Do you also have a shelf with knitted items that you don’t wear? It is not only in your home, but in almost every home! It's high time to get rid of them. But don't rush throw away, it’s better to give old knitwear a second life.
This material has a lot of advantages - comfortable, holds prints well, breathable, durable, elastic. You will definitely get beautiful and useful accessories and interior items.
New Irish knitting technique
First, let's do not just a simple alteration, but real creativity! And from a boring blouse or sweater we will get an original and unique thing.
Creating masterpieces in the style of Irish lace is a labor-intensive and interesting task. If there are knitwear products that are different in texture but similar in color, then it is possible to realize this idea.
Crochet the pieces of knitwear, then connect them together with single crochets.
Important! It is impossible to copy the exact execution of the work, so the result will be an exclusive wardrobe item.
Useful accessories
Pleasant little things make our life more comfortable. The crafts offered to your attention will be useful in every home.
- Cover for heating pad pleasant to the skin and will help keep you warm longer. Make a bag to size and enjoy it to your health!
- For a New Year's costume, you can make a ninja mask. Green or khaki fabric is best suited. Two scarves are made from a T-shirt, for the top and bottom of the head. Between them there is a hole for the eyes.
- Tack. She will definitely find a use in the kitchen. Place your hand on the fabric and trace it. Add a couple of centimeters to process the seams. Cut out 2 parts and sew together. If the knitwear is thin, it can be made from several layers.
- Case for phone or laptop will help avoid scratches and protect the battery from low temperatures in winter. This “outfit” looks more interesting than an accessory bought in a store and will help save your budget from unnecessary expenses. A case for diary from an unwanted sweater will give your notebook an updated and stylish look.
- Cup stand will decorate any table. You will need pieces of fabric and jar lids.
Decorations
- If large cover the bracelet with knitted fabric, you will get a stylish accessory, so you can make jewelry of the required color with your own hands.
- Scarf Scarlet easy to do even if you don't know how to knit. It’s enough to cut a 20 by 75 cm flap from a sweater. It’s good if you can include an elastic band on at least one side.
- Finish the edges by hand or with a sewing machine. All that remains is to sew on large decorative buttons, and the scarf is ready.
Interior decoration ideas and other crafts
Interior products are designed to make your home more comfortable and allow you to express your individuality in the design of the premises.Knitwear that has become unnecessary can be used for this purpose.
Pouf bag
It is light, comfortable, soft, and looks stylish in any home. It's easy and quick to sew.
All that is needed: knitted sweater, thick material for the bottom, a piece of fabric for the cover, holofiber (or padding polyester), scissors, needle, thread.
- First, sew the cover and fill it with holofiber.
- Cut off the sleeves from the sweater (they are not needed) and sew up the resulting holes.
- Place the filled cover into the sweater. Attach a bottom made of dense material to the lower part.
Poof is ready!
Toys
Not only children will be delighted with a hand-sewn soft toy. It can become an interior decoration for a room. Such an item is individual and will bring many pleasant moments during its manufacture.
Socks, tights, sweaters, and other “riches” can be used as your imagination dictates. Think in advance about the necessary fittings and tools.
Knitted decor
- Pencil holder will decorate your desktop. It can be easily made from a coffee jar, covered with a soft, bright cover.
- Candles dressed in elastic sleeves will give a special charm to the room. If the candles are white and have the same covers, then they look aristocratic.
- Decorating a vase using a sweater sleeve is a great option to give a boring item an unusual appearance. It is advisable to bend the lower cut under the bottom of the vase and secure it.
- Bottle case will decorate the festive table and lift your spirits.
- Original flowerpots Even a beginner can handle hanging flower pots. Bright children's T-shirts are suitable for this craft.
- Gift packaging made of elastic cuff and decorated with ribbon, sparkles or rhinestones. All you have to do is put the cuff on the box, and the original decor is ready!
Decorative pillow
soft heart Can serve as a wonderful gift for Valentine's Day, or any other holiday.
Advice! Get creative with the filling! Use not only holofiber, add an aromatic component - dry herbs or coffee beans. You will get a beautiful sachet.
And your favorite print on a T-shirt will decorate a sofa cushion if you sew a pillowcase from it.
Tote bag
Helps you out when going to the store. Turn a knitted T-shirt or sweater into a bag as follows: cut off the top and sew the bottom. You need to fold it at a distance of 5 cm from the bottom and cut it. Next, make cuts to the line of the handles every 5 cm. Weave the handles from strips of fabric in the form of braids and sew them to the bag.
Knitting material
Knitting from knitted yarn allows you to obtain stylish and voluminous products that perfectly retain their shape.
If you have more than 20 unnecessary T-shirts, you can easily make knitting yarn out of it by cutting it into ribbons 1.5–2 cm wide.
Having such a thread and minimal crocheting skills, making a lot of creative gizmos will not be difficult. Knitting single crochet or double crochet is all you need to know how to do. Baskets, slippers, rugs, blankets Using this technique, they can be knitted in one day and will delight your family for a long time.
Rug
A rug made from knitted ribbons obtained from T-shirts will be a nice addition to the bathroom. Purchase carpet mesh from a craft store. Prepare strips of about 10 cm from knitwear. Secure them on the grid in rows. This rug will not leave anyone in your home indifferent.
Giving things a second life is environmentally friendly and practical. This allows you to avoid throwing things away, polluting the environment, and save money by not buying something that can be made from trash. Transforming from unnecessary to useful is within the power of everyone. A little imagination and desire - and everything will work out!
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