How It’s Done Lever knitting is a sort of variation of English knitting in that the yarn is held in the right hand. It’s different, though, because one needle is held stationary—acting as a pivot or lever—while the other needle does all the work. The yarn is usually tensioned around the lower fingers of the hand and the hand moves back and forth to form the stitches. It’s a fluid movement that cuts down on repetitive strain....

How Saw Teeth Cut Each tooth on a saw blade is essentially a tiny, sharp chisel that gouges out wood fibers as it speeds through a workpiece. Typically, the more teeth a saw blade has, the smoother the cut will be. This holds true for pretty much any saw you use—table saw, miter saw, circular saw, jigsaw, scroll saw, or band saw. However, these smooth cuts come at the price of speed since blades with many teeth achieve their fine finish by cutting slowly....

Most patterns in this list use basic stitches, while a few have simple but new-to-you stitch patterns. Some you can work on in small pieces over time and others are so easy you can make them in a single day. Whether you make a blanket for a shower gift or as you wait for your little one to arrive, these patterns are sure to keep baby all snuggly. The Hudson Hexagon Blanket from The Blue Elephants Warm Welcome Baby Blanket from Make and Do Crew Baby Blanket With Easy Border from Melanie Ham Love Triangles Granny Blanket from One Dog Woof Color Block Baby Blanket from Daisy Cottage Designs Easy Crochet Baby Blanket from The Spruce Starburst Blankie from Lion Brand Alpine Blanket from Yarn Hook Needles Moss Stitch in a Square from Repeat Crafter Me Snuggle up Baby Blanket from Yarnspirations Baby Bear Five-Hour Blanket from Crochet Dreamz

This is a great project to use up scraps from your fabric stash or precuts like 10-inch squares or fat quarters. You’ll also need some quilt batting or insulated batting. Keep in mind that insulated batting will protect your hands more but cannot be put in the microwave. Pretty Little Pot Holder from Nana Company Simple Pot Holder from Radiant Home Studio Quilted Oven Mitt from The Spruce Starbright Pot Holder from Very Kerry Berry Double Pot Holder with Hand Pockets from Make It & Love It Scrappy Handmade Hot Pad from Blooming Poppies Hexie Pot Holder Project from The Sewing Directory Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover from Mary Martha Mama Fiesta Pot Holder from A Spoonful of Sugar Easy Peasy Pot Holders from Mary Martha Mama Square Hot Pads from Make It & Love It Folded Star Pot Holder from Sharon Holland Designs Scrappy Quilted Pot Holder from Chambray Blues

Use one of these free farmhouse table plans to build a kitchen table that will put your home to the top of the style list. These are so in style right now and you can save a ton of money by building one yourself. These farmhouse table plans are all a little bit different so be sure to look through them all. They come in a variety of sizes and they all have details that you can add to make them uniquely yours....

These DIY curtain ideas pull in a wide range of design styles and techniques. Most of the tutorials can be completed in a couple of hours, and a few even claim they can be done in ten minutes or less. Pick a set of drapes that will coordinate with your space and get inspired! Easy No Sew Curtain Panels from Artsy Chicks Rule DIY No Sew Pom Pom Curtains from Blue Door Living How to Make a No Sew Rolled Fabric Shade from The Inspired Room Easy No Sew Curtains from Savvy Southern Style Simple No Sew Drapery Panels from Cleverly Inspired Make a Quick and Easy Window Valance from One Good Thing Farmhouse Style Cheap Curtains from Must Have Mom How to Stencil a Drop Cloth Curtain from Sondra Lyn How to Make a Pretty DIY Window Privacy Screen from Thrift Diving The Pioneer Woman’s Linens Gone Wild from Debbie Doo’s Also, read about the 12 ways to DIY your own roman shades....

