Any knitted items, be it rugs, runners, throws on the sofa, armchairs, chairs, evoke certain associations connected with childhood. I recall moments when, coming to visit my grandmother, I see knitted items - napkins, rugs and curtains.
It is not only beautiful, but also practical, because in the past this was how furniture was protected from wear. Now the fashion for decorative items knitted with your own hands is returning, such things are becoming popular.
Content
- The benefits of DIY
- We decide on the design and construction
- Necessary materials and tools
- Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions
- The final stage is decoration
- Video: Blanket for a corner sofa, crocheted Master class. Full version
- 50 beautiful and original blankets and capes, knitted with your own hands:
The benefits of DIY
Knitting with your own hands is a fascinating and interesting process, it has many advantages.
| 1 | Such things are in great demand. You can give them as a gift or sell them, people buy them with pleasure, not sparing money |
| 2 | They provide warmth and comfort, creating a unique atmosphere in the house. |
| 3 | You can create not only original things, but also toys for the joy of children, as well as various accessories, such as handbags, jewelry |
| 4 | Having spent a small amount on yarn, you can knit not only clothes, but also lampshades, pillows, bedspreads, capes, rugs. While in stores such things are not cheap |
| 5 | Absolutely anyone, even a child, can master this type of handicraft. |
| 6 | You can, if you want, of course, turn this activity into your main source of income, building a business on it. Knitted products will never go out of fashion |
| 7 | Such products are of high quality and can last for many years. |
We decide on the design and construction
Knitted throws can cover the back of a sofa or chair and armrests or just the seat and back – at your discretion. When choosing the color of the threads, consider the interior of the room, or, using a catchy color scheme, refresh it by creating a certain contrast.
For example, for a room in white tones, capes made of blue or gold threads are perfect, for light brown tones – green and dark red colors.
Hand-knitted items are used in interiors of different styles, be it country or Provence. Cotton capes in neutral tones are ideal for modern.
For a classic style, it is better to use yarn with metallic elements.
There are many patterns and designs for knitting, both simple and complex. It will not be difficult to choose the right one, whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter. If you like crocheting, knit capes from squares.
It is not difficult, even a beginner can handle it. Knit them in any way you like. Having mastered knitting squares, move on to complex models. For work, you can also take the remains of yarn of different colors, thanks to which you can knit capes in the patchwork style.
Furniture covers are mostly rectangular in shape. Their dimensions depend on the length and width of the sofa, and the height of the legs is taken into account. It is more difficult to knit covers for a corner sofa. They will be irregular in shape, and the dimensions should be carefully calculated. In this case, it is better to divide the sofa into two different parts and determine the dimensions separately. Then choose a method for connecting two knitted pieces.
Note. Any needlewoman can knit such a thing as a cape on her own. There are many magazines on sale that provide diagrams and patterns. Also visit needlework sites on the Internet. This can be a model knitted as a whole piece or as separate elements - squares, triangles, circles.
Necessary materials and tools
To cover the sofa you will need:
- about 11 skeins of yarn, 100 g each (100% acrylic, 100 g/210 m);
- if you decide to knit for chairs, then another 4 skeins for a cape
- the complete motif requires approximately 55 g of yarn;
- together with decoration you need about 2 kg of yarn.
For knitting a cape, it is better to use a hook of medium thickness, for example, No. 5.
Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions
Let's look at how to make a throw for a standard sofa. The pattern is simple, for example, squares.
- You need to knit 40 of them, then tie them with double crochets.
We begin to knit the second fragment – a triangle Finished triangle in yellow color - They are connected when knitting the last row.
We connect our parts - insert the hook through the back loops of both parts to create almost invisible connections - If you knit from leftover yarn, you need a combination of colors.
Connect the next pair of squares - To make the cape you need to knit 18 full hexagonal pieces and 4 half pieces.
- For the chair - 6 full fragments and 4 halves. The diameter of the steamed full fragment, knitted according to the pattern in circular rows, should be about 40 cm.
- Finally, make the tassels. You will need 30 threads for one, each 30 cm long. When finished, the length will be 15 cm. You will need to make 21 pieces for a sofa cover, if for a chair, then 9 pieces for each.
Attention! When choosing yarn by color, focus on the overall environment, the main thing is that everything is harmonious. Take the remains of different yarns that you have at home for work.
The final stage is decoration
Here, show all your imagination, bring all your ideas to life. Of course, this can be done by experienced craftswomen. Beginner needlewomen who are not confident in using knitting tools can “disguise” their creation by choosing “grass” or boucle yarn for work, thereby hiding all the irregularities and imperfections in the finished product. An original thing can be created from thick yarn with a weakened knitting, and they knit quite quickly.
Capes made of multi-colored threads look great. Take one color as a basis, choosing halftones for it. The main product can be decorated with fringe, make tassels, make a scalloped edge, a voluminous canvas - there are many options.
Whichever model you choose, it will perfectly refresh your interior and bring a feeling of real home comfort.
Video: Blanket for a corner sofa, crocheted Master class. Full version
50 beautiful and original blankets and capes, knitted with your own hands:
