Knitted patchwork plaid

A patchwork plaid knitted from yarn is a bright fabric that is assembled from patches of different colors, knitted in different styles. Such products not only look unusual and beautiful, but also make the room more comfortable. You can use such bedspreads not only in a rustic-style room, but also in rooms where modern style prevails.

You can knit a plaid in the patchwork style from the remains of yarn, and from specially selected threads. They can be completely different.

Those who want to get not only a warm, but also a high-quality blanket should use natural yarn.

• Silk most commonly used with other threads such as wool or cotton. This improves the quality of the finished yarn. In this case, it will not roll, it will keep warm perfectly. Also, due to this, a person has access to a greater variety of shades. However, such products require careful maintenance.

• Wool animals are also very popular. A thread made from such a material is light and elastic, it retains heat perfectly. In addition, woolen yarn does not absorb sweat or any other moisture. Products knitted from such threads retain their original appearance for a long time, and also not so quickly get dirty. If we talk about the shortcomings, then with prolonged use, as well as with improper care, pellets may appear. In addition, the blanket may stretch after washing. To prevent this from happening, it is worth adding artificial threads when knitting, for example, polyester or viscose.

• Cashmere wool is considered the softest and most refined., which is obtained after shearing of Himalayan goats. It is not only pleasant to the touch, but also hypoallergenic. Its disadvantage is that it stretches after washing.

• In addition, there is also merino wool., that is, wool of sheep. The 100% yarns are of high quality. This yarn has many advantages. First of all, it is elasticity, the ability to keep the shape of finished products for a long time. It is also worth noting also hygroscopicity. Most often it is bought for knitting blankets for babies, because the finished product is not only hypoallergenic, but also does not irritate the skin. Among the shortcomings, it should be noted that the price is too high.

• Mohair is the wool of an angora goat. This yarn is considered the warmest of all natural yarns. With proper care, the product can last a long time. Usually mohair is mixed with other threads. Mohair products are well cleaned, however, when washing you should be very careful and choose a delicate mode.

• Angora is a yarn made from rabbit wool. The thread differs from others in its softness and silkiness. The finished products are airy and very pleasant to the touch. As for caring for things made from such threads, here you should adhere to the same rule as in the case of mohair - wash in a delicate mode and dry very carefully on a vertical surface.

Such threads are made from natural raw materials such as cellulose, pine or spruce, as well as from various types of plants obtained as a result of chemical processing.

1. Viscose, despite the fact that this man-made fiber is highly breathable, retains heat well, and also has a long service life.
2. Acrylic refers to synthetic fibers, which in their properties are most similar to wool. Acrylic thread turns out to be very tough, so natural wool is most often mixed with it. The yarn is not only very strong, but also very elastic. A blanket made from such wool will turn out to be very warm and comfortable to use. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting too low hygroscopicity.
3. Polyester good air permeability, it is also soft to the touch. Most often used as a supplement to wool or cotton.

Such threads are no less popular than animal threads.

1. Cotton the yarn is very wearable, moisture permeable, perfectly retains heat. The disadvantages include shrinkage after washing, as well as too long drying.
2. Linen the threads are also quite strong and thin. The finished product dries quickly, warms well in winter, and cools in summer. The only drawback of linen threads is a small number of shades, because they are poorly dyed.

In addition to the choice of yarn, for a plaid of rags knitted, you need to pick up a number of tools:

• first of all, it is worth purchasing knitting needles, the thickness of which will depend on the selected yarn;
• you will also need a hook designed to sew the shreds together;
• pins you can use the most common ones, they will be required to temporarily fasten knitted pieces;
• sharp scissors for cutting off excess threads;
• a thick-eye needle for sewing the patchwork together.

In order to knit a blanket in the patchwork style with your own hands, you will need to familiarize yourself with the description of the technique in advance. In addition, you will need to make sketches of a diagram of the future product. The knitting technique itself is very simple. After all, it's enough just to learn how to knit squares, and then connect them together.

There are two ways to knit a patchwork plaid.

• In the first case, it is necessary to knit separately the motives you like.It can be not only squares, but also rectangles, polygons, or any other shape. After they are all ready, you just need to put these elements together, and then sew with a needle or crochet.

• In the second case, knitted patches are tied directly during the knitting process. However, in this case, a person should be able to knit well and not only gain the required number of loops, but also reduce them.

In addition, the blanket itself can consist of patches of various themes. The source of inspiration can be ethnic or Norse motives, images of animals or your favorite cartoon characters.

For those who do not know how to use knitting needles, but dreams of making a knitted blanket from shreds, you can resort to such an interesting technique as assembling a finished product from pieces of old knitted sweaters. However, in this case, you will need a sewing machine, with which you need to connect the shreds to each other, having previously processed it on an overlock. If we talk about patterns, then they can be very different. From garter knit to more complex.

Knitted blankets can be of different colors. It all depends on the preferences of a particular person. The most popular colors are emerald, coral, yellow or terracotta.

In addition, the plaid can be multi-colored or have only 2 shades. The most interesting are children's products, because they differ from others in the variety not only of bright colors, but also of various patterns. For the baby, you can knit a cute blanket made of soft wool, which will save him from the cold in winter.

Knitted blankets can be used as covers for upholstered furniture. A plaid with a large knit will look very nice in the bedroom. In addition, you can support such a theme with pillows made in the same way. A plaid made of squares or contrasting stripes will look quite original. In this case, you can make the transition from dark tones to lighter ones.

It is worth considering the most interesting options for finished products.

• Plaid for the living room. Such a product will be able to decorate a room decorated not only in a rustic, but also in a modern style.

• Children's plaid. Calm shades of this cape are perfect for a baby. It is best to knit it from threads of natural origin, so as not to harm the child.

Summing up, we can say that A patchwork knitted blanket can decorate any room. Practically every person who has a desire to engage in this type of needlework can master this technique. In addition, such a hobby is not only a good pastime, but also the opportunity to present your loved ones with a handmade blanket.

In the next video, you will learn how to knit a square with knitting needles for a blanket.