Crochet knitted yarn backpack

Recently, more and more representatives of the fair half of humanity use backpacks as an accessory. They can be understood, because this item combines not only a stylish appearance and spaciousness, but also, when filled, is more convenient to carry.

Possessing an impressive interior space, it allows you to store a lot of things that can be useful on the road or on a country walk.

There are a huge number of backpack variations, but we suggest considering knitted varieties.

It has several obvious advantages:

• ease of manufacture;
• original look;
• popularity characteristic of all products that are created by hand.

It is worth noting that using knitted yarn, you can get a quick and extraordinary result. Let's take a closer look at the process of creating a backpack from knitted yarn.

Preparing for work

When creating any item, the preparatory stage is very important. The final appearance of the product and its quality will depend on it.It includes the following steps:

• choice of material;
• selection of tools;
• purchase of accessories and additional elements.

But the first thing the craftswoman must do is to select a suitable model, make a pattern of parts, and select diagrams. It will be used to calculate the knitting of parts. Using a pattern and a calculated sample of the fabric, you can also calculate the required amount of material that will be required for a crocheted backpack.

Attention! The pattern sample must be washed and dried before making calculations. Only after complete drying can calculations be made.

Yarn

Knitted yarn is a unique material, the thread of which looks like a thin ribbon. Because of this, it is also called ribbon yarn. It has several undoubted qualities that make the creation of this accessory easier.

• Volume. This material is quite massive, so the canvas is made from it quickly, but at the same time it turns out to be quite rigid and holds its shape well.
• Weight. Despite the density of the fabric, the product is not very heavy.
• Visual appeal. A backpack made of this fiber, even knitted with simple weaves, looks unusual and charming.

You can make this material yourself or purchase ready-made threads. To make thread at home, just take a thin fiber and tie a small ribbon of the required length. For convenience, it is wound into a ball.

Reference! Another option for obtaining ribbon yarn is to cut unwanted clothing into ribbons, connect them together and wind them into a ball.

Hook selection

The size of the tool can also affect the appearance of the product.If you take a smaller number, the fabric will be too dense and rough. If the tool is too large, the product will be excessively loose. There are several ways to select a suitable hook.

• After reading the recommendations on the yarn packaging.
• Fold the thread in half and compare the density with the volume of the head.
• Experimentally, by crocheting several samples of fabric with different hooks.

Important! Before use, wipe the surface of the hook with a soft cloth. This will remove the plaque that forms on the surface of the instrument over time.

What will be required additionally

In addition to the above, various fittings or decorative elements may be required to make a backpack. By fittings we mean the following.

• Locking mechanisms: buttons, zippers, locks and so on.
• Fastening elements: rings, carabiners, tightening mechanism.

Various materials are used as decoration to decorate the surface of the product: sequins, beads, applique, artificial flowers or bows.

Knitting a knitted backpack

As mentioned above, knitting yarn is great for creating this item. If the fabric is sufficiently dense, you don’t have to use the inner cushioning layer, which is essential for the stitched version.

A knitted backpack can be made in a single color or, using multi-colored yarn, knitted with a pattern. Things also differ according to age: children's variations are more vibrant and are often made in the form of animal figures or cartoon characters.

Let's look at several options in more detail using examples.

How to knit a simple backpack

First, let's look at the simplest variation, which even an inexperienced craftswoman can create without any problems.

First, build a pattern for the future item. You can use the basic drawing and make changes to it according to your dimensions.

Pattern

The product is made with a pattern of single crochets (SC).

Completing of the work

• Dial a chain from in. p. of the required length and tie the bottom piece RLS.
• Make the side part. This can be done by continuing to knit the part along the outer loops of the bottom or by making a separate part, which is subsequently sewn to the bottom element.
• Screw the valve piece together and sew it to the main structure. This element can also be knitted from the back edge of the main part.
• Trim the valve.
• Knit two strips for the straps and sew them to the main product.
• Install the locking mechanism.
• If desired, decorate the product with decor.

Knitting a backpack with a pattern

The next model also has an original look and is easy to implement.

There are two methods you can use when using this technique.

The first is to create a pattern using different knitting patterns.

The second (multi-colored option) is when knitting fabric with yarn of different colors.

Let's consider the first method.

Completing of the work

• Tie the bottom according to the pattern below.

Bottom diagram

• Then continue to knit the sides of the RLS in a circle to the required height.
• Next, make the valve cloth in lush columns according to the description below.

Lush column

Important! Do the number of yarn overs in this column at your discretion. The more turns, the more voluminous the pattern will be.

Tie the valve next to the sc and install a briefcase lock.

Tie and sew the handle and straps.

Children's knitted crochet backpack

As mentioned above, children's models are most often made in the form of characters from their favorite cartoons. For example, this “Minion” backpack.

To make it, you will need ribbon yarn in yellow, blue and black, as well as some white, gray and black medium yarn for finishing.

Description of work

• Tie the bottom and side part with blue thread for half the total length.
• Continue working in yellow, completing the piece to a sufficient height. At the same time, make a decorative strip in black.
• Tie the valve with yellow thread.
• Paint the straps in black.
• Assemble the product.
• Complete the decoration and sew it in place.
• Using black yarn, form a bun at the top to represent hair.

Making your own crocheted backpacks is quite simple. We wish you successful creativity and even stitches!