Knitted crafts with knitting needles are not only interesting, but also very fast. At the same time, there are a number of products that will seem easy even for beginners.
Bumblebee knitting
You will need:
- yarn – black and orange fleecy thin in 4 layers;
- gray ribbon made of organza;
- stuffing material;
- hairpins - 3 pieces;
- Polish for hair;
- black beads - 3 pieces;
- felt-tip pen;
- black threads;
- black leather scraps.
Description of work
- Orange thread - cast on 6 loops.
- Row 1: knit stitch, k2 from 1 - repeat 6 times = 12 stitches total.
- Row 2: (P2 from one, P1) – repeat 6 times = 18 loops.
- Row 3: knit.
- Row 4: purl.
- Rows 5-6: continue using black yarn, 2 p.
- From rows 7 to 10 - knit with orange thread, 4 p.
- From 11 to 20 rows - knit with black thread in 10 r.
- From 21 to 24 rows: continue knitting with orange thread in 4 rows. Continue with black thread for faces 1 p.
- Row 26: (knit 2 purl stitches together) 9 times = 9 knit stitches, 1 p.
- Next, you should cut the thread, pass it through the loop, pull it off, and fasten it.
Assembly
First you need to make the head by tightening the loop. You should sew the bottom seam, while filling the product with cotton wool. Next, the wings are made from organza. They are simply cut out of tape and painted with varnish.
Attach the wings to the body. Make antennae out of leather and attach to your head. Sew beads in place of the mouth and eyes. The soft toy must be equipped with paws. You can make them from hairpins.
For the legs of a knitted bumblebee, you can use waxed cord rather than pins. This is worth doing if you are going to give a toy to a child. When performing toys for beginners, you don’t have to make a mustache at all.
The simplest option: a rabbit from a square
Let's knit a rabbit! To do this you will need:
- yarn,
- cotton wool,
- pompom for ponytail.
The first step is to knit a rectangle using stockinette stitch or garter stitch. You can use any thread.
How to knit a rectangle? Cast on 28 stitches and knit in garter stitch. After the square is ready, you should stitch it in the center with a thread and a needle.
The second stage - in order to make a toy, we do not tear off the thread, but stitch it so that we get a triangle.
You should now have the head of the toy.
Then you need to sew up the back of the toy and fill it with cotton wool. Sew with a hidden stitch.
Don't forget to tie a pompom - it will act as a tail.
You can do embroidery on the muzzle, sew on beads, or you can just leave everything as it is.
Knitting rattles for beginners
If you are going to knit your first toy, it could be a simple rattle. You can make several products of different colors at once. What are the advantages of a knitted toy? The baby will not get hurt while playing with it; there are no small parts that the child could swallow.
So, we knit a rattle with our own hands. It is better to take a type of yarn such as “Krokha”. It is soft and the fibers do not fall out, since it is very difficult to tear the thread from the base.
The products are textured, which allows the baby to use the toy to develop motor skills. A knitted rattle can also be used if a child’s gums itch. The toys do not fade and can be washed in a regular washing machine.
Knitting a rattle: what will you need?
- Yarn “Krokha”;
- beads;
- knitting needles – 3 mm;
- scissors;
- needle with a large eye;
- felt-tip pen - you need to remove the rod from it and wash the product with soap;
- Kinder surprise container.
Description of work
- First we knit a cover for the container. We will put beads in it so that the rattle makes sounds. Knitting is done with knitting needles, but you can also use a hook.
- Knitting a cover is very simple. Just make a square whose sides are slightly longer than the container. The easiest way is to make 15 loops and knit 15 rows.
- Then we take a strong thread and stitch the product around the perimeter. Next, we put the container into the resulting case. We tighten it. We sew up the resulting hole. The rattle ball is ready.
- All that remains is to place the knitted part of the toy on a stick, which can be a felt-tip pen.
Knitted sheep
To make a lamb out of yarn, we knit the body and head with knitting needles, making the fabric widen at the beginning and narrowing at the end. We sew the head on one edge, and the legs can be knitted with sock knitting needles, or made from braids from the same yarn, or take a thick cord for this. The hair on the sheep's fur coat and head is knitted in long loops.
