Hello embartisanknitters, how are you?After reading the satirical criticism, ridicule and lies of Mr. Chris Haslam of the prestigious newspaper The times about my country Spain, ' How to be Spanish .
As a Spaniard, I'm not going to shut up, and I think what I'm going to write is normal for me to write the false cliches that this man and some foreigners think about Spain and the Spaniards.
Spain has 17 autonomous communities are: Andalusia, Aragon, Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Community of Madrid, Comunidad Foral de Navarra, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, Galicia, Basque Country, Principality of Asturias, Region of Murcia and La Rioja. Castilian or Spanish is the language spoken by the majority of Spaniards, although not all do so as a mother tongue. In fact, there are also other languages of great regional importance: mainly Catalan, Galician, and Euskera. Other languages are the Aranese spoken in the Aran Valley, in Catalonia, the Aragonese and the Asturleones or Bable. This gentleman says that to be Spanish you have to be badly spoken, unpunctual, know how to differentiate pinchos and tapas, expose many hours to the sun, shout, etc. This man has no idea how to be a Spanish. in the first place, it depends where you go to Spain, people are different, this means that each autonomous community has a personal character, there are communities in Spain that have more Greco-Roman culture, other Phoenicians, there are other communities that have more pronounced Celtic culture, did you know that in Galicia and Asturias they played with bagpipes? . so not all Spaniards are equal. I do not like to hear that Spaniards are unpunctual, because I am very punctual (this was taught to me by my father), many Spaniards like to say 'thank you' and 'please' (we are not as repetitive as English speakers, but yes We do it, Mr. Haslam says that to be Spanish and call the waiter you have to say 'oye or oiga', this is not true, an educated Spaniard will tell the waiter 'when you can.'
Mr. Haslam also says that you have to kiss and hug everyone in Spain, seriously ?? hahaha ... giving two kisses is to your family and your intimate friends. A old lady or businessman ..they don't tolerate kisses if they don't know you .
He says we scream? Well when there is English football ..they scream like crazy. This is about criticizing the people of a country ... you have to be careful with this, there are people who are extremely ignorant and critical for criticizing, nobody is perfect, I am going to tell you a couple of anecdotes that have happened to me here in Ireland, one was that I went to a hairdresser and she made an e Stupid comment: 'Esther, you are Spanish, but your skin is very white, but your eyes are typical Spanish browns, and surely if you go back to Portugal-Spain, your skin gets dark'. This woman proved to be an ignorant ass. This woman does not know that there are Spaniards dark, blond,ginger hair , with green eyes, blue and brown, this ignorant woman doesn't know that in my country in summer with 40 °, the Spaniards, French or Nordic skin becomes darker. In the winter the snow exist too in my country. Remember ththat Pyrenees separated Spain and France.
Oh hairdresser Spain is a country ,Portugal is other country .
Another anecdote that happened to me here in Ireland is that I was looking for a house to rent. The lady asked me where I was from. I told her that I am Spanish, this poor woman, she wanted to be funny, and she told me: 'in this house you can dance flamenco the times you want'. I replied to her 'I'm sorry, I do not like flamenco'. She did not know what to do or what to say to me because she made a fool of herself. This, dear friends, you have to be careful. Not all Spaniards like bullfighting or flamenco, for example I hate flamenco and bullfights. Since Franco died, the mentality of the Spaniards has changed. okay ? . other than mr. Haslam made me laugh is about 'the siesta', he says that all Spaniards have a nap between 3h / 4 h, hahaha ... Mr. Chris Haslam ,' la siesta ' is between 30 minutes to 45 minutes. and in the big cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia ... not everyone takes a nap, can you imagine Madrid or Barcelona paralyzed 3 or 4 hours, according to this journalist? that he says in a town, because it could be that yes, but in a city like my Barcelona? .Nope! . Mr. Haslam, if you want to pass yourself off as a Spanish and not look like a guiri in my country, do the following: Treat the waiters with education and respect, we have to think that while we are on vacation, they sacrifice their vacations to serve us well. Paella, tapas or whatever we want. If you want to be a Spanish drinker but without getting drunk, I mean enjoy drinking and eating in a company with a good friends or family. Being a drunk is not well seen in Spain. Never enter a bar or restaurant in a swimsuit (this is a sign of bad manners in Spain).
