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Knitting

Most modern types of clothing are characterized by simplicity, lightness and convenience, but, unfortunately, not originality. In order to stand out from the crowd and not be like others, you can do handicrafts in your spare time. Knitting – this is a budget-friendly and the most optimal option that will help diversify your wardrobe and make everyday clothes not only beautiful and fashionable, but also original. And things that are knitted by the hands of a loved one, imbued with warmth and care, can be worn not only in everyday life, but also for special occasions and various holidays.

Knitting is like a real art.

Currently, hand knitting is attracting more and more fans, captivating with the scope for flights of imagination and individual creativity, a wide range of possibilities and solutions, as well as the beauty of the finished product. The process of knitting itself can distract from pressing problems and bring a lot of joy, but it requires:

  • neatness;
  • perseverance;
  • increased attention to detail.

This is because a missed stitch may result in part of the project having to be unraveled and started over again.Do not forget about the correctness of the calculations, so first you should knit a sample pattern, according to which the necessary calculations are made.

Master classes:

How to knit mitts with an owl pattern

Mittens in which the upper part is not tied and the fingers remain open are called mittens. They are definitely convenient in some situations, for example, when using a smartphone - because neither gloves nor closed mittens will work

Loop to loop - purl and knit stitches

Knitting is one of the oldest types of needlework, thanks to which it became possible to make warm clothes of various sizes and shapes. Initially, hand-twisted threads were intertwined with fingers, and then thin, durable threads began to be used.

How to knit an e-book case

You can buy a ready-made case, but, firstly, this pleasure is not cheap, and secondly, books still fail over time, and new models may have different sizes. But a cover is necessary, because the book must be protected from dust,

Knitted envelope

Sometimes you may need a gift envelope for bills or postcards, or maybe for other small gift items. And such an envelope does not have to be standard paper. You can diversify the look of this packaging by making the envelope knitted. Moreover

Knitted openwork T-shirt

Do-it-yourself clothes are always original and economical. For almost every woman, sewing and knitting have become an integral leisure activity, which always helps to replenish the wardrobe with new, interesting things.Handicrafts are especially helpful in

Decorative crochet flowers

Miniature flowers always look very elegant, because the variety of small and not bulky details makes any composition light, voluminous, and also incredibly attractive. And a bouquet of delicate white lilies of the valley with contrasting bright red berries

Fun blanket idea for a child

It’s convenient for kids to sleep where they want. You can fall asleep in a crib, but it happens that you fall asleep in a chair or an open stroller. A blanket for a baby is a necessary thing. They can cover a sleeping baby, make a crib, or cover their legs while walking. Soft

Cat socks

For the New Year, to please my daughter, I knitted her such warm socks. I chose a special children's yarn so that it would not prick, was warm and not thick, so that the sock could easily fit into a winter boot. I'm starting to knit. To work you need 5

Knitted cardigan

Sweaters, blouses, cardigans can be knitted according to patterns, then the parts can be sewn together. But knitting seamlessly is much more convenient. Some “advantages”: - No seams or thread breaks; - No need to look for patterns and diagrams, knit the sleeve cap and armhole; - Children's

Bactus

Bactus is a Norwegian knitted scarf of irregular triangular shape, where one end is much longer than the other, and the legs are made with an uneven edge. The classic bactus is knitted using simple garter stitch. It is usually performed from

Knitted children's handbag

Not only adults love all kinds of handbags, but little fashionistas are not far behind. Young children grasp everything on the fly and strive to be like adults. Currently, there are a variety of handbags on sale, but so are their prices.

Keychain "Heart"

The keychain is an integral decoration for flash drives, phones, and keys. It is used not only for beauty, but also so that you can distinguish your things from other people’s items, since products from the same manufacturer may not be different from each other.

Original collar with embroidery

Lately, clamps have become very popular. They are especially valued for hand-knitting. They can be decorated with beads, stitches and much more, but today I will talk about how to knit a collar and decorate it with at least basic embroidery. So. For our

Hat for a newborn girl

Behind are the exciting moments of discharge from the maternity hospital, flowers, congratulations. And now your happiness is snoring peacefully in the crib, and mom is choosing a wardrobe for the little princess. Stores are overflowing with offers for every taste, but how much more pleasant are their

Ruffle booties

Size: up to 5 months. Yarn: wool mixture - 50 gr. and for finishing - acrylic, double needles, and for finishing - hook No. 2.5.

Children's socks with Norwegian patterns

To work you will need: 1. a set of knitting needles of 5 pieces, size No. 3. For knitting baby socks, medium length is enough. 2. Alize Classic knitting threads made in Turkey. Composition: 49% wool and 51% acrylic. Weight of one skein is 100 grams, total length 390

Women's mittens with a Norwegian star

For work you will need: 1. a set of knitting needles of 5 pieces, size No. 3, do not choose long models. For knitting mittens, medium length is considered the best option. 2. a special knitting pin (it’s better if it’s also No. 3, it won’t ruin the product and

Jumper with large collar

This jumper is designed for a boy of three to four years old and to make it you will need: 3 skeins of yarn (280 meters) green (50% wool, 50% acrylic). Knitting needles No. 2, knitting pin, several auxiliary knitting needles. Decorative button.

Booties “Marshmallows”

With winter and cold weather approaching, we all want warmth more and more. It is especially worth taking care of the comfort of children's feet. One of my most wonderful finds in the field of knitting was charming bright, easy-to-wear booties. I want to share

Lace fichu

Fichu is the name given to a scarf made of lace or cambric, which was used by French fashionistas to cover deep necklines on dresses in the 17th century. Today this piece of clothing has become quite popular again. Only now it’s more often

Mittens Puppet Theater

A puppet theater in which fairy-tale characters are made from mittens is a great way to diversify the holiday for kids or give adults the opportunity to feel like children again. Making a mitten doll is very simple. Below are

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«Do it yourself - with your own hands» - a site of interesting homemade products made from scrap materials and items at home. Step-by-step master classes with photos and descriptions, technologies, life hacks - everything a real master or just a craftsman needs for needlework. Crafts of any complexity, a large selection of directions and ideas for creativity.

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