Any knitted items, be it rugs, runners, sofa covers, armchairs, chairs, evoke certain associations associated with childhood. I remember the moments when, when you come to visit your grandmother, you see knitted products - napkins, rugs and curtains.
Beautiful soft crocheted bedspread in soothing colors
This is not just beautiful, but also practical, because this is how furniture was previously preserved from abrasion. Now the fashion for hand-knitted decoration items is returning, such things are becoming popular.
An unusual bedspread made of small multi-colored crocheted ornamental squares
The benefits of making it yourself
A cozy handmade blanket for a sofa with an interesting pattern based on 1 base and several additional colors
Knitting with your own hands is a fascinating and interesting process, it has many advantages.
| 1 | Such things are in great demand. You can give them as a gift or sell them, people are happy to buy them, sparing no expense |
| 2 | They add warmth and comfort, creating a unique atmosphere in the home. |
| 3 | You can independently create not only original things, but also toys for the delight of children, as well as various accessories, for example, handbags, jewelry |
| 4 | By spending a small amount on yarn, you can independently knit not only clothes, but also lampshades, pillows, bedspreads, capes, and runners. While in stores such things are not cheap |
| 5 | This type of needlework can be mastered by absolutely anyone, even a child. |
| 6 | You can, if you want, of course, turn this activity into your main source of income by building a business on it. Knitted items will never go out of style |
| 7 | These products are high quality and can last for years. |
Knitted blanket “Wave” for a sofa or bed
Feature of a knitted cape
If you are fond of needlework, then you can try knitting a sofa cover. This is a rather labor-intensive process that will require quite a lot of time, but at the same time it is exciting and interesting, and the result will justify all the means.
Now the fashion for hand-knitted decoration items is returning.
A knitted cover will be a noticeable decorative element in the interior of your room. It will give a standard factory sofa the comfort of home and make it more cozy.
Set of upholstered furniture with capes.
A more harmonious look will be if the entire set of upholstered furniture is covered with covers, and not just one sofa.
Deciding on design and construction
A beautiful small blanket knitted with love with your own hands
Knitted capes can cover the back of a sofa or chair and armrests, or just the seat and back - at your discretion. When choosing the color of the threads, take into account the interior of the room, or, using a catchy color scheme, refresh it by creating a certain contrast.
Original unique blanket knitted for a corner sofa
For example, for a room in white tones, capes made of blue or golden threads are amazingly suitable, for light brown tones - green and dark red colors.
For styles: boho, Provence or country, a patchwork style bedspread with original floral motifs and fringe is perfect
Hand-knitted items are used in interiors of different styles, be it country or Provence. Cotton capes in neutral tones are ideal for modern style.
For modern modernism or minimalism, a bedspread of restrained colors and not too pronounced texture is suitable
For a classic style, it is better to use metallic yarn.
A crocheted square blanket is a universal item that can harmoniously combine with almost any style in the interior.
There are many patterns and patterns for knitting, both simple and complex. Choosing the right one, whether you are a beginner knitter or an experienced one, will not be difficult. If you like to crochet, knit capes from squares.
Interesting design of a blanket made from granny squares of different sizes
It's not difficult, even a beginner can do it. Knit them in any way you like. Having mastered knitting squares, then move on to complex patterns. For work, you can also take leftover yarn of various colors, so you can knit capes in the patchwork style.
A small rectangular blanket will allow you to hide on your favorite sofa and watch your favorite TV series.
Furniture covers are mostly rectangular in shape. Their dimensions depend on the length and width of the sofa, and also take into account the height of the legs. It is more difficult to knit throws on a corner sofa. They will be irregular in shape; you should carefully calculate the dimensions. In this case, it is better to divide the sofa into two different parts and determine the dimensions separately. Then choose a method for connecting two connected canvases.
On a note. Any needlewoman can knit such a thing as a cape on her own. There are many magazines on sale that contain diagrams and patterns. Also visit handicraft sites on the Internet. This can be a model connected by a whole canvas or individual elements - squares, triangles, circles.
