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Crochet Loofah

Bath sponge and loofah pads are an extremely important part of our personal care routine. The Scrubber helps in removal of dead skin. It also helps exfoliate the skin. As a natural product, loofah sponges play host to a variety of bacterial species. That is why most of us prefer using plastic loofah available in the market despite of knowing plastic takes ages to decompose. This is a best alternative to replace those plastic loofahs. Using cotton yarn makes it eco-friendly. Handmade loofahs can be the best gifts to your loved ones. The pattern is extremely simple and makes it…

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June 11, 2019

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Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

Shell Stitch Baby Blanket pattern is extremely easy and fun to work. The blanket can be made is any size you wish. Single color or 2 colors of yarn can be used in this project. Shell stitch creates a very nice wavy pattern. Same pattern can be used to make blankets for adults as well. The quantity of Wool required will depend on the size of the blanket. Width of the blanket is 34 inches and Length of the blanket is 45 inches. Around 800 to 900 gms of wool is required for this size. Materials Used – Wool, 6mm…

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June 9, 2019

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Crochet Baby Skirt for 0-6 months old

Shell Stitch looks very pretty in blankets, tops, skirts, ponchos and in almost any crochet project. This pattern is very easy to work specially for beginners. First the waist band is worked, the length of the waist band depends on the waist size of the baby. For the skirt part shell stitch is used which looks very cute. Shell stitch is worked in rows and you can stop once you have reached the desired length of the skirt. In this pattern, I have worked a belt so that its easy to adjust the waist in case it is loose. Belt…

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June 9, 2019

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Beaded Potli Design – Saree Tassels

Potli Tassels is inspired by the Potli buttons which are commonly used as an embellishment on the necklines kurtis or blouses. This kind of design looks good if the saree has 2 to 3 colors. First step in this design is to decide which color from the saree will be used in making potlis and which color for the beaded button potlis. Then we will have to buy cotton silk or raw silk or brocade fabric accordingly. We will also need some cotton silk material same color as the saree for finishing in the end. In this saree we have…

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June 9, 2019

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Bridal Baby Kuchu Using Stone Chain & Ball Chain

This is one of our most loved saree kuchu designs. Most of the brides choose this for their wedding saree as it looks very grand. First tassel or kuchu needs to be tied to the picot end of the saree. For the tassel minimum 100 strands of silk thread is required in total. Since we are using a big eye needle, 50 strands of silk thread is taken in the needle, both the ends of the 50 strands have to be kept at equal length, so that it becomes 100 strands. Regular kuchu has to be tied but the length…

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June 8, 2019

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Aari Work Tassels or Potli Tassels

Aari or Maggam Work Tassels for Kanjeevaram Sarees are trending in South India. The designs are inspired from the maggam work blouses. Matching Cotton Silk is required for this kind of potli tassels. Atleast half meter of fabric is needed. The design has to be marked first, and then embroidery will be done. Threads and beads has to match the colors in the saree. It can be made in any size as few people like small potlis and few may like big. In this design aari embroidery includes Chain Stitch, Gold Sugar Beads, French Knots. A Jharkan (white stone) is…

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June 8, 2019

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Basic Crochet Stitches

Types of Crochet Stitches – Basic Stitches include Chain Stitch, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet Stitch, Treble Crochet, Picot Stitch, Advanced Stitches include Shell Stitch, V Stitch, Spike Stitch, Afghan Stitch, Butterfly Stitch, Popcorn Stitch, Cluster stitch, and Crocodile Stitch. For Crochet related Supplies Visit Knotty Threadz Amazon Store Click on the link for Video tutorial – Basic Crochet Stitches

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June 4, 2019

Aari/Maggam Work Last Blog Post

Aari Work / Maggam Work Bangles

Aari Work Bangles are commonly known as Raw Silk Bangles and originates from South India. It is inspired from different types of Indian Embroidery like Zardosi Work, Tambour Work, Pearl Work etc. Usually Raw Silk Fabric is used which has a beautiful texture. Raw Silk Bangles can be designed in any sizes starting from kids to adults. Embroidery is done on the raw silk fabric first and then the fabric is cut as per the bangle size. Then this fabric piece is hand stitched on the plastic or wooden bangle base. Different types of embroidery can be done on raw…

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June 3, 2019

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Antique Glass Bead Necklace

An amalgamation of very popular designs, unique, innovative and special. A creative masterpiece the beauty of this set is indescribable in words. After all, seeing is believing. This special combination creates a special contemporary beauty which is sure to turn heads. Dark Green glass beads just makes the set stand out when paired with Indian Attire. This long Necklace with a pair a Antique Jhumkas is a must have in wedding season. Glass beads are available in a wide range of colors to match any outfit. Antique pendant can be careful chosen from over 1000’s of different shapes and designs…

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June 2, 2019

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Kundan Necklace

Kundan Jewelry has been a part of the Indian wedding tradition for a very long time. But most people don’t yet know about it. The fascination that people have for Kundan Jewelry dates back about 5000 years into the Indus Valley Civilization. Arriving from the prominent parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Kundan Jewelry is now considered to be a part of the new fashion world. Combo of Blue Crystals with Kundan Pendant adds a traditional as well as modish touch to your ensembles. Length is long to give it a Rani Haar look and feel. Materials Used – Antique Gear…

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June 2, 2019

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