tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90042928295385653422024-02-19T18:51:52.426-08:00HOBBIES INNFirst and only art and craft blog in Kashmir valley. hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-69515236349634091772018-03-08T09:58:00.001-08:002018-03-09T03:41:40.312-08:00The influential women of Kashmir.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today is 8<sup>th</sup> march, the international women's day.
The internet is abuzz with the celebrations. Everywhere you will find women
influencers' who changed the world around them. In this post I'm am remembering
but a few of our amazing women who rule the hearts. Without them the world we
live in wouldn’t be same. Today is the day when we should feel proud to be
women because we are incredibly strong, intelligent and beautiful. Spread love,
support each other and always be yourself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In today's article I bring you the amazing women who changed
the world around them. The most prominent figures in the history of Kashmir,
who will always be remembered and whose contributions to the society will
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She was born in 1320 in Pandrethan, Srinagar. She belonged
to a pandith family and is associated with the mystic poetry in Kashmir, as its
creator. Her poems and couplets are sung and promoted even today. Her poems are
amazing treasure of Kashmiri literature as they are the earliest composition in
Kashmiri language(koshur). The poems say a lot about the history of this land
and her spiritual journey. <o:p></o:p><br />
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When Lal-ded was 12 years old, her parents married her off.
She later left the wedlock on pertext of unhappy marriage and went to become
Sanyasan(renunciation). <o:p></o:p><br />
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Her poetry has been translated widely, including English
translations by Jane Hirshfield in Women in Praise of the Sacred: 43
Centuries of Spiritual Poetry by Women(1994), Coleman Barks in Naked Song:
Lalla (1992), and K.C.I.E. Sir George Grierson in Lalla-Vakyani or
The Wise Sayings of Lal-Ded, A Mystic Poetess of Ancient Kashmir (1920).<o:p></o:p><br />
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Her most common phrases and verses are used even today. One among
such is “hael maertan, Hakar maertan, lali lalewat tchali ne zahn” (no matter what
cuisines are cooked, I will be served the same stone in my food). (Back story:
Her in laws mistreated her so much that they would serve her rice and underneath
it they would place a stone to make it look much in quantity, when it never was
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It is well known that the famous Muslim saint Sheikh
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She is considered as the nightingale of Kashmir and is
popularly known as zooni or zoon(lit. Moon). She was born in 1554 in Athwajan
and is considered as one of the greatest poets of Kashmir. Even after 400 years
of her death, her songs and ballads are sung in the valley and liked by one and
all. (she is my personal favourite).<o:p></o:p><br />
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Her parents married her off to a peasant lad in the neighborhood
who was horribly abusive. The marriage ended with a divorce. After few years,
the king of the valley- Yusuf Shah Chak, heard her singing in the forest while
strolling there and instantly fell in love with her. They married and were
living a happy life but this happiness was short-lived as her husband was held
captive by by Mughal emperor Akbar, he was subsequently taken away to
Bengal in 1579 to never return. She became an ascetic and died in 1609. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Most of her songs indulge in remembrance of separation and
sorrow of her husbands disappearance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Her poems are in Kashmiri language too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The iron lady of Kashmir. An epitome of strength and a
source of inspiration. She is the one who formed the Association of Parents of
Disappeared Persons (APDP) in 1995. On August 1990 her 16 year old son was
picked up from his home by the Indian troopers never to return. The disappearance
of her son triggered her inner strength. She searched every nook and corner of
the valley but couldn’t find her son. Realizing that she was not alone in this
battle, in 1994, she founded APDP where the victims of this injustice gather
not only to fight together but also to comfort each other.<o:p></o:p><br />
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According to APDP at least 10000 men are missing due to
forced disappearances. She has represented APDP’s cause at Philippines in 2000,
Thailand in 2003, Indonesia in 2005, Chang Mai in 2006, Geneva in 2008,
Cambodia in 2009 and London in 2014. Her efforts attained a global
recognition on July 10, 2005, when she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.<o:p></o:p><br />
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She was nominated by the prestigious Indian media Channel
CNN IBN for a coveted award which she rejected on account of the deceit
approach adopted by Indian media over the pain and tragedies of Kashmiris.<o:p></o:p><br />
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She is also the recipient of Rafto prize for her continuous efforts
in campaigning for human rights.<o:p></o:p></div>
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She is presently the only strong woman separatist leader and
the founder of Dukhtaran-e-millat(daughters of nation) group. This Islamic
group is part of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference in
the Kashmir valley. The main aim of the organisation is to work
for separation of Kashmir from India. Asiya Andrabi remains
one of the most important women separatists in the valley.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Digital painting by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suhailhnaqshbandi" target="_blank">Suhail Naqshbandi</a></td></tr>
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Asiya Andrabi was married to Dr. Qasim Faktoo (a
founding member of the Hizbul Mujahideen, the biggest militant
organization in Kashmir) in 1990. Her husband is in jail since 1992. By then,
Asiya was already a household name as the head of Kashmir's biggest network of
women jihadists (as she describes her lieutenants of Dukhtaran-e-Millat), Asiya
Andrabi plays a crucial role in politics of Kashmir valley. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Born 27 march 1927, Raj Begum is the melody queen of
Kashmir. She is the leading 20th century Kashmiri singer. She was
recognized with the Padma Shri award in 2002. She died in 2016,
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There are many more women who have influenced our society in many ways. I have compiled brief details about some of them.<br />
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Hi everyone. In this post I will be sharing tutorial of my very sweet gladiator slipper. I combined crocheting and leather for this project and the final piece is just amazing. it is very ideal for this time of the year, neither too warm not too light. And yes it looks cozy and good on my feet too.<br />
The yarn that i used in this project was available in the local yarn store . it is not like common yarn with few yarn strands twisted together but a simple thread knotted to form a para-cord rope like structure with the wisps wool in it. it had no weight label or any other specifications and I was not sure what would be the best thing that could be made of this yarn. Regardless I bought it, it was too cute to be left out.<br />
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I figured out its weight by using <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/2018/02/determining-yarn-weights-wpi-method.html" target="_blank">the WPI method</a> and it is a double knit weight yarn.<br />
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I used 3.5mm aluminium hook for this project.<br />
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The stitch used is Tunisian crochet stitch.<br />
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And the pink stripes are made of faux leather that are hand sewn to the crocheted patch.<br />
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I got my leather swatch along with other cute swatches from our leather dealer to try and see. i had these pastel colors for a while and this one suited my slipper too well.<br />
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I have already uploaded the tutorial on the you tube. Watch it and tell me how you like this slipper.<br />
Dont forget to share this tutorial with your friends and family.<br />
Any questions? Post below.<br />
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-32194936657781831152018-03-01T09:35:00.000-08:002018-03-01T09:35:45.820-08:00Choosing Correct Hook Size With the Yarn For Crochet.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last time I did a post about <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/2018/02/determining-yarn-weights-wpi-method.html" target="_blank">determining the yarn weight </a>so
today I am all set to compile a new post informing you peeps how to decide what
hook to use with what yarn to get the best result. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I hope this cheat sheet will be of much help to you people
as it is to me. I find myself coming back to this little table to revise the
basics. I have figured it out over the years and did my research online to see
for myself if I’m doing it right. Now that I am sure I feel it is the right
time to share with my reader community. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is a breakdown to help you understand, I have added
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 5;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">USA<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: solid white 1.0pt; height: 36.4pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 61.0pt;" valign="top" width="81">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">UK<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: solid white 1.0pt; height: 36.4pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 51.75pt;" valign="top" width="69">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">Australia<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">&
