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- 13-10-2020
- Author: Mysekret Team
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Crocheted blankets are no less interesting than knitted ones . Some craftswomen prefer to knit large items only with crochet, since the peculiarity of this method allows them to achieve beautiful openwork patterns on blankets, and the delicate, almost jewelry-like work is very much to the liking of those who like to create beautiful things from details.
Crocheted blankets will perfectly warm adults and small children, the main thing is to choose the right yarn. Another important function of blankets is to decorate the home and create the right mood. All this directly depends on the shape and method of crocheting, which we will look at in detail in this article.
A simple beautiful crocheted blanket made of openwork squares
Knitting blankets in squares is very simple and convenient: one square a day and little by little you can move towards your intended goal, the entire large product does not get in the way under your hands, you can knit anywhere - in transport, at the dacha, on vacation.
First, knit one square, steam it through a damp cloth and estimate how many of these you will need in width and length.
It is more convenient to connect the squares together along the wrong side with connecting posts behind the inner walls of the loops.
A very interesting simple pattern of a blanket with dense vertical and horizontal paths in the center and openwork corners. But the main thing here is beautiful colors.
How to tie
We make a ring of 8 chain stitches, connecting the first and last loops.
Row 1: 4 times 5 C1H and 3 VP between them (here and further at the beginning of the row, instead of the first column - 3 air stitches).
Row 2: above the columns of the previous row we knit 5 C1H (and then in each next row the same), between them in the corners of the resulting square - 5 VP.
Row 3: 5С1Н; in the corners - 2 VP, 3S1N in an arch, 3VP, 3S1N, 2VP.
Row 4: 5С1Н; 4 VP, 3S1N in an arch, 3VP, 3S1N, 4VP.
Row 5: 5С1Н; 5 VP, RLS under the first arch (of 4 loops), 5VP, 3S1N in the corner arch, 3VP, 3S1N, 5VP, RLS in the next arch, 5VP.
Row 6: 5С1Н; 4 VP, RLS under the first arch, 4VP, RLS under the second arch, 4VP, 3S1N in the corner arch, 3VP, 3S1N, and then in reverse order RLS in the arches through 4 air ones.
Video
You can also watch a video on how to knit this square.
The finished blanket is decorated on two narrow sides with long tassels. The crocheted blanket is simple and beautiful.
How to sew fabric
You can immediately knit floral motifs in one row, so as not to sew the plaid together later
You need to connect the elements with a neutral colored knitting thread. White, beige, light pink yarn works well. The work is done with crochet. The flowers are connected with air loops on the reverse side of the product. Posts are used to secure adjacent rows.
Before sewing a blanket of flowers, arrange them in the desired order, face down. This will help you choose the most beautiful pattern without making a mistake with the sizes. Align the corners of adjacent flowers closely. A hand-sewn blanket will turn out beautiful and strong. The connections will remain on the wrong side, the front side will look like a lush flower bed.
Square patterns for knitting blankets
No less beautiful blankets can be knitted using other very simple patterns of ordinary squares.
Grandmother's Square
The photo shows the work of my reader Yulia - a blanket made from our favorite granny squares, which are very easy to knit. Such beauty is obtained with different combinations and arrangements of colors, just look at the selection in the video!
Description of knitting - follow the link>>.
Simple square
A great idea found on the internet is a combination of grandma’s and a simple square in a blanket. It looks very elegant, again thanks to the choice of color.
And from simple such squares it is convenient to knit a blanket for beginners. We have a description of knitting and a master class here>>.
Square with diagonal braids
A very delicate blanket the color of baked milk is knitted from squares with a diagonal braid pattern. The diagram and video are in front of you.
I was unable to figure out how the edges are connected; the pattern under the flowers is hard to discern and there is no detailed diagram for this blanket anywhere. We can assume that there is either a grandmother’s square or a motif connected in continuation of the voluminous flower. We have a diagram with a description and video of the latter.
And I inform you that a new article has been published with 15 options for knitting beautiful and unusual blankets from squares. Be sure to check it out!
Cushions and rugs
DIY multi-colored decorative pillows
Knitting pillows and rugs from leftover yarn is even more fun. They have a smaller volume and the work goes much faster.
A pillow knitted from basic pink threads and multi-colored yarn scraps
Almost before our eyes, a new finished canvas appears. Experiment with patterns, use squares of different colors. One half, or even a quarter of the pillow can be knitted with diamonds, and the reverse side can be decorated in the form of a braid.
Bright unusual homemade pillow “Multi-colored squares”
Don't be afraid to fantasize and bring bright ideas to life, and you will definitely be satisfied with the results.
