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Fold origami mushrooms

How to fold origami mushrooms

Vincent Floderer creates the most amazing, beautiful origami mushrooms. With some water, paper, and patience, you too can make some gorgeous works of art.

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Make a paper Optimus Prime Transformer

How to make a paper Optimus Prime Transformer

Tinkernut brings you this papercraft tutorial on making a paper transformer. Check out PaperRobots1999 for free downloads.

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Origami a bomber jet with Joost Langeveld

How to origami a bomber jet with Joost Langeveld

Origami and the joy of paper airplanes come together in this video on how to make an origami bomber jet. The camouflage paper makes a great canvas for this form.

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Make a playing card gift box

How to make a playing card gift box

Stop using ordinary gift boxes and present your gift with a little flair -- make a playing card gift box. Sure it can't hold heavy objects or large items, but for small gifts it's perfect... especially for ...

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Fold an origami swallow with Robert Lang

How to fold an origami swallow with Robert Lang

Robert Lang, recognized as one the world's leading masters of origami, offers up the most thorough origami tutorial you will find on the web, running time at 29:27. Lang's origami works have been exhibited at ...

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How To Make a Slip Knot

Make a Slip Knot

Slip knots are used in knitting and crochet to attach your yarn to the needle. It's the first step in casting on and crocheting a chain ...more

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How To Add Fringe to a Crochet or Knit Project

Add Fringe to a Crochet or Knit Project

Adding fringe to a knitted or crocheted scarf , blanket , or poncho is easy and fun to do. Plus, it adds a finished touch to your project ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 426

How To Begin Tatting

Begin Tatting

Tatting is an old craft used to make a type of lace. Tatting has experienced numerous periods of popularity, including during Victorian ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 646

How To Create Double Stitch in Tatting

Create Double Stitch in Tatting

Double stitch is the basic stitch of tatting. Please read Begin Tatting and Use a Tatting Shuttle if you are a beginner. Draw a shuttle ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 280

How To Crochet

Crochet

Like knitting , crochet involves pulling loops through other loops in order to turn string into a two-dimensional fabric (or a ...more

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Views 163

How To Crochet a Blanket

Crochet a Blanket

We all probably have a crocheted or knitted blanket/afghan handed down from or made by grandma... but have you ever wanted to make your own ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 243

How To Crochet a Bracelet With Your Fingers

Crochet a Bracelet With Your Fingers

The construction of this bracelet uses only fingers to arrive at a loose chain stitch . It's a great way to use up short scraps of yarn and ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,222

How To Crochet a Cat Hat

Crochet a Cat Hat

With these instructions, you can crochet a charming hat for your kitty. You'll probably spend a lot more time making this hat than your cat ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 463

How To Crochet a Checkerboard Square

Crochet a Checkerboard Square

This is an excellent square for beginners to learn (every row is the same!) and is crocheted flat, not in the round like a granny square ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 314

How To Crochet a Granny Rectangle Scarf

Crochet a Granny Rectangle Scarf

In slender thread, this pattern makes an elegant, lightweight scarf that stands out nicely against a contrasting shirt. In thicker yarn ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,043

How To Crochet a Granny Square

Crochet a Granny Square

Here is how "Granny" made a quick and simple crocheted blanket. It is something most beginners can learn quickly, as the technique is the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 3,860

How To Crochet a Kitty Eyeball Toy

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: ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 237

How To Crochet a Mini Christmas Stocking

Crochet a Mini Christmas Stocking

Here is a fun and inexpensive way to decorate for Christmas. Use these for your tree, your windows, as a gift bow, or as a gift themselves ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 615

How To Crochet a Snowman

Crochet a Snowman

A fun and very simple project for a special child in your life. This crocheted snowman is suitable for use as a toy, stocking filler or ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 325

How To Crochet a Toy Hammock

Crochet a Toy Hammock

Do you or the special kids in your life have a favorite toy or doll who could use some time off its feet after a busy day of play? Is it ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 491

How To Crochet a Toy Storage Hammock

Crochet a Toy Storage Hammock

This toy storage hammock hangs in the corner of a room. It's a great way to corral stuffed animals and keep them visible. This is a very ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 402

How To Crochet a Water Bottle Cozy

Crochet a Water Bottle Cozy

Reusable aluminum water bottles are better for the environment than purchasing bottled water or other drinks in plastic containers, but if ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,095

How To Crochet Fitted Hand Warmers

Crochet Fitted Hand Warmers

Have you ever heard the expression "fits like a glove"? Have you ever tried to follow a glove or mitten pattern and ended up with something ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,751

How To Crochet in the Round

Crochet in the Round

Crocheting in the round allows you to easily crochet circular objects such as coasters, hats, ornaments, table place mats, even cups. Once ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 653

How To Crochet Left Handed

Crochet Left Handed

Know that if you crochet left handed, you will need to reverse the pattern since most crochet patterns are written for right handed ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 132

How To Double Crochet a Child's Poncho

Double Crochet a Child's Poncho

poncho crochet Measurements to fit chest sizes: 21-21" - size 2-4 25-26 1/2" - size 6-8 28-30" - size 10-12 Note: Instructions for sizes 6-8 ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 641

How To Finger Knit

Finger Knit

Finger knitting is the art of knitting without needles. It is relaxing and easy to do. To begin, tie a loose knot around your thumb.Then ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 3,432