NZ<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: solid white 1.0pt; height: 36.4pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 202.25pt;" valign="top" width="270">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;"> Purpose<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-left: none; border: solid white 1.0pt; height: 36.4pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;" valign="top" width="138">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">Hook
Size<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">(mm)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-top: none; border: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 76.5pt;" valign="top" width="102">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;"> Lace<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 61.0pt;" valign="top" width="81">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
2 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 51.75pt;" valign="top" width="69">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
2 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 202.25pt;" valign="top" width="270">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
Super lightweight, thread like, used for intricate
projects. Very difficult to deal with. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
Requires small hook size.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;" valign="top" width="138">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
0.75-3.0mm<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-top: none; border: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 76.5pt;" valign="top" width="102">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">Fingering<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 61.0pt;" valign="top" width="81">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
3 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 51.75pt;" valign="top" width="69">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
3 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 202.25pt;" valign="top" width="270">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
This yarn is thicker than the lace yarn and is ideal for baby
clothing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;" valign="top" width="138">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
2.25-3.5mm<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-top: none; border: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 76.5pt;" valign="top" width="102">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">Sports<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 61.0pt;" valign="top" width="81">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
4 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 51.75pt;" valign="top" width="69">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
4 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 202.25pt;" valign="top" width="270">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
Apparently thicker than the previous one and hence
require thicker hooks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;" valign="top" width="138">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
2.5 – 3.5mm<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-top: none; border: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 76.5pt;" valign="top" width="102">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;"> Light
/Double knit<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 61.0pt;" valign="top" width="81">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
Double Knitting<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 51.75pt;" valign="top" width="69">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
8 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 202.25pt;" valign="top" width="270">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
Most popular choice of yarn, I use this mostly in my projects too. Very
versatile and can be used in almost any project.<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #FFCCCC; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;" valign="top" width="138">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
3.5-4.5mm<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-top: none; border: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 76.5pt;" valign="top" width="102">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;">Worsted<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 61.0pt;" valign="top" width="81">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
Aran<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 51.75pt;" valign="top" width="69">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
10 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 202.25pt;" valign="top" width="270">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
Ideal for the following; sweaters, cardigans.<o:p></o:p></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #FFFF99; border-bottom: solid white 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid white 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: background1; mso-border-left-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: background1; mso-border-right-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 103.5pt;" valign="top" width="138">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
5.5mm-6.5mm<o:p></o:p></div>
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<td style="background: #FF0066; border-top: none; border: solid white 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-themecolor: background1; mso-border-top-alt: solid white .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: background1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 76.5pt;" valign="top" width="102">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;">
<b><span style="color: white; mso-themecolor: background1;"> Chunky/bulky<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Bulky<o:p></o:p></div>
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16 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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Requires larger hooks and is perfect for chunky yarn projects like
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6.5mm-9.0mm<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chunky<o:p></o:p></div>
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20 ply<o:p></o:p></div>
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Very thick, quick to work with.<o:p></o:p></div>
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9.0mm & above<o:p></o:p></div>
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Super Chunky<o:p></o:p></div>
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Very thick, ideal for modern knit and crochet designs, ideal for
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A little craft for the travel freaks here. This passport cover is easy to make and is absolutely fun to make. It didnt took me more than 15 minutes to complete this project. I love projects that are completed in short time and in one sitting. This one absolutely one of those projects: fun to do, exciting, useful and quick.<br />
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1. Faux leather. I used textured Creme and dark brown for the name tag.<br />
2. Sewing Machine.<br />
3. Any Charm. I used star, an aeroplane charm would have looked better but I couldn't find one.<br />
4. Passport.<br />
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1. Cut out the leather of the size of the passport when opened plus 0.5 cm. i.e. 0.5 cm's extra of what the size of the passport is. this is mandatory because we will stitch on the margin of the size of the passport and leave the extra fabric. we will cut two stripes of same size, height equal to the height of your fabric and width equal to 1 to 1.5 inches.<br />
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2. Put the two fabric pieces on the each end of the main body fabric. Hold with pearl headed pins and start to sew using sewing machine.<br />
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3. Cut out the extra fabric from the sides and make the corners round. Put in the passport and see if it fits well.<br />
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5. Cut our a round cornered rectangle out of dark brown leather less than 1cm of height. With the help of permanent pen write down your name. That is easy, If you have enough time and resources, you can opt for embossing on leather. I fixed it to the cover by stitching on the two ends. You can also use the studs as well.</div>
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6. I have an Indian Passport and the cover fits it well and looks absolutely cool. You can also make similar covers for your other diaries, booklets and other small cute books that you have. Tag us in your posts and share your creations with us. </div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">Note: </span></b><span style="color: #a64d79;">This pattern is original pattern by Hobbiesinn. Please do not claim this pattern as yours. If you wish to share it, you may link to this pattern but please do not copy on your site. You can use it for personal use but DO NOT sell the pattern/pictures or distribute it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Yay another faux leather tutorial. I have been working on leather projects for quite some time now and i intend to add as many different DIYs as possible. Today's post is a jewellery project. A fun and Boho styled Faux leather earrings. I will add more jewellery projects in coming days. And also some General information about the faux leather, its types, uses, and other such stuff. If you want to try out some other cool and easy leather DIYs check out <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/search?q=apron" target="_blank">my apron tutorial</a> and <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/2017/07/different-ways-of-making-tassel.html" target="_blank">this tassel tutorial</a>.<br />
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and I'm super excited as I have compiled it to basically show you guys how I embroider using leather and sequins. you too can use them to create beautiful designs that are easy and quick.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #d5a6bd;"><i><span style="color: white;"><a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/2018/02/my-blogging-journey-6th-anniversary-post.html" style="background-color: #ead1dc;" target="_blank">I hope you enjoyed my blogging journey that I posted couple of days ago. If you have missed it you can check it out here.</a></span></i></span></div>
