A cozy knitted blanket, crocheted or knitted by yourself, will give your home a unique aura. How to connect it, what schemes to choose, what to pay attention to? Today we will try to give answers to all questions and share interesting ideas collected on the Internet and in our own piggy bank.
Where to start knitting a blanket
First, we decide on the knitting method, pattern and color, then we look for yarn, and then we select a suitable hook for it. The first three points depend on the experience and taste of the craftswoman. The choice of thread is based on the purpose for which the bedspread is intended.
A few words about yarn
For children, we choose natural wool or special threads with acrylic. If the bedspread will serve only a decorative function, then you can buy plush yarn or with the addition of lurex. The fluffy structure does not have a long service life, but it will give the blanket airiness and softness.
REFERENCE. So, for comparison, two stool seats were connected. One is made from half-wool, the second is from Alize Softi.The first feels great, despite active use for 5 years. The softie caked, but retained its interesting texture.
Simple and cheap wool mixture will allow you to knit a blanket of any color. Just make sure when purchasing that it doesn’t crumble too much.
Blankets knitted on the hands with thick thread look interesting. There are threads for knitting with large hooks. They save time, allowing you to knit a huge blanket in a matter of days.
How to knit
Before starting work, think about how it will be easier for you: knitting with a single fabric or motifs. It’s more difficult with one fabric: the blanket “grows”, you definitely won’t be able to take knitting with you and work on the road, gradually it will begin to pull on your hands. But once it’s ready, no stitching effort is required and you can make a single pattern. Pillowcases knitted to match look original.
The motifs are simpler; they can be knitted outside the home. Only they should be the same size so that there is no skew. Craftswomen know that the looseness of knitting often depends on their mood. One evening we can knit tightly, the next day we will get a softer motif.
There are several ways:
- from the center;
- one canvas;
- square motifs;
- triangles;
- stripes;
- zigzag.
Regardless of what you choose, the end result is sure to be an original item. It will become a decoration of the house and the pride of the needlewoman.
baby blanket
If your baby doesn’t have allergies, then you should take a closer look at natural wool. It warms well, removes excess heat and does not allow cold air to pass through.
Nowadays, acrylic plush thread is often purchased for children. It wears out faster and heats less, but it is so soft that it is very pleasant to knit. For the summer, a mixture of cotton and acrylic is often recommended.
How to choose size and shape:
- The square is suitable for wrapping or for leaving.
- The rectangular blanket is convenient to cover in the stroller and crib.
- You can check the size of regular baby blankets from the store. The standard is 80 by 100 cm, but you can take dimensions of 100 by 100, 80 by 120 or 100 by 140.
Children grow quickly, so blankets are often knitted with extra reserve.
ADVICE. You can increase the size with motives. As the child grows, additional motifs are knitted and sewn along the edges.
When the child finally grows up, the blanket from the crib becomes a stylish cover for the chair.
For the canvas you can use the simplest patterns.
Decorating the interior
For decoration, choose any thread. Crochet blankets with acrylic or cotton motifs look good. For example, for the idea below you will need a thread of medium thickness, somewhere plus or minus 50 grams per 240 meters.
For decoration, bedspreads are often crocheted using openwork patterns. The main thing here is beauty.
Bedspreads made of square motifs with patterns
The classic “granny square” or any other schemes will come to the rescue. We knit according to the pattern, sew it carefully and use it.
“Granny Square” is simple to implement, but gives room for imagination. Stylish and original bedspreads of all colors and sizes are made based on the motif. A skillful combination of shades and sizes will create a miracle.
And this is what comes out of it!
Openwork bedspreads with patterns
There are a lot of openwork patterns! For every taste and color. I suggest studying examples and diagrams.
Round and triangular motifs
We choose what we like best. Such motifs are knitted from the center. There are very simple patterns that are suitable for beginning needlewomen. There are also more complicated options for those who have already gotten their hands on it.
Original ideas
Knitting a blanket is similar to meditation.While the hook is knitting the pattern, breathing evens out and thoughts clear. When in the end you get a cool thing and a reason for pride, your soul is filled with joy.
To inspire you to new crocheted feats, I suggest looking at a selection of ideas for crochet bedspreads.
REFERENCE. Even bedspreads knitted with a simple pattern will look unusual. They are decorated with appliques, embroidery, cute animals and flowers.
Even loops for you!
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