How to Make Tassels - A tutorial by Lullaby Lodge...

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Hello everyone, I have another tutorial to share with you today, we will be learning how to make tassels.  Tassels are so versatile and can be used for many craft projects not just knitting and crochet.  They add great finishing touches to scarves and shawls, can be used to decorate a whole host of clothing and homewares and made with some sparkly yarn make great Christmas decorations.

Tassels

Materials

  Yarn 

Darning needle

Scissors

DVD case, card or tassel maker

I made these tassels by wrapping yarn around a DVD or game case, you could also use a Clover tassel maker.  This makes nice big poofy tassels, suitable for decorating scarves or shawls.  If you don't have a DVD case you can cut a piece of card to the size you would like your tassels.

Start by wrapping your yarn around the case or card.  The amount of wraps you do will determine how thick your tassels will be.  I made 100 wraps for these.

Using a darning needle and a long strand of yarn, insert under the wraps and slide up to the top.  

Secure firmly with a double knot.

Cut the strands at the bottom.

Taking another length of yarn, tie around the top with a double not.  Wrap yarn around a few times and using the darning needle hide your ends inside the tassel.

With remaining long ends securely sew to your project and hide ends inside the tassels.

I added mine to my Caron Cakes Shawl.  This knitting pattern is available to purchase from my Etsy Store.  A free version is also available here.  Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more posts like this...

   

You can now watch this video tutorial...

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What would you use your tassels for?  Let me know in the comments below...

Take care
Catherine
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How to Make Tassels - A tutorial by Lullaby Lodge...

New video tutorial available, scroll down for video...

Hello everyone, I have another tutorial to share with you today, we will be learning how to make tassels.  Tassels are so versatile and can be used for many craft projects not just knitting and crochet.  They add great finishing touches to scarves and shawls, can be used to decorate a whole host of clothing and homewares and made with some sparkly yarn make great Christmas decorations.

Tassels

Materials

  Yarn 

Darning needle

Scissors

DVD case, card or tassel maker

I made these tassels by wrapping yarn around a DVD or game case, you could also use a Clover tassel maker.  This makes nice big poofy tassels, suitable for decorating scarves or shawls.  If you don't have a DVD case you can cut a piece of card to the size you would like your tassels.

Start by wrapping your yarn around the case or card.  The amount of wraps you do will determine how thick your tassels will be.  I made 100 wraps for these.

Using a darning needle and a long strand of yarn, insert under the wraps and slide up to the top.  

Secure firmly with a double knot.

Cut the strands at the bottom.

Taking another length of yarn, tie around the top with a double not.  Wrap yarn around a few times and using the darning needle hide your ends inside the tassel.

With remaining long ends securely sew to your project and hide ends inside the tassels.

I added mine to my Caron Cakes Shawl.  This knitting pattern is available to purchase from my Etsy Store.  A free version is also available here.  Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more posts like this...

   

You can now watch this video tutorial...

Pin it for later...

What would you use your tassels for?  Let me know in the comments below...

Take care
Catherine
x

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Learn how to knit lace with this simple Caron Cakes colour block scarf - Free knitting pattern by Lullaby Lodge...

We are very fast approaching autumn and it's time to start thinking about making something to keep us cosy when the weather starts to get colder.  I want to share with you my pattern for this Shetland Lace scarf.  This pattern was previously only available to buy in my online stores and is now available for you here, free on my blog.

The Shetland Lace Scarf is worked back and forth on straight needles and is comprised of a variation of the Old Shale stitch.  The lace is created by simple increases and decreases on a 4-row repeat, making this a perfect introduction to lace knitting.  An adventurous beginner could easily master this pattern.  The yarn cake creates a lovely colour block effect, with no need to keep changing colours.  The yarn does all the work for you.  There is also a matching hat pattern which you can find here...

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Shetland Lace Scarf

Materials

  1 ball Caron Cakes or similar yarn 

Darning needle

Needles

  5mm (8 US) 

Ability  

Intermediate

Size

Approximately 160cm 

Gauge

Not essential for this project

Abbreviations

k - knit

p - purl

k2tog - knit 2 together

yo - yarn over

st(s) - stitch(s)

Cast on 54 sts.

Row 1 k.

Row 2 p.

Row 3 [k2tog] 3 times, *[yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 6 times* repeat from *to* twice, [yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times.

Row 4 p.

These 4 rows form pattern.  Continue in pattern until piece measures approximately 160-165 cm ending on a row 4.  Loosely cast off.  Weave in ends and lightly block.

If you would like a longer scarf, simply continue in pattern until required length (you will need an extra ball of yarn for this).

Pin it for later...

If you would like to help support my work, you can purchase an ad free pdf version of this pattern in my Etsy Store...  I hope you enjoyed this post and if you would like to see more like this then be sure to follow (in the sidebar) and subscribe...

See you all again soon!

Catherine

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Learn how to knit lace with this simple Caron Cakes colour block scarf - Free knitting pattern by Lullaby Lodge...

We are very fast approaching autumn and it's time to start thinking about making something to keep us cosy when the weather starts to get colder.  I want to share with you my pattern for this Shetland Lace scarf.  This pattern was previously only available to buy in my online stores and is now available for you here, free on my blog.