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Okay, so on to our jewellery project.<br />
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1. Faux Leather<br />
I used 2 shades: bronze for background and camel color for the flowers.<br />
2. Flower sequins<br />
3. Small pearl beads.<br />
4. Tapestry needle and thread.<br />
5. Silk or embroidery thread.<br />
6. Little beads to hand at the bottom.<br />
7. The earring hooks.<br />
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1. Cut out two stripes of equal length and width. This is entirely your choice as to how big or small you want your earring to be. My earring stripes were almost 3.8 inches long and I divided it into half for front and back of the earring. The width of the each strip is 1.5 inches.<br />
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2. Take the camel color leather and cut out 10 small flowers from it. 5 for each of the two earrings.<br />
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3. Take one little piece of leather and begin stitching the flowers to it with the help of tapestry needle and thread.<br />
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4. Take the white embroidery thread, place the two pieces of leather together and stitch around the border.<br />
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I have compiled a little video on this Earring. Watch me making it.<br />
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-66619433993943493202018-02-16T04:55:00.000-08:002018-02-16T09:44:55.821-08:00My Blogging Journey- 6th Anniversary Post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today is our 6<sup>th</sup> birthday. I first posted on this
blog on 16 February 2013. It all started
“Just For Fun” while I was still at college. I was always very crafty and would
experiment with various arts and crafts. Back then, Internet was not so used by
People in Kashmir as it is now. Facebook was other name for Internet,
literally. Not many people knew that there is other side of this service other than
the Facebook. For them internet meant Facebook! For many it still means the
same. :D<o:p></o:p><br />
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I would look up for stuff on Google and immediately fell in
love with the idea of blogging. I perceived it as a learning and teaching
process. When I saw people around the world showing their crafts, I was
motivated to do something like that too. I knew about blogs and stuff and came
across the free blogger platform-Blogger by Google. After thinking a lot, I
named my blog as Hobbies Inn – A little Inn for Hobby enthusiasts. And it still
has the same name. Though I changed the domain from Hobbiesinn.blogspot.com to
HobbiesInn.com.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To be honest I had no blog plan or I didn’t know about SEO
and other things too. I would post occasionally about the crafts that I did. I
was not aware how blogs work (Which I am now). But no matter what, as much as I
enjoyed doing my crafts, I equally enjoyed posting about them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since I was a college student, my studies demanded much more
from me. I was a top student and worked very hard on my subjects and hence I was
not able to post that often. But Hobbies Inn survived, because, I am a very
passionate crafter and arts and crafts is my first love and the blog stats was
always positive and great. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I had a major dip in blogging In 2014, I posted only 7
posts, well we were drowned in devastating 2014 floods with hardly anything to
eat. You cannot imagine a girl to craft in that situation and post about it! Also,
we had no communication of any sort for almost 1.5 months as well! Moreover, my
college projects and internship demanded so much from me. Tough time that was! We
hadn’t seen such devastating floods in about 100 years. Whole city was
submerged in water for more than 1 month. <a href="http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/gk-magazine/the-2014-kashmir-flood-the-extreme-of-the-extremes/177596.html" target="_blank">Read more about 2014 Kashmir Floodshere.</a></div>
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My blogging again saw a dip in 2016, for nearly 6 months, we
had no internet or phone communication in whole state. We are habitual to
frequent Internet/communication gags and that one was the lengthiest one I suppose.
It was not the internet alone, we too were gaged inside our homes from June
till November! That year I completed my college, had a bad case of chicken pox
along with my sister, read almost 20 books in a month, tried my own weird hair
styles, exercised a lot, procrastinated a lot too, had no idea about where my
friends were, never wore anything else other than my pajamas, didn’t use phone (gaged),
didn’t watch TV (It was gaged too), would listen to anything on radio though
and that included vividh Bhariti… wow. And yes crafted a lot with everything
that I had(I didn’t photograph them or
write about them, I couldn’t have even if I had wanted to. I just enjoyed doing
them). When my supplies were over, I turned to gardening and that included
pretty much watering the plants and de-weeding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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scared and sad, people were being blinded and killed. Many of us suffered psychological
problems and the sufferings seemed unending. <a href="http://www.milligazette.com/news/15019-kashmir-the-2016-uprising" target="_blank">Read more about 2016 Kashmircrises here. </a><o:p></o:p></div>
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By the time all was over, I had lost motivation for
everything, I had stayed too much Inside my home doing everything that I wanted
to or didn’t want to that next few months of 2017 were spent in doing things
that were none of them! It was very hard to again start studying and working on
career goals. <o:p></o:p><br />
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However, I managed to work on my blog a little. I created
social media handles on Instagram and Facebook and also started a YouTube
channel. I had a Facebook handle for my blog back in 2014 but I deleted it because
it was getting burdensome at that time of my life. However, now I have a plan
and a greater ambition for this little blog. I am posting more often and with
more details. I am more focused and have certain goals to achieve. I have
learned a lot not only in various crafts that I do but also in the profession
of blogging. At this point, I am quiet motivated and have a plan.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Through all this thick and thin, my sister was my partner in
crime, co-conspirator and full support system. When I say “I” it automatically includes
my sister by my side. She critiques my projects and crafts and I make her proof
read all that I write on this blog. Many of the projects here are outcome of
both of our creative minds. She helps me in photographing the projects and
reminds me of my unfinished ones as well. Crafting alone is good but crafting
together is great. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, the situation in Kashmir valley is different, more
people are coming towards crafting and handmade business but Hobbies Inn stands
as the only craft blog whose purpose is to learn and teach rather than sell. Our
goal is to promote healthy habits and help people come towards creativity from
their sedentary lifestyle. We try to expose people of Kashmir to more and more
crafting and how can they achieve all that in terms of technique and where to
get the supplies as well. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We try to change the meaning of “Internet” from “Social
Media” to what it actually is. Kashmir is a beautiful place with beautifully
talented people, our motive is to motivate them, kill the depression and
anxiety and help them lead a creative and healthy lifestyle especially among
women. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We post mainly about Crochet, Sewing, lifestyle, foods and other random crafts. We have also introduced our own stylized leather crafts and we hope to add more to these categories.</div>
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This is our Journey so far, hope you enjoyed reading it and
hope to add many more great years to it. Keep reading, learning, loving and
supporting. Your Support means a lot and keeps us going. <o:p></o:p></div>
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-58563694524128509522018-02-12T06:10:00.001-08:002018-02-12T06:13:41.022-08:00DIY Embroidered Leather Sketchbook <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Of course you can buy a sketchbook but at some point of any
crafters and artists life, a handmade sketchbook is all that is “wanted”. The
joy of creating ones own version of art supply is irresistible and of course
using it gives even more joy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are several ways of making a sketchbook or a diary,
however in this tutorial we will see how to join pages using stapler and glue
and then making a cover of faux leather to give it a beautiful look.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The size of this sketchbook is A5 i.e. 8x6 inches. <o:p></o:p><br />
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MATERIALS.</h3>
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<li>A4 size drawing sheets.</li>
<li>Soft cardboard for cover.</li>
<li>Stapler</li>
<li>Eraser</li>
<li>Craft glue/glue gun</li>
<li>Faux leather.</li>
<li>Sequins</li>
<li>Tapestry needle and thread</li>
<li>Binder clips</li>
<li>Scissor.</li>
<li>Sewing machine(optional)</li>
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<br />STEP 1: FOLDING THE INSIDE PAGES</h3>
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Before starting to fold the paper you need to choose your
paper. The paper chosen must be of quality good enough to support your artwork.
If you sketch often then a sketching paper will work good, if you are a
watercolorist then I suggest you to use good weighted watercolor paper so on
and so forth. Also, keep in mind that too thick paper will not fold easily so
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For this particular sketchbook I have used a 120gsm drawing paper.
