two single crochets into the stitch after that (making a single crochet increase). Repeat a total of three times to complete the round.

When finished, this round should have 12 stitches.

5. Single crochet into each stitch. For the fourth round, work one single crochet into each stitch of the previous round.

This round should also have a total of 12 stitches.

6. Increase in the fifth round. Work one single crochet into each of the first three stitches, then work two single crochets into the stitch after that. Repeat a total of three times to complete the round.

When finished, this round should have 15 stitches in it.

7. Single crochet the next three rounds. For the sixth round, simply work one single crochet into each stitch of the previous round. Repeat this same pattern to complete rounds seven and eight, as well.

Each of these rounds will have a total of 15 stitches.

8. Add the safety eyes. The head of your fish is finished at this point, so you should be able to place the safety eyes accurately. The eyes should go on either side of the fish head and should be placed somewhere in between rounds three and four.

To place the eyes, slide the rod of the eye through the correct placement from the front of the work. Place your second eye in, as well, and adjust the two as needed to get them looking the way you want.

Once the eyes are placed as you'd like, push the washer onto the rod of the eye from the back of the work. Push it down as far as possible until the washer rests against the yarn. Repeat this step for the second eye, as well.

Note that the eyes will no longer be movable once you put the washers on.

9. Decrease for the ninth round. Work one single crochet into each of the first three stitches, then single crochet decrease into the next two stitches after that. Perform this process a total of three times to complete the round.

Essentially, a single crochet decrease is a standard single crochet stitch worked into two stitches instead of one. To make a single crochet decrease, draw a loop up from the next stitch, then draw a second loop up from the next stitch immediately after that. Yarn over the hook, then draw that yarn-over through all three loops on your hook to complete one single crochet decrease.

This round should have 12 stitches in it when finished.

10. Stuff the fish. Enough of the fish body should be finished at this point to begin the stuffing process. Add as much stuffing to the head and body as you can without interfering with the remainder of your stitch work.

From this point on, you will need to gradually add more stuffing as you go.

11. Decrease the next two rounds. For rounds 10 and 11, you will need to continue decreasing your stitches. In doing so, you will bring the body of the fish to its end.

For round 10, work two single crochets into each of the first two stitches, then work one single crochet decrease over the next two stitches after that. Perform this process a total of three times to complete a round of nine stitches.

For round 11, work one single crochet into the first stitch of the previous round. Work a single crochet decrease into the next two stitches after that, and continue decreasing for a total of four stitches. When done, this round should only have five stitches.

12. Increase the next two rounds. For rounds 12 and 13, you will work two single crochet into each stitch of the previous round.

Work two single crochets into each stitch for the twelfth round, repeating the increase process five times and giving you a total of 10 stitches.

Work two single crochets into each stitch for the thirteenth round, repeating the increase process 10 times and giving you a total of 20 stitches.

Slip stitch the last and first stitch of the final round together before closing off the fish.

13. Close the base of the fish. Cut the yarn, leaving a yarn tail measuring at least 4 inches (10 cm) that you can use to close the base of the fish.

Weave the excess yarn into the center of the caudal tail using your crochet hook.

Catch five stitches in the center of the caudal tail using your crochet hook, then pull the excess yarn through all five stitches to tightly draw the hole closed.

Pull the excess yarn through the remaining loop on your hook to form a secure knot.

Weave any remaining yarn into the stitches of the tail, hiding it from sight and completing the closing process.

Make sure that you have added all the plush stuffing you need to the head, body, and tail of the fish before closing it off.

14. Add a dorsal fin. To make the fish look more realistic, you'll need to add one dorsal fin along the top edge of the fish.

Use a tapestry needle to weave the yarn under one stitch along the top edge. This stitch should be centered in between the eyes and on the same round as the eyes.

Make a slipknot to attach the yarn to the hook. If you do not know how to make a slipknot, consult the "Tips" section. Keep a long tail behind this slipknot.

Insert the needle into the round directly behind your current stitch, maintaining your current alignment as best as possible. Work one single crochet into this stitch.

Work three half double crochets into the stitches behind your current one. Complete these stitches in a straight line along the top of the fish. If you do not know how to work a half double crochet, please check the "Tips" section of this article.

