Hand made items are especially popular. And this is not surprising, because such things make the apartment cozy and unique in its kind. A carpet made of polyester cord will make your home more comfortable and creative.
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The Secret to the Popularity of Polyester Cord
Crochet napkins and tablecloths have long ceased to be something amazing and incredible. Almost every home has such accessories. But the polyester cord, which appeared relatively recently, is quickly gaining ground. It turns out that products made from it are not only beautiful, but also very practical.
The cord is 100 percent polyester of special manufacture. Someone has dubbed this material "cord inside and cord outside." In the manufacturing process, small diameter polyester yarn is braided with polyester fibers like a cocoon. The result is an incredibly durable material.
Features of the material and care of the product
Advantages of cord products:
- They do not attract dust, and mites or other insects do not live in them;
- When washed in water at a temperature of up to 30 degrees, the product does not deform or shrink;
- Polyester cord is a hypoallergenic material;
- Such carpets do not fade and retain their original color for a long time;
- Highly resistant to external influences.
Knitted rugs not only look elegant, but also serve as a good massager thanks to their textured surface.
The disadvantages of these products include the high cost of materials and the specificity of the production process. Therefore, novice knitters should not take on such a large-scale project.
No special products are required to care for the rugs; they can be easily washed with regular washing powder.
Important! Dry mats made of polyester cord only in a straightened form.
If you are planning to create a large carpet with your own hands, remember that it will not lie motionless on linoleum or a painted floor. Therefore, it is worth sewing a special anti-slip backing on the back.
Necessary tools
The set of tools and materials is minimal: hook, polyester cord, pattern.
This cord is used for weaving on a frame. Then a special frame is required for work, along the perimeter of which nails are driven in at equal distances. The technology resembles weaving on textile fabric: longitudinal cords are pulled - the base, and then transverse sections are woven through them.
Knitted rugs crocheted from polyester cord
Pattern "Magnificent"
In this case, the name is truly "speaking", the product turns out magnificent. Airy and, at the same time, textured, it will decorate the bedroom, living room and even the bathroom. And the light massage effect, which becomes possible due to the relief, makes the accessory also a very useful thing.
For those who know how to crochet and already have a couple of knitted napkins in their arsenal, the pattern is not complicated at all. The simplest elements add up to a real masterpiece. The main thing is to strictly follow the pattern: check the number of knitted air loops and columns. In case of an error, the previous row will have to be unraveled.
And here's how the accessory looks in its finished form. A very creative thing!
The consumption of polyester "yarn" for the knitted carpet "Magnificent" is approximately 400 m (these are 2 standard skeins). The diameter of the product is 1 meter.
Carpet "Grand"
Another version of a knitted carpet is the "Grand" model. It looks even more elegant. An ideal option for a living room.
- Due to its “airiness”, the carpet is easy to fold and does not take up much space in a closet or during transportation.
- The finished product diameter is approximately 2.5 m. The cord consumption is slightly more than 2000 m.
- The weight of the product will be about 9.5 kg.
Oval shaped rug
Oval-shaped rugs are a very popular interior element. It is easier to place it in any room, be it a living room, kitchen or bathroom. Even in the hallway, an oval rug will fit in faster than its round "relative".
A little about the patterns and description of the work. In short, any pattern for an oval napkin or tablecloth will do, be guided solely by your own preference.
For example, such an elegant interior detail will require certain crochet skills and perseverance.
If lush columns or columns with a common top do not scare you, it makes sense to try.
And even a beginner can do this model: no openwork, only the simplest elements. The size of the rug is chosen based on personal preferences. If you knit it from cords of different colors, you will get a very stylish interior element.
Large Tunisian Knit Carpet
Tunisian crochet is a special spectrum of handicrafts. It is simple to perform and looks very impressive.
For this type of knitting, special long hooks and hooks on a fishing line (similar to knitting needles on a fishing line, only a hook instead of knitting needles) are used.
Let's move on to knitting. We start with a row of air loops. Next: we pull out the working thread from each air loop, as if knitting. The number of loops left on the hook is equal to the loops of the cast-on row. And now we knit two loops until only one loop remains in the work. And again we cast on loops, as if knitting. The process seems complicated until you start knitting. In fact, the technology is simple.
Important! Tunisian crochet is dense. This should be taken into account when choosing "yarn" and tools.
A carpet in the Tunisian crochet technique can be supplemented with more airy elements, knitted in the classic technique. Or simply knit each row from a cord of a different color.
In general, there are no categorical limitations to your imagination. Experiment, mix techniques and colors, then you are guaranteed to get a creative interior detail. The only nuance: if you determine the carpet model in the process, it is difficult to say how many meters of polyester cord you need.
Master class "Granny's square"
One of the most common techniques. It attracts with its simplicity of execution and spectacular result. The product connected in this technique makes the room incredibly cozy and comfortable.
Granny square pieces can be not only square, but also pentagonal or triangular.
By the way, there is another way to create a floor covering from a cord - twist the cord into a snail and secure the end of the cord with neat stitches. "Snails" can be of different sizes and colors. Decorative elements between the fragments will add creativity.
Polyester cord is a material with amazing properties. Thanks to it, you can create uniquely beautiful rugs. With some effort and a little imagination, your living room, hallway or kitchen will be the object of admiration for your loved ones.
VIDEO: Oval rug made of polyester cord.
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