Crocheted carpets

Many of us remember the soft, bright grandmothers rugs, knitted from ribbed old clothes. They were laid not only on the floor, but they also covered stools, benches, and even made beds and sofas over them. Today, this economical way to create amazing, not similar to each other things, is still running. The incredible variety of materials for knitting, descriptions, schemes proves: nothing creates home coziness like homemade things.

Knitted carpet can be found in any room, on the ground in front of the entrance door or in the country. Each of them has its own function, on the basis of which the shape, color, material, scheme and knitting technique are selected. Although there are patterns connected with knitting needles, most of the carpets are made with a special hook.Depending on the material chosen, take the appropriate hook number.

The popularity of knitted rugs is not accidental: they have a lot of obvious advantages:

• each of them is a unique embodiment of taste and fantasy of its creator.
• They fit in with the specific features of the interior of a particular room, becoming a bright accent of a harmonious image.
• Their cost is extremely low. The consumption of yarn is small, and often things go in the course, which were still going to be thrown away.
• Caring for them is simple.
• They are an excellent illustration of the combination of the useful and the pleasant. For many people, the knitting process is the best rest and a wonderful way to calm down, relieve nervous tension.

Craftswomen use a variety of materials, from expensive wool to multi-colored plastic bags. The advantage of wool products lies in their hygroscopicity, softness and warmth. Most often for knitting choose camel, goat or sheep wool. Such rugs are expensive and quickly lose their shape from frequent washes.

This disadvantage is absent in models knitted from combination yarn.Synthetic fibers provide its strength, and the wool that is part of it perfectly retains heat. Such threads are durable, they are not afraid of washing.

Original, lightweight, openwork rugs made of knitting yarn can be laid in any room except the bathroom. Constant contact with water is contraindicated. In order for a cute knitted carpet to appear in the house, you do not need to buy a special thread. You can make it out of fabric! Many gladly use old knitwear. They are cut into ribbons, which are then either sewn together or simply tied.

Silky and shiny jute mat looks favorably in any interior and it is very durable. A significant disadvantage is the difficulties encountered in the process of washing. When wet, it becomes 4-5 times harder, it is difficult to rinse and dry. In the summer of such a product will dry for at least three days. Dry it only in a horizontal position, often turning it over.

Rugs of polyester cord have a lot of advantages.They do not slip on the tiled floor, do not collect dust, are not afraid of moisture and have a massage effect. Such a model will last a very long time, will not fade and will retain its shape for a long time. It is very easy to take care of him, it is enough to wash in the car at a temperature of 30C.

Very durable mats, which are ideal for bathrooms, are made from plastic bags. They, as well as unwanted clothes, are cut into small ribbons, which are either glued together with a hot iron, or simply tied together.

Rugs can be solid or linked from individual motifs. It is easier to tie a solid canvas, but the product from the motives looks more impressive. Each part has its own shape and is knitted from a material of a certain color and texture. From such details rugs of the most unusual form turn out. After assembly, the edges of the product are processed with openwork edging.

Thanks to the ability to make rugs of various shapes, such products fit very well into the interior.. In addition to the traditional square, rectangular, round and oval, craftsmen knit carpets in the shape of a star, snowflake, flower or any animal (bears, turtles, etc.). Often there are asymmetric, fantasy options.

A simple dense carpet in the shape of a circle perfectly retains heat. Graceful openwork round products have a rather aesthetic function. They are too thin to warm.

Square carpets seem too simple, so they are often made by combining several multi-colored squares. Motley rectangular specimens, especially with tassels at the edges, are quite popular. Sometimes they are a web made of several connected squares.

Oval products are designed for elongated rooms. Often they are placed in a recreation area in the living rooms. At the stairs or near the interior doors, you can place a carpet in the form of a semicircle.

The shape of the bathroom product is often determined by the free floor area. Here you can settle crocheted funny animals or lay an asymmetrical rug.

The size and shape of the carpet are determined by the area of ​​the room. Bulk products are usually rectangular or round.Large carpet is more convenient to knit from rope, knitwear, thick yarn. For small rugs use acrylic or wool blend yarn.

For a room in a minimalist style, a model of white or gray yarn, as well as pastel-colored threads, is suitable. The most appropriate is the rectangular or square shape of the product. Asymmetry can disrupt the harmony of dull colors and straight lines. The softness of a cute knit will soften the restraint and clarity of minimalism.

The touching carpets look harmonious, even in a modernist style, and in a room designed in this direction, they can be not only placed on the floor, but also hung on the wall. Bright and colorful patchwork rugs will find their place in a room decorated in country style or in a country house. The room can be decorated not only with a classic multi-colored round product, but also with the creation of Japanese-style masters. Crocheted hollow circles intertwine in the most bizarre way, creating unique and memorable images.

Knitted carpets with fancy air patterns firmly settled in the rooms in the style of "chebbi-chic."Fans of "shabby chic" prefer uncharacteristic for floor mats colors: white, beige, light blue, pink.

Rugs in the form of cartoon characters or funny animals, as well as variants consisting of individual motifs, will take root in the children's room. You can link several models in the same style: bedside rug, play area rug, etc. In order for children not to freeze while playing on the floor, it is better to choose a model with knobs in their room. This knitting technique allows you to create denser carpets that retain heat better.

The rug in the hallway must be made of very strong and thick synthetic, mixed yarn or plastic bags and polyester cord, otherwise it will fail very quickly. By the same principle, choose or knit products for the toilet and bathroom. In addition, in these rooms is very high humidity, so you need to purchase a material that is not afraid of water and frequent washings. An additional requirement is that the mat should not slide on the wet tile.

Choosing knitted rugs, it is necessary to proceed from the style, size and shape of the room, as well as the main function that they will perform.

The attractiveness of handmade models is not only in their beauty, but also in their uniqueness. The carpet can be any: knitted or crocheted, made in any technique, openwork, short or long, like a fragile snowflake or made of thick yarn. All models of knitted rugs have an attractive appearance and look great in many interiors.

Depending on the interior of the room, a round rug with bright contrast stripes, funny tassels and colorful ribbons along the edge or a solid product in soothing colors can settle. Or maybe it will be a win-win option for any style - a rug made in black and white.

Carpets soften straight lines of walls and furniture, and bright and cheerful colors will be pleasing to the eye. The texture of the right product will allow you to feel the softness and warmth of knitted things.

You can see photos of knitted carpets in the interior in the next video.