Work one slip stitch at the base of the fin to smooth it out.

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave the excess yarn into the center of the caudal fin at the back of the fish, then draw the remaining excess through the loop on your hook to knot it off.

15. Add two pectoral fins. You will need to make one pectoral fin on either side of the fish body. When you complete these fins, your amigurumi fish will be finished.

Use a tapestry needle to weave the yarn under one stitch lying two rounds behind the eyes and lying one stitch below the eye on one side.

slipknot the yarn onto the hook, leaving a long tail of yarn.

Work five half double crochets into one stitch.

Cut off the yarn, leaving another long tail. Weave the excess yarn tails into the center of the caudal fin on the back of the fish, then draw the excess yarn through the loop on your hook to make a knot.

Repeat on the exact opposite side of your fish to make a second pectoral fin.

This completes your project.

Tips.

To make a chain stitch:

Wrap the attached side of the yarn in between the hook and the loop already on the hook.

Pull this yarn through the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.

To make a slip stitch:

Insert the hook through the indicated stitch.

Yarn over the hook.

Pull the yarn through the all loops previously gathered on the hook to complete the stitch.

To work a single crochet:

Insert the hook into the indicated stitch.

Catch the yarn with your hook and pull it through to the front of the stitch. There should be two loops on your hook.

Yarn over the hook

Pull the yarn-over through both loops on your hook to complete the stitch.

To make a slip knot on your crochet hook:

Cross the attached end of the yarn over the working end, creating a loop.

Push the attached side of the yarn into this loop from beneath it, creating a second loop. Tighten the first loop to secure the second loop.

Insert the crochet hook into the second loop and tighten it.

To work a half double crochet:

Yarn over the hook, then insert the hook through the indicated stitch.

Yarn over the hook again and pull that yarn back through to the front of the stitch.

Yarn over the hook once more, then pull this yarn-over through all three loops on your hook to finish the stitch.

To make a double crochet:

Yarn over the hook.

Insert the hook into the indicated stitch.

Catch the yarn with the hook and pull it back through to the front of the stitch. You should have three loops on your hook.

Wrap the yarn over the hook again, then draw the yarn through the first two loops on your hook.

Yarn over the hook once more, and draw it through the last two loops on the hook to complete the stitch.

Things You'll Need :

Medium weight yarn, 1 pair of 6 mm safety eyes, 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook, Tapestry needle, Plush stuffing, Scissors.

Desember 07, 2019

how to crochet a butterfly

How to Crochet a Butterfly.

Crocheted butterflies make great pins and appliques for crochet projects. You can easily make a butterfly by creating a ruffled circle and then folding it in half and using a chain to form the butterfly's body. Then, you can embellish your butterfly with antennae to make it look even more realistic. Try making a butterfly for yourself or for a friend.

Part 1 Creating the Center of the Butterfly.

1. Chain six and join in a circle. To start making your butterfly, make a chain of six stitches. Then, insert the hook into the first stitch and slipstitch to connect the ends. This will create a chain circle and you will be working your stitches into the center of this circle.

To make the first chain, yarn over the hook twice and then pull the first loop through the second. Then, loop the yarn over again. Pull through the other loop. Continue until you have six stitches.

To slipstitch, insert the hook into the end of the chain. Then, yarn over and pull it through both loops.

2. Chain three and double crochet twice into the center. To begin working into the center, make a chain of three stitches. Then, double crochet twice into the center of the circle. This will complete one cluster of double crochet stitches and you will need to make a total of eight clusters or 16 double crochet stitches.

To double crochet, yarn over the hook, then insert the hook into the stitch and yarn over the hook again. Next, pull the yarn through the first stitch, and then yarn over again. Pull the yarn through the next two stitches on the hook, then yarn over the hook again. Then, pull the yarn through the last two stitches on your hook.

3. Chain two and double crochet twice into center again. After your first two double crochet stitches, make a chain of two. Then, double crochet twice into the center again.

Continue to chain two and double crochet two into the center all the way around the circle. You should have a total of 16 double crochet stitches when you reach the end.

4. Chain two and connect with a slipstitch. To finish the first round, chain two after your last cluster of double crochet stitches. Then, use a slipstitch to connect the chain of two to the top of the chain of three that you made at the beginning of the round.

