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By Fabricland September 11, 2019 in DIY, Notions 2 Comments

Crochet Fruit Scrubbies DIY

Create your own fun and “Dazzling” Fruit Scrubbies in a few simple steps.

This project is perfect for keeping summer alive all year round and brings just the right pop of colour to your kitchen clean ups!

Materials:
– 2-4 balls of dishcloth or textured yarn* in colours: White, Yellow, Green, Red and/or Black
– 5.5mm (I-9) crochet hook
– 6 stitch markers
– scissors
*Gauge is not important for this project

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch

Citrus Lemon & Lime Instructions

Round 1: With colour ‘White’, ch 4. Sl st in 1st ch, creating a loop. Work 8dc into the centre of the loop. Sl st in the 1st dc to close round.

* Switch to colour ‘Yellow’ (or ‘Green’ for Lime)
Round 2: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 1dc into same st, 2dc into each st in round. Sl st to top of ch3 to close round.

Round 3: Repeat Round 2.

Round 4: Ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 1dc into each st in round. Sl st to top of ch3 to close round.

* Switch to colour ‘White’
Round 5: Repeat Round 2.

* Switch to colour ’Yellow’ (or ‘Green’ for Lime)
Round 6: Repeat Round 4.

Finishing: Place 6 stitch markers equally around the edge of Round 5. With colour ‘White’, from the center, use surface slip sts between each round until you hit a marker. Repeat 5 times. Weave in all ends.

Watermelon Fun Instructions

Same pattern as ‘Citrus Lemon & Lime’.

Round 1-4: Use colour ‘Red’

Round 5: Use colour ‘White’

Round 6: Use colour ‘Green’

Finishing: With colour ‘Black’, sl st knots to create the seeds. Weave in all ends.

Download your own printable instructions PDF here.

Featured yarn used in this project is Spindle Yarns Dishcloth Dazzle.

By Fabricland August 14, 2019 in DIY, Notions 2 Comments

Crochet Mini Plant Holders DIY

If you’re a crocheter AND plant lover, this project is just for you! Create these cute plant holders for your mini succulent pots or other small plants. Hang them anywhere around your home or office and add some life into your living space!

Materials:

Super Bulky 6 or Jumbo 7 weight yarn
12mm crochet hook
1 stitch marker
measuring tape
scissors

Gauge:

6 sc x 7 rows = 4” (10 cm)
* This is only a recommended gauge used to fit a mini 3″ x 2.5″ (7.5cm x 6.5cm) clay pot, using a 12mm crochet hook, as suggested. It is to be used as a reference. You may use the recommended hook size found on the label. Just note, gauge and size of project will vary depending on the yarn and hook size chosen.

Abbreviations:

CH = chain
SC = single crochet
SL ST = slip stitch
ST(S) = stitch(es)

Round 1:

CH3, then close circle with a SL ST in the first CH. Make 1 SC in the middle of the circle, and then place a stitch marker on that ST. Make 5 more SC in the middle of the circle (Total of 6 STS)

Round 2:

Make 2 SC in the first ST. Place stitch marker on the first SC. Continue to make 2 SC in each ST. (Total of 12 STS)

Round 3:

*Make 1 SC in the first ST. Place stitch marker. Make 2 SC in the next; While keeping the stitch marker on the first ST, repeat from * to end of round. (Total of 18 STS)

Round 4:

*Make 1 SC in the first 2 STS. Place stitch marker on the first SC. Make 2 SC in the third ST; While keeping the stitch marker on the first ST, repeat from * to end of round. (Total of 24 STS)

Round 5-9:

Make 1 SC in each ST to end of round. Continue to place your stitch marker on the first SC of the round to keep track of each round. The edges will naturally begin to roll.

Round 10:

CH8, SL ST in the first ST, and continue to SL ST each ST to the end of round, including the CH. (Total of 32 STS)

Finishing:

Measure 8” (20cm) of your working yarn, cut. Wrap the tail end around the CH a few times. This will create the handle of your plant holder. Thread the tail end through all the wraps to keep it in place. Weave in all ends.

Download Printable PDF here.

Featured in this project is our Spindle Yarns “Mammoth”, available in-store.

By Fabricland January 23, 2018 in DIY No Comments

Easy Scarf Arm Knitting

See how quick and easy it is to start knitting a scarf…with only your arms!

Now that you’ve seen the basics, look below for instructions to create one of your own! Fun and simple projects for any skill level.

Download the PDF instructions here.

By Fabricland January 3, 2018 in Craft No Comments

La Di Da Cotton and Chenille

Well la-di-da! In sweet colours of soft blue, pink or yellow, these coordinating cottons are perfect for a quick quilt.



Check out these easy sew block quilt instructions: https://blog.fabricland.ca/?p=3138

Make extra cozy using matching soft chenille as a backing and to add some extra flair, use a co-ordinating colour of yarn and hand sew tufts in the seam intersections.

Item #0649111 | 100% Cotton | 112cm (cotton)
Item #0242203 | 100% Polyester | 150cm (chenille/polyester)

By Fabricland October 4, 2017 in DIY, Notions No Comments

DIY Knitted Satchel

SIMPLE KNITTED SATCHEL

Need a new bag just in time for Fall?  This textured crossbody is fast and fun to knit and is easily embellished with buttons, studs, tassels and more!  Use the Dynasty Soft-Loft Chunky as shown or any #6 Super Bulky yarn.

SIMPLE KNITTED SATCHEL

SIMPLE KNITTED SATCHEL

SIMPLE KNITTED SATCHEL

SIMPLE KNITTED SATCHEL

SIMPLE KNITTED SATCHEL

Download the instructions here.