Hand Made will never go out of style. Crocheted crafts surprisingly enliven the interior of an apartment, add bright notes, and create a mood.
Mastering the weaving technique, craftswomen create original items of various formats, from miniature coasters for mugs to chic blankets, thin curtains, and openwork tablecloths. Patterns for crocheting crafts are easy to find on websites and the pages of women's magazines.
Psychologists say that homemade needlework relieves stress, distracts from worries, and gives positive emotions. Use your imagination and spend long winter evenings with benefit for your soul and home.
Several photos of knitted crafts that are easy to make with your own hands. Don't be afraid to pick up a hook and thread if you dream of learning how to knit.
First steps
To create knitted crafts for your home, you just need to learn how to make a few simple elements:
- a chain of air loops for the base;
- half-column;
- column;
- double crochets;
- edge loop.
For beginners, it is best to take a hook no thinner than No. 4, twisted cotton threads up to 2 mm thick. Woolen ones stretch more, the fibers curl, and the fabric will be more difficult to unravel.
The warp begins by creating a loop at the end of the working yarn. A hook is inserted into this loop from right to left, the thread is grabbed, and pulled through.
The loops must be made the same size, not very loose and not tightened so that the hook fits freely into them.
When the chain is ready, they begin to master the half-column. To do this, pull another loop through the working loop, hooked to the edge of the adjacent one. If knitted in the round, this secures the beginning and end of the chain. A row of half-columns looks like a pigtail, tightly fitting to the base.
The post is made from two loops at the same time: a working loop and an air loop, extended from the edge of the adjacent one. The thread is pulled through both simultaneously, forming an overlap on a low stem.
When knitting a double crochet, a yarn over is made on the hook before pulling out the chain loop. First the air loop is knitted, and then the one received together with the working one.
The leg under the overlap of the loops turns out to be high. You can throw on and knit any number of yarn overs step by step.
What can beginners do?
To master the crochet technique, it is better to start with small shapes. They can be round or square, the shape is created:
- adding loops by creating additional air loops;
- decreasing, for this two adjacent loops are knitted as one. The most popular knitted crafts for beginners that do not require special skills:
- bedside rugs;
- potholders in the shape of fruits;
- warmers for teapots;
- round or square sofa cushions;
- small napkins;
- covers for stools.
To make these items, remnants of colored threads of different textures and loose knitwear are suitable - worn or tired things can become the basis of interior items.
Five ideas for experienced craftswomen
Practical housewives make functional knitted crafts for the home.
Based on the napkin pattern, it is easy to make a cover for a faded lampshade of a corridor sconce or a table lamp for a bedroom, a lampshade.
The finished product must be soaked in salt water, squeezed well, and then dried on an old frame. To add shine, the threads are coated with a layer of acrylic varnish from a spray can.
A sofa covered with a blanket will create a cozy atmosphere in Country style. The blanket is assembled from individual squares, they are tied together with simple stitches or double crochet, then the final tying of the entire product is done. Pillows made using the same technique with threads in a contrasting color will add color.
An original protective cover for a teapot in the shape of a large berry or fruit would be appropriate in the kitchen. The cover is knitted from the bottom, the side walls begin with a circle the size of the bottom. A hole is left for the spout; just below the lid, such a cover is tightened with a silk ribbon or a chain of air loops. A green sepal-shaped cover is made over the lid; the edge is tightened as tightly as possible so that it stays on the lid.
An old ottoman will be transformed if you make a knitted case for it. On the side panel you can make small pockets for small items so that they do not interfere with the boudoir table. As additional decor, you can use large buttons, beads, and jewelry.
A small rug under your feet would be appropriate next to the updated pouf.
Photo frames in Provence style. The openwork in pastel colors looks impressive against a light wall. For the base, frames of any shape and color are used. The corners of the beige frames are complemented with knitted bouquets of soft lilac, pink, light yellow with light greenery.
Present
Knitted birthday crafts will delight kids. These can be funny toy stands for colored pencils, wall-mounted cat bags for pajamas, tied boxes for storing toys with animal faces.
For older people, you can give a kitchen set in the form of oven mitts, a kettle warmer, and hot mats. Elegant napkins, knitted tablecloths and curtains are back in fashion. They are made from thin and thick threads.
Pillows, rugs made of thick twisted threads, and decorative vases made of twine look textured and unusual. They are crocheted with size 5 or 6.
To add color, natural dyes are used: hibiscus, instant coffee, turmeric. Such things look modern and original.
Photos of knitted crafts
Are you an enviable needlewoman, do you know how to use knitting needles, crochet, are your family and friends already knitted from head to toe? Don’t despair, knowing how to handle these tools will open up inalienable horizons for yourself! And we have made a selection of “the best ideas for knitted crafts” to help you.
Since Easter is early this year (April 8), and there is very little time left, I suggest you start knitting themed crafts to increase potential sympathy from your mother-in-law, grandmother, mother, and simply for your own pleasure.
Rainbow egg
To work, you need an egg (you need to remove the contents with a syringe in advance). You can learn more about how to make blowing correctly in the article “Crafts from Eggs.” Treat it with a gentle layer of PVA glue, or any other glue you have in stock.
We take embroidery threads of different colors and randomly glue them in the form of multi-colored stripes. After all the procedures have been completed, let’s leave our craft to dry for 8-10 hours. Better yet at night
Multi-colored egg cases
You will need the smallest crochet hook, thread (must match the thickness of the hook itself), a testicle for trying on, and a thin decorative ribbon.
Having decided on the size of the cover using an egg template, we begin to knit a ring. From the ring in columns (you can choose any pattern) we move upward.
Having reached the desired height, we knit the last row with a pattern so that there are holes, they are needed in order to thread the ribbon (tie function)
Having tied this bag, carefully place a boiled egg inside and tighten it with a ribbon. Now you can admire your work. To better understand the progress of the work, look at the photos of knitted crafts below.
Flower foot massage path
To complete this composition we will need video tape, plastic corks, glue, a hook and thread for knitting, and old unnecessary disks.
We tie the disks with ribbon and sew them together in the desired shape. We tie the corks and glue the corks to each disc in the shape of a flower.
And now our rug is quite functional. By the way, this massage is very useful because all the nerve endings are located on the soles of our feet.
Our ancestors also know a very wide range of crocheted and knitted crafts. Remember your grandmother’s rugs on the floor, or the seats on the chairs, so colorful, soft, and most importantly warm and cozy in the cold.
But that was before, and now pillows, kitchen towels are tied in these ways, a hot stand is knitted, even holiday decorations can also be decorated with such details.
Practical point of contact
In order not to get confused in the work, to understand how to create this or that pattern in the form of knitting, there are patterns and instructions for knitting crafts. Even craftswomen with great experience use patterns, because one slightest mistake can reduce the quality of the product.
If you have a daughter, be sure to sign her up for this kind of club; this activity will teach your child perseverance, determination, develop fine motor skills, and train memory.
She will receive her first basic skills there, which will remain in her memory for the rest of her life.
Hollywood movie star Julia Roberts loves to knit, and she takes all her creations to film sets. We deviated a little from the main topic... Next are simple knitted crafts for beginners.
Rug made of pompoms
The work uses knitting threads and scissors. The instructions are very short:
- Wrap the threads around your hand.
- Cut to create pompom
- Do the same with other pom-poms.
- Sew to form a rug.
Even a schoolchild can cope with such a craft, the main thing is the presence of desire and a little imagination. Well, if you are here now, reading this article, then your imagination and perseverance are in perfect order.
At the end of the article, I want to tell you another master class on knitted crafts.
Hot stand
You will need 50 plastic caps and crocheting thread of different colors.
Here, too, everything is banally simple - you need to tie each cap separately, then sew them in the shape of flowers, add a little fancy knitting. Done, now you can give it to someone or start using it yourself.
History of knitting
The facts of history cannot be precisely clarified, because many centuries ago people knew and appreciated this craft. Most likely, the monks wrapped something around the sticks, after which this activity began.
There were rumors that one sock was found during excavations in the tomb. I don’t know how it was preserved there, since then I have been tormented by one question - “what kind of thread is this, since it has not disappeared for so long?”
