Crochet Backpack

Recently, more and more representatives of the beautiful half of humanity use backpacks as an accessory. They can be understood, because this item combines not only a stylish look and spaciousness, but also is more convenient to carry when filling.

With an impressive interior space, it allows you to fold a lot of gizmos that can come in handy on the road or on a country walk.

There are a huge number of variations of the backpack, but we suggest considering knitted varieties.

It has several obvious advantages:

  • ease of manufacture;
  • original look;
  • the popularity inherent in all products that are made by hand.

It is worth noting that using knitted yarn, you can get a quick and extraordinary result. Let us consider in more detail the process of creating a backpack from knitted yarn.

Content

  • Preparation for work
  • Yarn
  • Hook selection
  • What will be required additionally
  • Knit a knitted backpack
  • How to knit a simple backpack
  • Knitting a backpack with a pattern
  • Children's crochet knitted backpack

Preparation for work

When creating any item, the preparatory stage is very important. It is from him that the final form of the product and its quality will depend. It includes the following actions:

  • material selection;
  • tool selection;
  • acquisition of accessories and additional elements.

But the first thing that the craftswoman should do is to choose a suitable model, make a pattern of details, and select schemes. It will be used for calculations of knitting parts. Using a pattern and a design sample of the canvas, you can also calculate the right amount of material that will be needed on a crocheted backpack.

Attention! A sample of the pattern must be washed and dried before calculating. Only after complete drying can calculations be made.

Yarn

Knitted yarn is a unique material, the thread of which looks like a thin

ribbon. Because of this, it is also called ribbon yarn. It has several undoubted qualities that facilitate the creation of this accessory.

  • Volumetric . This material is quite massive, so the canvas is made of it quickly, but at the same time it turns out to be quite rigid and holds its shape well .
  • The weight. Despite the density of the canvas, the product is not very heavy.
  • Outward appeal . A backpack made of this fiber, even knitted with simple weaves, looks unusual and charming.

This material can be made independently or purchased ready-made yarns. For homemade threads, it is enough to take a thin fiber and tie a small ribbon of the desired length. For convenience, it is wound into a ball.

Reference! Another option for obtaining ribbon yarn is to cut unwanted clothes into ribbons, connecting them together and winding them into a ball.

Hook selection

The size of the tool is also able to affect the appearance of the product. If you take a smaller number, the canvas will turn out too dense and rough. If the tool is too large, then the product will be excessively loose. There are several ways to choose a suitable hook.

  • Having read the recommendation on the packaging of yarn.
  • Folding the thread in half and comparing the density with the volume of the head.
  • Empirically, tying several samples of the canvas with different hooks.

Important! Wipe the surface of the hook with a soft cloth before use. This will remove the plaque that forms over time on the surface of the tool.

What will be required additionally

In addition to the above, for the manufacture of a backpack may require various accessories or decorative elements. Fittings mean the following.

  • Locking mechanisms : buttons, zippers, locks and so on.
  • Fastening elements : rings, carabiners, pull-up mechanism.

As a decor, various materials are used that decorate the surface of the product: sequins, beads, applique, artificial flowers or bows.

Knit a knitted backpack

As already mentioned above, knitted yarn is great for creating this item. With sufficient density of the canvas, you can not use the inner cushioning layer, without which the stitched version is not complete.

Knitted backpack can be done in a single color or, using multi-colored yarn, knit with a pattern. Things differ by age: children's variations are more vivid and often performed in the form of animal figures or cartoon characters.

Let us examine in more detail several options with examples.

How to knit a simple backpack

First, we will analyze the simplest variation, which even an inexperienced craftswoman can create without problems.

To begin, build a pattern of the future subject. You can use the basic drawing, making changes to it in size.

Pattern

The product is made with a single crochet pattern (RLS).

Completing of the work

  • Dial the chain from to. n. the desired length and tie the bottom detail RLS.
  • Run side part. This can be done by continuing to knit the part along the extreme loops of the bottom or by performing a separate part, which is subsequently sewn to the lower element.
  • Tie the RLS part of the valve and sew it to the main structure. This element can also be tied from the rear edge of the main part.
  • Bind valve.
  • Tie two strips for the straps and sew them to the main product.
  • Install the locking mechanism.
  • If desired, decorate the product with decor.

Knitting a backpack with a pattern

The next model also has an original look and is easy to execute.

When using this technique, two methods can be used.

The first is the creation of a pattern using various knitting patterns.

The second (multi-colored version) - when knitting the fabric with yarn of various colors.

Consider the first method.

Completing of the work

  • Tie the bottom as shown below.

Bottom circuit

  • Then continue to knit the sides of the RLS in a circle to the required height.
  • Next, perform the valve blade with lush columns according to the description below.

Lush column

Important! The number of crochets in this column is up to you. The more turns, the more voluminous the pattern will be.

Tie the valve next to the RLS and install the portfolio lock.

Tie and sew on the handle and straps.

Children's crochet knitted backpack

As mentioned above, children's models are most often performed in the form of characters of your favorite cartoons. For example, here is such a backpack "Mignon".

For the embodiment you will need ribbon yarn of yellow, blue and black colors, as well as some white, gray and black medium yarn for decoration.

Work description

  • Tie the bottom and side of the blue thread to half the total length.
  • Continue to work in yellow, completing the part to a sufficient height. At the same time, execute a decorative strip in black.
  • Tie the flap with a yellow thread.
  • Stitch in black.
  • Assemble the product.
  • Complete the decor and sew it in place.
  • From black yarn, form a bun at the top that will represent the hair.

Making crocheted backpacks with your own hands is quite simple. We wish you successful creativity and even loops!