What can you knit from plush yarn?

The variety of yarn options for knitting never ceases to please craftswomen. Modern yarn can satisfy any, even the most demanding taste.

But sometimes needlewomen need a special fiber. For example, for children's things or a person with an allergic reaction to woolen thread. In this case, wool needs to be replaced with a synthetic analogue, but such a product is not always tactilely pleasant.

In this case, it is better to use velor (plush) yarn. Working with this fiber is a pleasure. Products from it can be created using a crochet hook or knitting needles. And thanks to its softness and velvety feel, there is no need to use complex patterns and knitting.

Therefore this type Great for beginners in knittingwho want to create an original and beautiful thing.

The uniqueness of working with plush yarn

Velor yarn is a completely artificial material. He one hundred percent consists of micropolyester. But despite this, it makes an unusual delicate canvas.It has a number of remarkable characteristics.

• Soft, velvety surface, very pleasant to the touch.
• Hypoallergenic and pleasant tactile qualities.
• Ease of care for the finished product.
• Variety of rich colors. Moreover, there are both single-color and multi-color variations.
• Durability and abrasion resistance.

Attention! To determine the quality of the yarn, pull the cross thread. In a high-quality product, the fibers will remain in place; in a low-quality product, they will be pulled out from the main fiber.

Ideas for using plush yarn

Usually, when talking about the possibilities of velor fiber, the first thing that comes to mind is knitted sweaters. But from this material you can create a lot of other wonderful and unusual objects.

• Stuffed Toys. They can be either large or very small. The last variation is perfect as a small but cute gift for a close friend or colleague.
• Capes, bedspreads and fluffy blankets.
• Hats, snoods and scarves.
• Children's outerwear and much more.

To understand the creation process, let's look at detailed examples, diagrams and models.

Cloth

Plush thread is perfect for creating children's and adult clothing. Let's look at this with a few examples.

Jumper

A soft blue jumper will be appropriate both in a formal office outfit and in a relaxed atmosphere at a friendly party.

For this embodiment, take enough velor yarn and straight knitting needles.

Process of creation

• Knit a sample of the central braid and stockinette stitch.

• Create a pattern and make calculations according to your size.
• The back part is made using stockinette stitch.
• The front stitches are distributed as follows: edge stitch, stockinette stitch, braid, stockinette stitch, edge stitch.
• For the sleeves, start the details with 5 cm of 1x1 elastic. Next knit in stockinette stitch.
• Connect the elements, perform a WTO.

Children's blouse

This material also produces unusually soft products. For example, a blouse, the creation of which does not require special knitting skills.

In addition to the plush, you will need regular yarn in a contrasting color for the trim and knitting needles.

Completing of the work

• Build a pattern.

Attention! The model is made with raglan. Therefore, you can knit it both from the bottom up and from the top down.

We will look at the first method.

• For the back, cast on the required number of stitches using finishing thread and perform 8 rows. rubber band 2x2.
• Then switch to the main thread and continue working in garter stitch.
• Make bevels of the raglan line.
• Make shelves and sleeves in the same way.
• Sew raglan seams.
• Cast on loops along the edge of the neckline and knit 8 rows. 2x2 elastic band with contrasting thread.
• Tie the shelves with contrasting thread 3 p. RLS.
• Sew on buttons.

Other uses

From velor thread you can make not only clothes, but also wonderful toys, as well as exquisite blankets for the comfort of your family hearth.

Toys

Little children have always loved soft toys. And with the help of this fiber you can give your fidget a new friend.

Reference! To imitate the eyes and nose, you can use specially purchased parts. You can also use small buttons or embroider these elements with thread.

Plaid

Using this fiber, you can transform your bedroom interior in an original way, creating a beautiful square blanket.

For this incarnation you will need two colors of yarn and a hook of the appropriate size.The combination can be chosen at your discretion.

How to create

• To begin, dial the chain c. p. from a thread of the main color and close it into a ring.
• Next, make the canvas according to the square motif, gradually expanding it until the desired size is reached.

• Alternate colors in the product at your discretion.
• If desired, perform a “crawfish step” binding or an openwork border.

In conclusion, let me wish you creative success, flights of fancy and smooth stitches!