How to knit a backpack

Recently, a backpack has gained particular popularity. This accessory, once used for hiking tourist trips, is currently used everywhere. Depending on the model, it is appropriate in addition to many outfits. But the purchase option is sometimes not enough money. Therefore, we advise you to make this accessory yourself using knitting needles. Even an inexperienced needlewoman can create this item. It is enough to thoroughly prepare and choose a simple variation.

Features of knitting a backpack with knitting needles: tips for beginners

In order that the creation process does not cause inconvenience and could please with a wonderful end result, it is worth paying careful attention to the preparatory work. The following stages belong to it:

  • Model selection;
  • Selection of suitable material and tools;
  • The acquisition of decorative elements.

The choice of model will depend on the gender of the future owner: male, female or child, as well as on the personal skills of the craftswoman. For those who do not have this experience, you should start with simple options.

As a material, it is worth choosing synthetic yarn: acrylic or viscose. A product made of such fiber is easier to care for. They are not deformed during operation. Cotton yarn is also suitable for summer variations.

The next step is to pick up the tool. This choice depends entirely on the thickness of the thread. To determine the fiber is folded in two layers and compared with the thickness of the spokes (both indicators should be equal).

As a decor, you can use various options:

  • Embroidery. It can be produced not only with the help of various colored threads, but also with the help of beads or sequins;
  • Satin ribbons. Using them in the Kanzashi technique, you can make a variety of jewelry (leaves, flowers, butterflies) or tie traditional bows;
  • Artificial flowers. To create them, you can use pieces of leather or matter, folded in a certain way;
  • Knitted items. With the help of a hook you can knit flowers, butterflies or other figures for decoration;
  • Applications. The easiest method to decorate the finished product is to attach a decal to it with an iron.

We should also mention the fixing elements. Their selection is wide enough. It can be zippers, buttons, a cord, drawn into special holes and so on.

Reference! The bottom of this item always requires additional reinforcement. To do this, it is made of two parts with a layer. As the latter, blanks from cardboard or thin plastic are used.

How to knit a children's backpack

Children's variations of this item always have a playful look. Often they are performed in the form of funny animal figures. Let's look at the process of creating such a little thing on a detailed example.

For the embodiment you will need acrylic yarn with parameters 200m \ 100gr of beige, brown and gray, knitting needles No. 10, a loop catcher in the form of a pin, zipper, dense braid 2 cm wide in brown, synthetic winterizer (for stuffing) and a pair of buckles.

Execution process:

  • Fold the thread in half and dial 24p for the main part;
  • Knit with a garter stitch, adding in each sixth row 6px1n on both sides;
  • At a height of 15 cm, place a mark and begin to carry out the reduction in each 3p 12rhp;
  • After the decrease, knit another 15cm;
  • Close 12p;
  • For the zipper strip, knit 6p garter stitch along the edge of the main part;
  • Tie a garter piece viscous front and rear hooves of a sheep;
  • To knit for the muzzle with a gray thread the triangular part with the front surface;
  • Tie the muzzle with the main thread in several rows of garter stitch to form the head;
  • Run two parts of the ears with a garter stitch;
  • Sew the details of the hooves and stuff them with a synthetic winterizer;
  • Connect the main parts while inserting the hoof parts into the right places;
  • Lay the head element from the inside with a synthetic winterizer and sew to the main blank;
  • Sew on the ears;
  • Stitch the zipper and sew the braid forming the straps.

Step-by-step instructions for knitting an adult backpack with knitting needles

The adult model is executed in a more restrained manner, but at the same time has its own charm and beauty. This is mainly manifested in female variants.

For the embodiment you need a sufficient amount of wool yarn with parameters 200m \ 100gr, knitting needles.

Completing of the work:

  • Follow the pattern and spend it WTO;
  • Make a calculation of knitting according to the pattern;
  • Dial the estimated number of loops and perform 0 cm with an elastic band 1x1;
  • Next, knit the canvas of the required length according to the pattern;
  • Run the cord, for this dial 3p and knit the front surface to a height of 127cm;
  • To connect two straps with the front smooth surface (if desired, you can use the finished braid);
  • Run stitches;
  • Bend inside the half of the area connected with an elastic band and sew;
  • Insert the cord into the resulting niche;
  • Sew on the straps.

The specified description will allow you to knit a beautiful backpack. The main thing is to follow the instructions.