If you cannot get separate loose sheets in the market or your local art store
then purchase an A4 normal sketching pad and use its paper. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Take 2 sheets together and fold them in the center. The more
neat the fold the more perfect the sketchbook. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t be sloppy!<o:p></o:p><br />
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Now open these pages and at the crease put them on the eraser
on your table. Staple it where the eraser is underneath.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Pull the eraser out of the stapler pin and manually close
the pin. Do the same at the other end.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I made total of 9 such sets of folded paper, i.e. I have
used about 18 A4 sheets. My new sketchbook will have 36 pages.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Each set well stapled and folded neatly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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STEP 2: JOINING THE INSIDE PAGES TOGETHER</h3>
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Now that we have 9 sets of inside paper we will join them together
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On the crease (center) of 1 set apply glue. Put the other
set over it and paste them together. Make sure the pages are lined properly and
neatly. Do the same for each set. Hold them tightly with the help of a binder
clips till it is dried. Check my video below and see how I did it.<br />
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STEP 3: FOLDING THE COVER</h3>
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The paper to be used for the cover should be heavier than
the pages used inside. You can use a paper of more the 300gsm of weight or
simply use the cover of the sketchpad like I did. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fold it in the center. You can check my video below to see
how I did it. Exactly the way a notebook cover is folded.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Tip: I like to make my cover ½ – 1½ cm larger in width
and height than the inside pages so it neatly covers everything inside.<o:p></o:p><br />
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You can paste this cover with the help of glue to the inside
pages here and decorate the cover as liked. This step completes the sketchbook
unless you want to cover it with leather.<o:p></o:p><br />
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STEP 4: CUT OUT THE LEATHER COVER</h3>
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Cut out the faux leather fabric + 1 inch more than the cover
on all sides. Cut the corners too.<o:p></o:p><br />
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STEP 5: EMBROIDER THE COVER</h3>
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Use the sequins and some leather flowers and stitch them in
a floral pattern on the front side of the cover. This step may take time but it
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Here at this point you can also embroider your name or
anything you may like to. Check out some small embroidery inspirations from Pinterest. <o:p></o:p><br />
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I used sequins and leather flowers because that did not
require any special skill or material to do but just few of my crafty things
put together. Hence, anyone can do it and it is not difficult at all. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You can check my video to see how I did it. I have fast
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STEP 6: PASTE THE LEATHER COVER</h3>
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After you are done with the embroidery, join the leather
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Apply the glue to one side of the cover paper and paste it
to the leather. Let it sit till it dries. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now either use a sewing machine or use a tapestry needle and
thread sew the edges of the cover. It holds the leather in place, makes it
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STEP 7: JOIN THE COVER TO THE INSIDE PAGES</h3>
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Take a spare drawing sheet and paste it to the inside of the
cover to hide all the thread. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Take the binder clips out of the inside pages, you will see
they are completely dried and opens like magic.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Put these pages at the center of the cover and fix with the
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Hold tightly using binder clips again and let it dry for at
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After this you will have your sketchbook complete and ready
to use.<o:p></o:p><br />
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This project does take time but all the work and time
invested is worth it all. In the end you will have one of a kind
diary/sketchbook that only you own in the whole world. You can take pride in
using your own beautiful book for your beautiful thoughts/sketches. The perfect
pretty sketchbook for perfect pretty drawings and perfect pretty you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I love the fact that I did this little love from the very
scratch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Make your versions of this sketchbook and tag us in your
creation on Instagram.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Watch the video tutorial below to understand it more effectively.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t forget to pin it, subscribe to our channel and follow
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-58206401442274111402018-02-08T07:28:00.003-08:002018-02-08T07:28:58.857-08:00Determining Yarn Weights - The WPI Method<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am from a place where you will get yarns of varying sizes but no one actually knows what to call what. In a typical Kashmiri yarn store (that are quiet few and not everyone knows about them) almost no yarn is with a clear label that states what its weight is. The yarns come in great quality and pretty colors but pose a difficulty in understanding its weight and hence in yarn projects.<br />
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<i>2. When using scrap yarn for scrap yarn projects to use yarns of equal weights.</i><br />
<i>3. When using a substitute yarn.</i><br />
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These standard yarn weight measurements are used and understood universally and used in both UK and US terminology.<br />
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0- Lace<br />
1- Super Fine/Fingering<br />
2- Fine/Sport Weight<br />
3- Light/ Double Knitt Weight<br />
4- Medium/ Worsted Weight<br />
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How to determine the weight of a Yarn? The WPI (Wraps Per Inch) method.</h3>
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In case you don't know how to determine the weight of a yarn that has no label on it, like I used to get pretty confused when buying any yarn, then follow this easy and simple method and classify your yarn stash.<br />
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Hold one end of your yarn with the help of binder clip with the object of your choice. Now begin wrapping it around it. Count the number of times you wrapped the yarn around the object for the measurement of 1 Inch. That number will tell you what type of yarn you have.<br />
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Also, if you are using a yarn with inconsistency, like eyelash yarn then wrap for a bit more than 1 inch to get the accurate result.<br />
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You can also directly use your ruler to wrap the yarn for the measurement.<br />
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How WPI(Wraps per Inch) works?</h3>
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The yarn measurement is determined by the diameter of its strand. The circumference of the object doesnt matter because we are working in the diameter of the yarn strand and not on its length and hence that doesnt matter. It makes no difference to the width of yarn strand whether it is wrapped around a popsicle stick, a pencil or a bottle, the measurement will remain the same.<br />
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0 - Lace weight Yarn</h4>
WPI: > 35 (No of wraps around the object is greater than 35)<br />
Makes up to 9 stitches per inch.<br />
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1 - Super Fine/Fingering</h4>
WPI: 19 - 22 (No of wraps around the object is between 19 to 22)<br />
Makes up to 7 or 8 stitches per inch.<br />
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2 - Fine/Sport Weight</h4>
WPI: 15 - 18 (No of wraps around the object is between 15 to 18)<br />
Makes up to 6 or 6.5 stitches per inch.<br />
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3 - Light/ Double Knit Weight</h4>
WPI: 12 - 14 (No of wraps around the object is between 12 to 14)<br />
Makes up to 5.5 or 6 stitches per inch.<br />
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4 - Medium/ Worsted Weight </h4>
WPI: 9 - 11 (No of wraps around the object is between 9 to 11)<br />
Makes up to 4 or 5 stitches per inch.<br />
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5 - Bulky Weight Yarn</h4>
WPI: 7 - 8 (No of wraps around the object is between 7 to 8)<br />
Makes up to 3 or 3.75 stitches per inch.<br />
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6 - Super Bulky Yarn</h4>
WPI: 5 - 6 (No of wraps around the object is between 5 to 6)<br />
Makes up to 1.5 or 3 stitches per inch.<br />
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7 - Jumbo Yarn</h4>
WPI: 0 - 4 (No of wraps around the object is between 0 to 4)<br />
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Thicker yarns work quickly than the thinner ones. You can even buy <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/WPI+Tool+and+Knit+Card+_AD80138.html" target="_blank">WPI tool</a> kit from <a href="http://knitpicks.com/">Knitpicks.com</a><br />
