How to make knitted tank slippers with your own hands? Tank slippers: crochet pattern and master class

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

Choosing a gift for a man is a very complex and lengthy process. If you know how to knit, then the problems become much less, because with your own hands you can make an original surprise that will appeal to any member of the stronger sex. The main thing is desire, patience and perseverance. The reward for your efforts will be enthusiastic gratitude from the gifted man and a sense of self-satisfaction. Hand-knitted tank slippers will appeal to both small and adult men in your family. In addition, if we take this knitting guide as a basis and apply fantasy, then it may well turn out to be an original gift for the fairer sex.

Crochet slippers-tanks: a master class for beginners

In order to knit slippers in the form of tanks, you will need:

• a pair of felt insoles if youdecide to simplify your work and save yarn. In this master class, the sole is knitted;
• about 400 grams of yarn in the desired color. It should be borne in mind that since we are knitting tank slippers, then we need to focus on the color that is suitable for our idea. The amount of yarn should be calculated independently, since the consumption depends on the thickness of the thread and hook. In any case, it's better to play it safe and buy a little more yarn than you need in order to avoid shopping around for the right color in order to knit tank slippers;
• crochet pattern, either independently compiled or presented in this master class, in printed form;
• a little black yarn or any other darker shade;
• hook suitable for selected yarn;
• fittings and everything you want to decorate the product with.

This master class is designed for those needlewomen who are familiar with the basics of crochet and can read patterns.

Outsole

First you need to knit two oval soles according to the shape and size of the foot. To do this, trace the outline of the leg on a piece of paper and cut it out. Tie two identical parts of the sole with single crochets, focusing on your pattern. At the heel and toe, add columns according to the size you need. Apply knitting to the pattern more often in order to correct the shape and length in time, if necessary. Those who find it difficult to calculate the number of increases and decreases by eye should turn to ready-madeschemes by which you can tie slipper tanks. The pattern below is for baby booties, but you can use this as a base.

In the case of felt soles, everything is much simpler. It is enough to buy a pair of insoles of the largest size and cut them according to the desired shape. With an awl, you need to pierce holes through which the initial row of single crochets will subsequently be knitted. All other work with both felt insoles and seamless insoles follows the algorithm proposed in this master class.

Foundation

Do not break the thread when the sole is ready. It is necessary to knit several rows without increments in order to form the base from which our tank slippers will go up. If you prefer to knit it with double crochets, then knit 4 rows, if you prefer single crochets, then 6 rows. You should end up with a sole like the picture below.

Top

Now we need to tie the two pieces of the upper part of our slippers. Each of them is half of the sole. They are knitted in straight and turning rows. Don't forget to chain up (single crochet has two chain stitches, double crochet has three).

Sew the resulting elements to the sole and turn the slippers tanks inside out.

Attach the thread at the topparts of our slippers and knit in a circle with single crochets 2-3 rows. In order for the rows to be even, at the end of the row, join the second lifting loop with a connecting post.

Now we need to get a kind of pocket in which we put a synthetic winterizer or other filler for volume. Don't forget to leave a window for convenience. The form is of great importance, since the appearance of the product and the accuracy of its execution depend on it. Some prefer to use a wire frame to create a more regular and well-defined shape. In this master class, a filler is used. We fill the pocket with padding polyester and sew it up so that it does not fall out during wear.

Tank turret

Start making the top of the tank itself. To do this, we collect a chain of eight air loops, close them in a circle and knit five rows with increments and three rows without increments with single crochets. We get small oval boats. We also stuff them with cotton wool or padding polyester and sew them to the top of our slippers. If, relying on only one description, it is difficult for you to crochet such slippers-tanks, the scheme is simply necessary. You can compose it yourself.

Dulo

No tank can do without a muzzle. To do this, we need to dial a chain of nine air loops, close them in a circle and knit about eight rows without increments. Then the resulting pipe should be filled with filler,using a pen or any other thin object, sew up the holes at the top and bottom and attach the muzzle to the turret. Even a beginner needlewoman can crochet slippers-tanks, the main thing is not to rush and do everything carefully.

Wheels

Starting to create the wheels. Do not overestimate your strength and, without thinking through everything, immediately knit slippers-tanks. A crochet pattern for even such a simple element as wheels can be a must. If, nevertheless, you decide to do without it, then take your time and follow each row with special care.

We collect 3 air loops, in the first of them we knit 6 single crochets and close in a ring with a connecting column. In the second row, we increase in each column, that is, in the end you should get 12 loops. In the third row we add in every second column, we get 18 loops. The fourth row repeats the third. The result is 24 columns. We knit the fifth row without increments. This should give you 12 wheels for each tank. For the greatest resemblance to a real tank, two colors of yarn can be used for them.

There is another way to create wheels. To do this, you can tie 24 ribbons and roll each into a kind of roll, and then sew them together.

Caterpillars

Start tying caterpillars. To do this, we need to tie 4 ribbons. In uncrosslinked form, they will resemble the letter "p" in shape. We start with a set of 135 air loops. Try to dial freely so that the edge does not tighten. Or you can take for a setloops with a larger hook, and then return to work with the appropriate yarn hook. We knit three rows with single crochets, we knit the fourth final row with a crustacean step. There should be 4 ribbons in total, two for each slipper.

Sew the tracks to the wheels, and then attach the whole structure to the tank itself.

Shaft

Starting to knit the shaft. To do this, we attach the thread and knit up five or six rows with single crochets (see according to your preferences). The main thing is that the person who will wear this entire structure should be comfortable. If the top is low, then the slippers will constantly slip. If you make it too narrow, then it will squeeze the leg. Conclusion: it is better to measure a hundred times. Knitted tank slippers, like any other handmade thing, require a lot of time and attention from the needlewoman.

Attributes

Choosing decor for our tanks. It all depends on your imagination. The easiest way is to purchase sprockets at a sewing store and attach them to the product. Or you can embroider an emblem for tanks yourself.

In conclusion, I would like to note the benefits of such a gift:

• handmade will always be appreciated, because the master invests in the thing not only time and labor, but also a part of his warmth;
• It is possible to repeat hand-made, however, every needlewoman tries to include a piece of individuality in her creation;
• giving preference to manual work, you will be 100% sure thatthe item will suit the donee in size and color.

I would like to hope that in the end you get excellent crochet tank slippers. The master class was created to help and suggest answers to questions that may arise in the process of knitting.