How to knit a backpack with knitting needles

Recently, the backpack has become especially popular. This accessory, once used for backpacking trips, is now used everywhere. Depending on the model, it is appropriate to complement many outfits. But sometimes there is not enough money for the purchased option. Therefore, we recommend making this accessory yourself using knitting needles. Even an inexperienced needlewoman can create this item. It is enough to prepare thoroughly and choose a simple variation.

Features of knitting a backpack: tips for beginners

To ensure that the creation process does not cause inconvenience and can please you with a wonderful final result, you should pay close attention to the preparatory work. It includes the following stages:

• Model selection;
• Selection of suitable material and tools;
• Purchase of decorative elements.

The choice of model will depend on the gender of the future owner: male, female or child, as well as on the personal skills of the craftswoman.For those who do not have this experience, you should start with simple options.

As a material, you should opt for synthetic yarn: acrylic or viscose. It is easier to care for a product made from such fiber. They do not deform during operation. Cotton yarn is also suitable for summer variations.

The next step is to choose a tool. This choice depends entirely on the thickness of the thread. To determine, the fiber is folded into two layers and compared with the thickness of the knitting needle (both indicators must be equal).

Various options can be used as decoration:

• Embroidery. It can be produced not only using various colored threads, but also using beads or sequins;
• Satin ribbons. From them, using the “kanzashi” technique, you can make a variety of decorations (leaves, flowers, butterflies) or tie traditional bows;
• Artificial flowers. To create them, you can use pieces of leather or fabric folded in a certain way;
• Knitted elements. Using a hook you can crochet flowers, butterflies or other figures for decoration;
• Applications. The easiest way to decorate a finished product is to attach a thermal decal to it using an iron.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the fixing elements. Their choice is quite wide. These could be zippers, buttons, a cord threaded through special holes, and so on.

Reference! The bottom of this item always requires additional reinforcement. To do this, it is made of two parts with a layer. For the latter, blanks made of cardboard or thin plastic are used.

How to knit a children's backpack with knitting needles

Children's variations of this item always have a certain playful look. They are often performed in the form of funny animal figures.Let's look at the process of creating such a thing using a detailed example.

To implement it, you will need acrylic yarn with parameters 200m\100g in beige, brown and gray colors, knitting needles No. 10, a loop catcher in the form of a pin, a zipper, a thick braid 2cm wide in brown, padding polyester (for stuffing) and a pair of buckles.

Execution process:

• Fold the thread in half and cast on 24 stitches for the main part;
• Knit in garter stitch, adding 6px1p on both sides in every sixth row;
• Place a mark at a height of 15 cm and begin to decrease in every 3p 12px1p;
• After decreasing, knit another 15cm;
• Close 12p;
• For the zipper strap, knit 6p in garter stitch along the edge of the main part;
• Knit the parts of the front and rear hooves of the sheep in garter stitch;
• Knit a triangular piece using stockinette stitch for the muzzle using gray thread;
• Tie the main thread around the muzzle with several rows of garter stitch to form the head;
• Work two ear parts using garter stitch;
• Sew the hoof parts and stuff them with padding polyester;
• Connect the main parts while inserting the hoof parts into the right places;
• Lay the head element from the inside with padding polyester and sew it to the main workpiece;
• Sew the ears in place;
• Sew in a zipper and sew on braid to form straps.

Step-by-step instructions for knitting an adult backpack

The model for adults is performed in a more restrained manner, but at the same time has its own charm and beauty. This mainly manifests itself in female versions.

To implement it, you will need a sufficient amount of wool yarn with parameters 200m\100g, knitting needles.

Completing of the work:

• Make a sample pattern and perform a WTO on it;
• Make a knitting calculation based on the pattern;
• Cast on the estimated number of loops and work 0 cm with a 1x1 elastic band;
• Next, knit the fabric of the required length according to the pattern;
• Make a cord, to do this, cast on 3p and knit in stockinette stitch to a height of 127cm;
• Knit two straps using stockinette stitch (if desired, you can use ready-made braid);
• Make seams;
• Fold half of the section knitted with an elastic band inside out and sew;
• Insert the cord into the resulting niche;
• Sew on the straps.

This description will allow you to knit a beautiful backpack. The main thing is to follow the instructions.