Dear ladies, I wish you to remain so caring, beautiful and wise always. Make beautiful knitted crafts with your own hands using your skills, or simply by looking at our article. Thank you for your attention, and see you here again soon!
Photos of knitted crafts
The big Easter holiday is coming soon, it's time to start creating themed crafts. They will decorate the festive table and give the holiday a special atmosphere. Let's look at the most current handmade crafts.
Rainbow egg
To create a craft we need a real egg, or rather a shell. Therefore, you need to remove all the contents from the egg in advance and leave the shell intact. We treat the egg with PVA glue on top so that the shell does not break.
Now, to create a craft in the shape of an egg, you need to take a shell coated with glue and carefully glue a multi-colored thread over the entire area in a chaotic manner. It is best to choose beautiful bright shades.
You need to wrap the entire egg so that there are no gaps. After completing the procedure, place the product on the window to dry. It is better to leave it overnight so that the glue dries well. A unique egg for decorating the holiday table is ready!
Colored covers for Easter eggs
To create the product you will need a hook for fine knitting and thread. You can also use ribbon, beads or rhinestones for decoration. Before starting work, you need to measure what size the cover should be. This will require an egg. We take the yarn and hook and begin to knit a ring (a large egg should fit into it freely). After the ring, we begin to create a pattern in columns (patterns can be found on the Internet).
Having knitted it to the required length, we finish knitting the product with a pattern with holes so that the ribbon can be threaded. Having tied the cover to the end, put an egg in it and tie it beautifully with a ribbon. The outside of the case can be decorated with beads or rhinestones.
Foot massage track
To create a product you need:
- Video cassette tape.
- Bottle caps.
- Glue.
- Old disks.
- Hook.
- Yarn.
We take two disks and tie each one separately, and also tie the plugs. We sew two disks on the sides. We glue flower-shaped corks onto each of them. The rug is ready. You can safely stand on it and do a massage.
Even in the old days, our grandmothers made crafts with crochet and knitting. Many people had a luxurious knitted carpet lying on the floor. And the backs and seats of the chairs were covered with colorful, openwork capes. They looked beautiful and warmed well.
Previously, knitting needles were used to tie pillows, furniture, and towels. Today, incredible crafts are created in the form of stands for plates/mugs, toys, covers and carpets. A knitted product will be an excellent decoration in any home.
Universal pompom rug
To create such a product we will need:
- Threads.
- Scissors.
The operating algorithm is as follows:
- We wrap the yarn around our hands in a thick layer.
- We tie the threads in the center with one ribbon or thread.
- Cut the skein on both sides to create a pompom.
- We make 20-25 pom-poms in the same way.
- We sew the resulting pompoms together to form a rug.
Any student can handle this product. And it will take a minimum amount of time. The main thing is desire, imagination and a little time. Pompoms can be made in colour, large or small. This rug will look beautiful in the living room, bedroom or children's room. It is pleasant to the touch and fits into any interior.
Stylish hot stand
To create the product, we take 30 plastic caps and colored yarn for crocheting. Now the most important thing. We tie each cap with different threads. We take 5 knitted parts and sew them in the shape of flowers. You can use your imagination and make any other figure with different parameters. The choice is yours!
How not to get confused in a drawing
To make a beautiful pattern and not get tangled in the loops. You can use special schemes. They describe in detail the algorithm of actions. For your first crafts, choose light, simple patterns.
If you have a daughter who loves to make things. Sign her up for a knitting or creativity class. This will help the child develop perseverance, fine motor skills, and determination. In addition, such activities improve memory and concentration, which is important for a child’s development. At the clubs, the child will learn the basics of knitting, meet new children, and learn how to create universal crafts.
Historical facts about knitting
Many centuries ago, people valued and respected the craft of knitting. They valued and respected work. When exactly this craft appeared, no one knows. The monks decided to wrap threads around sticks, after which this tradition began.
There is also an opinion that during excavations in the tomb a knitted sock made of strong thread was found. No one knows how he lay there for so long. Perhaps the item was created from threads that could retain their properties after a long time.
Craftswomen, remain as creative, beautiful and wise. Don't be afraid to fantasize and make your ideas come true. The main thing is desire, time, effort and you will be able to achieve the desired result!