Pro tip: Add a bit of catnip to the mouse’s stuffing for a fun little surprise. Crochet Mouse Toy from Annemaries Haakblog Catnip Mouse Toy from The Spruce DIY Brushing Station from Love Pets DIY Cardboard Cat Scratcher from Dream a Little Bigger Water Bowl Planter from The Happier Homemaker Feather Wand Toy from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom T-Shirt Cat Tent from Instructables Pro tip: stabilize the vase from tipping by securing to a tile or board....

Here are 16 options for free printable Halloween invitations. Bag O’ Bones from Mr. Printables Halloween Bash from Inspiration Made Simple Spiders, Bats, and Haunted Houses from Yellow Bliss Road Little Witches from Catch My Party Owls from Martha Stewart Vintage Witches Brew from Serendipity Soiree Skeletons from Martha Stewart Pumpkin Top from Martha Stewart It’s a Halloween Party from Party Planning Center You’re Invited from Paper Crave Scary Postcards from Cottage Industrialist Festive Skulls from Do-It-Yourself Invitations Pumpkin and Bat from Print Free Cards Guess Whooo Is Having a Party from Skip to My Lou Candy Corn from Print With My Pic Trick or Treat from Better Homes and Gardens

However, when Google bought YouTube, the gamble paid off and that too in style! Today we know YouTube as one of the most successful online ventures. Let’s see a few interesting YouTube trivia and facts about YouTubeT! These statistics have been compiled from press releases made by Google and from other online sources. Infographic title: Latest YouTube Fact and Statistics Date produced: 03 March 2012 Produced by: TechWelkin.com License: Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA) Feel free to use this infographic (please provide a link to www....

These leg warmer patterns showcase a range of styles and sizes, and many are easy to adapt. Additionally, most are free, with a few patterns that offer a paid option so you can download and print a PDF version. Once you start wearing these hand-crocheted leg warmers, you might just find that you need a pair for each outfit in your wardrobe! Perfect Pointe Leg Warmers from Yarnspirations Beginner-Friendly Leg Warmers from B Hooked Boho Chic Leg Warmers from Craft Her Slouchy Crochet Leg Warmers from Top Knotch Crochet Cross Stitch Boot Cuff (on Ravelry) from Naturally Nora Crochet Easy Leg Warmers from Tiny Crafty Corner Comfy Coral Reef Leg Warmers from Stardust Gold Crochet Slouchy Crochet Leg Warmers from Sigoni Macaroni Dragon Tears Leg Warmers (on Etsy), $3, Heart Hook Home Ribbed Leg Warmers from Life and Yarn Snow Flurry Leg Warmers from Mama In a Stitch Cabled Leg Warmers from All About Ami Thigh-High Leg Warmers from Yarnspirations Unicorn Leg Warmers from Handmade Rukodelky Cozy Crochet Leg Warmers (on YouTube) from Crochet Beignet Sweet Scallops Boot Cuffs from Stitch and Unwind Meowtastic Kitty Leg warmers (on Etsy), $4, The Fablmoose Crochet Yoga Socks from B Hooked Spicy Lace Leg Warmers from Lion Brand Yarn Company Textured Leg Warmers (on YouTube) from Crochet DuJour

The baby shower word scramble puzzles below are all free and can be printed within minutes. You’ll have an almost instant party activity that takes no preparation. Mix it in with some baby shower bingo cards and word search puzzles and you’re ready to go. The list is organized into baby shower word scrambles that are more geared towards boys, ones that are all covered in pink, and then a set of neutral word scrambles that would work for any baby shower....

