DIY items made from knitted yarn. Knitting baskets, slippers, bags from knitted yarn

Crocheted ones decorate the interior and are used for compact storage of various things. To learn how to knit such products, you need to choose the right material and tools, and also study different techniques knitting.

The key to creating beautiful knitted baskets is correct selection material and tools. It is important to pay attention to the quality of the threads and their width. Depending on the thickness of the yarn, a hook or knitting needles are selected. In addition, you may need additional tools to help simplify the work process.

Selection of knitting yarn

Knitted threads for knitting are divided into 2 types:

primary,
secondary.

The primary thread is balls of yarn, created in production from new fabric. The knitted fabric is cut into even strips using a machine. Thanks to this, the yarn remains of uniform thickness along its entire length. Products made from primary material are neat and beautiful. The standard length of such threads in 1 ball is 100 m, width is from 7 to 9 mm.

The color of the yarn is rich, without defects. This allows experienced craftsmen to strictly follow color schemes.

Secondary thread is made from fabric scraps. At garment factories, a lot of cut knitwear remains, which is cut into relatively even strips. The width of the thread in 1 skein can vary from 7 to 10 mm. Since the material has already been used previously, the threads may have holes, machine stitching, pills or knots. Recycled yarn wound into a ball does not have a standard length.

Most often it is sold in large skeins, more than 110 m, or by weight, setting the price per 1 kg. The advantage of recycled yarn is the cost. It is much cheaper than the original one.

In addition, needlewomen have the opportunity to make recycled material themselves by cutting up old knitted T-shirts and T-shirts. These threads are often used by beginning craftsmen for training. When the skill of knitting baskets is honed, you can purchase more expensive and high-quality yarn.

Hook selection

Baskets from knitting yarn It is more convenient to crochet than knitting. It is important to choose the right tool to make your work more convenient. For knitting baskets, hooks from 6 to 8 numbers are most often used. The small size of the tool allows you to knit a dense fabric that will keep its shape.

At first, it will be difficult for beginners to knit tightly; calluses may appear on their fingers, and yarn consumption also increases, but in order for the walls of the basket to hold its contents, it is necessary to maintain thread tension. When choosing a hook, you need to pay attention not only to its size, but also to the material from which the tool is made.

The table describes the advantages and disadvantages of different tools:

Material	pros	Minuses
Metal	Durable, have a Teflon coating that ensures the thread glides	Heavy and cold to the touch
Plastic	Beautiful, different colors. Slippery, light	Fragile, can break if knitted too tightly
Wooden	Light, slippery, warm to the touch	Sometimes burrs appear on the cut and cling to the thread

There are combination hooks. Their base is made of metal, and the handles are made of wood or plastic. These instruments are pleasant to hold in your hand, they are light and durable. Each needlewoman chooses a hook to her own taste. Sometimes you need to try several tools before finding the right one.

Additional materials and tools

In addition to a hook and yarn, for knitting baskets you may need:

Scissors- to cut off excess.
Tapestry needles– needed for sewing threads together or for other purposes.
Thick cardboard– to give rigidity to the bottom of the basket.
Tape measure– for measurements.

These materials are not always needed, but it is better to have them on hand.

How to calculate knitwear consumption?

You need to calculate the thread consumption in order to know exactly how many skeins will be needed to create 1 basket. Usually on ready-made schemes everything is indicated: yarn width, hook sizes, color and consumption. But if you want to knit a product of a non-standard size or shape, you will have to do the calculations yourself.

Before studying the algorithm, you need to pay attention to the following facts:

The thinner the yarn, the higher the consumption.
Tight knitting uses more threads than loose knitting.
If you are planning a basket with patterns, then you will need more yarn than a regular one.

There are 2 ways to calculate:

By yarn weight. To do this, first knit a sample, then you need to weigh it on a kitchen scale and calculate its area. Afterwards, make a pattern for the future product and calculate its area. For designations, you can use the following designations: VO - sample weight, PO - sample area, PI - product area. The calculation formula is as follows: (PI x VO) / PO = mass of yarn for knitting.
By meter. When knitting a sample, each meter is marked with a knot of bright thread. After finishing knitting. All meters are counted. Calculation formula for the finished product, where DN is the length of the thread: (PI x DN) / PO = number of meters.

Master class for beginners: the simplest basket made of knitted yarn

Crocheting baskets from knitted yarn is easy to learn. The first work should be as simple as possible; a round shape is considered as such. When creating a lightweight product, a beginner learns to maintain proportions, make tight knitting, and also decide on the type of tool. Below is a detailed description of the simplest basket.

Bottom

Knitting starts from the bottom:

When the knitted circle reaches the desired diameter. The thread is not broken, but knitting continues.

Walls

This is the next step in creating a cart:

Knitting continues from the same thread that remained after the bottom was formed.
You need to knit in the round without increasing or decreasing.
It is important to ensure even tension on the knitting. If the threads are stretched in different areas, sometimes tighter, sometimes weaker, the product will be uneven.

Work on the walls ends when the walls reach the required height. Now you need to secure the thread with a knot and cut off the excess. The basket can already be considered ready and various items can be stored in it, but many needlewomen prefer to attach handles to the product and equip it with a knitted lid.

Pens

The handles can be tied separately or be part of the walls.

The second option is simpler, since the elements will not need to be sewn:

The thread does not need to be disconnected at the end of knitting the walls.
The locations of the handles are marked, in the place where the opening should be, a long arch of air loops is knitted in the next row.
It is important to count the loops so that the handles are the same.
The next row is knitted as usual, and moving on to air loops, knitting is carried out around them.

To make the handles thicker, you need to knit 1 or more final rows.

Lid

The lid is knitted in the same way as the bottom:

You need to start from the middle by casting a chain of 5 air loops.
Gradually you need to make increases to make the circle more uniform.
The diameter of the lid must be larger than the diameter of the product. It is necessary to take into account the thickness of the walls of the basket and add another 5 - 7 mm.

When the circle reaches the desired size, you need to shape the edges of the lid. To do this, knit 1-2 rows of single crochets in a circle, without making any increases or decreases.

How to stiffen the finished product?

Crochet baskets from knitted yarn can be made small or large. Larger items are more difficult to shape. High walls may sag slightly and bend to the side.

To make the baskets stronger, you need to follow the following recommendations when knitting:

For work, choose thick yarn and a small hook.
It is advisable to knit the walls with patterns, for example, “checkmarks” or “braids” (there is a description below). This knitting will be stronger than simple single crochet stitches.
You can knit without a pattern, but you will need to weave the yarn into the middle of the rows.

In stores for needlewomen you can purchase a special corset tape. It is usually used for knitting hats with wide brims. This is a flexible and elastic rod made of plastic that can be tied just like yarn. Baskets with ribbon are reliable and strong.

Decorating the basket

Decorating baskets depends entirely on the imagination of the master.

For decoration most often used:

soft lace;
beads and seed beads;
rhinestones;
satin ribbons;
buttons;
pom-poms made of yarn or wool;
embroidery with thick threads.

It is important to secure the decor well so that when using the basket for its intended purpose, the rhinestones or beads do not fall off.

Patterns and descriptions of crocheted baskets for beginners

Baskets made from knitted yarn can be crocheted in different styles, and also give the products an unusual shape. Beginners need to become familiar with the basic patterns that will help make their products varied and beautiful. Below are step-by-step descriptions schemes of popular patterns and design options for baskets.

Checkmark Pattern

This knitting method makes the basket stronger. It can be used to create small and medium-sized products. Any color of yarn can be used.

The entire basket is knitted in a similar way so that the density of the product remains unchanged:

You need to make a chain of 6 air loops and close it in a ring.
The first line is knitted in single crochet columns. You need to make 9 columns, knitting 1 air loop between them.
The second row begins with a double crochet, then insert a hook into the air loop and knit 2 double crochets in one place. It turned out to be 1 tick.
In the future, the checkboxes should be placed one above the other.
When making increases, the circle is knitted to the desired diameter, for example, 20 cm.
The walls need to be knitted in the same pattern, but I do not increase or decrease them.

If the bottom of the basket was 20 cm, then the height of the walls could be 10-15 cm. In such a basket it is convenient to store creams for the dressing table or other cosmetics.

Jacquard technique

This technique allows you to create unusual patterns on the walls of the basket. To select a picture.

You can use patterns not only for knitting, but also for cross stitch, in which 1 square - 1 single crochet of a certain color:

The bottom of such baskets is knitted in the classical way.
Moving on to the walls, knit 1-2 rads in single crochet columns, and then determine the location of the pattern.
To change the color of the thread, the hook is carefully removed from the knitting, leaving loops. A thread of a new color is pulled through them, and the pattern begins to be knitted.
To ensure that there are no broaches left on the wrong side, you need to weave a loose thread inside the rows.
When the required number of columns has been made, the thread is again changed to the main color, and the yarn for the design is woven into rows, until the next color row.

For beginners, it is better to start knitting with this pattern on medium-sized baskets, because small patterns are harder to knit. You can use any color of yarn, but classic colors jacquard is: the main one is brown, the pattern is cream or white. You can store various items in such baskets; jacquard baskets look especially beautiful in the kitchen.

Rectangular model

Baskets of this shape are suitable for storing yarn and knitting tools. Average size of the product: bottom width 22 cm, length – 35 cm. Wall height – 18 cm.

The yarn color can be any:

Cast on a chain of chain stitches, 22 cm long.
The first row is knitted in single crochet columns. The next rows are knitted in the same way, without increasing or decreasing, unfolding the product.
When the length of the fabric reaches 35 cm, the thread is not broken, but begins to be tied around the rectangle in a circle.
The walls are knitted in single crochet columns, maintaining the thread tension.

Finally, the basket can be decorated. It is ready to use.

Square model

Square models are created by analogy with rectangular ones. The width and length of the bottom should be the same. Knitting the walls begins with a circular binding of a square fabric.

Experienced craftsmen recommend not making the sides too high. For a basket with a bottom of 20x20 cm, a height of 7-10 cm is sufficient. Such products are suitable for storing fabrics; they can be rolled into rolls kitchen towels and place them vertically in the basket.

Round model

As mentioned above, the round shape is the easiest to implement. This is a description of a larger basket than at the beginning. You can store things or children's toys in it. To make the frame more rigid, you will need about 10 m of special tape. Approximate basket size: width – 40 cm, height – 50 cm.

Any yarn color:

The frame tape should be located not only inside the walls, but also on the bottom. Chains of 10 air loops are connected into a circle. The first row is knitted as usual, and then you need to weave the ribbon, carefully laying it in a spiral.
Moving on to the walls, the tape is cut and the first row of sides is knitted without it.
Then weave the ribbon again and continue knitting.
The very last row is knitted without ribbon.

To make the filled basket easier to move, you can make handles. Detailed description there is above.

Basket-box

It is easier to make a small box made of knitted fabric into a rectangular shape. It is best to use a "swoosh" pattern. Approximate size of the product: width – 10x6 cm, height – 6-7 cm.

Instructions:

Knitting the bottom and walls is similar to the rectangular model.
The lid of the box can be separate (described above) or in the form of a chest. To knit option 2, you do not need to break the thread, but knit it to the corner with the length of the wall.
Knitting continues in the same pattern, making one of the walls longer. It needs to match the width of the box.
You need to knit a loop in the middle of the edge of the lid.
When the lid is closed, mark the middle of the loop on the wall of the basket and sew on a button.

It turned out to be a small box with a lid on a button. Which will lean back when opened. You can store various little things in this basket.

Grandmother's square

Crocheted knitted baskets can be made not only whole, but also assembled from fragments:

You need to knit a granny square according to the standard pattern of 4 pieces.
The bottom of the basket should be tight. Therefore, it is knitted similarly with a simple square shape. The size should be identical to the walls, for example, 15x15 cm.
The blanks are tied together with single crochet columns. First, all the walls are connected to the bottom, and then fastened together.

The upper edges of the walls are tied with single crochets in 1 row. These baskets can be used to store any items except very small ones. Yarn colors can be combined in 1 piece, or all walls can be made different.

Openwork bread bins with sides

Such products can be of any shape. The bottom is knitted in single crochet stitches to make it denser. The wall pattern is made according to the usual patterns for cotton yarn. Experienced professionals recommend doing openwork baskets small up to 20 cm wide. Large products due to openwork pattern may lose shape.

Candy bowl

Just like bread bins, candy bowls should be small. To make the product more dense, it is recommended to knit in 2 threads. The bottom can be knitted in single crochet columns, and the walls can be knitted with a “tick” pattern.

In order for the candy bowl to be hung, you need to tie the last row with a bright thread, contrasting with the main color, and make a small loop.

Marshmallow

For such baskets, yarn of pastel, delicate colors is used. Usually the size of the “marshmallow” is small, up to 15 cm in width. The baskets are round in shape and are suitable for storing small items. The bottom is knitted in the same way as a standard round model.

Features lie in the walls:

The first 4 rows are knitted in single crochets.
The 5th row is knitted in single crochet columns, but the hook is inserted behind both walls of the previous columns.
Row 6 is also knitted without double crochet, but rows 5 and 6 are knitted at once.
7 rads begin to be knitted in a tricky column, and then a loop is pulled out from its jumper.
The same loop needs to be pulled out from bottom row and fasten them together.

The entire row is knitted in the same way until the end.

Baby basket Kitten

Baskets may not be simple, but may have unusual additional details. To make a kitten, you need to knit a base from gray or white yarn, as described in the simplest basket. The head, paws and tail are knitted separately.

There are several schemes that beginners should try different variants. Additional parts are stuffed with padding polyester and sewn with simple ticks to the base. All that remains is to decorate the product by making button eyes and a mustache. These baskets are suitable for storing small items in a child's room.

Hen

Here, just like in the previous version, the basket is decorated with an additional detail. In the shape of a chicken's head. The tail needs to be knitted on the last row of the basket walls, making 3 arches from air loops.

The chicken's eyes are made of dark beads. The scallop is embroidered with red yarn, and the beak is embroidered with yellow yarn. These baskets are suitable for storing small items and also as candy bowls, so the sizes should be small, up to 15 cm wide.

little fox

The fox basket can be sewn according to the standard pattern for simple round shapes. You need to use orange and white yarn, making a pattern using the jacquard technique. The white triangle should be positioned with a sharp downward angle. Buttons are sewn on the sides for the eyes, and at the bottom of the triangle 1. For the nose. The baby fox's ears are knitted separately and sewn to the edges of the basket.

Heart

This basket has a non-standard shape. It can serve as beautiful design gift for the other half. Average size 15x20 cm. The bottom of the basket is knitted in columns with 2 crochets starting from round shape.

In the last row, the circle is shaped into a heart. The corner is knitted from double crochets, and the top of the heart is formed without knitting the row to the end and leaving a gap of 4-5 loops. The walls are knitted with single crochets.

Duckling

The basket is knitted from bright yellow yarn. The base is made round, measuring 10x10 cm. The bottom and walls are knitted with a “tick” pattern. The head and red legs of the duckling are created separately, stuffed with stuffing and sewn to the base.

bear

This option can be assembled by analogy with the duckling, but there is a simple option for beginners. The basket is knitted from brown yarn according to the standard round shape. On the last row, the bear cub's ears are knitted. The semicircular shape is made by increasing and decreasing the number of yarn overs. All that remains is to sew the buttons in place of the eyes and nose.

Basket with bow

Baskets can be decorated with bows made of wide satin ribbon. This decoration looks best on small round items. The easiest way: sew on a ready-made bow.

But you can make special jumpers on the basket, where the tape will go in and tie the edges:

After the base of the basket is ready, you need to mark the location of the jumpers. The hook is inserted from the wrong side and a row of single crochets is knitted.
Then they come back and knit a narrow rectangle (2x2.5).
The lower edge of the jumper is sewn to the base. On a basket with a diameter of 15 cm, you need to make 6 jumpers.

When everything is ready, you need to take satin ribbon a shade suitable for the yarn and insert it into the jumpers, tying the ends with a beautiful bow.

Baskets made from knitted yarn are easy to learn to knit. It is important to choose the right material, use a comfortable hook and try various techniques knitting. It is better to start with small and medium-sized baskets. When the products are of high quality and beautiful, you can start knitting large patterns.

Video about crochet baskets made of knitted yarn

Master Class. Crochet knitted yarn basket:

Some tips on how to knit from Prima knitting yarn large hook SusiMiu

You need to choose the hook size for yourself . I crochet number 15. In general, I have two hooks: No. 15 and No. 12. I don't really knit with standard 12, as I knit with a very thick knit yarn. It should be light and have the correct head shape for your hand. I recommend plastic- it's light. And don’t worry about the fact that metal hooks are best for small sizes.

The size of a product crocheted No. 12 will differ significantly from the product crocheted №15.

Therefore, e If you are knitting a product from small parts, like hexagons or diamonds, then don't change the hook! Otherwise, your sides will not match when sewing.

You need to decide on your knitting technique: will you knit tightly or not?
A product knitted from knitted yarn is very dependent on the thickness of the tape:

This photo shows how different a figure crocheted using the same pattern is:

The carpet is knitted from thick yarn 1m. in diameter I will knit very quickly because... I will need to make fewer rows and the carpet will be lighter.

Knit baskets and bags from thick yarn! If you knit from a thin wall, the baskets will not hold their shape. What to do if you have already bought wonderful thin knitting yarn and want to knit a bag or basket? Knit in two threads at once! so the basket will be elastic. I don't know how, but the cost will be less than if you knit many more rows of fine yarn. Very important! Again, if you want to knit a product from parts: do not change the ribbon! If you knit from yarn of different thicknesses, your details will be different.

How much yarn do you need?

This is the most common question to which I have no answer. Always different. I cannot accurately calculate how much knitting yarn is needed for a product.

For example, for a carpet, I calculate this for thick yarn or two-strand yarn):

Magic ring + first three circles = 1 large bobbin 1kg

Circle 3+4+half past 5th= 1 large bobbin 1kg

Second half of the 5th row + 6th row = 1 large bobbin 1kg

In short, for one carpet 1m. It takes 5.5 large bobbins in diameter.

My product began to “wave” or, conversely, began to “shrink”. What to do?

If your carpet starts to go waves- then you have overkill loops for this hook and thickness of yarn! What if I knit according to the pattern? Well, for this you need to have skill and try to reduce the number of loops. For example: if your pattern says to knit two loops into one loop of the previous row every 8 loops, then knit every 9.

If your carpet begins to “curl” and “unauthorizedly create walls” (I read this from the comments), then your knitting has too few loops. Need to add!

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Need to try! start not with openwork rugs, but with standard ones. It's easier to play with addition/decrease.

They are increasingly appearing on store shelves. The price of handmade is very high, and such products are in great demand. Many simple ideas you can implement it yourself, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money and time. The result will delight you and give a positive mood to you and those around you!

Base - yarn

Even if you visit a thread store, you are unlikely to be able to find the knitting yarn you need at an affordable price, so it is better to make it yourself. Old things will be used - of course, only knitted ones: T-shirts, raglans, dresses.

Important! The thickness of each product should be approximately the same, in which case the rug will be uniform in thickness. Thus, there are no places on it that could potentially rupture quickly.

For conversion into yarn, it is convenient to use wide men's T-shirts or knitted fabrics. True, the second option that can be used is unlikely to be found quickly, so let’s focus on what we have.

Algorithm for creating yarn

Step-by-step creation of the source material for the rug:

Cut off the bottom of the T-shirt under the sleeves.
Cut the resulting rectangle into fringes with a width of each strip of 1.5-2 cm. The thickness depends on what kind of T-shirt it is. If it is dense, then you can cut it a little thinner, but if it is thin, it is better to make it wider. You should not cut 5-10 cm to the seam.
Unfold the T-shirt at the seam (where it is not cut).
You need to cut diagonally from one cut to the other. This will make a long continuous thread without knots.
All that remains is to wind the thread into a ball.

Advice! If the material is used in different colors and you plan with a certain color scheme, each thread should be wound into a separate ball.

Required tools and materials

To create a rug of any size you will need:

Yarn. TO We already know how to do it.
Thick hook or knitting needles. It is more convenient to crochet with a hook made of this material; the rug is moderately dense. If desired, you can make it openwork or give it any other shape. Square or rectangular rugs are mainly knitted with knitting needles.
Time and desire. The knitting procedure is painstaking, although it can be an excellent relaxer after a working day.
Ready idea . Those who are familiar with . will be able to come up with ideas on the fly. For beginners, you will need diagrams or at least a description of the process in words.

Handmade home products are becoming fashionable. Hand Made is experiencing a renaissance. Online publications are filled with master classes and websites with such products. Today, it is the pouf made of knitted yarn that is among the top in popularity.

Once upon a time, in Soviet time, this type of needlework was very popular. Our grandmothers tore cotton things into long shreds and knitted colorful bedside rugs. We used a regular thick hook. The tradition is being revived. Now it is interpreted as a Western fashion trend.

Rough knitted carpets and poufs gained popularity thanks to the Dutch designer Kristen Mynderstna. She makes her own coarse yarn from sheep wool, knits it with meter-long knitting needles. The products are in great demand. Thus, Western designers “moved” our grandmothers. Let's try to figure out how to make such a pouf yourself.

A pouf is made from knitted yarn in the form of a cute colored ball or square. They look really cute in the interior. Give it to him home comfort. They are knitted from coarse threads, ropes, and yarn. Of course, you can work hard and try to make yarn yourself from old sweaters. But this is only if there are enough of them and enough patience for such labor-intensive work. Therefore, it is better to look for material in specialized stores.

In addition, material for the cover is needed. It is better to make it from thick linen or cotton fabric. The filler is foam rubber, padding polyester, and hallofiber. You can buy them at a hardware store. Can be purchased in showrooms that sell fabrics for upholstered furniture. Our women's ingenuity suggested that they could buy two padding polyester blankets at a second-hand store and gut the contents out of them.

Knitting a round ball

The pouf can be crocheted or knitted. Round products are knitted more often. Before you start knitting, you need to decide for whom we will make the product and in which room it will be located. In the bedroom, choose yarn to match the color of the bedspread or curtains, in the living room - to match the color of the sofa pillows. For the nursery we choose bright colors, you can combine several colors. Multi-colored ottomans can liven up the interior of a child's room. They really like them.

To begin with, we knit a pouf with knitting needles, the optimal dimensions are: width – 60 cm, height – 40 cm. Sequence of work:

1. Making a cover. We sew a piece of fabric (100*165 cm) with a tube. Then we tie one side with a rope and turn the cover inside out so that the knot is inside.

2. Fill the case tightly with filler. We tie the top with a rope. Straighten out the remaining fabric.

3. The product will require knitting needles. A pearl pattern is made, i.e. we alternate knit and purl stitches in a row.

4. When knitted cover ready, put it on the blank. Using a hook, sew the two halves together. As alternative option you can connect the halves using decorative buttons. You will get a removable cover.

The product will be more elegant if you use your imagination. For example, sew on pieces of fur, colored buttons, beads or ribbons in the form of bows.

On video: how to make a round knitted pouf.

Square products

Do-it-yourself square-shaped knitted poufs are made in the same sequence. They only sew a cover in the shape of a square. Interesting products are made from natural jute rope. For this you will need the same materials as for the round pouf. Recommended dimensions 70*70 cm and height 40 cm.

Subsequence:

1. Cut out two squares of 72*72 cm and 4 canvases of 42*72 cm from fabric. Sew them together, first the sides (42*72), then sew on the top. Add 2 cm to the seams. We do not sew the bottom completely. Turn the seams inside out. Place the filler tightly. We sew the cover by hand.

2. Now we will knit six squares. In order to determine the number of loops, you need to knit a small piece. Count how many loops there are per 1 cm, then multiply by the required dimensions.

3. Connect the squares using a hook, leaving one side to insert the workpiece (case with filling).

4. After putting on the knitted upholstery, crochet the remaining unstitched part.

If you want to emphasize the square geometry of the product, the connecting seams can be made of contrasting yarn.

As you can see, DIY knitted poufs can find universal use. These are practical things beautiful elements decor. If you like the idea and are wondering how to knit a pouf, don’t hesitate. Buy threads, find a pattern or calculate it yourself.

Perhaps you will like this exciting activity so much that it will become your hobby. Handmade things fill the home with positive energy. The author enjoys creative process. Those around him from the result of his work.

Knitting from knitted yarn is a newfangled trend in needlework that appeared not so long ago, but has already reached a wide audience of followers. With the advent of thick yarn on the hobby market, it has become popular to use analogues from other materials. The use of knitted tape in knitting is an interesting solution. This method has gained popularity recently, although this practice is not new. The essence is to weave bags, blankets, slippers, baskets, backpacks and other products not with thread, but with strips. They are cut from cotton fabric smooth ribbons, 7-9 mm wide. Previously, craftswomen made them themselves from old T-shirts, but now there are finished production, which provides a wide selection of shades of “yarn” for every taste. For knitting, a hook or knitting needles are used. These should be large tools that are convenient for gripping the thread. You can buy these at a craft store. Selection interesting ideas, a master class for beginners, more on that later.

Crocheting and knitting from knitted yarn: features and technique

Knitting yarn - strips of elastic cotton material twisted into skeins. There are two types of twist: front and back. It is also called spaghetti, pasta, t-shirt yarn or simply ribbon. It is produced by recycling shredded cotton fabric residues and weaving into stripes, or by cutting primary knitted fabric. The result is large skeins of soft thread. The width may vary, but not less than 5 mm. Due to the large size of the ribbons, the weaving is textured and dense, and the knitting process itself does not take much time. This technique has already become popular in Japan, where hand-made things are considered a trend. To learn how to work with such a thread, no special skills are required. The consumption of this material is less than that of ordinary cotton thread, and the density is much higher.

Kinds

Depending on the production technology of raw materials, twisting and winding of threads, knitted yarn can be classified into certain categories. All of the following types of material are considered threads, and the difference is in the manufacturing method and wrapping. Main varieties:

Let's take a closer look at each of the categories:

By type of raw material:

manual – strips cut by hand;
recyclable materials - tapes made from fabric scraps;
primary - strips cut from whole cloth.

You can make threads with your own hands. Any old T-shirt will do for this. This manufacturing technique has a drawback: the edges are unfinished. During secondary processing, a smooth canvas is obtained, but the texture may be uneven and defects are common. The quality of the primary thread is better, since special equipment is used for its production, which evenly cuts the fabric into strips of equal thickness.

By type of twist:

facial;
purl.

The difference is in the side to which the canvas is turned. Face twisting is less common than back twisting, but this does not affect the quality of the product.

By winding method:

in skeins (reels);
in videos.

A round skein is the final production option. The roller requires preliminary preparation: you need to unwind the thread and stretch it so that the edges do not bend or stick out. If you don’t stretch the ribbon, it will look careless.

Manufacturers

Any thread in this category is made using the same technology - from cotton fabric with the addition of elastane. This gives the material flexibility and prevents stretching. High-quality knitted yarn is produced by manufacturers in Turkey, Ukraine and Poland:

Bobbiny,
Maccaroni,
Pastel XL,
Bobilon,
Spaghetty,
Tek-Tek,
YarnArt et al.

The difference between them is the cost per skein, choice of colors and width.

Application

The use of threads is suitable for absolutely any purpose. Most often they are used to knit decorative elements and accessories. This season, the summer 2018 trend has become small round bags made of knitwear. Small clutches and jewelry are very fashionable. They look amazing. Also, needlewomen can knit with their own hands:

chunky knit blanket;
handmade backpack;
bath mat;
poufs;
pillowcases and covers;
jewelry baskets and much more.

In general, you can use such threads for absolutely anything, as long as you have enough imagination.

Patterns

Knitting from knitted yarn for beginners should start with basic patterns. The most common patterns look good on a large thread:

facial surface - faces. n. in persons R., out. p. in purl. R.;
garter stitch - knit. n. and out. n. in persons R.;
elastic band - alternate faces. and out. P.