In Spanish we use tu ó usted ,both Mean's You in English, but in my country by careful with that. We used Tu( you) to our family or our relationship or friends. Usted ( you) we used authority people ( police,Judge,priest...) old people, or people who never we met . ( this is a rule very important in Spain about good educate )
Try to learn some basic words in Spanish, ok English is a universal language, but not all Spanish people know English, and some do not want to speak English because they know that you are in Spain and Spanish is spoken. Do you know why many Spaniards who know how to speak English refuse to talk about it? . because there has been a lot of talking English speaking that says that when we speak our accent is Spanish.
Of course our accent is Spanish !! and if that bumpkin country vspeaks Spanish ... his / her accent will be French or English or the corresponding country. You don't know that as much as you know other languages, the maternal tong always stands out? . I know five languages, but my Spanish accent is mine, even if you try to speak Spanish I will also know where you are from because of your accent. This is normal !! Don't laugh about someone who trying talk your, mine language.Don't be ignorant, please!
So, now I want to ask Spanish people their thoughts about foreign tourists when they visit Spain. From moment Mr Haslam his profile is locked.
All this is a example that We should never criticize other countries.. All countries are beautiful and special for visit and respect.
Hugs to all.
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
Wednesday 31 January 2018
Friday 26 January 2018
How to block a crochet or knitted garment
Hello embartisanknitters, how are you ?. After reading your questions. Today I will explain how to block a crochet or knitted garment. It's easy to do, but block your crochet pieces carefully.
Blocking the fabric is a method of giving it the shape we want and of obtaining the exact, correct size of what we weave, so as not to make mistakes with the measurements. It also provides definition to the points: a flat and uniform look, like fresh from a machine. There are several methods, depending on the quality of the yarn we use: submerging the piece in water, applying steam, or spraying water with an aerosol (this is the most recommended for extremely delicate fibers). To not complicate and be sure that we can apply it to any type of material, I recommend that you practice the steam method (because there will be qualities that can not get wet, etc., so I always do the same, and it works).
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
A normal steam iron, pins and one if you do not have a grid, put a thick towel on a flat surface and there you can work. You will need a straight line to guide you, that's why any squared surface is good, but if not, you can use the mattress. Its edges form a perfect 90º angle, so it serves as a rule.
HOW IS IT DONE? Once you put the large towel but folded, (so that we have a padded surface), where you can nail the pins, put the piece and give the shape you want, stretching it and, for example, if it is a square, taking care of that the sides are the same size. If for example it is a fabric that the edge forms peaks, leaves, etc., that each thing remains in the place you want before putting the pins. Now, you are going to heat the iron until steam, and you will put it about 4-5 cm away from the fabric. You can not iron it, you can never never touch the fabric with the iron. Remember, it is only to apply steam at a distance ... When making a first pass through all the fabric, you will go (being careful not to burn yourself), pressing with your hand on, little by little, trying to crush it. And then you give it another steam pass more. When the piece is big, I do the process on both sides. At the end, I open the window and leave the piece (still fixed with pins), even all night. (It is NOT necessary, but if you have time, much better!Once the steam is applied, we can repeat the process on the reverse side:
The result is spectacular (especially, it will make a big difference in the lace stitches) But even in the knit stitch, but each stitch takes a definite, uniform, even shape ... say goodbye to bulges, reliefs and strange things And very important: the smooth stitch or jersey will NOT fold or roll anymore!
I hope you liked this. For more questions, you can email me at embartisanknitting@yahoo.com or in my page embartisanknitting & crochet of Facebook.
Hugs to all.
Esther
Embartisanknitting & crochet.
Blocking the fabric is a method of giving it the shape we want and of obtaining the exact, correct size of what we weave, so as not to make mistakes with the measurements. It also provides definition to the points: a flat and uniform look, like fresh from a machine. There are several methods, depending on the quality of the yarn we use: submerging the piece in water, applying steam, or spraying water with an aerosol (this is the most recommended for extremely delicate fibers). To not complicate and be sure that we can apply it to any type of material, I recommend that you practice the steam method (because there will be qualities that can not get wet, etc., so I always do the same, and it works).
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
A normal steam iron, pins and one if you do not have a grid, put a thick towel on a flat surface and there you can work. You will need a straight line to guide you, that's why any squared surface is good, but if not, you can use the mattress. Its edges form a perfect 90º angle, so it serves as a rule.
