How to knit a bedspread on a bed

Handmade never went out of style. Hand-made items according to individual design are valued much more expensive than those that are on the shelves for sale.

How to tie a bedspread on a sofa with your own hands

You don't need to be a professional knitter to crochet or knit a blanket for a chair. Basic skills are not difficult to master, basic techniques are quite simple, and everyone can learn to pick up threads.

Choice of design and color

The bedspread has a simple shape. As a rule, it is a square or rectangle. If you are just starting to knit, choose simple techniques, consisting of basic techniques. This will help you gain experience and not be disappointed with your first job.

To determine the shade of the threads, carefully study the interior of the room:

• if the room is small, it is better to combine the color of the blanket with the shades of furniture, curtains or carpet;
• in large rooms it is permissible to make bright color accents, so the shade of the blanket can be red, bright blue, dark green and "break out" of the general interior context;
• To make the house look cozier and softer, knit a bedspread in warm, pastel colors.

In shape, the blanket should follow the outline of a sofa or chair. Measure the length and width of the furniture for which you are knitting a blanket, add 3-5 cm so that the edges hang beautifully from the seat.

How to choose the right knitting needles or crochet hook

When choosing knitting needles, be sure to pick them up. They shouldn't be too heavy for you. The body of a quality spoke is smoothly polished. The ends should be rounded but not sharp.

The thinner your threads, the lighter in weight choose knitting needles, for example, bone or plastic. The numbering of the needles is related to the thickness of the thread. The tool should be twice as thick as the thread. A similar approach in choosing a hook.

In addition to knitting needles or a crochet hook, you will need:

• pins for fixing loops;
• row counter so as not to get lost during knitting;
• scissors.

Selection of material

The thinner you choose the threads, the more delicate the finished canvas is. If you plan to wash the blanket often, take care of wear-resistant and durable knitting materials in advance.

• The cotton thread is not electrified, it is air permeable. It will not be hot in a blanket knitted from such threads. It is a hypoallergenic material that is suitable for children and the elderly.Cotton does not deform, which means that your blanket will not lose its shape over time.
• Woolen thread warms well in inclement weather. A blanket made of this thread looks impressive. However, if not properly cared for, woolen material can stretch out, causing pellets to form on it. You need to wash the finished thing carefully. Use special products and dry only horizontally on a flat surface.
• Acrylic yarn is good for interior items, thanks to the variety of bright, accent colors. It is poorly breathable and absorbs moisture, electrifies and can deform over time. A blanket made of acrylic threads will rather serve as a decorative function.

Patterns for knitting bedspreads

To knit a bedspread on a bed with your own hands, air patterns are suitable. Loin knitting looks especially impressive. If you are new to combining yarn shades, choose ready-made section dyed yarns. Then, in the process of knitting, the plaid will acquire delightful gradient transitions.

Openwork bedspreads look sophisticated and elegant. To do this, choose patterns with arches and air loops.

If you are knitting a blanket for children, make sure that the cells of the finished product are not too large. Otherwise, the baby may get confused in such a thing.

Manufacturing process

It is better to knit a large bedspread in squares. It is easier to work this way and you will control the process of forming the pattern.

1. Examine the drawing or diagram of the upcoming work.
2. Knit a motif using the selected strands. Calculate if there is enough material for the entire job. Correct or change the needles to a different number.
3. Cast on the required number of loops, not counting the hem (first and last).
4. Correctly knit the blanket material according to the scheme.
5. Sew or knit all elements together.
6. Finish the edge of the finished product.

Decorating

Decorating is a creative and fun process. This gives the finished item a unique, unrepeatable and beautiful look. Here are some options on how to quickly decorate a knitted bedspread:

1. Knit openwork rows or sew on beautiful braid around the edge.
2. Knit or decorate the hem of the blanket with small pompoms or tassels.
3. Tie the edge in contrasting rows to create colored stripes.

How to make a baby blanket

First, decide on the purpose of the baby blanket. It will be an interior item or for sheltering a baby. In the first case, any thread will do. In the second option, it is better to stay on velsoft, children's acrylic, fleece, cashmere or wool.

• Knit a product that is simple in shape and texture. Do not overload your baby blanket with an abundance of embroidery and decor.
• Avoid bulky knits. Such a blanket is inconvenient to use in a stroller or for a walk.
• Make the product look attractive on both sides. Hosiery or rice knitting, "checkerboard" will do.
• For beginners in knitting, it is recommended to knit the first children's blanket from squares. This makes it easier to assemble the finished product, not to stretch or deform it during operation.

Pros and cons of DIY creation

Which is better, buy or knit yourself? This question is asked not only by needlewomen, but also by household members. As in any ambiguous situation, there are pluses and minuses here.

• You spend a lot of your personal time knitting. This is true. It takes you days to create a finished product.While the purchase takes about half an hour. This is a minus.
• Knitting is soothing. This is a kind of meditation that normalizes blood pressure, calms the nerves and pacifies. This is a plus.
• Quality. Things made by beginners may not be of high quality. But over time, when the master gains experience, he competes with the world's best knitwear manufacturers.
• Shop quality is also not always up to par. It happens that when buying a thing we like, we notice some shortcomings only after the first wash.
• Handicrafts are always valued an order of magnitude higher than production ones. This is a unique, one-of-a-kind item that no one else has.
• Cost is a variable indicator. Sometimes buying a ready-made blanket in the market is much cheaper than purchasing high-quality yarn, the necessary tools and additional materials.

How to properly care for a knitted blanket

Caring for a blanket is not difficult if you know the composition of the threads from which it is knitted. Pay attention to the decor. If it's embroidery, try to match the detergent for both knitted and embroidered items at the same time.

• the blanket can be washed in a washing machine in a delicate mode, but cannot be twisted;
• better wash knitted bedspreads by hand with pre-soaking;
• do not use powder detergents that do not rinse well from the fibers of the threads;
• use liquid and gel detergents;
• it is forbidden to use bleaches and other aggressive agents;
• do not hang the blanket to dry, spread it on a flat surface, straightening the brushes and decor.

This handmade blanket will bring coziness and warmth to your home. Associated with love, it will warm you in any bad weather better than any fireplace.

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