They say that everything new is well forgotten old. And the material that will be discussed only confirms this.
Knitted yarn is a thin fabric. It can be purchased at yarn sales points or made independently. Products made from this fiber are quite dense. They keep their shape wonderfully.
Our grandmothers also made such thread themselves, from old clothes, and knitted beautiful, colorful rugs. Today's craftswomen have breathed new life into old needlework. Now you can knit a neat basket or a stylish handbag from this material. Let's take a closer look at how this happens, using the example of crocheting a handbag.
What you need for knitting
Yarn
In the creation of any thing, the original material plays a decisive role. In our case, this is knitted yarn. This fiber can be obtained in two ways.
- Buy special ribbon yarn in the store. It is a skein of flat cord or ribbon, knitted from a thin thread.
Yarn sample
- Make it yourself. To do this, take unnecessary clothes and cut them into thin ribbons. Then sew the pieces together and roll them into a ball.
- Another option for constructing this material is as follows. From a thin thread, use a hook or knitting needles to knit a thin strip of the required length and wind it into a skein.
Hook
You will need a fairly thick hook. To determine its size, you need to fold the thread in two layers and compare the resulting thickness with the thickness of the tool head. Both indicators should be equal.
Additional details
More for you you will need to select fixing elements, fittings and decor.
Can act as fasteners buttons, zipper, velcro or snaps, depending on the chosen model and personal preferences.
For fittings it is usually used various rings for attaching the handle or the handle itself, if you prefer a purchased variation.
Each craftswoman decorates the product individually.
How to knit a bag
Bags knitted from knitted material have many positive qualities. There is no point in listing them all, but we can highlight a few main ones.
- The products are quite durable.
- The canvas holds its shape remarkably well.
- Thanks to the bulk of the yarn, the work does not take much time.
- This method uses the simplest patterns.
- Despite the simplicity of the knitting used, the item turns out to be quite attractive in appearance.
- This accessory will always be in trend.
Almost any sewn model can be made into a knitted version using this fiber. This could be a youth backpack or clutch to go with an evening dress, as well as a beach bag or an everyday accessory.We will look at some variations in more detail.
Round bag
This variation is one of the most common and favorite among needlewomen. Moreover, even a beginner can handle its creation.
To make it, you will need ribbon yarn, a hook and accessories: a zipper and handle fastenings.
Knitting a bag
- Make the beginning of the round part as shown in the photo.
- Next, knit the fabric in a spiral using single crochets (SC) until you reach the desired diameter.
- Make the front and back parts this way.
- Then knit the rectangular side piece RLS.
- Connect the parts by tying the sc at the joint next to each other.
- Insert a zipper at the top.
- Sew the handle fastenings to the workpiece.
- For the handle, weave a cord of the required length, as shown in the example.
How to tie a cord
If desired, decorate the product with decor.
Reference! This knitted model has one compartment. If you want to divide the internal space into sections, then use lining fabric for this.
Marshmallow
This wonderful option can be used as an everyday item or as an accessory to an elegant dress.
To create it you will need the right type of yarn, a thick hook, a suitable clasp, a long chain and accessories for attaching the handle.
Stages of work
- Make the pattern according to your measurements. To do this, it is enough to make adjustments to the basic drawing.
Basic pattern
- Next, cast on a chain of air loops of sufficient length and knit the main part with a “lush column” pattern.
Lush column
- Knit the sides with sc.
- Tie the contours of the product with RLS, while connecting the parts into a single structure.
- Install fastener elements.
- Sew on the handle fastenings.
- Pass a strand of yarn through the chain links and attach it to the fasteners.
Attention! Before starting work, knit a sample of the main pattern and carry out its wet-heat treatment. Only after it has dried do you start making calculations.
Bag
When, on the eve of the summer season, you are thinking about creating a stylish and original accessory, we advise you to turn your attention to this model. Knitted bags are quite roomy, comfortable and easy to make.
For making you All you need is knitting yarn and a large hook.
Knitting
- Make the pattern according to your measurements.
Basic drawing
- Then knit a sample of the fabric and make knitting calculations.
- For the main part, make a chain of chain loops (chain loops) of the estimated length.
- Next, knit the fabric of the part in rows of sc. At the same time, make holes evenly in the upper part for threading the cord.
- Using the same principle, make the bottom of the object.
- Connect the parts into a single structure.
- For the handle, tie a chain in. p. of the required length and tie it on both sides next to the sc.
- Sew the handle to the workpiece or attach it using special fittings.
- Thread decorative cord through the holes.
Clutch
Not every representative of the fair half of humanity has the opportunity to purchase an accessory of the appropriate range for all festive outfits. In this case, a clutch will help you out, which you can quickly and inexpensively make with your own hands.
To realize you You will need a skein of ribbon yarn, a hook, a decorative chain with large links and a closing mechanism (latch or zipper).
Product execution diagram
- Make adjustments to your measurements in the base drawing.
Pattern
- Dial chain in. p. of the required length and knit one row of dc.
- Next, knit the fabric, knitting rows alternating a lush column and a. P.
- Finish the part the same way you started.
- Sew side seams.
- Thread a strand of yarn through the chain links and sew it into a handle.
- Sew the chain to the row of dc.
- Install the fastener.
Reference! You can also use crocheted flat cord, leather strap, or beaded cord for the handle.
Useful tips
And in conclusion, let me give you some useful recommendations that will significantly facilitate the work process and help you achieve the best result.
- When performing calculations, do not forget to add a few centimeters to the seams.
- When choosing a tool, it is better to choose a plastic version. It has good material sliding properties over the surface. And at the same time lighter than its metal counterpart.
- If you are making a product using several types of knitting yarn, knit a pattern for each of them.
- If during the process of circular knitting your fabric begins to deform: it begins to “wave” or begins to tuck, it means that there is an error in the calculations. To fix this, you need to do the following. If it is a “wave”, reduce a few loops; if it tucks or pulls, add more loops.
- To knit round fragments, you can use napkin patterns, but then be sure to use a lining. This will help small things inside not slip out through the openwork holes.
- You should not heavily decorate the product, as this yarn gives the accessory an elegant look. If you really can’t wait to decorate a thing, choose small details for this: beads, ribbon, metal elements, and so on.
- Beginning needlewomen will find it useful to watch a video showing how to make the selected model. You can find the recording on the Internet.
As you, I hope, have seen, knitted yarn allows you to create wonderful additions to any style of outfit, for all occasions. All you have to do is choose an unusual model, a beautiful color and spend some free time. We should also not forget about creative vision and flights of fancy, which allow us to create real masterpieces.
Enjoy your work, smooth loops and beautiful bags!