tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47848676525297136282024-02-18T21:26:34.026-08:00the nerdy penguina blog documenting the creative musings of Danica, a college-age student and owner of a handmade business called The Nerdy Penguin. talks about inspirations, the goings-on of her Etsy shop, and connects with Etsy friends and fellow handmade enthusiasts.Danica V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04003137602443259663noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784867652529713628.post-13578494077356373812012-09-28T18:20:00.000-07:002012-09-28T18:20:07.257-07:00DIY - delicate crochet friendship bracelet tutorial<div style="text-align: center;">
i love making delicate layering bracelets! </div>
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recently i devised a little bracelet with a tie closure, made from a combination of cotton thread, silver beads, and a simple crochet chain. </div>
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here's the little tutorial for it - enjoy!<br />
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(and if you're less inclined to make your own, contact me via my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thenerdypenguin">etsy shop</a><br />
or my <a href="http://the-nerdy-penguin.blogspot.com/p/contactsubscribe.html">contact page</a> for a custom bracelet of your own, made by me!)</div>
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<b>(disclaimer)</b></div>
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pattern is for <b>personal use only</b>,</div>
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not to be reproduced for sale nor to make items for sale.</div>
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embroidery floss*</div>
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steel crochet hook, size 2*</div>
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string the seven beads onto the thread. if necessary, use your threader to get the beads onto the thread.<br />
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make a slip knot, leaving a long tail (about 8-10 inches).<br />
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repeat for the remaining six beads.<br />
try to maintain a relatively loose tension.<br />
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measure out another 8-10 inches of thread after the crochet chains, and cut the thread.</div>
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you should now have your crochet chain sandwiched by two equal thread lengths of 8-10 inches.<br />
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tie a simple knot on one of the lengths of thread (this is to prevent fraying).</div>
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where this knot is placed depends on your wrist size, and how much extra thread you would like to be able to tie your bracelet on your wrist.</div>
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my wrist size is 6 inches, so a 10-inch bracelet is what I usually go for when i have a bracelet with a tie closure.</div>
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pull on the knot tightly and cut the thread about a centimeter or so away from the knot.<br />
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repeat on the other side.</div>
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make sure the knots are of equal distance away from the crocheted chains.<br />
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and there you have it! simply tie the bracelet onto your wrist.</div>
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you can wear this bracelet alone, or layered with other bracelets.</div>
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personally i like the layered look :)</div>
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enjoy! --<i>danica</i><br />
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Danica V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04003137602443259663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784867652529713628.post-79943377738708614252012-07-07T11:10:00.000-07:002012-07-07T11:24:12.084-07:00the nerdy penguin tutorial: paper box (for jewelry, bobby pins, business cards...anything you want!)<div style="text-align: center;">
in my last post, i promised a tutorial for my next future post. here it is! </div>
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after learning how to make them, i have used these little boxes for so many things - to store bobby pins and little beads, as well as packaging gifts in them. i even make them out of heavy cardstock and use them as cute packaging for some of my jewelry orders, complete with my shop stamp and a bit of washi tape :)</div>
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and i know that i said "little boxes", but you can actually make these boxes as big as you like, as long as the paper you start out with is a square!</div>
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so, without further ado...</div>
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[if you want to make a lid] a square of paper 1/2 inch larger than your first square</div>
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take your square of paper. </div>
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if your square is colored on one side, place the color face down so that the white part of the paper is showing. </div>
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then fold the square in half again, using the side of the square you did not fold in half before. </div>
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the square should look like this, segmented into four sections.</div>
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take each point of the square and fold to the center of the square. the color of your square should now be showing, if you used paper that is colored on one side.</div>
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fold one flat side of the square to the center.</div>
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fold the short bottom of your rectangle to the center of the rectangle.</div>
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this is the tricky part - bringing your box from 2D paper to a 3D structure!</div>
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on the top right side of your unfolded square, find a little square outlined by your previous folds. i have circled that little square in red below.</div>
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to create the first corner of your box, you will take the two corners of the little square (indicated by the diagram below) and fold them so that they meet at the back. </div>
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it might be hard to see, but there is a diagonal fold going through the square that will act as a guideline when creating this fold.</div>
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the finished fold should look something like this.</div>
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take the top of the square above the two corners you just folded, and fold to the center of the square.</div>
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this will create the first side of your box. </div>
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(only 1 more to go - the remaining 2 sides will automatically form as you create your second side.)</div>
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the new 3D corners, as well as the guidelines created by your previous folds, will help guide your fold.</div>
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to make the box more secure, you can put a piece of tape or dab a bit of glue where those four corners meet in the center of the box.</div>
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</div>Danica V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04003137602443259663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784867652529713628.post-37304534360040335372011-08-27T23:18:00.000-07:002011-09-25T12:02:45.311-07:00Tutorial: DIY Simple Crochet Bracelets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-U-qExhRffQU5YbpfbgianXa6VjmdUi9bFp-LgHB3-QKCeiWrLwJw38i-j-Lqru2ziSJ7BLPuTnrhA5XIf2tKOtrYbjngLSNYQeH8sm3MboM6JH0UXPakTFLd5kFstiX-nhuCSXHMhd4/s1600/DSCN9226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="crochet bracelet pattern" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-U-qExhRffQU5YbpfbgianXa6VjmdUi9bFp-LgHB3-QKCeiWrLwJw38i-j-Lqru2ziSJ7BLPuTnrhA5XIf2tKOtrYbjngLSNYQeH8sm3MboM6JH0UXPakTFLd5kFstiX-nhuCSXHMhd4/s400/DSCN9226.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><i><br />
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This is my first attempt at a pattern! This pattern in particular is one that I've been wanting to share for a while. They're really easy to make, and you can whip up a few for yourself (and maybe some friends) in an evening, or even less than that!<br />
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In any case, this being my first pattern, feel free to let me know if there are any clarifications that need to be made!<br />
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- Small amount of worsted cotton yarn. You can also use any other yarn that feels nice. I prefer the feel and weight of natural yarns, although you can certainly make these bracelets with acrylic yarn. <br />
- Size G crochet hook<br />
- Yarn needle<br />
- Scissors<br />
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Ch = chain<br />
Sl st = slip stitch<br />
Sc = single crochet<br />
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1. Ch 25.<br />
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2. Sl st to create a loop. Make sure your chain isn't twisted!<br />
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3. Ch 1 (counts as first sc). 2nd ch from hook, sc 24 (25 total). Sl st at first sc to close the bracelet.<br />
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4. Bind off and weave in ends.<br />
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5. Say hello to your new bracelet! Make more to stack on your wrist, or give to friends!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">© The Nerdy Penguin. All rights reserved. Pattern is for personal use only. It is not to be reproduced for sale, nor to make items for sale. Thank you!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"> </span>Danica V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04003137602443259663noreply@blogger.com3