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I hope this piece of write up was helpful and will come handy in future. So, pin it and share it.<br />
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Talk about Hoarding, Kashmiri's are masters in it! Talk
about Decluttering, it is a blasphemy!<o:p></o:p><br />
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We Kashmiris hoard about everything and anything. We love to
stock things that we need not. The list can go on and on, utensils, clothes,
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Why am I writing this?</h3>
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I am on a Decluttering drive and it is driving me nuts and also recently I saw two of our next door neighbors roughly constructing
garden sheds and cupboards under their ground floor verandahs ( in addition to
the warehouses ) just to accommodate the junk that was littered all over the
place! We need serious organizing here! Seriously!<br />
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Therefore I compiled this guide to help anyone who is trying to make their homes a bit cleaner.<br />
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What is clutter?</h3>
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The clutter is anything you’re keeping around you in your
house that firstly doesn’t add value to your life, secondly, doesn’t benefit
you ever! Decluttering means making room for yourself and things that matter in
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However you may define clutter, it is bad for your health. According
to <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/high-octane-women/201203/why-mess-causes-stress-8-reasons-8-remedies" target="_blank">Psychology Today</a>, people tend to feel like life is out of
control when they surround themselves with more things than they can manage. The
mess causes stress. If you’re not taking care of the clutter in your home, you
may not be taking care of yourself either.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Why Declutter?</h3>
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Because it relieves stress and provides some sense of
control and accomplishment. Cleaning the junk and freeing that corner of your
house gives you extra space and satisfaction. It is enjoyable and your home
feels more like your home! Whatever the reason, I have compiled some tips to
help you declutter your highly hoarded Kashmiri house.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Don’t discuss that with your Kashmiri mama, you will be
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Jokes apart, let’s begin!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before throwing everything out or sitting in a mess from
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Make the list of all target areas (rooms, cupboards and
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Some places are loosely cluttered and are not stuffed with excessive mess,
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things that you find during decluttering. The first list is of the things that “you
need”, “you don’t need”. The things that you need will go into the spaces just
emptied and the things that you do not need will be further sorted as “Recycle”,
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The things that are no longer needed by you must belong to any
one of the above. There are things that are entirely rubbish and will provide
no value to anyone and hence must be thrashed. However, some of the things can
be donated to the needy. One man’s clutter may be another’s need, so, decide
wisely. Maybe those extra sheets or clothes, or those extra pieces of carpets, bedding's
or utensils will fill up need of someone poor. Try to give out things that are
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Everyone has some junk lying around, there can be no
denying. And there is certainly some junk that we adore and simply can’t throw
away no matter how old and useless they turn. Talking about myself I too hoard
so many things that I seriously don’t want to part away with simply because I
love them or have spent a lot of money on. They are not junk, they are
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This is the hardest part of decluttering, deciding what
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When it comes to clothing, we generally only wear 20
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Our mission must be to get rid of things that we don’t use
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Ya Ya, you have spent hundreds over it and simply cannot
throw that away. But that costs have been already incurred and cannot be
recovered back so what is the point? These things should be considered as the
sunk costs except in some cases where the value of the thing may have
increased. You will not get the money back you spent on that thing, but you can
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They say if you haven’t used it in like 6 months, you don’t need
it. So, do you think that the things that you have accumulated over some 10 –
15 years? If you pulled the item out and said, “I’ve been wondering where this
was!" you should probably get rid of it. And if you didn’t even know you
still had the item in question, you should definitely get rid of it –you didn’t
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After you have made the decision, stand strong on it. If
something is not letting you sleep, you can still pull it out of junk the next
morning but try not to do that otherwise you will end up amassing more than you
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more guidelines about how we can declutter bedrooms and study rooms effectively and how to find time for it.. Maybe a small post on organizing things too. Till than Bye.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hi there my lovely friends! I'm so excited to show you all my Gradient yarn scarf.<br />
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This one took quiet some time to complete not because it is complicated or anything (Its basically a beginner pattern) but because I would crochet few rows and leave it and then come back to it some other time.<br />
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I noticed that I hadn't made any scarves or mufflers as a tutorial on my blog so I decided to do one. I chose a <a href="http://knittinghappiness.com/yarnsdetail.aspx?ProductId=58" target="_blank">Zebra Gradient Yarn</a> from local yarn store. It is manufactured by <a href="http://knittinghappiness.com/" target="_blank">GANGA acrowools</a>. Check out their website for more yarns and free patterns. I chose their Zebra 1322 shade for this project. It is 100% acrylic wool and each ball is approx 217 meters (or 150 Grams) when packed. It is a bulky yarn!<br />
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The best thing about this yarn is that it looks good on both men and women.<br />
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For this specific project I used a little less than 2 balls of this yarn as my scarf is approx 5.3 foot in length(without the tassels). The more the length of the scarf, the more yarn will be required. But I suppose 2 balls are enough to make a nice and long scarf.<br />
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Did I enjoy making it? Yes, I did. I loved how the gradients came to life. Follow this pattern and make one for your self too.<br />
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Hook size: 9G / 3.50 mm aluminium hook.<br />
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If you are new to crocheting or don't know how to please visit <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/p/crocheting-for-beginners.html" target="_blank">Crocheting for beginners</a> to get the basics covered.<br />
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3. Round 2 - 3: Double crochet in each stitch.<br />
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7. I made 4 large and heavy tassels to hang at four ends of the scarf.<br />
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You can follow the <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/2017/07/different-ways-of-making-tassel.html" target="_blank">tassel tutorial here</a> and make them chunky tassels all by yourself.<br />
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It took me longest to get this photographed but as usual my sister came to my rescue and together we were able to capture it perfectly.<br />
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The project is easy to follow and the end product is fabulously warm.<br />
I hope you enjoyed reading this post and about my unisex crochet scarf. If you happen to make one, do share your pictures with us.<br />
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-35228864855714603032018-01-22T07:30:00.001-08:002018-01-22T07:30:40.834-08:00DIY Crochet Round Sling Bag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi guys, lately I have been working on this little sling bag and today I'm going to share the tutorial with you all. It is far more easy than you think it is. It is a beginner level and looks quiet trendy with those cute outfits. It is large enough to hold all of your cards and money, maybe a small card holder and your phone too.<br />
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Crocheting<br />
Stitching<br />
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Materials needed:</h3>
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1. T-shirt Yarn (You can basically use any yarn but then the number of stitches and the rounds in it will vary)<br />
2. Faux leather or Rexene.<br />
3. Tapestry needle and thread.<br />
4. Magnet buttons.<br />
5. Chain String.<br />
6. Gluegun.<br />
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7. Scissor.<br />
8. Crochet hook.<br />
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Method:</h3>
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1. The T-Shirt Yarn.</h4>