HOW IS IT DONE? Once you put the large towel but folded, (so that we have a padded surface), where you can nail the pins, put the piece and give the shape you want, stretching it and, for example, if it is a square, taking care of that the sides are the same size. If for example it is a fabric that the edge forms peaks, leaves, etc., that each thing remains in the place you want before putting the pins. Now, you are going to heat the iron until steam, and you will put it about 4-5 cm away from the fabric. You can not iron it, you can never never touch the fabric with the iron. Remember, it is only to apply steam at a distance ... When making a first pass through all the fabric, you will go (being careful not to burn yourself), pressing with your hand on, little by little, trying to crush it. And then you give it another steam pass more. When the piece is big, I do the process on both sides. At the end, I open the window and leave the piece (still fixed with pins), even all night. (It is NOT necessary, but if you have time, much better!Once the steam is applied, we can repeat the process on the reverse side:
The result is spectacular (especially, it will make a big difference in the lace stitches) But even in the knit stitch, but each stitch takes a definite, uniform, even shape ... say goodbye to bulges, reliefs and strange things And very important: the smooth stitch or jersey will NOT fold or roll anymore!
I hope you liked this. For more questions, you can email me at embartisanknitting@yahoo.com or in my page embartisanknitting & crochet of Facebook.
Hugs to all.
Esther
Embartisanknitting & crochet.
Sunday 21 January 2018
The benefits of crochet
Hello everyone, today I am going to talk about the benefits of crochet. As you know, I am a midwife without a job. I am a very active and very creative woman, for me it was hard to send CV, interviews and ...they told me : no, no and no. Finally I decided to do what my grandmother and my aunt taught me when I was a litle girl the art of crochet and knit. Although at the moment I do not earn any money, making videos on YouTube and writing in this blog makes me happy, I love to teach , all this gives me motivated. Anyway, I will explain some benefits of crochet. okay ? ,sooo there they go !!:
- improves our self-esteem: seeing that you are able to create great things with your own little hands makes your self-esteem rise considerably and, with improved self-esteem everything else is seen with another perspective ... do not you think?
- Increase concentration level: obviously when we are knitting with crochet we have to be concentrated so as not to make mistakes, count stitches, etc ...
- relaxes: most of the time it helps to relax ... I have been surprised many times that the day I have the highest tension or some anxiety I have much more desire to take the hook. What, when the work doesn't go well and you have to undo it several times very relaxing it is not LOL ,but it helps to relax me most of the time.
- benefits of social ties: when one is addicted to an activity, in this case crochet, look for other people who share the same hobby, either in their community or on the internet ... in fact on facebook you will find many groups where people from all parts of the planet share their love of crochet.
- helps to put the thoughts in order in our head: I do not know if it has happened to you, to me yes, but when I'm knitting with crochet I get good ideas in my head that had not occurred to me in other circumstances ... It makes sense because by relaxing and being focused your head works better and you are more open to ideas and positive and orderly thoughts.
- it elevates us and makes us aware of our creative part: at the beginning many say uffff I am not able to do that ... but then with the passage of time I have been surprised to see people who even make their own creations without following not even a pattern.
- is good for motor problems: yes, be careful with the postures to avoid back problems ok? but it is very good especially for the motricity of the hands and fingers. Well my friends, Thank you for reading my blog, I invite you to visit my youtube channel ( you can subscribe is free, comment and share) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJPmF3tGmK6YD-gDVsEAvg
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Hugs to all.
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
Thursday 11 January 2018
Cashmere
Hi embartisanknitters, are you?
Did you know that..
The #cashmere #yarn is light and durable, but it is more expensive. It is ideal for making #scarves, #shawls and #sweaters
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
Wednesday 10 January 2018
El jersey de mi perro
Hola embartisanknitters
Madre mía .. con las sobras de algunas lanas se me ocurrió hacer un jersey a Coby, pero como es tan inquieto ..ha sido un circo hacerle algunas fotos jajaja.. el jersey es muy sencillo de hacer ,hay que medir el cuello del perro , lo largo de su espalda y el pecho,simplemente se hacen dos rectángulos estilo en dos agujas y el punto es dos derechos y dos revés. Cuando tengáis los dos rectángulos de la medida de vuestro perro , coser la parte superior lateral que será el cuello , dejar un espacio para que entre sus patitas y seguir cosiendo el lateral hasta el final.