Part 2 Creating the Outer Wing.

1. Switch your yarn. Switch to your other color for the outside of the wing. To do this, cut the yarn a few inches from your hook and pull it through the stitch to secure it. Then, tie the new yarn around the space where the old yarn was connected. Then, begin working with the new yarn color.

You will have two loose ends that you will need to work into the next round to hide them. To do this, lay them along the stitches that you will be working with next and then crochet around them.

2. Double crochet six times into the chain two space. To begin the next round, you will need to double crochet into the chain two space six times. This will create a scalloped edge around your circle.

3. Slipstitch after the sixth double crochet. After you complete your sixth double crochet stitch, use a slipstitch to connect the last stitch. This will help to create the scalloped effect for the double crochet stitches.

Repeat this sequence all the way around the circle. When you reach the end, you should have eight scallops.

4. Slipstitch into first stitch to finish the round. After you have finished all eight scallops, you will need to connect the first and last scallops. Use a slipstitch to join the first and last stitches in the round.

Part 3 Finishing the Butterfly.

1. Chain eight. At this point your work will look like a ruffled doily. To make it look like a butterfly, you will need to secure it down the middle. Make a chain of eight stitches extending from the circle.

2. Fold the circle in half and wrap the chain around it. Next, fold the chain in half. Then, wrap the chain around the center of the folded circle to secure it. The chain running down the center of the folded circle will resemble the body of the butterfly.

3. Secure the chain with a slipstitch. To secure the chain, insert your hook into the first chain and then yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch. Cut the yarn a few inches away from the hook and then pull it trough to create a knot.

4. Sew in the tail. You will have a bit of excess yarn extending from the end, so you will need to sew it in. Thread the yarn through the needle’s eye and then sew the tail through the edge a few times to secure it. Then, snip the excess.

5. Create the antennae. To make little antennae for your butterfly, cut a small piece of yarn (a few inches long) in the same color as the butterfly’s body. Then, tie a knot into each end of the yarn. You can snip the excess closer to the knot if you cannot get the knots right on the end. Then, slide the yarn under the chain at the top of the butterfly’s body and then pull until the antennae are even.

Things You’ll Need.

Yarn in two different colors.

Crochet hook that is appropriate for the yarn. Check the label to be sure.

Scissors.

Desember 07, 2019

how to make a bird nest

How to Make a Bird Nest.

A bird's nest makes a wonderful mantelpiece decoration, and can make use of almost anything you find along a nature hike, or in your front yard. Wild birds usually prefer to make their own nests, but you can lure many species to your yard by leaving the right materials outside, or building a nesting box.

Method 1 Building a Decorative Nest.

1. Find long, flexible plant stems. These will form the main shape of the nest, and are much easier to work with than hard, short twigs. You can use straw, long grass, vines, willow fronds, bendy reeds, or seagrass found outdoors or at a garden supply store. Raffia is another good option, obtainable from a craft supply store.

If Mexican feather grass grows in your area, grab a clump of it and pull your hand upward to remove a handful of hairy seeds clinging together. Once you have enough seeds, clump them into a ball and make a nest shape by sticking your thumb into it.

2. Bend the stems into a loop. Grab a thick handful of the stems, and bend them into a U shape, adding more stems if necessary to form a full circle. Tie it in place using a piece of string or florist wire. If the plant stems have many little leaves, or if they're wiry and dry, you can even weave them together without using any attachment.

If tying the nest together is too hard, you can clip them temporarily in place while waiting for glue to dry. Don't use glue if you plan to keep the nest outdoors.

If your fresh-cut plants won't stay in position, try hanging up the bundle in a windy area to dry for 24 hours. Some plant stems are easier to bend when fresh, but grasses and straw benefit from drying.

3. Shape the rest of the nest. Grab a second, smaller handful of stems and shape it into a smaller loop. Wedge this inside the larger loop and push it downward to form the base of the loop. Depending on how well the stems fit together and how sturdy you want the nest to be, you may need to use a thread or glue to fasten the two loops together.