An interesting combination of floral elements and squares for a bright handmade summer bedspread
A blanket or modern throw is considered the ideal solution for any sofa.
For lovers of knitting
Craftswomen who prefer knitting will also not be left out. After all, if you set yourself the goal of knitting a blanket to decorate the interior or to spend a cool evening at the dacha with the greatest comfort, you can use absolutely any technique. At the same time, such a bedspread will always be original and will only highlight the talents of the housewife.
Scheme of a plaid made of colored motifs
Knitting pattern for a baby blanket
Knitting a blanket with braids
Take any patterns, add a little imagination and your favorite yarn to them - and now you have a beautiful blanket that will be so nice to wrap yourself in on an autumn evening. Just don't rush. The main thing is to remember that something done with pleasure brings only positive emotions. Products knitted with knitting needles are very convenient because you can create a textured pattern of varying degrees of density, which means you can change the qualities of the blanket, making it, for example, warmer.
When thinking about how to knit the coziest blanket in the world, pay attention to the possibility of sewing knitted pieces of different sizes together with contrasting threads. Thus, you can add brightness even to a blanket made of plain yarn.
Required materials and tools
Materials and tools needed for manual work
For the sofa cover you will need:
- about 11 skeins of yarn, 100 g each (100% acrylic, 100 g/210 m);
- if you decide to knit for chairs, then another 4 skeins per cape
- a complete motif requires approximately 55 g of yarn;
- Along with decoration you need about 2 kg of yarn.
For knitting a cape, a hook of medium thickness, for example, No. 5, is better suited.
Multi-colored patterns with knitted patterns
Decoding the circuit for beginners
In order to easily read patterns for chair covers, you should know how different types of loops are indicated on them. You can find them on specialized resources for needlewomen. Graphic images usually use the symbols presented in the table.
| Designation | Decoding |
| Dot or small circle | Air loop |
| Vertical stripe | Single crochet |
| Vertical stripe with crossbar | Double crochet |
| Vertical stripe with two (three) transverse lines | Double crochet stitch |
| Small bracket with ends down | Connecting post |
| Arch with a number in the middle | A chain of air loops (the number of loops corresponds to the number under the arch) |
| Circle with a number inside | A closed ring of air loops (the number of loops corresponds to the number in the circle) |
| Check mark | Two single crochets knitted from one loop |
| A checkmark with one (two, three) crossbars on each side | Two double crochets (two, three), knitted from one loop |
| Dot or small circle | Connecting post |
| Vertical stripe | A chain of air loops (the number of loops corresponds to the number under the arch) |
| Vertical stripe with crossbar | A closed ring of air loops (the number of loops corresponds to the number in the circle) |
| Vertical stripe with two (three) transverse lines | Two single crochets knitted from one loop |
| Small bracket with ends down | Two double crochets (two, three), knitted from one loop |
| Arch with a number in the middle | Connecting post |
| Circle with a number inside | A chain of air loops (the number of loops corresponds to the number under the arch) |
| Check mark | A closed ring of air loops (the number of loops corresponds to the number in the circle) |
| A checkmark with one (two, three) crossbars on each side | Two single crochets knitted from one loop |
| Dot or small circle | Two double crochets (two, three), knitted from one loop |
When it comes to deciphering circuits, you should know the most important rules. If the patterns are knitted from the center to the edges, in straight and reverse rows, they need to be read from bottom to top. Odd rows should be deciphered from left to right, even rows – vice versa.
A handmade cape will definitely give your home comfort and a special atmosphere. It will protect furniture from dirt, animal claws, and help update the interior. Knitting is not particularly difficult even for a woman who has never picked up a crochet hook or knitting needles before.
Conventions for crochet patterns
The final stage is decoration
Soft, cozy and incredibly beautiful, this crocheted bedspread will be the perfect warm refuge for you to relax after a working day.