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First of all we need to make two flat circles using half double crochet stitch. If your are new to crochet or don't know hoe to, follow my <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/p/crocheting-for-beginners.html" target="_blank">beginners guide to crocheting here</a> or you can visit my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bxIDWCme12nQD0p14i-uQ" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlkEna6NkDY&t=62s" target="_blank">learn the basic stitches</a>.<br />
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I used a t-shirt yarn to make these circles and since it was quiet bulky my circles were made in a very short span of time. If you don't have a t-shirt yarn available around you, you can always recycle those old t-shirts into something useful. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqyhNDSXEfg" target="_blank">Watch needle pointers make yarn out of t-shirts</a>.<br />
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2. Pattern For Circles:</h4>
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Follow this pattern to make the circles.<br />
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Round 1. Chain 4. Join, Make a magic ring.<br />
Round 2. Chain 2, make a 6 half double crochet stitches in the magic ring. (6 stitches)<br />
Round 3. Chain 2, In each of the 6 stitches make 2 half double crochet stitches. (12 stitches)<br />
Round 4. Chain 2, 2 stitches in first stitch, 1 in next. Repeat for whole round. (18 stitches)<br />
Round 5. Chain 2, 2 stitches in first stitch, 1 in next, then in next again 1. Repeat for whole round. (24 stitches)<br />
Round 6. Chain 2, 2 stitches in first stitch, 1 stitch in next three stitches each. Repeat for entire round. (30 Stitches)<br />
Round 7. Chain 2, 2 stitches in first stitch, 1 in next four stitches each. repeat for entire round. (36 stitches)<br />
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You can increase or decrease the size of circles by adding or removing rounds accordingly, if the circle you made seem smaller for a bag add few more rounds. In each round (to keep the circle flat and nice) make an increment of 6 stitches.<br />
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The size of the circles also depend upon the size of hook used, I used a large wooden hook with the diameter of 6 mm. I made this hook myself, tell me in the comment section below if you want to learn my trick of making a crochet hook yourself.<br />
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3. Joining the Circles.</h4>
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Take a tapestry needle and a matching thread and begin hand sewing the two circles together.<br />
Why hand sewing? because it is too thick to come under the sewing machine.<br />
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Leave a gap of some 6 - 7 inches from one side. On the ends of this gap add small leather loops to hold the string. Refer to picture below.<br />
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On the inside of this gap, attach two buttons as a closure of the bag.<br />
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Our circle bag is done, now over to leather flap and tassels.<br />
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<br />4. Making the tassels.</h4>
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Making a tassel is very simple, check out my blog post about <a href="http://www.hobbiesinn.com/2017/07/different-ways-of-making-tassel.html" target="_blank">how to make a leather tassel yourself</a>.<br />
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<br />5. Making the leather flap.</h4>
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Fortunately I had a matching blue lining for the flap. Okay. Cut the leather in a U shape. Width 6 -7 inches, height 9 inches.<br />
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About same size, cut the fabric lining.<br />
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You will also need three small strips of leather, two are used in tassels and 1 to hold them.<br />
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Fold the leather as in picture and make two small cuts in it as in picture. Roll the little strip of leather and fix it using the glue gun.<br />
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Put both the tassels in it and insert its ends in the cuts made in the flap.<br />
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Secure with a cute cross like stitch.<br />
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With the right sides of fabrics facing each other, stitch the two. Leave a gap of few inches from one side and turn it inside out.<br />
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Now Stitch the border of flap once again to give it a finished look.<br />
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6. Attaching the flap with the circles.</h4>
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With the help of tapestry needle and a thread, stitch the straight end of the flap to the back of the circle. You can also add a magnetic button or Velcro strip to keep it more at one place.<br />
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7. Take a steel chain and put in loops of the bag, Put your things in and enjoy.</h4>
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My sister helped me with photographing this little DIY wonder and we took so many cute pictures of it. </div>
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We will begin with the Double crochet Stitch Decreases.</h3>
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The next is the Single crochet Stitch Decrease.</h3>
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HI Guys! today i'm going to share how we Kashmiri's normally cook our Spinach and chicken meal. Its easy and yummy. if your recipe vary, you can share that in the comments below!<br />
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Spinach 1 kg.<br />
Chicken 1 whole.<br />
Garlic 3 - 5.<br />
vegetable oil 2 - 3 tablespoons<br />
Salt to taste.<br />
Red Chillies 1 teaspoon.<br />
Ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon.<br />
Turmeric 2 - 3 teaspoons.<br />
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Well, I have been crocheting since childhood but never
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Yes folks, Its true! In fact all crochet patterns have underlying
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crochet is used to view 3D spaces that are otherwise difficult to understand or view 2 dimentionally. it is used to illustrate hyperbolic and fractal geometry!</div>
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In ancient times, making baskets and weaving led to the mathematical discovery in these crafts as the crafts have repetitive patterns.</div>
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Mobius stripes in crocheting are nothing than Infinity scarfs! we have made them, used them all along our life but until now, had no idea about their mathematical perspective. In mathematics, a mobius stripe can be defined as a surface with one continuous side formed by twisting the other side at 180 degrees! (Dont get confused, they mean Infinity scarves).<br />
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<i style="background-color: #d5a6bd;">Did you know, Alan Turing, a well known computer scientist, would often knit mobius stripes and other geometric shapes during lunch break!</i></div>
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hyperbolic crochet and have been developing this concept since 2005.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dr Osinga has been able to crochet since she was seven years
old , so she noticed that this is exactly the same way that crochet
instructions work – by specifying a “surface” (more usually a poncho or baby’s
blanket!) in rows, with the number of stitches increasing or decreasing. From
there it was a simple step to turn the algorithm into a crochet pattern, and to
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Fractal geometry is a field of maths born in 1970's and is developed by Mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot. Fractal geometry is all about shapes. Fractal is a geometric pattern that is repeated at small or large scale to produce self similar and irreglar shapes and surfaces that are impossible to create in classic geometry. Fractals are irreglar patterns found in nature that are modeled using computers and fractal geometry.</div>
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I hope you found this information as insightful and fascinating as I did. I never knew there is so much to crocheting as this. If you are a crocheter like me, it is a plus point to know more about the science behind the crochet and crochet behind the maths!<br />
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Don't keep it to yourself only, Keep pinning, keep sharing!</div>
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<o:p>Happyhart.com</o:p></div>
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<o:p>g</o:p>eorgemdallas.wordpress.com<br />
<o:p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: nowrap;">www.math.auckland.ac.nz</span></o:p><br />
<o:p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: nowrap;">wikipedia.com</span></o:p></div>
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com0srinagar34.085649302735511 74.78805541992187534.03304780273551 74.707374419921877 34.138250802735513 74.868736419921873tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-84164438072603140552018-01-17T00:51:00.001-08:002018-01-17T00:52:35.379-08:00How To Crochet A Granny Square Fingerless Gloves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi Guys! In this post we will talk about my new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57VNND97H24&t=565s" target="_blank">YouTubeGranny Square Gloves</a>. I have already uploaded the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57VNND97H24&t=565s" target="_blank">video</a>, you can watch it there
as well. I had a lot of scrap yarn, and probably have some still, I decided to
put some of it to a good use! And this pattern came to my mind. I searched for
some granny square patterned gloves on Pinterest but didn’t find much similar products.