A mi coby le gusta su jersey,pero no sé cuanto tiempo le va a durar, jajaja..es un loco y aunque le guste algo siempre lo muerde ( Coby es muy joven ,sólo tiene 15 meses) , aunque algunas veces me hace enfadar , también me llena de alegría , lo quiero con locura.
Un abrazo a todos de una española en Irlanda.
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet.
Madre mía .. con las sobras de algunas lanas se me ocurrió hacer un jersey a Coby, pero como es tan inquieto ..ha sido un circo hacerle algunas fotos jajaja.. el jersey es muy sencillo de hacer ,hay que medir el cuello del perro , lo largo de su espalda y el pecho,simplemente se hacen dos rectángulos estilo en dos agujas y el punto es dos derechos y dos revés. Cuando tengáis los dos rectángulos de la medida de vuestro perro , coser la parte superior lateral que será el cuello , dejar un espacio para que entre sus patitas y seguir cosiendo el lateral hasta el final.
A mi coby le gusta su jersey,pero no sé cuanto tiempo le va a durar, jajaja..es un loco y aunque le guste algo siempre lo muerde ( Coby es muy joven ,sólo tiene 15 meses) , aunque algunas veces me hace enfadar , también me llena de alegría , lo quiero con locura.
Un abrazo a todos de una española en Irlanda.
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet.
Simple puff stitch in crochet
Hello embartisanknitters,how are you doing today?
I want to explain to you ,how to make a simple stitch puff. This has been requested by many people from different countries. Well ... are you ready? We started!
Make a multiple of 2.
Row 1:
1 dc in the 2nd ch from your hook. *1chain, miss next ch , 1 dc in next ch. Repeat from * to the end. Turn.
Row 2:
2 ch ( this is counts as first htr, ok?). 1 puff st in the first 1 chain sp.
Note : to make this puff st is yrh and insert hook in Stitch,4 times all in the same st,when you have 9 loops on your hook,yhr and draw through all 9 loops to complete 4htr puff Stitch.
Well, now we do *1ch , 1 puff Stitch in next 1 chain sp. Repeat from *. Oh in the ending with 1 htr(half treble crochet) in the last dc( double crochet) now turn over.
Row 3:
1ch (doesn't count as a stitch) 1dc , in the first htr, *1ch ,1dc in the next ch so . Repeat from *, working last double crochet of last rep. In top of 2 ch at end , turn.
Now repeat rows 2 and 3 to form your pattern.
I hope you can enjoy of this lovely Stitch.
I want to know, What project would you do with this pattern?
I send you a hug from a Spanish woman in Ireland. :)
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet.
I want to explain to you ,how to make a simple stitch puff. This has been requested by many people from different countries. Well ... are you ready? We started!
Make a multiple of 2.
Row 1:
1 dc in the 2nd ch from your hook. *1chain, miss next ch , 1 dc in next ch. Repeat from * to the end. Turn.
Row 2:
2 ch ( this is counts as first htr, ok?). 1 puff st in the first 1 chain sp.
Note : to make this puff st is yrh and insert hook in Stitch,4 times all in the same st,when you have 9 loops on your hook,yhr and draw through all 9 loops to complete 4htr puff Stitch.
Well, now we do *1ch , 1 puff Stitch in next 1 chain sp. Repeat from *. Oh in the ending with 1 htr(half treble crochet) in the last dc( double crochet) now turn over.
Row 3:
1ch (doesn't count as a stitch) 1dc , in the first htr, *1ch ,1dc in the next ch so . Repeat from *, working last double crochet of last rep. In top of 2 ch at end , turn.
Now repeat rows 2 and 3 to form your pattern.
I hope you can enjoy of this lovely Stitch.
I want to know, What project would you do with this pattern?
I send you a hug from a Spanish woman in Ireland. :)
Tuesday 9 January 2018
Elegany
Hello embartisanknitters, how are you doing? .
I am here reading your emails. There is a question from the United States, from my country Spain, from Germany, from Belgium and from Sweden, these people ask me the same question, what is it elegant for me? Well, I'll gladly replay .
For me to be elegant is, above all, be polite, have style, ways. Not only wearing, but in your way of behaving. You can have the greatest fortune but if don't have education and culture ... If you don't know how to be grateful, give way, ask someone how they are when you know they are sad or sick, respect people even if it is opposite to you. ( always if they respect to me)That seems fundamental to me to be elegant.
You don't have to be superficial. But in life circumstances or depends or who are with you in depends moments, you have to be Frivolous, why? Sometimes you have to be repeating it depends on people, because frivolity is part of intelligence, to help you in some people who you fund in your live. And do not dramatize for it. And when you are with good people, you have to be deep, and sensitive with them.
If you help someone .. Give what you can without airing it, In my country Spain there is a phrase that says " Lo que das con tu mano derecha que no se entere la mano izquierda"which means : what you give with your right hand that does not know the left hand. I mean don't be a braggart , if you help someone help from your heart and be discreet. You have to be a good person but not be stupid. Never hurt anyone consciously. if they have hurt me. ...Before I kept quiet and did not do anything, now if they attack me, I'll answer. Well my friends, I hope you like my opinion, so... there goes my question:
What's your definition of elegant?
Thanks for send me your email.
embartisanknitting@yahoo.com
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
I am here reading your emails. There is a question from the United States, from my country Spain, from Germany, from Belgium and from Sweden, these people ask me the same question, what is it elegant for me? Well, I'll gladly replay .
For me to be elegant is, above all, be polite, have style, ways. Not only wearing, but in your way of behaving. You can have the greatest fortune but if don't have education and culture ... If you don't know how to be grateful, give way, ask someone how they are when you know they are sad or sick, respect people even if it is opposite to you. ( always if they respect to me)That seems fundamental to me to be elegant.
You don't have to be superficial. But in life circumstances or depends or who are with you in depends moments, you have to be Frivolous, why? Sometimes you have to be repeating it depends on people, because frivolity is part of intelligence, to help you in some people who you fund in your live. And do not dramatize for it. And when you are with good people, you have to be deep, and sensitive with them.
If you help someone .. Give what you can without airing it, In my country Spain there is a phrase that says " Lo que das con tu mano derecha que no se entere la mano izquierda"which means : what you give with your right hand that does not know the left hand. I mean don't be a braggart , if you help someone help from your heart and be discreet. You have to be a good person but not be stupid. Never hurt anyone consciously. if they have hurt me. ...Before I kept quiet and did not do anything, now if they attack me, I'll answer. Well my friends, I hope you like my opinion, so... there goes my question:
What's your definition of elegant?
Thanks for send me your email.
embartisanknitting@yahoo.com
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
Monday 8 January 2018
when someone wants to break your illusions
Hello to everyone.
I'm sorry, but today I'm not going to talk about patterns or tutorials.
Today I received an email from a follower, she is Spanish like me.
Akways I tried to read all the emails that you send me (although I lack time,but I read them).
This follower from Málaga has touched my heart and I feel very identified and I'm sure you too.
The issue is that when you have a dream, an illusion or a project, there are people around you who do not support you or laugh at you and criticize you, I tell you because it has happens to me, I have always fought alone, and when I like something I put all my passion for it, and although many times some acquaintances, relatives or couples have thrown me stones because yes and why not, and a thousand times they have turned off my illusions, I keep going because that's the way it should be . I tell you that no matter how much you say or do against us, do not leave it, open your eyes and connect with ourselves (this goes for men and women) from within. Let everything you dream or desire flow, only then we will be happy and the envious or illusion killers will ever be extinguished that candle of evil and we will grow as useful people for another human being who needs us.
Surprise yourself by doing everything you want and everything will go as you want, because you do it with kindness and love, and that kind of people just expect to live their own ordeal ... be a bad and negative people for everyone who I approached you. We must get away from the people who struggle against our dreams and illusions. Because all those who destroy the illusions of people almost always appear to be very "good" people, people who even have a lot of "social intelligence", but beware, you are facing a person who only watches over himself, there is nothing more dangerous and harmful to our lives that these people ...
When you are with someone like that, you can notice it because these people are never happy, they are always dissatisfied with everything, they are always wanting a thousand things but they do not do anything to achieve it, they live on others. My experience? example, they criticize me that if I make tutorial videos it's because I'm an egocentric, if I do not make any video it's because I'm lazy , If I pay half of the purchases, it is not enough or they tell you that I do not pay anything, if you spend more than normal ... you are a wasteful one, if you do not spend ... you are a stingy one, if you make a gift ... they could be say that their grandfather would not buy that, if you give money ... is not enough ... Do you want more examples?