4. Decorate with scavenged materials. Real birds sometimes spend days collecting bits and pieces to build a nest. Hopefully you're a little faster, but you can still have fun gathering objects from nature or your craft boxes. Here are some ideas to get you started:

If you plan to leave the nest outside, only use materials found outdoors, and nothing that could hurt an animal.

Feathers and pieces of eggshell fit the theme. Be aware that collecting most wild feathers is illegal in the United States, but they are mostly harmless from a disease perspective.

Look for twigs, leaves, bark, and moss in interesting shapes and colors.

If the nest is for indoor decoration, you can use bits of string, colored paper shreds, and confetti.

5. Place eggs inside (optional). Finish your art project by placing eggs or fake eggs inside the nest. You can quickly add marbles or colorful pebbles, or hollow out real eggs, decorate them, or even carve them if you have the right tools.

Things You'll Need.

Any long, flexible bundle of stems, grass, or straw, String, florist's wire, or glue (recommended unless stems interweave easily).

Moss, bark, twigs, or other decorative materials, Eggs and egg-blowing materials (optional), Marbles, pebbles, or other "fake eggs" (optional).

Method 2 Attracting Wild Birds to Nearby Nests.

1. Look up the nesting habits of local birds. Find a local wildlife guide at a library or bookstore, or search online for information on local birds. Choose one or more species you want to attract, and look up their nesting habits to discover what shape and style of nest will be most effective.

If you live in North America, NestWatch is an excellent resource for nesting information, and one you can expand with your own data.

2. Leave nesting material in your yard. This is an easy way to attract birds, and might be worth it even if you end up building a full nest as well. If you managed to find specific nesting information, you'll know what materials to leave, but you can't go wrong with a few items from the following list, left in visible locations:

Rigid twigs (for platform nest species) and flexible ones (for cup nest species).

Yard clippings such as dry grass and straw, bits of bark and moss, dead leaves, etc.

Human or animal hair or fur (no longer than 6 inches / 15 centimeters).

Yarn or string.

Mud, spiderwebs, and/or caterpillar cocoons to help birds bind nesting materials together.

Never leave out materials that have come into contact with harsh chemicals, including dye, pesticides, or anti-flea treatments. Dryer lint and clothing rags are not recommended.

3. Provide a variety of plants. If you want to attract birds that make nests in existing holes, leave dead tree stumps and fallen logs in the yard. Living trees and bushes will attract more visible nests from other species, especially if the plants are native to your area. For best results, plant a "staircase" of grass or moss, flowering perennials, shrubs, and trees.

4. Build a nesting box. If there aren't obvious crevices or hollows in your yard, building a nesting box or birdhouse is a simple carpentry project. Make sure the birdhouse is constructed to match the size of the birds you want to attract, or the size of the birds you see flying near your home.

For a higher chance of success, follow birdhouse building instructions specific to common North American species.

Clean out the birdhouse regularly whenever birds are not nesting.

5. Make a bird's nest. Many birds prefer to make their own nest rather than move in to a ready-made one. Lining natural hollows with the nesting materials listed above may give a bird an attractive head start. If you want to make a different type of nest, such as a cup or platform nest, it's best to follow the specific habits of the bird species you want to attract. Each species tends to prefer certain materials.

Placement of the nest is also important. Many bird species hide their nest amidst thick branches, but some prefer more open branches, bushes, or open patches of ground. Look for more information on NestWatch, through online searches, or in a local bird nest identification guide.

Things You'll Need.

Any yard clippings, especially twigs and grasses, String or yarn, Mud, spiderwebs, or caterpillar cocoons.

Human hair or animal fur, Small amount of lumber and nails (to build a nesting box, if hollow logs not available).

Question : Where do you get all the supplies?
Answer : You can find the necessary items on the ground in a park or wooded area, perhaps even your back yard!

Question : How do I make the nest big?
Answer : You can use longer sticks that are pliable enough to bend. Just make sure not to break them.

Question : What if I live in the city?
Answer : If you live in the city and want to attract birds, put up bird feeders. Birds love cracked corn, nyjer seeds, black oil seeds, fruits, and millet. Just make sure to take measures to keep the squirrels out.

Question : Am I allowed to take care of a wild baby bird if its mother is away and it's storming outside?
Answer : No. Leave the baby bird alone. Its mother will come back for it. Wild animals can take care of each other and themselves, they very rarely need our help. The bird will be fine in the storm.