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I used cotton yarn and a size II aluminum hook. You can use
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Let’s begin the pattern, if you are new to crocheting you
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Working the granny squares.</h3>
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Round 1. (Any Color Yarn)</h4>
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-59840822967450415892018-01-04T02:11:00.001-08:002018-01-04T02:30:04.635-08:00 Five Things Kashmiris Are Happy About<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Sometimes it is the little things that bring the most happiness. Here are five things that most of the Kashmiris love and are happy about. (We are simply happy because of their existence)<br />
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1. Nun Chai. </h3>
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This tops our list. We cannot go a day without it. It is a tea specifically made in Kashmir. It is also called as Pink Tea. Noon chai or Nun chai takes a very long to prepare and is a most favorite beverage of the valley. It freshens up anyone who takes it. We prefer it in mornings and evenings and if possible at night too. We need it to function properly!<br />
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2. Kangri Josh and Pheran.</h3>
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Well the most innovative method to keep warm for 8 months of cold, kashmiri's have devised centuries ago the very stuff that are ultimate to fight the biting cold in the valley. A Kanger is a firepot in which coal is kindled to give warmth and a Pheran is a loose cloak worn by everyone.<br />
The duo gets along very well.<br />
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3. Sheen</h3>
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Snow. Like every one around the world, we too get eccentric at the sight of snow. Sheen mohnev(snow man) and sheen Jung ( snow fight) and sheen Kulfi (snow icecream) are must haves.<br />
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Got to have it once in a while. A big Meat feast. A treat for every thing. Whether you pass a class, visit relatives after a some time or any occasion, wazwan saal is must! No wazwan means you are not happy enough. And if happen to be a vegan, (which is rarest of the rare case) there is some problem with you!<br />
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5. Harisa</h3>
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Another most loved delicacy of Kashmir. I just realized we are soo food obsessed that most of the things that bring us joy are Foods, non -veg foods(In kgs). Harisa is yet another delicious mutton meal. It is mainly had in winter.<br />
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<i><span style="color: magenta;">P.S. None of the above pictures are mine. I googled them and while i was searching for the perfect pictures of happy kashmiris, i did not find many! All I saw were sad and grieving people. The reality hit me hard and made me think. What an irony! I was lost in the long history of turmoil of my homeland. How we try to find joy in small things when our hearts are breaking! I hope we are free of misiries very soon. </span></i><br />
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-90121296315411187552018-01-02T09:12:00.000-08:002018-01-02T09:12:01.806-08:00Health Issues Caused By Knitting and Crocheting and How to Fix Them.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We have probably heard and read enough about the health
benefits of crocheting and knitting. It is indeed considered as one of the best
therapies for treating anxiety, depression etc. Despite being Beneficial and
fun at the same time, Crocheting and knitting can cause some health concerns that
need to be looked into. No work comes easy and every time we work we put a part
of ourselves into it. It is hence, important to be healthy enough to cherish the
work we love a little while longer. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Crocheting and knitting is basically the work of your hands
and wrists. So they are going to be affected the most. If you are a regular
crocheter or knitter you may have complained about pain, numbness, dull aching
of fingers and wrists. It is caused by those regular hand movements and in some
the condition persists and may cause carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive
strain injury. If you are in a crochet business, it is important for you to
take care of your selves and those skillful hands so as to be in business. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Take regular
breaks while crocheting or knitting. Put down those needle or hooks. Relax your
hands and arms. There are many <b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #6a6a6a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/carpal-tunnel/stretching-exercises-for-preventing-carpal-tunnel-syndrome"><span style="color: #dd3f69; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Stretching
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Neck Pain:</h3>
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Working on some crocheted or knitted projects require you to
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Back ache:</h4>
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can lead to a bad back pain. If not prevented and treated at the right time and
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Keeping your eyes focused on some point for a long time may
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Weight Gain:</h3>
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Crocheting and knitting are sedentary activities. You put
your favorite music on, take a good place on a couch with a delicious snack by
you side; an ideal way to work? Well, no! Sitting for a long time and no
exercise will surely help build more fat under your skin, thus, leading to
weight gain. The more energetic you are, the more better. Also moving your
limbs will surely help in letting those creative juices flow. <o:p></o:p></div>
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for 20 to 30 minutes daily. Keep yourself hydrated and avoid the junk and
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awareness. Keep yourselves strong and healthy and enjoy a lifetime of
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Hi guys, i'm sharing a basic fingerless gloves tutorial for my reader community. It is a beginners guide as so many people are new to crocheting I decided to post a simple tutorial first before moving on to some tricky ones. You can watch a step by step tutorial on my youtube channel, don't forget to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bxIDWCme12nQD0p14i-uQ" target="_blank">subscribe for the weekly fun craft tutorials.</a></div>
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10. Round 12: Double crochet on each stitch. Decrease one. (31 stitches).</div>
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Decorate it as you wish.</div>
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The pattern is unisex, just don't decorate and use more manly colors.</div>
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We are a week into chillai Kalan (the harsh winter period)
and the weather is terribly cold. We’re are all coughing and sniffing and add
the regular power cuts to the winter woes. No one would like to fall sick and
have common cold at any cost. To avoid the horribly stuffy nose we need to
boost our Immune system. So, instead of staying away from sick friends, boot
your immune system and brace up the odds. We cannot entirely avoid it, but hey,
we can follow some super easy routines and find how best we can keep away from
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Enjoy life. Relax, laugh and avoid negativity. Stress and
depression can weaken your immune system and make you susceptible to
infections. We can’t control the factors that bring in stress in our lives but
can control how we react to them! Let go of the things that are bothering you
and pay attention to the ones that bring you joy. Take everything positively.
This is easier said than done but with great motivation we achieve do anything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Take care of what you eat and how healthy it is. You need
vitamins and minerals to support your immune system. Focus on eating whole
foods such as animal proteins( not to mention that to a Kashmiri, our meals are
incomplete without them) legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds as well as fresh
fruits and salads. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Apart from taking balanced diet, take sufficient amount of
vitamin C. Find out foods rich in vitamin C and include them in daily routine.