Well, there they go:
They are always telling you that what they do is "for your own good", that their intentions are good. You do not have to look far away, usually These people can become your own family, your own friend, partner, etc. They are people who are never happy because they wake up displeased, bored, they only look for the money, social media ..the pleasure of being well, they like the good life but they do not like to work, they live from others, waiting to see what they receive in exchange for their "positive comments". If they enjoy some time, their joys last a breath because they are never satisfied with what they have or receive They always believe they deserve more. They envy anyone who has a little more than themselves, they live life through others, hoping to see an opportunity to take advantage of their good relationship with others. They criticize all about you did ,They always see the negative in others. Everything that can be done will always be bad because they would know how to do it better (paradoxically they do not do anything, they live on the people close to them). They take credit for your successes. If something goes well for you, if you enjoy something, if something is achieved by your effort and work ... you will find a way to manipulate the situation to say that it is thanks to him or her. So, they try to convey that you owe them something. They tell you that your dreams and illusions are not realistic, that it is impossible for you to see them fulfilled. They will always tell you because they can not bear to see the happiness of others ... They send messages of discouragement. When they speak to you, they are always bored, and with an arrogant voice they point you with your index finger saying "be realistic", "that can not be "," That nobody has ever done it "," are you crazy? "," That is impossible "and" you will never achieve it ".
So ,my lovely friends...I understand you,because this is my battle every day.
Be happy ,and if you want write some comments, you are welcome.
Hugs to all.
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
I'm sorry, but today I'm not going to talk about patterns or tutorials.
Today I received an email from a follower, she is Spanish like me.
Akways I tried to read all the emails that you send me (although I lack time,but I read them).
This follower from Málaga has touched my heart and I feel very identified and I'm sure you too.
The issue is that when you have a dream, an illusion or a project, there are people around you who do not support you or laugh at you and criticize you, I tell you because it has happens to me, I have always fought alone, and when I like something I put all my passion for it, and although many times some acquaintances, relatives or couples have thrown me stones because yes and why not, and a thousand times they have turned off my illusions, I keep going because that's the way it should be . I tell you that no matter how much you say or do against us, do not leave it, open your eyes and connect with ourselves (this goes for men and women) from within. Let everything you dream or desire flow, only then we will be happy and the envious or illusion killers will ever be extinguished that candle of evil and we will grow as useful people for another human being who needs us.
Surprise yourself by doing everything you want and everything will go as you want, because you do it with kindness and love, and that kind of people just expect to live their own ordeal ... be a bad and negative people for everyone who I approached you. We must get away from the people who struggle against our dreams and illusions. Because all those who destroy the illusions of people almost always appear to be very "good" people, people who even have a lot of "social intelligence", but beware, you are facing a person who only watches over himself, there is nothing more dangerous and harmful to our lives that these people ...
When you are with someone like that, you can notice it because these people are never happy, they are always dissatisfied with everything, they are always wanting a thousand things but they do not do anything to achieve it, they live on others. My experience? example, they criticize me that if I make tutorial videos it's because I'm an egocentric, if I do not make any video it's because I'm lazy , If I pay half of the purchases, it is not enough or they tell you that I do not pay anything, if you spend more than normal ... you are a wasteful one, if you do not spend ... you are a stingy one, if you make a gift ... they could be say that their grandfather would not buy that, if you give money ... is not enough ... Do you want more examples?
Well, there they go:
They are always telling you that what they do is "for your own good", that their intentions are good. You do not have to look far away, usually These people can become your own family, your own friend, partner, etc. They are people who are never happy because they wake up displeased, bored, they only look for the money, social media ..the pleasure of being well, they like the good life but they do not like to work, they live from others, waiting to see what they receive in exchange for their "positive comments". If they enjoy some time, their joys last a breath because they are never satisfied with what they have or receive They always believe they deserve more. They envy anyone who has a little more than themselves, they live life through others, hoping to see an opportunity to take advantage of their good relationship with others. They criticize all about you did ,They always see the negative in others. Everything that can be done will always be bad because they would know how to do it better (paradoxically they do not do anything, they live on the people close to them). They take credit for your successes. If something goes well for you, if you enjoy something, if something is achieved by your effort and work ... you will find a way to manipulate the situation to say that it is thanks to him or her. So, they try to convey that you owe them something. They tell you that your dreams and illusions are not realistic, that it is impossible for you to see them fulfilled. They will always tell you because they can not bear to see the happiness of others ... They send messages of discouragement. When they speak to you, they are always bored, and with an arrogant voice they point you with your index finger saying "be realistic", "that can not be "," That nobody has ever done it "," are you crazy? "," That is impossible "and" you will never achieve it ".