A large and beautiful rug made from leftover yarn, not only functional, but bright and beautiful
Knitted rugs will definitely take their rightful place in the home. Place them on the floor or hang them on the wall. Living room, kitchen, bedroom, restroom, corridor - they will create softness and comfort everywhere. Make a rug for your four-legged friend, and you can be sure of his gratitude.
A small chess mat made from leftover threads
Simple pattern for a striped blanket
I would like to give advice on how to set stitches for a blanket. It is not necessary to knit a sample and calculate the number of stitches.
- Cast on a chain as long as the blanket should be and even a little less, because with further knitting the chain tends to stretch a little.
- Pull out a long loop at the end of the set and remove the hook.
- Now take another skein of yarn and start knitting the pattern from the BEGINNING of the chain.
- Having reached the end, you can adjust the number of loops in the chain - tie the missing ones or undo the extra ones.
- Next, you can fasten and cut the thread from the first ball.
How to knit
First row: single crochet stitches (3ch at the beginning).
Second and all even: RLS in the space between every second and third column of the previous row, between them - 2VP.
The third and all the following are odd: 2С1Н in each arch.
Plaid with tulips
You might think that these are just stripes on a blanket, I deliberately added an enlarged fragment of the pattern, where you can see that this is a pattern with tulips.
How to knit, see the corresponding publication, there is also a video there.
Blue plaid waves
Beautiful colors transitioning from one tone to another create the appropriate effect and charm of this blanket.
How to knit
1 row and all odd ones: 3C1H from one loop, 5C1H in each next loop, not knitted to the end and knitted together.
Row 2 and all odd numbers: single crochets in each stitch.
Video
Yarn selection
The first step is to select threads for the blanket. Craftswomen advise buying acrylic threads that contain wool or cotton. This material will make a neat, warm cape, it will be soft and pleasant to the body. For children, they are made from a special mixed yarn consisting of acrylic, cotton and bamboo.
The blanket is also crocheted from thick yarn; some combine the remains of skeins of different colors. It is difficult to determine by eye how much material will be needed to create it.
For example, a meter-long crocheted blanket will cost approximately 700 to 1000 g. If its size is larger, then about 2 kg.
Waffle pattern for a blanket
Simple baby blankets can be knitted in a beautiful waffle pattern.
A photo of needlewoman Olga Evstropova, who once participated in our competition, has already spread all over the world. It can be found on many sites, including foreign ones, and videos have been made using it (not me). But no one sees it on my blog, but that’s another story.
Once again I want to remind you how to knit a waffle pattern:
1st row: single crochets.
2nd row: 1С1Н, 2 raised convex double crochets.
3rd row: 2С1Н, 1 embossed column.
We have detailed information about knitting children's blankets, sizes, yarn, patterns of patterns both crocheted and knitted, how to make a lining, in a separate post.
Crochet blanket for beginners with fillet pattern
Also a simple, but very cute fillet knitting pattern, in which empty and filled cells of the pattern alternate. Suitable for beginner baby blanket. For a more detailed description, follow the link.
General recommendations for crocheting blankets
Yarn
First of all, we decide on the yarn. Experienced needlewomen recommend using acrylic threads with wool - the most convenient option, they make a blanket that is neat, beautiful, warm and does not itch like pure wool. You can knit from acrylic alone or acrylic with cotton.
Thread size: approximately 100 grams 330 m or even thicker.
Yarn consumption is difficult to determine exactly. Approximately: for a meter blanket it takes 700–1000 grams, for a large one – up to 2 kilograms.
Hook
In accordance with the thickness of the thread and your knitting density, your preferences, we choose the one that is more convenient to knit. It could be number 3.5; 3.7 or 4.
How to knit
All blankets can be divided into two types: those that are knitted as a whole fabric at once and blankets from separately knitted motifs, which are then joined together in finished form. In any case, knitting them is equally simple, it’s all about the chosen pattern.
It is not at all necessary to make a calculation, because this is not a dress that should fit strictly according to your figure; you can knit a blanket a couple of centimeters wider than the desired size. And I will share with you some secrets on how to knit without calculation.
The finished blanket must be tied around the perimeter with two or three rows of single crochets - this will make the edges even and the look will be neat and complete. And then you can tie the border or attach fringe, tassels, pompoms, or leave it as is without unnecessary decorations.
Crochet blanket binding
As I already said, the simplest way to crochet blankets is to use rows of single crochets.
Other options:
- tie with a border - a mesh like in a fillet blanket
- border with knitted pompoms
- simple border with toes according to the pattern.
Knitting by hand
Very interesting options are obtained from the unusual yarn “Alize Puffy” - a soft plush thread with loops. By passing the loops with your hands, through each other, according to the principle of braiding, you can get a very delicate blanket.
For a small blanket with a side of 1 m, you will need about 5 skeins. The activity is not difficult, if you use your imagination, you can come up with various weaving options, and the process will bring tactile and aesthetic delight.