Question : How do I make a bottled nest box?
Answer : Just take a milk bottle (not glass) and make an opening in the body of the box. Then take a rope and make holes at the top and tie the rope to the holes. Make sure you make it tight.

Question : Can I hatch the eggs myself?
Answer : If it is a wild bird egg do not touch it. In the USA it is illegal to take care of wild birds.

Question : Can I look at the eggs when they have been laid?
Answer : You can take a peek, as long as the mother bird is not nearby. Make sure you don't touch the eggs, as you will leave a scent behind that the mother bird can detect.

Question : Are most bird nests made of straw, twigs, and mud?
Answer : Yes, that is what a typical bird nest is made of.

Question : What can I do about wild animals that eat the eggs?
Answer : It depends on the animal. For squirrels, you can't really do anything, but for other birds you can find a better spot to put the nesting box. You shouldn't worry too much, because the mother bird will protect it's young with her life.

Question : Can I make a bird nest from leftover grass from a lawn mower?
Answer : Lawn clippings are probably too short to make a decent nest. Maybe if you collect it and dry it out you can use a few pieces to line the nest.

Tips.

For a quick and easy nest, shred or cut a paper bag into thin strips. Line a bowl with a paper towel, arrange the strips over them, then glue the paper bag strips together and let dry into a nest shape.

It’s fine to take a look at the eggs, but be careful, because smart animals like coyotes can follow you to the nest. If you have no predators in the area, taking a look at the eggs will leave a scent, but birds don’t have a sense of smell.

Warnings.

If a wild bird moves in to your nest, don't disturb it or the surrounding area. Watch the nest from somewhere the bird can't see you, or you may scare the bird away or attract predators to the nest.

Januari 20, 2020

how to make a large parachute

How to Make a Large Parachute.

Parachutes are a great way to learn about gravity and air resistance. They are also a great way to pass the time, especially once you begin to experiment with different weights and sizes. If you already know how to make a simple parachute, why not try a larger, more advanced one instead?

1. Cut a 24-inch (61-centimeter) square out of a cheap, plastic tablecloth. Make sure it is the thin kind; the kind that have the felt coating on the back will be too thick for this project. If you can't find any cheap, plastic tablecloths, use a large trash bag instead.

This parachute will work on action figures that are 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 centimeters) tall, like Star Wars action figures.

2. Cut a 5-inch (13-centimeter) square out of each corner. Fold the square in half to make a rectangle, then fold it in half again to make a square. Draw a 5-inch (13-centimeter) square on the corner where all four corners are loose (not joined). Cut the square out, going through all four layers, then unfold the square. You will have something that looks like a plus sign.

3. Tape together the cut corners along the bottom point. Go to the first corner you cut the 5-inch (13-centimeter) square from. Push the edges together to close the square. Place a 2-inch (5-centimeter) piece of tape halfway over the bottom edge. Leave the bottom half of the tape hanging over the edge of the tablecloth.

Do this for the remaining three corners.

4. Flip the tablecloth over and fold the pieces of tape onto the back. Flip the tablecloth cove. You should still see the pieces of tape sticking out from underneath it. Fold each piece of tape over the edge of the table cloth. Now the corners are taped on both sides.

You will have something that looks like a bag or basket with a slit in each corner. Do not tape these slits up!

5. Cut two long pieces of string, and make a mark at each end. Find some thin cording, such as crochet string, thin yarn, or kite string. Cut two 30-inch (76-centimeter) pieces. Use a marker to make a dot on each string, 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) away from each end.

You will need two dots on each string, one fo each end. These will be your guides for the next step.

6. Tape the end of your first string to one of the taped corners. Take your first string, and place the end over one of the corners you taped up. Align the mark with the edge of the tablecloth, then place a strip of tape over it. You will have about ½ inch (1 centimeter) of string peeking out over the top of the tape.

Keep the tape horizontal; don't let it hang over the edge of the parachute.

7. Tape the end of the string down. Fold the loose end of the string over the tape, towards the edge of the tablecloth. Place another piece of tape over it to secure it.

8. Tape the other end of the string to the next corner. Use the same technique as before. When you are done, tape the other string in the same way. When you are done, you'll have two loops hanging from your parachute.