Do not just cram them in when you have hand not any since few months. That will
surely give you a bout of cold. This one must be planned ahead but even if you
have not planned it, you got to take them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day. Make sure you do not waste
your precious time on social media and watching Netflix, a good amount of sleep
is highly recommended for healthy body and mind. Again it doesn’t mean you
sleep at odd times. Rest your biological clock (natural cycle). It can get hard
first but you will get this routine in few days. Listening to your body is
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A regular exercise routine keeps the sickness away. Workout
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I do not mean you to do heavy cardio and overdo it, just
simple and easy exercises, that will let you move your body enough to keep it
healthy. If you can do even that, than take a brisk walk for 20 to 30 minutes
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Winter is no reason to stay indoors (wearing Pheran and
hugging Kangri) instead, go out and soak up some sunshine. Sunlight is a great source
of Vitamin D, it not only helps your immune system but also helps your nails
and hair grow. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Winter or not, staying hydrated is one of the best things
you can do for your health. It helps in production of lymph which carried white
blood cells throughout our body. And hence, fights bacteria and infection
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Guys 2017 is finally coming to an end. As for me, it doesn't matter, the days are all same, we all are same. It just instead of 7 we are going to use 8 now. We continue to struggle, to survive. Its just that time of the year when most of us make new resolutions, become positive (suddenly) about all the things that are weighing us down. We make goals and plans for the year. We do follow some of them for some time of-course. And normally majority of us fail. But there is something that should not only be a new-Year's resolution (meant for later to be forgotten about) but a resolution for all our days. Beginning today. Why wait for January 1 at all.<br />
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Folks I'm talking about "YOU" , "YOURSELF"!</div>
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We may make many goals and give up on them but this is not the thing to be given up about. "YOU" is magical and spectacular. Putting "YOU" on top priority will make your all days amazing. Coming days make more time for yourself. This goal, this resolution is needed by us, by all of us.<br />
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I do not mean that this should be your only goal. You make all the hell of the goals again, set your plans and mess them up again. But do not mess with this one. Make this a priority. We must not forget ourselves in the process of surviving 2018.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: magenta;">So how can you make more time for yourself?</span></i></b></div>
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1. Meditate.</h3>
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Put everything aside. Switch off that phone. (Probably put it inside the wardrobe and lock it, LOL) Find a li'l calm place at your home. Bring in the things that sooth your heart and mind. Pray if it is the time to pray. Remember your Lord. Meditate, craft, paint, do whatever that will heal you. Just breath.<br />
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No one's watching, you don't have to be act. Be YOU for YOU. Enjoy your own company.<br />
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2. Treat yourself.</h3>
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Are you purchasing gifts for your loved ones quiet often? Buy yourself one too. Go out, you don't always need friends. Shop, eat, spend on yourself. Go to that thrifty saloon (help yourself). Go for a manicure. Just love yourself.<br />
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Reading has a calming effect on our brain. For a moment you are out of the reality. It is very relaxing. There is just something about a cup of a coffee and a good book (not to mention the sound of the rain (if it is raining)). By the end of it you should enjoy it.<br />
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4. Enjoy the nature.</h3>
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Look at the things around you. Look at the Gods creation. I never tire looking at the endless and vast sky. The perfect blue. Listen to the birds. Wake up early and feel the freshness in air. See how flowers are smiling at you. Look at the shapes of clouds. The sound of the rain, the depth of the snow, all cherish the heart. And if you are a Kashmiri, There is only beauty!<br />
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5. Exercise.</h3>
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Yes! Positively! You read it right, Exercise! It is a natural anti-depressant. A life full of stress, why not pic some 20 minutes to wash that stress off of yourself. You don't deserve to be stressful. If you can, hit gym. Go for swimming. Walk a mile. There are plenty of ways you can help your body and mind to stay healthy.<br />
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There are many ways to make a time for yourself. You just have to put a lil "ME TIME" in your schedule on a top priority. In 2018, make the difference, feel the difference.<br />
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Hi Guys, Salaam.<br />
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It's Thursday evening and after a full day at work after that I had to scrap through through all the house work. Now am I sitting in my studio wondering what must I post today and share with you all.<br />
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So, today I am sharing a little pom pom tutorial with ya'all. While I was making these li'l Yarn fluffs I realized how much yarn does 1 ball take and how difficult it is. I have tried my best to show you how I did it and have broken the step wise tutorial for my readers.<br />
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In this project the size and the type of yarn matters. The perfect pom-pom depends upon how many rounds of yarn you will wind and of course the size of the ball.<br />
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You will require some yarn, scissor and a typically anything for measurement. I use my scissor handle. It worked fine.<br />
You can use a fork for small balls.<br />
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1. wrap the yarn over fork, scissor handle in my case or toilet paper rolls.<br />
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2. If your size of ball is small make lesser wraps and if it larger than more the number of times you wrap the more better your pom pom will be.<br />
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3. Pull out and tie with a strand of yarn in the middle. Tie it firmly.<br />
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5. Using your fingers spread out all the strands of yarn.<br />
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-8327982429181694982017-12-27T09:01:00.001-08:002017-12-27T09:01:03.957-08:00How to Cook Ghande Maaz (Onions and Meat) - Kashmiri style.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today I'll take you to my kitchen and show you how we ksahmiris cook our Ghande Maaz. Ghande in kashmiri means Onion and Maaz is the word for meat. It is a regular homestyle dish and is cooked often. It is mainly served with rice - the staple food of Kashmir. (We can eat rice four times a day and as for Mutton is is as important as oxygen!). LOL. However, you can relish it with roti, naan, pulao etc.<br />
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<li>2 TBS cooking oil, (preferably mustard oil)</li>
<li>2 tsp salt</li>
<li>2 onions, sliced </li>
<li>1/2 tomatoes/tamatar, diced </li>
<li>2/3 garlic/lahsun </li>
<li>1 TBS ginger/adrak paste</li>
<li>1 TBS coriander/dhania, ground</li>
<li>2 tsp Kashmiri mirch </li>
<li>1 tsp turmeric/haldi</li>
<li>Few cardamoms(though you can omit them)</li>
<li>1 inch piece cassia bark/dalchini (not mandatory)</li>
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I hope you enjoy reading my blog posts as much a s I love posting them. The topic that I chose for today is <i>"HOW TO GET STUFF DONE?"</i> Well, it is the most coldest time of the year so many of you like me, prefer to stay indoors with "Pheran" and "Kangri". Moreover the days too are very short which means very little time to get all the things done. I have found that most of the days I am not able to complete with all the tasks that I have to do and makes me wonder all the time if it is me who is getting lazy or is it the time, that is running short. Basically it is both and add the intense below zero temperature to it.<br />
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the larger tasks you want to conquer is cleaning your room, make another list
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fact about crocheting. I know many of you like to crochet but did you know what
was the first crochet pattern that was released and when? Or is there any
relation of crocheting to the world of mathematics? Well, below are some
intriguing and fascinating at the same time, facts about crochet. The history and the love for crocheting are absolutely worthwhile to read.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>The word crochet is derived from the middle French word
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underlying them. These have been used to illustrate shapes that are impossible
to produce in any other medium. The patterns normally follow the Hyperbolic and
fractal patterns. (we will discuss that in new post!)</li>
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<li>Crocheting is healthy. It reduces stress and makes you
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<li>The first crochet hooks were made from hardened mud. It was
replaced by volcanic rocks and later to fish bones. (And you thought your cute
looking hook was there from start)</li>
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<li>Crocheting is the second most loved hobby all over the
world! (Did you think you were the only one?) It lost to bonsai, scrap-booking,
butterfly chasing, and swimming with sharks.</li>
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hobbiesinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232487121152262173noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004292829538565342.post-35798796676986639462017-12-24T08:34:00.001-08:002017-12-25T03:28:41.601-08:00DIY Mini Origami Book - Tutorial<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi guys, This weekend I'm going to show you how to make a Mini origami book. It's a DIY tutorial and I hope that you will like it. It was there in my drafts for a very long time now and today finally Im able to upload it. You can watch the video on my Youtube channel or here on my blog as well. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #6a6a6a; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Origami</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;"> is the art of paper folding, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage, the word "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6a6a6a; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">origami</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;">" is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. </span></blockquote>
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The materials that are required for this project are craft paper, scissor, Glue stick and a measuring scale.</div>
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Origami is fun and easy. The tutorial is very easy to follow and anyone can do this. Origami craft is something that catches the eye of everyone and this DIY mini origami book can be the starting point of your origami craft. </div>
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Try it and enjoy.</div>
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