Circular knitting with single crochets is often used. Can be used simple patterns honeycomb, spikelet, braid.

Knitting technique

There are several approaches to knitting with knitted yarn:

knitting needles - you need special knitting needles for large yarn. These are sold in any craft store;
crochet - you can take a tool made of wood, metal or plastic. Buying a large hook will also not be a problem;
by hand - hand knitting came into fashion last year and now remains relevant. All you need to do is your hands and a little imagination. This method is suitable for large volumes of work, for example, for a rug.

You can even combine techniques to create an unusual texture or complex pattern.

Knitting patterns from knitted yarn: a selection of ideas with descriptions

Knitwear is a practical and durable material. Things knitted from this thread wear well. They do not require any special care. The thread itself does not stretch and retains its elasticity perfectly, even after a dozen washes. We have collected the most interesting models and products that are easy to make with your own hands, even for novice needlewomen.

Knitting bags from knitted yarn for summer 2018

Small shoulder bags, clutches, baskets - all this can be knitted from knitwear. Such accessories look stylish and unusual. Often decorated with fringe or metal chain. It turns out interesting option bags that can be carried with anything.

Round shoulder bag with fringes

Round small handbags are a must-have for the summer 2018 season. They look elegant and stylish. As you knit, you can adjust its capacity and the length of the strap. The execution scheme is very simple:

cast on a chain of 6 chain stitches;
close into a ring using a connecting post;
make one tbsp. b/n, inserting the hook into the loop of the previous row;
add the amount of tbsp. b/n in each new row until the desired diameter is obtained;
make the bottom, fringe and handle as shown in the diagram.

It will turn out stylish round handbag. You can use any color of thread.

Rectangular clutch bag

A very simple option for a practical accessory. Stages of work:

type a rectangle from lush columns double crochet;
perform the binding, alternating 3 tbsp. b/n with 1 tbsp. s/n.;
make two identical side parts;
Use a needle to sew the parts from the wrong side;
secure any fittings.

A beautiful clutch is ready!

Knitting a backpack from knitted yarn

You can make a small but roomy backpack with your own hands. The execution scheme is simple:

cast on a chain of 26 chain stitches;
tie st. s/n 4 rows to make an oval bottom;
rise to the height of st. b/n circular r. by 42 cm;
make 1 row with holes for the lace;
make the lid separately and sew from the wrong side;
Using air loops, pick up two straps and sew them to the base of the back.

The result is a practical and beautiful everyday backpack.

There are many models that can still be made. It is very popular to crochet a bag from knitted yarn using a chain instead of a strap or a capacious “bag” - a shapeless bag made of two parts.

Knitting a basket from knitted yarn: a detailed lesson with description

Baskets are one of the most popular products that can be knitted from knitwear. There are interior models for storing household small items, and there are baskets that are used instead of bags. The density of the threads allows you to create things that hold their shape perfectly. This can be useful for candy bowls, baskets for threads and fruits, jewelry boxes and toys.

Basket - pot

The simplest model, the technique of which is suitable for other products. It's very simple:

dial 3 air loops and close it into a ring of lifting columns;
knit 8-10 stitches. non-cash increases to make a flat round bottom;
circle. complete the side part in rows;
At a height of 15-17 cm, assemble a handle from air loops.

The result is a soft basket that can be used to store something or. like a flower pot.

Rectangular tray

A great idea for those who have nowhere to store craft items or put away some small items. Making such a tray is not difficult. First, you need to prepare a pattern of 5 parts: a bottom, 2 rectangular side elements and two walls with handles. A pattern of non-woven columns with raised lines is used. Sew the finished parts with a needle from the wrong side.

Crocheting baskets from knitted yarn is the easiest thing you can do with your own hands.

Knitting with knitted yarn: video master class

Knitting from knitted yarn is a fascinating hobby with which you can create amazing things. Mastering the technique is easy even for a novice craftswoman. Look for more interesting master classes on the website, and also follow the latest handicrafts with us. Master class on knitting a backpack from knitted yarn:

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