Knitted pillows

 Knitted pillows

Knitted cushions - in the spotlight. Being fashionable and stylish elements of any interior, they bring home comfort to the atmosphere, hinting at the delicate taste of the housewife. These design additions are able to visually change the space of the room, they have a number of features and differences from the classic counterparts.

Special features

Knitted pillows are versatile. Unlike conventional analogs, designed exclusively for sleeping or relaxing, they perform several functions. Depending on the size, type and material used, such a product:

  • may be an ordinary pillow under the head;
  • complemented by a blanket of a similar canvas, can become part of the decor of the sofa, bed, chair;
  • can replace the roller under the back in a student’s or computer chair;
  • with hidden pockets, can store children's bedding (pajamas);
  • performed in a special form, are unusual toys-transformers of the child;
  • good as the side of the crib or the limiter of the play area of ​​the baby;
  • Depending on the model (with ears, eyes, rustling elements) they can develop horizons and fine motor skills of children.

Knitted pillow is a core of bulk filler, packaged in a textile, and then knitted cover. Depending on this case can be removable or not. However, it is never a single pillow package: tight weave does not allow the filler fibers to break through.

Merits

Knitted pillows have a lot of advantages. They:

  • made of hypoallergenic yarn, from which there is no irritation of the skin, therefore, even suitable for people with allergies;
  • have a different composition of stuffing and yarn, which allows to vary the degree of softness and thickness of the pillow;
  • pleasant to the touch and beautiful in appearance (cause positive emotions);
  • Depending on the chosen hue and size of the pattern, they can visually increase the area of ​​the room, bring a feeling of light, heat or cold into it;
  • decorating the surface of the bed, are unobtrusive interior items that can support any accent of style;
  • they are distinguished by a wide model range, manufactured taking into account the preferences of the client (including in terms of different themes of the pattern);
  • they are distinguished by a large choice of colors; several shades are combined in one product;
  • may have a flat or relief surface, a small or large pattern, be performed without decoration (with an emphasis on functionality) or with the addition of textile material and various elements;
  • suitable for users of different ages - depending on the model.

Such products are always welcome as a gift. They can be presented to a celebration for loved ones: such a gift will always be welcome, especially if it is made with your own hands and with your soul.

Minuses

Such products have many advantages, but at the same time knitted pillows have several disadvantages:

  • not every pattern allows the product to be used as an ordinary pillow (the material may stick into the skin);
  • wool models are not suitable for allergies, they cause itchy skin and redness of the skin;
  • washing products is difficult, if not impossible (in models without a removable cover);
  • such products are rarely washed, which provokes the appearance of dust mites;
  • such pillows can not be knocked out: it violates the structure of the knitted fabric.

Models

Styles knitted pillows varied. Depending on the form, they can be:

  • square;
  • rectangular;
  • round;
  • hexagonal;
  • in the form of a cylinder (roller);
  • fantasy (toys);
  • transformers (with velcro or in the form of a folded canvas-blanket).

One of the interesting models of knitted pillows is an option from old sweaters. They are cut into the required number of squares (depending on the model and size of the pillow), then sewn on a sewing machine, not forgetting to decorate with large buttons or other decor.

This technique is reminiscent of working with patchwork patches. If the size of the paintings allows, there may be only two.

Materials

These decorative items are made from different raw materials, including yarn residues - or even old sweaters. The most popular types of materials for the top (knitted cover) are:

  • natural wool;
  • mixed fabric (wool with acrylic, angora with acrylic);
  • cotton;
  • acrylic;
  • mohair;
  • "grass".

Each type of yarn is unique in its own way, all have their own characteristics. Due to this, the products are obtained with varying degrees of softness.

Pillows for children are usually knitted from cotton or acrylic: this yarn has no prickly fibers and is as pleasant as possible to the touch.

Universal material is "weed": this material does not require special knitting skills. It is voluminous, it looks beautiful and looks like a fur equivalent. Decorative knitted pillows made of wool have many positive properties: due to the curative material of the case, they have a healing effect.

In the process of creating a sofa knitted pillow, not only the materials themselves, but also tools (hook, knitting needles, knitting machine, hand needle, scissors), accessories (buttons, pompons, fringe, tassels, lace) are involved. Children's models are decorated with beads, fishing line, felt, textile elements (velor, suede, microfiber, and so on).

The choice of filler for the base in the manufacture of products with their own hands depends on what is available in the house.

As a padding for the pillow, a sintepon or sintepukh is used, filling the entire space of the product loosely. Choosing a filler for children's pillows, based on the hypoallergenic material and its resistance to the formation of linen mites.

Types of knitting and decor

Knitted pillows are made on knitting equipment or individually. Those products that are knitted in production, often do not have a core and are made in the classical style, are distinguished by a square shape. Those that do on their own, at home, are always full, differ in a variety of shapes and sizes, and also have an interesting decor.

Machine knitting is like knitting. Manual labor is more diverse and does not limit the author's imagination, allowing you to bring to life absolutely any idea.

