Hey guys! Need some lessons on how to fold a scarf? Emmi Sorokin, national men's image consultant and founder of It's a Man's World Image Consulting shows how to wear four different men's scarves in this free instructional video. Step out in style with a scarf folded the right ...more
This stitch, called Every Which Way, can be used for sweaters, scarves, afghans or just as an embellishment for your project. This is about an intermediate stitch, so make sure you have some experience with crochet before attempting this for yourself.
Teresa Richardson from the crochet-mania blog will be teaching us how to crochet a left handed seed stitch scarf. In her video, she is going to be guiding us through the process of crocheting single and double seed stitches as well as providing us with step by step instruction ...more
Candice shows viewers how to make Megan Nicolay's shredded t-shirt fringy scarf! All you need is a t-shirt and scissors. First lay out your t-shirt flat on the surface. With your scissors, cut as straight as you can, right across the logo on your shirt. Take the bottom part of ...more
Want to stay warm while out in the cold without looking like a frump? This video is for you! Stylist Jackie O Dee shows you multiple ways to tie a scarf to keep looking stylish during the cold winter months. Some styles work well under outerwear while others can be pinned and ...more
With Jen from Beauty and Bedlam, we learn not only how to tie a scarf for women, but a variety of interesting ways in which a scarf can be worn. Matching a simple solid color scarf against a black or other solid dark top, being the easiest way to touch up an otherwise average ...more
This video shows you how you can make a scarf into a handbag. First you pick out a scarf and knot each corner about 5 to 7 inches down. Take two of your corners side by side and tie them together. This is one of your purse handles. Do the same thing on the other two corners. T ...more
Learn to escape a Jiu Jitsu scarf hold by getting to your knees
Expand your crocheting repertoire by learning how to crochet a crinkle stitch, which does indeed replicate fabric crinkles. With very hole-y yet tightly woven vertical lines of yarn intersection with horizontal ones, this type of stitch creates excellent warm fabric for scarve ...more
Dragontrap uses 1/2 a yard of three different colors of fleece for this scarf project. She cuts the fleece into strips of twelve to sixteen inches in length and two to three inches wide. Then she sews the strips together lengthwise, rotating the colors of fleece. Once the stri ...more
Don't have the perfect scarf? Sometimes you can't buy perfect, sometimes you have to make perfect, so create your own cozy scarf! Can't find the right material, color, or style? No problem, design your own. See how to make a a cozy scarf in this video from GiannyL. This DIY c ...more
Bad hair days aren't the end of the world, especially if you've got a scarf. Cover up any grease, fly-aways, and worse. You'll love the Brigitte Bardot inspired look in this how-to video. You might even want to try it out when your hair is looking great already. Watch this vid ...more
Scarf is not a woman's accessory only. Here are some cool ways men can rock it too Video: .
Crocheting is a great hobby. It could even be a great business if you're good enough. But how do you go about figuring out what to crochet? What projects peak your interest, or others' interest? If you know some basic crochet stitches, it may be time to move on to a challengin ...more
A fun thing to do in knitting is to experiment by trying the same stitch on different sizes of needles. A thin yarn knitted on a small sized needle will look totally different than a thin yarn on a medium sized needle. On the small needle the stitches will be tight. On a mediu ...more
Learn to execute a Jiu Jitsu Shoulder Lock from a scarf hold.
In this tutorial, we learn how to wear scarves for the winter months. For a thinner scarf, you can wrap it around your neck all the way, so it's just a round neck holder. In the summer, you can use this same scarf with a button up and make a bow with it in the middle of the ch ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a fringy scarf. You will first need 1 yard of fabric, then fold it with the right sides facing each other. Next, measure 19" down, then start to cut. After this, measure 7" down, draw a line from across. Now, start to cut towards that lin ...more
Chantelle Fashion demonstrates how to make a lucky scrap scarf. First, cut out a four inch by four inch square template. Gather all of your fabric scraps and put them in a bag. Close your eyes, think thoughts of luck and pick out a color. Use the template to cut the scrap fabr ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to organize and store your accessories. First, you will need to have some boxes that are decorated that you can keep scarves in so you don't have to hang them up and take room in your closet. You can also keep your pashminas in the boxes as well, ...more
The holidays are all about beautiful, jewel-tone colors and richness in all facets of dressing up, from sequined cashmere scarves to warm wool coats. The same richness should be appled to makeup looks. Look absolutely dazzling at your next holiday party by creating this stunn ...more
Tip 1. First of all you need to maintain a diary to record how your skin has been affected on a daily basis and identify what your triggers are: for example whether it is due to spicy foods or cold weather. Tip 2. Use a daily sun cream moisturizer of at least (spf) 15 because ...more
Hi loom fans! This is Kristen again with GoodKnit Kisses with more helpful tips and tutorials for YOU! Today I've uploaded two new videos to my YouTube Site! One video shows casting off the rectangular loom from a Twisted Knit Stitch or Single Rib Stitch. The next video does ...more
OMG I'm soooo excited! I did a totally original loom video!!! My YouTube - Please subscribe! This stitch is usually done on needles only and I've never seen it on a loom...until Now! Yay! The rib stitch is a classic stitch that showcases 1 or more knit stitches together betw ...more
Moms, don't get stuck in a clothes rut. Shop in your own closet for new looks. Here we show you four outfits that this mom came up with. Casual everyday Don't fight your normal signature or contrasting colors. Just freshen up what you already have with an accessory to pull co ...more
Ready to try and sew-in your own weave? It's a big decision. As with everything that concerns our hair, we struggle with the pros and cons and often dwell on what could go wrong. Pixie cut. Perm or not? New shade (of pink, purple, or blue). These are all major decisions becaus ...more
This video starts off with a magician performing a trick that he will teach. You are going to need a length of rope or a scarf to do this trick. The rope or scarf should be about five feet long. Put the rope behind your head so the sides are hanging normally down your chest. Y ...more
Snowman Construction parts for FarmVille! In FarmVille you can now build a snowman! To get the pieces you need you'll have to ask for a few from your friends. You can ask once/ day and the friends are supposed to reset each day. Mine didn't thus far, so I'm providing the link ...more
The Mad Hatter from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland not only makes a great costume but a great project. The hour-glass shaped hat, the striped pants, the fingerless gloves, and the Hatter's signature scarf are the most important components in this costume. If you're fairly sk ...more
This beautiful flower can be used as decoration on a hat, scarf, headband or purse. You name it. There are many uses. On the photo above, I added it to a hat. I have also used it as a decoration on a napkin ring. The flower is knit in three parts. Check out the instructions be ...more
You've come to the end of your work and are ready to BIND OFF, but you're on a PURL row. What to do? You've learned how to BIND OFF on a knit stitch, but this is something new. Usually you will do the BIND OFF stitch on a knit row, but now your pattern is telling you to BIND O ...more
Several Tanzanian girls demonstrate how to tie a kanga (an African sarong). The first method is to wrap the kanga around the waist and tuck the end in at the waist to secure. The second method is to wrap the kanga into a cylinder to use it as a base for carrying a parcel on th ...more
Get started doing basic Arabic belly dance moves including the hip slide, the hip twist and the figure-eight. Wear a hip scarf to better see how your hips are moving during this lesson taught by belly dancing expert Sahira. Sahira began her career as a Middle Eastern dancer i ...more
This instructional knitting video shows how to use chain stitch embroidery to embellish knitting and crochet projects. Use a tapestry needle and a piece of yarn to add a special decoration to a hand knit sweater, scarf or pair of socks. It's an easy knitting embroidery trick t ...more
There are many beautiful stitches to learn in knitting. Some are harder than others. Some look hard, but really aren't. The RASPBERRY STITCH (shown in the header) is a quite easy. Once you get into the rhythm of doing it and practice for awhile you'll agree. The pattern seque ...more
Knowing how to make a TASSEL is a very useful technique to know. You can attach them to a scarf, a hat, a shawl...there are many uses for a TASSEL. How to Make a Tassel Cut a piece of cardboard. It should be a little longer than the length you want the tassel to be. Wind y ...more
Now that you have learned how to knit ribbing, you will have to know how to bind off ribbing. If you have knitted something that needs to have a stretch to it, such as socks or a neck, this is a very important technique to know. Here are the instructions for binding off ribbi ...more
This how to video is for people looking to learn how to tie a scarf attractively. Get a long scarf for your head and place the middle of it on the top of your head. Gather each end in the hand closest to it in the middle. Turn it around by pulling it behind your head and tie t ...more