The Shetland Lace Scarf is worked back and forth on straight needles and is comprised of a variation of the Old Shale stitch.  The lace is created by simple increases and decreases on a 4-row repeat, making this a perfect introduction to lace knitting.  An adventurous beginner could easily master this pattern.  The yarn cake creates a lovely colour block effect, with no need to keep changing colours.  The yarn does all the work for you.  There is also a matching hat pattern which you can find here...

As a Lovecrafts affiliate I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases...

Shetland Lace Scarf

Materials

  1 ball Caron Cakes or similar yarn 

Darning needle

Needles

  5mm (8 US) 

Ability  

Intermediate

Size

Approximately 160cm 

Gauge

Not essential for this project

Abbreviations

k - knit

p - purl

k2tog - knit 2 together

yo - yarn over

st(s) - stitch(s)

Cast on 54 sts.

Row 1 k.

Row 2 p.

Row 3 [k2tog] 3 times, *[yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 6 times* repeat from *to* twice, [yo, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times.

Row 4 p.

These 4 rows form pattern.  Continue in pattern until piece measures approximately 160-165 cm ending on a row 4.  Loosely cast off.  Weave in ends and lightly block.

If you would like a longer scarf, simply continue in pattern until required length (you will need an extra ball of yarn for this).

Pin it for later...

If you would like to help support my work, you can purchase an ad free pdf version of this pattern in my Etsy Store...  I hope you enjoyed this post and if you would like to see more like this then be sure to follow (in the sidebar) and subscribe...

See you all again soon!

Catherine

x

Shetland Lace Scarf PDF knitting pattern

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Knitted Washcloths, Facecloths, Spa Cloths, Dishcloths - Free Pattern

This pattern was recently featured in an article in Let's Knit magazine.  You can read all about it here...

For those of you that have been waiting for this pattern (I had a number of requests for a knitted version of my Splashtime Washcloths) here it is.  This pattern is aimed at beginner knitters and would make a great first project.  If you need to learn the basic knit stitch I recommend watching some videos on Youtube, there are many to choose from.

Splashtime Knitted Washcloths

Materials

2 50g balls Drops Safran or any other cotton 4ply (makes 2 washcloths)

Darning needle

Needles

5mm (8) needles

Size

20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inches)

Abbreviations / Terms

k - knit

st(s) - stitch(s)

Notes: Yarn is held double throughout to create the two-tone marbled effect.  If you would like a single colour you may use 1 strand of Aran (worsted) yarn instead.  Knitted in Garter stitch throughout (knit every row).

With 2 strands and 5mm (8) needles cast on 37 st's.

Row 1 k

Repeat row 1 until piece measures approx. 20 cm (8 inches) long.  Length should measure the same as width, if your tension is slightly different to mine you can just keep knitting until your piece measures the same as your width.

Cast off loosely and weave in ends.

These washcloths make great gifts or a great craft fair item.  You can read about my Craft Fair Idea #1 here...

If you are looking for a crochet version you can find that here...

Splashtime Crochet Washcloths

If you would prefer a PDF printable copy of this pattern, this can be found in my Etsy and Ravelry stores...  The pattern includes a free copy of the belly band labels or these may be purchased separately.

Enjoy!

Catherine

x

Helpful Links

Ravelry pattern page

Printable gift labels

Personalised gift labels

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Knitted Washcloths, Facecloths, Spa Cloths, Dishcloths - Free Pattern

This pattern was recently featured in an article in Let's Knit magazine.  You can read all about it here...

For those of you that have been waiting for this pattern (I had a number of requests for a knitted version of my Splashtime Washcloths) here it is.  This pattern is aimed at beginner knitters and would make a great first project.  If you need to learn the basic knit stitch I recommend watching some videos on Youtube, there are many to choose from.

Splashtime Knitted Washcloths

Materials

2 50g balls Drops Safran or any other cotton 4ply (makes 2 washcloths)

Darning needle

Needles

5mm (8) needles

Size

20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inches)

Abbreviations / Terms

k - knit

st(s) - stitch(s)

Notes: Yarn is held double throughout to create the two-tone marbled effect.  If you would like a single colour you may use 1 strand of Aran (worsted) yarn instead.  Knitted in Garter stitch throughout (knit every row).

With 2 strands and 5mm (8) needles cast on 37 st's.

Row 1 k

Repeat row 1 until piece measures approx. 20 cm (8 inches) long.  Length should measure the same as width, if your tension is slightly different to mine you can just keep knitting until your piece measures the same as your width.

Cast off loosely and weave in ends.

These washcloths make great gifts or a great craft fair item.  You can read about my Craft Fair Idea #1 here...

If you are looking for a crochet version you can find that here...

Splashtime Crochet Washcloths

If you would prefer a PDF printable copy of this pattern, this can be found in my Etsy and Ravelry stores...  The pattern includes a free copy of the belly band labels or these may be purchased separately.

Enjoy!

Catherine

x

Helpful Links

Ravelry pattern page

Printable gift labels

Personalised gift labels

This post contains Amazon affiliate links...

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