9. Tie a knot into the middle of each loop. Hook your finger through the first loop and tug it away from the parachute to find the middle. Tie a knot in the loop right above your finger. The loop should have equal amounts of string on both sides of the knot.

Repeat this step for the other loop.

Leave some space between the knot and the middle of the string. You want to be able to feed elastic through it.

10. Slip the mini loops over the arms of an action figure. If the loops are too small, you can link mini rubber bands together to make a harness for the figure. You can also lay a strip of tape across the figure and the string to hold everything together.

Tips

Make sure that the parachute doesn't have any rips or tears in it.

Color or camouflage the parachute to match your cargo!

Experiment with dropping the parachute from different heights.

The higher you are when you drop, the better the parachute will work. Drop it slowly; don't throw it downward.

You can cut your parachute into other shapes, like octagons or pentagons, but you will need more strings (one for each corner).

If the parachute won't fall straight, poke a small hole in the middle. This will cause the air to pass through it rather than off to the side.

If the parachute fell too fast, the item was probably too heavy. Try using something smaller. If you can't find a smaller item, make a bigger parachute.

Warnings.

Always make sure that there isn't anyone standing in the landing zone underneath the parachute.

Things You'll Need.

Cheap, plastic tablecloth.

Measuring tape.

Marking pen.

String.

Tape.

Scissors.

Small toy.

November 29, 2019

how to crochet a kitty eyeball toy

How to Crochet a Kitty Eyeball Toy.

A toy that says "eye love my cat". This eyeball toy is easy to crochet and will prove very entertaining for your cat.

Skill level: Intermediate

Steps.

1. Note that the pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

2. Commence crocheting. With black, ch 2.

Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.

Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.

3. Change to Iris Color.

Rnd 3. Sc in blo of first sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc, *sc in blo of next sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc; rep from * around. 18 sc.

Rnd 4. Sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 24 sc.

Rnd 5. Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 30 sc.

Rnd 6. Sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 36 sc.

4. Change to white.

Rnd 7. Sc in blo of first 5 sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc, *sc in blo of next 5 sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc; rep from * around. 42 sc.

Rnds 8 - 14. Sc in ea sc around.

Rnd 15. Dec 1 in first 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, *dec 1 in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, rep from * around. 36 sc.

Rnd 16. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, rep from * around. 30 sc.

Rnd 17. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, rep from * around. 24 sc.

Rnd 18. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, rep from * around. 18 sc.

Rnd 19.' Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around. 12 sc.

5. Stuff the toy.

6. Complete Rnd 20. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc in rnd. Do not finish off; 6 sc.

7. Finish. Ch 3. Keep the loop of yarn on the crochet hook and pull it taut. Do not remove the hook! Hold the three feathers flat against the ch-3 chain, with the tips of the feathers pointing toward the eyeball.

8. Tape the feathers around the ch-3 chain to keep them in place, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the stems of the feathers extending above the tape. Then, still keeping the loop of yarn on the crochet hook, take the free end of the yarn and wrap it tightly around the stem of the feathers, covering the tape and working from top to bottom.

9. Fold the stems of the feathers down over the section that was just wrapped in yarn and tape in place again. Once again, keeping the loop of yarn on the crochet hook, wrap the free end of yarn tightly around the tape, this time working from bottom to top.

10. When the entire taped section is wrapped in yarn, begin with the loop still left on the crochet hook and work 36 ch as usual. Then remove the crochet hook from the last chain and thread the loop through the holes in the jingle bells (you may need to pull the loop to make it long enough to thread through the bells, but take care not to rip out the entire ch-36 chain).

11. Reinsert the hook into the loop and sl st in the first ch of the ch-36. Finish off. Weave in all ends. If desired, brush a coat of non-toxic white craft glue around the wrapped, taped ends of the feathers to prevent unraveling. Allow to dry completely overnight.

12. Finished.

Tips.

Finished size: About 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter.

Abbreviations:

blo = back loops only, ch = chain, dec = decrease, ea = each, mm = millimeter, rep = repeat.

rnd = round, rnds = rounds, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, yd = yard.

Things You'll Need.