Here, show all your imagination and bring all your ideas to life. This, of course, can be done by experienced craftswomen. Beginning needlewomen who are not confident in their use of knitting tools can “disguise” their creation by choosing “grass” or boucle yarn for work, thereby brightening up all the unevenness and imperfections in the finished product. An original item can be created from thick yarn with a loosened knitting, and they knit quite quickly.
Capes made from multi-colored threads look great. Take one color as a basis, choosing halftones for it. The main product can be trimmed with fringe, tassels, a jagged edge, a voluminous canvas - there are many options.
Whatever model you choose, it will perfectly refresh your interior and bring a feeling of real home comfort.
We sew the simplest blanket
For those who prefer sewing to knitting, there are also many ways and tips on how to sew an interesting and original cape.
Take any fabric you like and, having decided on the size of the future blanket, simply trim the edges. Fringe or ruffles will be a wonderful decoration. And from many multi-colored scraps you will get a luxurious patchwork-style bedspread. Sew them together to create a unique pattern, or create a whole picture - in any case, such work will bring a lot of pleasure.
Advantages of a self-produced product
The fabric fades, is wiped out in places, stains, puffs, and others appear on it.
Since the cover will experience a lot of stress at the seams, especially if the pattern is very tight, some seams can be stitched twice.
Proper care
Here it is worth starting from what material it is made of. Any bedspread should be periodically vacuumed and washed at least twice a year.
For fur products, it is better to use dry cleaning services. Acrylic bedspreads do not require special care.
They will last for several years and will not lose their brightness or become covered in pellets. Silk and satin items are recommended to be washed by hand. The water temperature should not exceed 50 degrees.
A blanket for a sofa is a simple solution to many issues. With its help you can improve the interior, protect furniture, and create additional comfort.
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Therefore, the best option is to purchase the product from reliable manufacturers. This cape will last for several years without losing its color or shape.
Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions
Patterns of knitted squares for beautiful and original bedspreads
Let's start knitting the first fragment
Let's look at how to make a cover for a standard sofa. The pattern is simple, for example, squares.
Ready green square for our blanket
We begin to knit the second fragment - a triangle
Finished yellow triangle
We connect our parts - insert a hook through the back loops of both parts to create almost invisible connections
Connecting the next pair of squares
Connected elements from the wrong side
Connected elements from the front side
Attention! When choosing yarn by color, be guided by the general situation, the main thing is that everything is harmonious. Take scraps of various yarns you have at home to work with.
Ready-made multi-colored bedspread “Kaleidoscope”
Crochet a blanket
Crocheting is much more difficult than knitting. If you choose this type, then you are either a professional in this matter or a “burning” connoisseur of this type of skill. You can make relatively many different works of art with crochet. But I want to warn you that it is also relatively long-lasting. And when choosing yarn, it is worth considering that the thickness of the final product will depend on its thickness.
Crochet a blanket with a square motif
In this case, a 9x9 cm motif with a simple and light pattern will be repeated on the blanket. Marcerized cotton should be selected for machine knitting with 3 strands. Hook No.1. The product weighs 2 kg. You can choose any color, but white will be too easily soiled (I don’t recommend buying it for those who have small children, because you’ll be bothered to wash it). But there is one more nuance possible.
The knitting time may take a little longer due to the large size of the blanket. Well, think for yourself, the size is 248*168 cm after all! But it is more convenient to knit with a motif due to a number of factors:
- no need to drag a ball of wool behind you;
- if the workpiece is damaged, then it can be unraveled and thrown away, but with a whole canvas this number will not work;
- you can knit a piece of linen anywhere and carry it anywhere;
- It is quite possible to knit each square according to different patterns, so it will turn out even more original!
The knitting density should be based on the following parameter: the first 3 circles of the motif are 5 cm in diameter. Motives need to be knitted according to the pattern. If you have already reached the 8th circle, then after that you need to connect 16 rows of 24 motifs. You can see everything on the diagram. And to make a border, you need to fasten the thread into an arch on a needle and tie the entire blanket according to the pattern. As a result, you will get an openwork, beautiful, practical and, of course, warm blanket.