So ,my lovely friends...I understand you,because this is my battle every day.
Be happy ,and if you want write some comments, you are welcome.
Hugs to all.
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
Saturday 6 January 2018
Cluster and shell stitch crochet
Hello embartisanknitters, how are you doing today?
Learn how to make a cluster and Shell stitch in crochet.
Multiple of six plus four extra.
Ideal for making baby blankets, cushion covers etc.
To watch the video click here :
https://youtu.be/DVzZp39v2iY
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Row 1: 2tr in the 4th ch from your hook,miss next 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch.*miss next 2 ch, now 5 tr.in next ch,miss next 2 ch,,1 dc in next ch. Rep from * to last 3ch,miss next 2 ch, 3tr in last ch, turn over.
Row 2: 1ch ( doesn't count as a stitch) , 1 dc in the first treble crochet, *2ch, one cluster over next 5 stitches, 2ch , 1 dc in next tr ( in centre tr of 5 tr group) ; rep.from * , working last dc of last rep. In top of 3ch at end , now turn.
Row 3: 3 chains( this row yes count as first treble crochet), now 2tr in first dc , miss next 2 ch ,1dc in next st (top of first cluster) *5 tr in next dc ,miss next 2ch. 1 dc in next st (top of next cluster ) rep from * ending with 3tr in last dc ,turn.
Now rep. the rows 2 and 3 to form pattern.
I hope you can make many baby blanket.
If you use my idea ,please post your partner in the comments below.
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Esther embartisanknitting & crochet.
Learn how to make a cluster and Shell stitch in crochet.
Multiple of six plus four extra.
Ideal for making baby blankets, cushion covers etc.
To watch the video click here :
https://youtu.be/DVzZp39v2iY
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Row 1: 2tr in the 4th ch from your hook,miss next 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch.*miss next 2 ch, now 5 tr.in next ch,miss next 2 ch,,1 dc in next ch. Rep from * to last 3ch,miss next 2 ch, 3tr in last ch, turn over.
Row 2: 1ch ( doesn't count as a stitch) , 1 dc in the first treble crochet, *2ch, one cluster over next 5 stitches, 2ch , 1 dc in next tr ( in centre tr of 5 tr group) ; rep.from * , working last dc of last rep. In top of 3ch at end , now turn.
Row 3: 3 chains( this row yes count as first treble crochet), now 2tr in first dc , miss next 2 ch ,1dc in next st (top of first cluster) *5 tr in next dc ,miss next 2ch. 1 dc in next st (top of next cluster ) rep from * ending with 3tr in last dc ,turn.
Now rep. the rows 2 and 3 to form pattern.
I hope you can make many baby blanket.
If you use my idea ,please post your partner in the comments below.
Hugs to all.
Esther embartisanknitting & crochet.
Thursday 4 January 2018
NEWBORN EARFLAP HAT – CROCHET
NEWBORN EARFLAP HAT – CROCHET
Happy new year to all my bloggers!!
I'm really happy to write a new entry to explain to you how to make an earnest hat for a newborn.
People who know me knows that my real profession is midwife and pediatric nurse so they knows that I have passion for those little princess and princesses.
So… Do you want to make one for a special new little baby ?
Here’s how:
Materials
Super Bulky weight yarn – Normally I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
Size 6 Crochet Hook
This hat is very small as it is intended for a brand new baby. If your hat is a just bit too small, you may want to try a larger hook.
This pattern uses European crochet terms.
st = stitch
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
hdc dec = half double crochet decrease.
Pattern
Ch 4, join with slip stitch to form loop.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first st), 11 hdc in loop, sl st in second ch to join. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st of previous round, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * 6 times, sl st to join. (32 sts)
Rounds 4-11: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends.
If you want to add braids and tassels, cut 3 pieces of yarn about two feet long. Pull yarn through earflaps so that half the length is on one side of the middle stitch of the last row and half the length is on the other side. (The yarn loops around the post of the middle stitch.)
Braid the 6 strands of yarn, finish with a knot, and cut leaving about an inch-long tail.
hope that’s all clear. Please, let me know if you have any questions about the pattern in this blog or in my page : https://www.facebook.com/embartisanknittingandcrochet/
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Esther embartisanknitting & crochet
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