White: 120 yard (109.7 m) 4/worsted weight yarn.

Iris color: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn.

Black: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn.

Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.

Two 3/4-inch jingle bells.

Three craft feathers.

Stitch markers, Yarn needle.

Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice.

Clear adhesive tape.

Non-toxic white craft glue (optional").

Desember 12, 2019

how to crochet a kitty eyeball toy

How to Crochet a Kitty Eyeball Toy.

A toy that says "eye love my cat". This eyeball toy is easy to crochet and will prove very entertaining for your cat.

Skill level: Intermediate

Steps.

1. Note that the pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

2. Commence crocheting. With black, ch 2.

Rnd 1. 6 sc in second ch from hook. 6 sc.

Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.

3. Change to Iris Color.

Rnd 3. Sc in blo of first sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc, *sc in blo of next sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc; rep from * around. 18 sc.

Rnd 4. Sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 24 sc.

Rnd 5. Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 30 sc.

Rnd 6. Sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 36 sc.

4. Change to white.

Rnd 7. Sc in blo of first 5 sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc, *sc in blo of next 5 sc, 2 sc in blo of next sc; rep from * around. 42 sc.

Rnds 8 - 14. Sc in ea sc around.

Rnd 15. Dec 1 in first 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, *dec 1 in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, rep from * around. 36 sc.

Rnd 16. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, rep from * around. 30 sc.

Rnd 17. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, rep from * around. 24 sc.

Rnd 18. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, rep from * around. 18 sc.

Rnd 19.' Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, sc in next sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around. 12 sc.

5. Stuff the toy.

6. Complete Rnd 20. Dec 1 sc in first 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc in rnd. Do not finish off; 6 sc.

7. Finish. Ch 3. Keep the loop of yarn on the crochet hook and pull it taut. Do not remove the hook! Hold the three feathers flat against the ch-3 chain, with the tips of the feathers pointing toward the eyeball.

8. Tape the feathers around the ch-3 chain to keep them in place, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the stems of the feathers extending above the tape. Then, still keeping the loop of yarn on the crochet hook, take the free end of the yarn and wrap it tightly around the stem of the feathers, covering the tape and working from top to bottom.

9. Fold the stems of the feathers down over the section that was just wrapped in yarn and tape in place again. Once again, keeping the loop of yarn on the crochet hook, wrap the free end of yarn tightly around the tape, this time working from bottom to top.

10. When the entire taped section is wrapped in yarn, begin with the loop still left on the crochet hook and work 36 ch as usual. Then remove the crochet hook from the last chain and thread the loop through the holes in the jingle bells (you may need to pull the loop to make it long enough to thread through the bells, but take care not to rip out the entire ch-36 chain).

11. Reinsert the hook into the loop and sl st in the first ch of the ch-36. Finish off. Weave in all ends. If desired, brush a coat of non-toxic white craft glue around the wrapped, taped ends of the feathers to prevent unraveling. Allow to dry completely overnight.

12. Finished.

Tips.

Finished size: About 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter.

Abbreviations.

blo = back loops only.

ch = chain.

dec = decrease.

ea = each.

mm = millimeter.

rep = repeat.

rnd = round.

rnds = rounds.

sc = single crochet.

sl st = slip stitch.

yd = yard.

Things You'll Need.

White: 120 yard (109.7 m) 4/worsted weight yarn.

Iris color: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn.

Black: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn.

Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.

Two 3/4-inch jingle bells.

Three craft feathers.

Stitch markers.

Yarn needle.

Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice.

Clear adhesive tape.

Non-toxic white craft glue (optional").

Februari 23, 2020

how to crochet a floral kitty collar

How to Crochet a Floral Kitty Collar.

