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beginner's guide to knitting a basic sweater | to beginners - from a beginner :)

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Hi everyone! Welcome to my first ever knitting project :) This is a straight-forward and basic pattern for a sweater made out of 4 panels (2 sleeves + identical front and back panels).  Please keep in mind that I’m a beginner myself and don’t know the exact abbreviations and terminology yet. I’ll update this once I’m more experienced!  My sweater’s measurements… Front and back panels: Length - 20 inches Width - 21 inches Sleeves: Length - 18.5 inches Width - 12 inches (6 inches when folded in half) How to make the front and back panels: - Make a slip knot and cast on until you have the desired width for the sweater (I cast on 64) - Knit rows of the stockinette stitch until the panel is the desired length (I knit 90 rows, repeat 1 row of knit stitches and 1 row of purl stitches) - Cast/bind off all the stitches (I recommend leaving a slightly long tail, so you can use it for sewing the sides of the shoulders) How to make the sleeves: - Make a slip knot and cast on until you hav...

how to crochet a ribbed cardigan and babydoll top (any size!) | DIY winter outfit

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Hi everyone! Whether you want to crochet a cozy ribbed cardigan (inspired by Hope Macaulay's gorgeous colossal knits) or dreamy babydoll top, you're in the right place :) Please watch the YouTube tutorial for video demonstrations and keep in mind that this is a 100% customizable and made-to-measure pattern. This means that you can make the top and cardigan ANY size. I've mentioned the measurements of my projects, but please only use that for reference and don't blindly follow them.  Remember, the goal is to make the perfect fit for YOU! My cardigan's measurements: Back panel - 28 inches wide and 22 inches long Front panels - 12 inches wide and 22 inches long Sleeves - 9 inches wide (folded in half) and 18 inches long  My top's measurements: Bodice - 6.5 inches long and 11.5 inches wide (folded in half) / 23 inches wrapped around my chest Ruffles - 7.5 inches long Straps - 10.5 inches long (19 chains) Abbreviations: yoslst - yarn over slip stitch / blo - back lo...

how to crochet a cozy bow cardigan (any size!) | step-by-step tutorial and measurement guide

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Hi everyone! I'm so glad you're here to crochet a handmade piece for your wardrobe! In this post, you'll find a measurement guide, details about my cardigan, and more recommendations on making your cardigan a piece you'll love for years to come.  Here are some useful links to support your crochet process:   YouTube tutorial  for video demonstrations,  PDF pattern  for reference,  YARN KIT  which comes with all the yarn you need to crochet the cardigan (size XS, S, M, and L) with a 6 mm hook. ALL the details are mentioned in different sections of the YouTube video too, so please watch that if you can't find something here! DESIGN The cardigan features a repetitive stitch pattern and easy-to-assemble panels. Whether you're looking for everyday comfort or a stylish layering piece, this cozy cardigan is a staple to have in your wardrobe that you'll enjoy making and wearing. Keeping that in mind, you can easily adjust the following... MY CARDIGAN'S MEASUREM...

how to crochet a striped sweater of ANY size | easy tutorial and pattern

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Hi everyone! I'm so glad you're here to crochet a handmade piece for your wardrobe! In this post, you'll find a measurement guide, details about my sweater, and more recommendations on making your sweater a piece you'll love for years to come.  Here are some useful links to support your crochet process:   YouTube tutorial for video demonstrations, PDF pattern for reference (use code WINTER1 for 10% off), YARN KIT which comes with all the yarn you need to crochet the sweater with a 6 mm hook.  DESIGN The sweater features a loose, lightweight design with a repetitive stitch pattern and easy-to-assemble panels. Whether you're looking for everyday comfort or a stylish layering piece, this sweater is a staple to have in your wardrobe that you'll enjoy making and wearing. Keeping that in mind, you can easily adjust the following... LENGTH - Make your sweater longer/full-length by doing more rows or make it shorter/cropped by doing fewer rows WIDTH - Create a comf...

how to crochet a cute & cozy teddy bear | free pattern + video tutorial (NO magic ring!)

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Hi everyone! This is the written pattern for my youtube tutorial . Please watch the demonstrations in the video before following the pattern. Share your work with me and my community using  # crochetwithmahum on all social media platforms, happy crafting! Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet / increase - 2 sc in the same stitch / fake magic ring - make a slip knot, chain 3, ss into the 1st chain, chain, then insert round 1 into the circle formed between the chains OR make a regular magic ring  1. Head Round 1 - 8 sc Round 2 - 2 sc in every stitch (16) Round 3 - 1 sc, increase (24) Round 4 - 2 sc, increase (32) Round 5 - 3 sc, increase (40) Round 6 to 13 - 1 sc in every stitch (40 in each round) Round 14 - 3 sc, decrease (32) Round 15 - 2 sc, decrease (24) Round 16 - 1 sc, decrease (16) Round 17 - 8 decreases Face (embroider the nose then sew onto the head) Round 1 - 8 sc Round 2 - 2 sc in every stitch (16) 2. Hat Round 1 - 8 sc Round 2 - 2 sc in every stitch (...

how to crochet a cute mini bunny & bear plushie | easy amigurumi tutorial + free pattern (no magic ring!)

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Hi everyone! This is the written pattern for my video tutorial on YouTube . Please watch the video for demonstrations and to understand how this pattern works. I hope you love your mini plushies! You can also turn them into cute keychains and bag charms. Here's my amazon storefront with all the materials and yarns I used and here's my Yarnsea page where you can find material kits for my tutorials and patterns. Quick reminder that you can get one month of Skillshare for free using this link , which includes access to my new classes How to Crochet a Granny Square Handbag and Craft a Custom Crochet Sweater for Plushies and Stuffed Animals :) Abbreviations + Notes: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet Start EVERY piece with a regular or “fake” magic ring! To make a fake magic ring - make a slip knot, chain 3, ss into the 1st chain, chain 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), then insert the stitches for round 1 into the circles formed between the chains Head Round 1: 6 sc  Round 2:...

how to crochet a heart mesh sweater (any size!) | free pattern + in-depth video tutorial

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Hi everyone! Quick reminder before you start crocheting -> this is a 100% made-to-measure pattern, so you can adjust the size and fit to your liking. Please only use the measurements of my sweater as a reference guide and customise to your own desired measurements when necessary! Here's the video tutorial for demonstrations and more step-by-step explanations.  My Sweater's Measurements (oversized fit - it can comfortably fit size S/M): Front and back panel - 17.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches long (33 mesh stitches, 32 rows) Sleeves - 8 inches wide (this is the length of the armhole too) and 17 inches long (34 mesh stitches, 30 rows) My Heart Pixel Grid: open on Pinterest! Abbreviations: dc - double crochet / mesh stitch - chain 2 + 1 dc Step 1: measure the desired width and length for the front and back panel Step 2: crochet the back panel - Make a slip knot then chain until you reach the desired width - The total number of chains should be a multiple of 3 (I chained 99) ...