Handmade crochet plaids from motifs

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Crocheting a bedspread is much easier than knitting. Using multi-colored yarn leftovers, you can create a unique, bright and delightful plaid. If you want it to be solid or more calm colors, you can choose the appropriate shades of yarn in the store. Of course, you will need a lot of yarn, but it's worth it, since a blanket knitted with your own hands will warm you more and surprise you with your personality. The easiest way to create beautiful stylish things for your home is to crochet blankets. Motives can turn into a real work of art. Crochet this blanket for yourself or as a gift. In the first case, you will enjoy the work done, and in the second, you will surely hear a lot of grateful words addressed to you.

Crochet plaid motifs. General recommendations

Any plaid knitted in a technique that involves the connection of motives is performed in compliance with the general rules. Here are some of them.

The easiest option, suitable for crocheting plaids from motifs, is making square-shaped elements.

Assembled into a single whole canvas is usually tied around the entire perimeter. The strapping methods can be different - from openwork, made in a wide strip, to dense and narrow, for example, using the "crawl step" technique. Crocheted plaids from motifs knitted from the remnants of yarn delight with their beauty and brightness, although they resemble a "rustic" style. But if you choose other shades and in a small amount, a knitted plaid will look very stylish.

How else can blankets of this kind differ from each other? Connection method. The first photo shows a blanket where all motifs are the same size and connected in series. There are other options, such as the following photo.

In this version, all the squares are of different sizes, and their connection requires special care, accuracy and perseverance. If you possess these qualities, then you will surely cope with this task. This version of the bedspread looks more original and stylish than the previous one. Yes, and knitting such a blanket is much more interesting, since there is no monotonous work on knitting the same motifs. Almost all the elements of this bedspread are not only different in size, but also differ in pattern and color. All crochet plaids from motifs are knitted quite simply, the main thing in this business is accuracy.

Size and other details

Now about the size of the bedspread. Naturally, the larger the size of the blanket, the more time-consuming work process awaits you. But it doesn't have to be huge. Small blankets that you can hide up to your waist or cover your shoulders are also very relevant. Knitting these is much faster and easier.

The size of motifs also vary in a fairly large range. From very small ones, 5x5 cm in size, to huge ones, 50x50 cm in size. Just in the photo you can see how the large motifs are connected. Which option you will use in your work, decide for yourself.

Besides the size, there are other differences. For example, a pattern that crocheted motifs for a plaid. Their schemes are quite diverse. They can be knitted in a circle or regular straight knit, be textured or smooth, openwork or solid. In general, there are a lot of options, and each of them is good in its own way.

Another idea for creating blankets involves using different motifs in one product. For example, solid knit and fishnet.

The above photo shows how beautiful these blankets look. This blanket, made in the technique of patchwork, will decorate any interior. It combines solid knit, openwork and embellished appliqué motifs.

Combination of motifs

A plaid of square crochet motifs will be of high quality, provided that all the elements are skillfully fastened together. To combine motifs into a single canvas, there are several ways. Let's consider a few of them. One of the most difficultis a connection option during knitting motifs. When knitting the last row of one motive, you need to fasten it to another. For beginner needlewomen, this is a rather complicated way. In addition, it requires special calculation and use of the connection diagram. Yes, and not suitable for any form of motives. Therefore, let's move on to simpler ways.

One of them is connecting with a needle. To do this, the motifs are folded with the right sides to each other and sewn with the same thread that was used to knit them. Please note that the seam should be very neat and as invisible as possible. Since, unlike clothes from motifs, the plaid is a two-sided product.

Crochet method

Another way is to use a crochet hook. As in the previous method, the motives are formed face to face in relation to each other. Further, using a hook and yarn, they are fixed with the help of connecting posts. These posts resemble single crochets, but differ in that, having pulled the thread through the edges of the motifs, it is immediately pulled through the one already on the hook, without grabbing the working thread. Such a seam will turn out neat and will not be evident.

And finally, the last way. You will also need a hook to use it. The motifs are connected by knitting a mesh between them. It is done like this. A thread is attached to the edge of one of the motives, and two air loops are knitted, then they are attached to another motive using a single crochet. Then again two air loops andattachment to the first motive. As a result of this bonding, an openwork mesh is obtained. The size of the cells is regulated by the distance between the fasteners. Such a connection, made with a contrasting thread, looks very beautiful.

Baby blankets. Stylish Ideas

Knitting a baby blanket is practically no different from those listed above. But what is the difference between a blanket for a baby and an option for adults? Of course, the way of decorating. Any baby will love a blanket decorated, for example, with animal faces. In the photo above, these are cubs. This children's blanket is made in the same technique as adults. And the appliqué is made of crocheted elements. It is not difficult to do this, since it is enough just to tie the circles with double crochets, this will be the muzzle. And the nose, eyes and mouth can simply be embroidered with a needle.

Original motif baby blanket

Crochet to knit a baby blanket is not decided by many, as they believe that it will be tougher than knitted. But some options are striking in their beauty. And you can get rid of stiffness by using thinner threads and a hook, the size of which is slightly larger than necessary for the selected yarn. Here is an example of such a blanket designed for little princesses. Even novice craftswomen will be able to cope with its implementation. The main thing when knitting this blanket is the selection of yarn. With a harmonious combination of colors, your plaid will look special, like a real bedspread in the royal chambers.

The knitting of this masterpiece begins with single crochet motifs. What form they will be, you decide. You can make them square or rectangular, large or small. The highlight of this model is the color combination and exquisite ruffles around the perimeter of each motif.

So, having connected the required number of motifs of two shades, you can start assembling the plaid. To do this, use one of the connection methods above. This is either a connection with a needle, or using a hook.

After the plaid has acquired the shape you need, we proceed to decorate it. To do this, around the perimeter of each of the elements, we knit single crochets in the same color as the motif. In order to get a kind of shuttlecock, you need to knit several columns in one loop. The more of them will be located in one place, the more magnificent will be the shuttlecock.