. . . the last day of august and how it has arrived so quickly is a mystery, and while the early morning air has become a little cooler
Bicycle Skirt Guard: A skirt guard on a bicycle keeps your skirt, or coat, or child's feet from being flayed by the rear-wheel spokes. My kids are big enough that I no longer ride them on the back of my bike, and I can't remember when I last wore a skirt and that's not…
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You can either crack your head open on the asphalt like a ripe melon or you can wear one of these 21 cool helmets. Your choice, so whatever....
Bicycle Flower Bell: We both love riding our bicycles and are always thinking of new ways to diy some accesories which are not just cute but usefull too! One of these is our flower bell! With this easy to make bell you cam make your bicycle even more beautiful! Hope yo…
Finally, finally, finally after many requests, I have written down the pattern for the bunting I used on my bike basket. So, here we go.... Materials Assorted colours of cotton or cotton blend 8ply yarn. 3.5 mm crochet hook. Abbreviations slst = slip stitch dc = double crochet (or treble crochet in u.k. terms) ch = chain st/s = stitch/stitches sc = single crochet (or double crochet in u.k. terms) Notes All rounds are worked in circles. Round 1. Chain 4 sts then slpst into the 1st ch. Round 2. Working into the circle, ch 3 then crochet 2 dc. Ch 2 then crochet 3 dc. Ch2 again and crochet another 3 dc. Slpst into the top of the 3 ch to close the circle. You will be left with 3 clusters of 3 dc. Round 3. Ch 3 then crochet 2 dc back into the first gap left in the previous round so that you end up with a cluster of 3. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the next gap, ch 2 (to form a corner) and then crochet 3 dc back into the same gap. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the next gap, ch 2 (to form a corner) and then crochet 3 dc back into the same gap. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the next gap. Ch 2 then slpst into the top of the ch 3 to close the round. You will be left with 6 clusters of 3 forming a triangle. Round 4. Ch 3 then crochet 2 dc back into the first gap left in the previous round so that you end up with a cluster of 3. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the next gap. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the following gap, ch 2 (to form a corner) and then crochet 3 dc back into the same gap. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the next gap, *ch 1 and crochet 3 dc into the same gap. *This is important as it sets up the right angle to transform it from a triangle to a pentagon. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the following gap. Ch 2 and then crochet 3 dc into the same gap. This forms the bottom point. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the next gap, *ch 1 and crochet 3 dc into the same gap. Ch 1 and then crochet 3 dc into the next gap. Ch 2 then slpst into the top of the ch 3 to close the round. And here it is!!! To join the bunting together I single crocheted across the top, with 2 sc into each gap and 2sc into every 3dc cluster - so every gap and cluster should have 4 sc spread across. This particular string of bunting is to be used on a wall so I have chained 6 in between the pentagons. With the basket I chained once in between each piece. Aww, look at them huddled up together keeping warm. Fini! I then stitched the bunting on to the basket - too easy! Good luck and if you have any questions, please leave them in the comment section below. Lots of love, Kate xxooxx. p.s. I will do the roses and leaves another day - I just have to remember how I did them first!
While watching the Olympics, I've been working out how to make a skirt guard for my bike. I like to ride around in normal clothes including skirts and dresses, and as with many before me, the hem would get caught in the spokes or the brakes or between the tires and fenders. So, I started poking around the internet and there are apparently many versions of these! There was even one on Etsy I really liked, but I didn't want to pay that much for it (I'm sure it's well made and worth it, but still...). So, after carefully examining the ones online that I liked best (as carefully as you can with tiny pictures anyway), I figured I would try to make one myself. It took some trial and error to get the proportions right, but the end result: Right side: skirt guard has to go above chain Left side: skirt guard has to go around lock bracket Here are the components of the skirt guard (per side): Mason line - also know as Seine twine? It's really hard to search Mason line on the internet without coming up with a lot of sites on the Mason-Dixon line, but mason line is readily available at Home Depot and comes in bright colors; the main advantage of this material is that it's supposed to be weather resistant: the brand I got claims to be "rot proof" and to resist oil, gas, and most chemicals; another brand I considered claims to be resistant to mildew, moisture, and dryness 1 split ring - I know it as a keyring, D gave me the technical name 1 Velcro wrap - D's idea, it's perfect! 15 micro binder clips - if you're like me and you don't want to drill holes in your fenders, this works, though you might need a lip on your fender so that the clip stays in place Super glue - to secure the knots So I might do a more detailed write-up later, but having gone through this once, I think I could do better next time. Not that I'm unhappy with the result, but perhaps I would want to try different techniques (different knots? crocheted?) and different materials (reflective cord?). For now, it serves its function of protecting my skirt, and I think it looks pretty cute in DIY kind of way. Orange is a readily available DIY color
Great on you, great on the bike! Price: $70 + $15 Shipping (Email thebicyclemuse@gmail to place an order and we will send you a PayPal or Google checkout invoice) Cheerful bright and super practical the Kitsch Kitchen will brighten up any bike. Plenty of space for a laptop for your commute or groceries for a trip to the shops. • 2 metal Hooks that clip firmly over the bicycle back rack (see picture on the right) • Zip up cuff to cover hooks so they don't rub when carrying the pannier bag off the bike • 2 front pockets and a zip up inside pocket. Zip to close • Made from easy to clean, waterproof oilcloth • W:35cm, H:35cm, D: 15cm We get new patterns and colours of the Kitsch Kitchen bags each season so there's always plenty to choose from. Our current selection in the USA Yellow Floral Orange Floral Blue Floral Red Floral Red Floral Black Parasio UK See current selection and buy online at cyclechic.co.uk
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After too many midday rides with the sun in my eyes, I crafted a visor for my bicycle helmet. It was easier than I thought, and all it cost me was a dollar. Here's my tutorial to make one for yourself.
Here it is! As promised, a DIY Bicycle Pannier Tutorial. Full of pictures and detailed instruction, a DIY Bicycle Pannier Tutorial. Definitely not like the previous entry, where I encouraged it to …
Bicycle Flower Bell: We both love riding our bicycles and are always thinking of new ways to diy some accesories which are not just cute but usefull too! One of these is our flower bell! With this easy to make bell you cam make your bicycle even more beautiful! Hope yo…