Make your kitty stand out with this delightful CrochetKitten collar that includes a floral crochet design. A perfect way to blend the cat's natural love of nature with the owner's lavishing of love and attention on a beloved pet. NB: This design uses the picot stitch. When indicated, ch 3, sl st in first of these 3 ch. Picot complete. Skill level: Intermediate Steps. 1. Crochet the flower. This is worked in the round. With color C, ch. 6. Join with sl st to form ring. Rnd 1. Ch 1; do not turn. 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc in rnd. 6 sc. Change to color B. Rnd 2. Ch 1; do not turn. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in flo of ea sc around. 12 sc. Finish off Color B and join Color A with sl st in an unused back loop of rnd 1. Rnd 3. Ch 1; do not turn. (Sc, ch 6, sc) in blo of ea sc in rnd 1. 12 sc. Finish off. 2. Crochet 2 leaves. With color C, ch 3. In 3rd ch from hook, (dc, 2 tr, picot, tr, dc, hdc, sl st). Finish off. 3. Finish the collar. First, place the unworked collar on your kitty and adjust it until it fits properly. A proper fit is tight enough so that kitty can't pull it over her head, but loose enough so that you can still fit two fingers underneath. 4. Crochet the collar length. Begin by joining thread with sl st to collar as follows: Insert hook under collar, and catch slipknot in thread with hook; pull up loop. Then, working over the collar, yarn over and pull a loop through loop on hook; sl st made. The thread is now attached to the collar. Slide the sl st down to one the plastic breakaway clasp. 5. SC around the rest of the collar as follows: Insert hook under the collar and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through both loops on hook; SC made. Continue SC until you completely cover the collar,leaving only the plastic breakaway clasp showing. Finish off. 6. Set the flower in place. Sew the flower in the desired position on the collar. Sew one leaf each side of the flower. 7. Weave in all ends. 8. Finished. Tips. Abbreviations: blo = back loop only, ch = chain, dc = double crochet, ea = each, flo = front loop only, hdc = half-double crochet. mm = millimeter, rnd = round, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, tr = treble Things You'll Need. 1 safety break-away cat collar with plastic snap closure in your cat's size, Yarn needle. Color A: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton, Color B: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton, Color C: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton, Size 2.75mm steel crochet hook

Desember 08, 2019

how to crochet a floral kitty collar

How to Crochet a Floral Kitty Collar.

Make your kitty stand out with this delightful CrochetKitten collar that includes a floral crochet design. A perfect way to blend the cat's natural love of nature with the owner's lavishing of love and attention on a beloved pet.

NB: This design uses the picot stitch. When indicated, ch 3, sl st in first of these 3 ch. Picot complete.

Skill level: Intermediate

Steps.

1. Crochet the flower. This is worked in the round. With color C, ch. 6. Join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1. Ch 1; do not turn. 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc in rnd. 6 sc.

Change to color B.

Rnd 2. Ch 1; do not turn. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in flo of ea sc around. 12 sc.

Finish off Color B and join Color A with sl st in an unused back loop of rnd 1.

Rnd 3. Ch 1; do not turn. (Sc, ch 6, sc) in blo of ea sc in rnd 1. 12 sc.

Finish off.

2. Crochet 2 leaves. With color C, ch 3. In 3rd ch from hook, (dc, 2 tr, picot, tr, dc, hdc, sl st). Finish off.

3. Finish the collar. First, place the unworked collar on your kitty and adjust it until it fits properly. A proper fit is tight enough so that kitty can't pull it over her head, but loose enough so that you can still fit two fingers underneath.

4. Crochet the collar length. Begin by joining thread with sl st to collar as follows:

Insert hook under collar, and catch slipknot in thread with hook; pull up loop. Then, working over the collar, yarn over and pull a loop through loop on hook; sl st made. The thread is now attached to the collar. Slide the sl st down to one the plastic breakaway clasp.

5. SC around the rest of the collar as follows: Insert hook under the collar and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through both loops on hook; SC made. Continue SC until you completely cover the collar,leaving only the plastic breakaway clasp showing. Finish off.

6. Set the flower in place. Sew the flower in the desired position on the collar. Sew one leaf each side of the flower.

7. Weave in all ends.

8. Finished.

Tips Abbreviations.

blo = back loop only.

ch = chain.

dc = double crochet.

ea = each.

flo = front loop only.

hdc = half-double crochet.

mm = millimeter.

rnd = round.

sc = single crochet.

sl st = slip stitch.

tr = treble.

Things You'll Need.

1 safety break-away cat collar with plastic snap closure in your cat's size.

Color A: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton.

Color B: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton.

Color C: 1 ball #3 crochet cotton.

Size 2.75mm steel crochet hook.

Yarn needle.

Februari 23, 2020