Knitted pillows by hand are performed:

  • knitting in a straight line (from edge to edge loop, with the transition to the next row - knitting, as well as a similar way to crochet);
  • crochet (in round, hexagonal pillow patterns and cylinder);
  • diagonal knitting crochet and knitting (oblique knitting technique);
  • by making and further assembling separate fragments (with knitting needles and crochet, connecting the fragments with a needle and thread or thread and crochet).

The pattern of the pillow can be small, standard size and coarse. The size of the pattern and the distance between the loops depend on the thickness of the thread and the density of knitting.

The most popular patterns for pillows are all kinds of braids, a variety of weaves, complex braids, embossed stripes created by the alternation of facial and back loops.

The list of the most popular types of mating include:

  • garter;
  • pearl;
  • bavarian
  • Tunisian weaving;
  • stocking.

The most interesting products are created from:

  • fragmentary motifs - a solid base with a pattern divided into squares of different colors and with different patterns;
  • from separate squares - individual blanks, which are then connected or stitched together in a single canvas;
  • from the thread of grass - simple in manufacturing and always popular;
  • decorated with embroidery - patterns of openwork knitting - with needles, made of thin threads, with the addition of a unique accent;
  • a solid linen garter, with the addition of additional volumetric details - funny toy pillows, transformers pillows.

The uniqueness of knitting lies in the possibility of a combination of yarn (for example, “weed” and acrylic - to create a hedgehog pillow).

Knitted pillow toys

Knitted pillows in the form of toys - a unique design theme that allows the author to show the maximum imagination. It is unlikely that today there will be a person indifferent to such products. They are loved by children and adults: as a rule, such products are exclusive and are made in a single copy.

The most favorite children's pillow toy options are:

  • birds (owl, chicken, chicken);
  • animals (mouse, hare, cats, doggy, hedgehog);
  • flowers (rose, chamomile, dandelion);
  • insects (ladybug, fly, dragonfly);
  • cartoon characters ("Smeshariki");
  • food (donut, ice cream, candy);
  • space theme (star, sun, planet).

Always want a variety of hearts. Less often knitted pillows are made in the form of fish, turtles.

Ideas knitted pillows for boys and girls

Knitted pillow is a great gift idea for small children and teenagers. Such products are able to decorate the children's room, becoming the child's favorite toy.

They can be fun, funny, unusual, almost always fit into any style of the room (country, provence, glamor, classic, minimalism, art deco and others).Being the color support of the chosen room accents, they will not be an incomprehensible stain on the general background, therefore such products are always pertinent and harmonious.

As for the type of pillow - products for girls and boys differ. They differ in theme and color - depending on the child's age.

Knitted pillows for girls are more diverse (in terms of colors and models). Options for boys are more restrained. Usually these are animals and cartoon characters, deprived of “kavaynosti” (“graces”), which modern girls love so much.

Beautiful placement in the interior

Knitted pillows are a great way to bring fresh colors into the interior. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that such products do not need to pick up the same upholstery or sofa cover (plaid bed).

A great idea to design a bedroom or living room would be a combination of knitted pillows with a rug and puffs.

To create the illusion of a set, you can pick up a yarn pillow in tune with the plaid, repeating the pattern of the cover.

Since the light tone needs to be contrasted, it is worth adding a pillow in the style of a pouf, making it a smaller copy of the latter - in gray.A variety of patterns and colors - exactly what you need: such a bed will always be special and beautiful.

If you want to choose knitted accessories to match the tone of the bedding, you should add pillows in different sizes and shapes to the bed. The only thing worth considering is that the drawing can be repeated only in two pillows, otherwise the interior will become boring.

Multi-pattern - this is the principle of a beautiful set. To the knitted fabric was not much, it is necessary to dilute the bedding with a pair of textile pillows.

Pillows of squares and zigzag stripes, made of bright colored threads, perfectly decorate any (even the most ordinary) sofa without a cover. Moreover, such products always look impressive, even if the set consists of elements of different shape and design.

Being made in the form of rollers, such products are able to replace the armrests of sofas that do not have side edges. Decorated at the edges with multi-colored fringe or without it - such pillows will decorate any sofa. They are relevant both in the country style and in the interior of the country house.

Knitted cushions with front fastener (or its imitation) can become the decor of a classic sofa with armrests.Made in different muted shades with a multi-pattern pattern, they will bring variety to any interior without disturbing the harmony of the room, maintaining light and warmth.

A candy pillow with a relief pattern in the form of braids and strips with ties-ribbons is a great idea for a living room or a children's room. Located near the armrest, it will not take up much space, but will indicate the originality of the style.

The uniqueness of the product lies in the fact that it is easily put on and removed (it is enough to untie the tape). To make the product harmoniously fit into the interior of the room, it is enough to choose the color of the ribbons.

This video shows how to knit a pillow "Star" from knitting yarn with your own hands.

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