The Dark Knight Rises. The Amazing Spider-Man. The Avengers. Halloween is a few weeks away and all we're going to see are these same ol' superhero costumes. It's like that every year, due to the immense popularity of comic book films by DC and Marvel. So, if you want to skip ...more
Shelley Lovett from ChildCare shows us how to make a cotton ball snowman. This is a great activity for developing fine motor skills. The snowman comes in a several variations, there is a snowman that has circles on its tummy so that children would have to try and place the cot ...more
What's the best way to learn how to tie an efficient and sturdy pashmina/shemagh? Why, ask someone who ties one every day, of course. Take a gander at this helpful tutorial to learn how to tie one of these babies on your head quickly from your Middle Eastern instructor. For t ...more
Most people (who have never done tie dye before) think that tie dye is simply squirting a bunch of psychadelic colors onto tied up fabric and going crazy with it. But there's more to tie dye than trippy rainbow hues and organic designs. There is more than one way to add a tie ...more
There are not many stitches that are more beautiful than this LACEY EYELET RIB STITCH. And, there are few that are easier. Most knitters are apprehensive about knitting any lace patterns, and truthfully, many are difficult because of so many rows. This one, however, consists o ...more
I love circular needles! I use a circular most of the time, even when I am knitting straight. One of the reasons I love knitting on a circular is because with a circular needle, you don't have to worry about dropping a needle. You just have one. It's particularly good to knit ...more
The Like Lace Stitch This is a beautiful stitch that can be done on any size needle and with any size yarn. When you use a small size needle and thin yarn it will come out looking very delicate. When you use a larger needle and bulky yarn it will come out thick and cozy. It's ...more
Whether you choose the sassy face of someone like your inner Disgust from Inside Out, or you're the happy-go-lucky Joy, chances are you're well-versed in expressing your inner "ew." So for this Halloween, take pride in your judgmental self by donning a DIY Disgust mask. Don't ...more
In this how-to video series, learn from Leslie Moselle how to use hair accessories to style your hair. Leslie will show you how to use headbands and stretchy headbands to style your hair, how to use rubber bands to style your hair, how to use a jumbo claw for hair styling, how ...more
You know Moana's a rock-solid pick for Halloween this year. The question is, how far will you go to become Moana? Are you going to just slap on a cream skirt and a red bandeau? Or do you want to go all out and end up with the finished product like YouTuber Gladzy Kei did? Alre ...more
This instructional knitting video will teach you how to do a knitted cast on. The first step in all knitting projects is casting on. By knitting into each stitch and slipping the stitch from one needle to the other, you can knit a sturdy and even cast on. Knit as many loops as ...more
Valentine's Day is near, and Judy Topaz has the perfect project for you… a knitted heart. If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to your scarf, sweater or other knitting project, then this knitted heart will surely do the trick. Just make sure to choose a good yarn for g ...more
Just because you need to assemble an outfit for work doesn't mean it has to look all boring and aging. As long as you stay mostly covered up and don't pull out your neon-colored cheetah print stockings, you'll do just fine accessorizing and dressing fashionably. Check out thi ...more
Don't have a matching chain to string your favorite pendant on? Looking for a good gift idea? This tutorial shows you how to weave a ribbon, scarf or extra cloth into a lovely chain. You can make this chain as long as you want!
Sometimes your yarn might be too thin. In that case, it's easy to use two strands of yarn to achieve the thickness you want. There will be other times when you want to add more color to your project. In that case, use two strands of different colored yarn. Use two strands of ...more
The trinity stitch looks very complicated, but this easy tutorial makes it simple to create a crochet pattern that has three columns of eyelets which punctuate your stitch. The trinity stitch is one of the fastest to master, and you can use it to crochet a summertime scarf fo ...more
Who's a fan of the Real Housewives of OC? Steal housewife Gretchen Rossi's hairdo with a little help from this hair tutorial. To capture this look you will need: a bandana or scarf, a curling iron, & hair spray.
Step 1: Cast on an Even Number of Stitches. Step 2: K2*P2, K2, End K2 Step 3: P2, *K2, P2, End P2 Step 4: Repeat These 2 Rows. The Garter Rib Stitch is a wonderful stitch to use for a scarf. It's the same on both sides and has nice texture. Be sure you follow the directions ...more
For this hijab style, start with hair completely covered and a large rectangular pashmina scarf. Pull the scarf over the head with one side hanging longer than the other. Pull the scarf tightly over the forehead to the nape of the neck and pin it together at the nape. Take the ...more
A little fondant and royal icing can go a long way to transform an ordinary cookie into something truly spectacular. At no time is this more true than Christmas, when cookies magically evolve into spectacular creations of snowflakes, Christmas trees, and gingerbread men. If y ...more
Once you learn how to knit an I-CORD you will find many different applications in which to use them. One thing I like to do is to make a FLOWER from an I-Cord. The flower can then be applied to a sweater, a blanket, a scarf, a purse. There are limitless possibilities. To make ...more
You have to wear a swimsuit at the beach or by the pool, but when you're out and about running errands or riding a bike along the pier, you should cover up those sexy gams and toned biceps in order to prevent sun damage. Be sun safe and chic all at once by learning how to mak ...more