Hand made products are especially popular. And this is not surprising, because such things make the apartment cozy and unique in its own way. A polyester cord carpet will make your home more comfortable and creative.
Carpets made from polyester cord have recently become quite popular, although this type of needlework is only a few years old.
The secret of the popularity of polyester cord
Crocheted napkins and tablecloths have long ceased to be something amazing and incredible. Almost every home has similar 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.
They hold their shape perfectly and are easy to clean, so they can be placed in any room, both in the bathroom and in the living room.
The cord is 100 percent specially made polyester. Someone dubbed this material “cord in and cord out.” During the production process, polyester yarn of small diameter is braided with polyester fibers, like a cocoon. The result is an incredibly durable material.
The use of synthetic material - polyester - makes the rug voluminous and original, more noticeable against the background of products, for example, made of acrylic, cotton or other threads.
Is a sheep worth the candle?
Ready-made cords are sold specifically for knitting. And from them you can assemble a rug of any shape and size. This is true. And some may like this option more. Saves energy and time. In addition, sometimes you don’t even need to sew the cord, but glue it with hot glue. Just a note.
But I really enjoyed knitting the cord; it’s possible to watch a movie or TV series without thinking about the knitting pattern and counting the stitches.
On this topic:
- Long and interesting series for knitting
- Movies I've been knitting to all month
Features of material and product care
Advantages of cord products:
- They do not attract dust and do not harbor mites or other insects;
- When washed in water at temperatures up to 30 degrees, the product does not deform and does not “shrink”;
- Polyester cord is a hypoallergenic material;
- Such carpets do not fade and retain their original color for a long time;
- Very resistant to external influences.
If you have even minor knitting skills, you can knit a simple rug, and with more advanced knowledge, you can knit embossed rugs.
Knitted carpets not only look elegant, but also, thanks to their textured surface, serve as a good massager.
The disadvantages of these products include the high cost of materials and the specificity of the production process. Therefore, beginner knitters should not take on such a large-scale project.
On the Internet you will find many options for making such rugs using various techniques and patterns.
No special products are required to care for the rugs; they can be easily washed with ordinary powder.
Important! Dry rugs made of polyester cord only in a straightened form.
The choice of a specific knitting option will depend on your idea.
If you are planning to create a large rug 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 side.
A cord carpet can be made either without a pattern or with a specific pattern according to patterns - these will be embossed oval carpets.
How to wash
It would be good to know the yarn from which you plan to knit such a large-scale product: how it will behave when washed, whether it will roll quickly or become covered in pellets.
This yarn passed the test. The rug made from it has been lying around for several months and is being actively used. I wash it in the washing machine. No problems were identified.
Required Tools
The set of tools and materials is minimal: a hook, a polyester cord, a diagram.
This rug can be crocheted or made with your own hands from linen, hemp or linen cord.
This cord is used for weaving on a frame. Then the work requires a special frame, along the perimeter of which nails are driven in at equal distances. The technology is reminiscent of weaving on a textile fabric: longitudinal cords are stretched - the base, and then transverse sections are woven through them.
The number of threads will directly depend on the desired size and thickness of the product.
Crochet rugs made from polyester cord
"Gorgeous" pattern
In this case, the name truly speaks volumes and the product turns out great. 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 thanks to the relief, makes the accessory a very useful thing.
It is best to purchase the cord at a large hardware store.
For those who know how to crochet and already have a couple of knitted napkins in their arsenal, the pattern has no difficulties. The simplest elements add up to a real masterpiece. The main thing is to strictly follow the pattern: check the number of connected air loops and columns. In case of an error, the previous row will have to be dissolved.
The number of threads here will directly depend on the size of the carpet.
And here’s what the accessory looks like when finished. Very creative thing!
The consumption of polyester “yarn” for the “Magnificent” knitted carpet is approximately 400 m (this is 2 standard skeins). The diameter of the product is 1 meter.
If the rug involves a large number of volumetric parts, then you should take a larger cord.
Carpet "Grand"
Another option for a knitted carpet is the “Grand” model. It looks even more elegant. Ideal for the living room.
Most often, when knitting according to the pattern, relief carpets are created.
- Due to its “airiness”, the carpet is easy to fold and does not take up much space in the closet or during transportation.
- The diameter of the finished product 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.
Handmade interior decorations are very popular.
Oval 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 take root faster than its round “relative.”
An oval rug made of cord is knitted according to an individually designed pattern (it is better to take a round napkin as a basis).
A little about the diagrams 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 crocheting skills and perseverance.
A cord carpet will bring comfort and originality to your home.
If lush columns or columns with a common top do not scare you, it makes sense to try.
And even a beginner can do such a model: no openwork, only the simplest elements. The size of the rug is selected based on personal preference. If you knit it from cord of different colors, you will get a very stylish interior element.
You can buy wickerwork in a store or make it yourself.
Large carpet Tunisian knitting
Tunisian knitting is a special spectrum of needlework. Simple in execution, it looks very impressive from the outside.
For this type of knitting, special long hooks and hooks on a fishing line are used (similar to knitting needles on a fishing line, only with a hook instead of knitting needles).
The remarkable characteristics of the product guarantee many years of service.
Let's move on to knitting. We start with a series of air loops. Next: we pull out a working thread from each air loop, it turns out like when knitting. The number of loops remaining on the hook is equal to the loops of the cast-on row. And now we knit two loops at a time until there is only one loop left in the work. And again we cast on the loops, as when knitting. The process seems complicated until you start knitting. In fact, the technology is simple.
A round, oval or rectangular carpet can be used for its intended purpose or as a decorative element.
Important! Tunisian knitting is dense. This should be taken into account when choosing yarn and tools.
A carpet made using the Tunisian knitting technique can be complemented with more airy elements knitted using the classical technique. Or simply knit each row from a cord of a different color.
The original appearance is not the only difference between a knitted carpet and a regular one.
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 caveat: if you determine the carpet model during the process, it is difficult to say how many meters of polyester cord you need.
Walking on the carpet stimulates the points on the feet due to its massage effect.
Master class “Granny Square”
One of the most common techniques. Attracts with its simplicity of execution and spectacular results. A product knitted using this technique makes the room incredibly cozy and comfortable.
The cord is not afraid of moisture. The product can be laid even in the bathroom.
Granny square fragments can be not only square, but also pentagonal or triangular.
The “granny square” scheme is elementary, accessible even to a beginner.
By the way, there is another way to create a floor covering from a cord - twist the cord in a snail and secure the end of the cord with neat stitches. “Snails” can be of different sizes and colors. Decorative elements between fragments will add creativity.
Such a carpet will not become a dust collector. It can be wiped regularly with a damp cloth.
Polyester cord is a material with amazing properties. Thanks to it, you can create uniquely beautiful rugs. Efforts on your part and a little imagination will make your living room, hallway or kitchen an object of admiration for your loved ones.
To enhance the orthopedic effect, it is recommended to lay a carpet in the kitchen, bedroom or living room.