The challenge becomes how to decorate a dorm room on a budget without making permanent changes. The solution is to do-it-yourself. These DIY dorm décor ideas are innovative, inexpensive, and inspiring. Happy decorating! DIY Family Photo Wall Hanging from The Sweetest Occasion DIY Cork Board Frame and Organizer from Craftaholics Anonymous Decorative Geo Wall Hooks from We Are Scout Instagram Wall Collage from 100 Layer Cake DIY Five-Minute Art Print Frame from Minted DIY Succulent Wall Planter from The House That Lars Built Easy DIY Felt Succulents from The Spruce DIY Laundry Hamper from Sugar Bee Crafts DIY Wire Basket Side Table from Oleander and Palm How to Make a Patterned Pillow Cover from The Spruce DIY Desk Under $60 from Pretty Providence Cover a Lampshade in 5 Easy Steps from The Caldwell Project Pull Down Wall Hanging DIY from Making Home Base DIY Macrame Wall Hanging from Classy Clutter DIY Giant Modern Clock from Hello Lidy Easy, Stylish DIY Rope Basket from The Spruce DIY Positive Vibes Rug from Poppytalk DIY Painted Storage Boxes from Sarah Hearts Confetti Mural Using Washi Tape from Freckle and Flair DIY Storage Grid from Burkatron DIY Felt Letter Board from Earnest Home Co DIY Floral and Wire Words from Lovely Indeed Easy Faux DIY Floating Shelves from A Piece of Rainbow DIY Wall Art From a Gift Bag from The Craft Patch Chevron Pattern Fan Blades from Design*Sponge

DIY Clay Cactus Ring Holder from The Spruce Crafts DIY Photo Transfer Cactus Art from Persia Lou DIY Gold Cactus Summer Tote from Lovely Indeed DIY Cactus Accent Pillow from Everything Emily DIY Cactus Stool from Oh Oh Blog DIY Cactus Costume from Studio DIY DIY Cactus Ring Holder from Vitamini Handmade DIY Gold Cactus Wallpaper from A Beautiful Mess DIY Pom Pom Cactus Gift Wrap from The Proper DIY Stamped Cactus Pillow from Patchwork Cactus DIY Faux Cactus Centerpiece from A Kailo Chic Life DIY Mini Cupcake Cactus Stand from Oh Happy Day DIY Neon Cactus from Shrimp Salad Circus DIY Cactus Stamped Tea Towels from Say Yes DIY Cactus Party Balloon from Design Improvised DIY Washi Tape Cactus Wall Art from Studio DIY DIY Cactus Pincushion from A Beautiful Mess DIY Cactus Place Cards from Oh Happy Day DIY Cactus Cake Topper from Tell Love And Party DIY Plush Felt Cactus from A Beautiful Mess DIY Pom Pom Cactus from Sugar And Cloth DIY Mini Cactus Party Favors from Sugar and Cloth DIY Cactus Mug from Enthralling Gumption DIY Watercolor Cactus Painting from Ink Struck Cactus Catnip Toy from Tattooed Martha DIY Mini Cactus Pinatas from Oh Happy Day DIY Cactus Flair Pin from Damask Love DIY Cactus Side Table from Plaster And Disaster DIY Foil Cactus Plant from The Crafted Sparrow DIY Cactus Cupcake Toppers from A Subtle Revelry DIY Painted Cactus Snack Bowls from Sugar and Cloth

The fiber content for evenweave fabric can be cotton, linen, rayon and polyester blends—or even hemp or bamboo. Evenweave fabrics are available in a wide range of colors, and the thread counts range from a fine, 32-count linen to a more rustic 18-count. This cloth is woven with grouped fibers forming easy-to-follow squares in the fabric. With cross stitch, one stitch is worked over each square. Aida is available in a wide range of solid colors, as well as background printed, patterned, or textured varieties....

Methods you can use to paint clay pottery include: UnderglazesSlipsOxide stainsGlazesAcrylic paint or fingernail polish For more acrylic-like effects, you can use liquid underglaze and work with a much heavier, “painterly” style that puts a lot more underglaze on the clay surface. With liquid underglazes, It is best to work in layers, since many are not at full-strength until you have three layers on the clay surface. Be prepared: Dark colors will bleed through overlying layers, even if you cannot see them prior to firing....

The radial arm saw uses a design that is unusual for stationary power tools since the entire motor and blade unit mounted on an overhead arm moves through the stock during crosscuts, rather than the stock being pushed through a stationary blade (like on a table saw). During rip cutting and other functions, it works more like a table saw, with the stock being pushed through the saw blade that has been temporarily locked in place...