How To Finger Weave

Finger Weave

Finger weaving , also known as finger knitting, is a great way to spend your free time when you need something fun to do. And when you're ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 1,458

How To Illusion Knit

Illusion Knit

Shadow knitting , or illusion knitting, is a process of knitting such that the finished piece has a hidden image only viewable from an angle ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 100

How To Improve the Handling of Knitting Needles

Improve the Handling of Knitting Needles

Your knitting shouldn't put up a struggle, but if it comes out uneven, there are some things you can do to keep things sliding along easily ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 172

How To Invent a Crochet Pattern

Invent a Crochet Pattern

So you've been crocheting for a while now, and you'd like to get yourself off the printed page and making up your own designs. You want to ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 686

How To Knit

Knit

In today's high speed world, knitting is surprisingly enjoying a revival of sorts as a calming yet productive hobby. Whether it's a ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 121

How To Knit a Bag from Plastic Bags

Knit a Bag from Plastic Bags

Plastic bags are starting to be recognized as a major waste of plastic - you get one free with every purchase whether you ask for one or not ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 136

How To Knit a Gauge Swatch

Knit a Gauge Swatch

Make a gauge swatch before you start knitting your garment to ensure the needle size and the yarn chosen will produce the size and shape ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 226

How To Knit a Headband

Knit a Headband

This headband will keep your ears warm when the air outside is at a temperature less than comfortable. You can also adapt these instructions ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 589

How To Knit Duplicate Stitch

Knit Duplicate Stitch

Whether knit a sweater, socks, handbag, toy or any other item, you can personalize it or decorate it with duplicate stitch. You don't have ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 543

How To Knit Invisible Stitches Grafting

Knit Invisible Stitches Grafting

Have you ever worn a sweater, or worse yet, a pair of socks with a seam that rubs and irritates? Using a simple knitting method called ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 263

How To Knit Left Handed

Knit Left Handed

Knitting is one of the few things that can be easily modified for lefties. If you knit left handed, you will need to reverse the pattern ...more

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Written 5 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 111

How To Knit Socks

Knit Socks

Do you have a cool yarn that you just can't wait to make into socks? Get back to basics and try these steps. You will need to know how to ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 481

How To Knit the Garter Stitch

Knit the Garter Stitch

There are only two basic stitches in knitting. One is knit , and the other is purl . Learning how to knit both of these, will allow you to ...more

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How To Knit the Mistake Rib Pattern

Knit the Mistake Rib Pattern

The mistake rib pattern is a knitting pattern that creates a dynamic design that is similar to ribbing, and is great for edging. The mistake ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 750

How To Knit the Ribstitch

Knit the Ribstitch

Ribbing adds stretch to a knitted item, and makes it look more interesting too. If you can purl , you can easily learn to knit the ribstitch ...more

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How To Make a Bookmark Tassel

Make a Bookmark Tassel

What would a bookmark be without the familiar tassel to keep it from getting lost between the pages? If you want to add a tassel to a ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Make a Hat with a Knitting Loom

Make a Hat with a Knitting Loom

Make a slip knot to tie around the first peg of the loom. Wrap the yarn around the peg to the left of the first peg, starting at the back ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How To Make a Pom Pom

Make a Pom Pom

Pom-poms are useful for many craft projects, especially in the areas of knitting , crochet , needlecraft and kids' crafts . The photo shows ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 878

How To Make a Yarn Wreath

Make a Yarn Wreath

Here is a cute wreath to delight the knitter or crocheter in your family. It is ridiculously easy to make, looks great, and can use up some ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 184

How To Make Tassels

Make Tassels

A row of tassels makes a pretty finish to various needlework projects or as an addition to a curtain hold. Complicated tassel-making ...more

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Views 279

How To Make Wire Stitch Markers

Make Wire Stitch Markers

All you need to make these simple stitch markers is a bit of wire ( paper clips will work) and a pair of fine-point pliers. Because they are ...more

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How To Make Yarn Eyeballs

Make Yarn Eyeballs

Much of the character of a knitted, crocheted, or sewn creature comes from the eyes. If you don't have purchased eyes around, or if you'd ...more

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How To Organize Your Knitting and Crochet Projects

Organize Your Knitting and Crochet Projects

Are you the type of knitter and/or crocheter who has ten incomplete projects with plans to do five more projects? Do you have too much ...more

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Views 554

How To Organize Your Knitting Supplies

Organize Your Knitting Supplies

yarn knitting faster Sort your tubs by yarn type. A good sorting process will be to place your alpaca , wool, cotton, novelty, etc. yarn ...more

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How To Prepare Plastic Bags for Knitting or Crochet

Prepare Plastic Bags for Knitting or Crochet

If you have decided to knit or crochet a bag from plastic bags , you'll need to know how to prepare the plastic bag first. This article ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 746

How To Purl Stitch on a Round Knitting Loom

Purl Stitch on a Round Knitting Loom

If you do not want to use knitting needles or crochet needles to make a craft, you might want to invest in a knitting loom (also known as an ...more

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How To Sew a Knitting Needle Roll Up

Sew a Knitting Needle Roll Up

Whether you are knitting socks or a sweater , there are times when it is necessary to change the knitting needle size in the middle of ...more

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Views 251

How To Wind a Yarn Ball

Wind a Yarn Ball

Do you have a skein of yarn that has morphed into an unrecognizable mass? Perhaps you have some "colored spaghetti" hanging out in your ...more

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