How to Knit a Knit Yarn Backpack

Recently, the fashion for small and at the same time roomy backpacks has replaced the usual "shoppers", valise bags and hobos from the wardrobe of many women. If earlier they belonged to sports style and looked most appropriate with jeans and loose-fitting clothes, then today's assortment allows you to choose something suitable for work and for going out.

Particularly interesting in the photo are models associated with knitted yarn. Created by skilled craftsmen, they are a favorite accessory of young and romantic girls. Learn how to knit a knitted yarn backpack yourself.

Features of knitting a backpack of knitted yarn

Why is knitted yarn, and not any other, most often used for knitting various types of bags? The fact is that a thread consisting of 100 percent natural cotton can hold its shape perfectly, which makes it possible to create not only wardrobe items and accessories, but also interior items, such as poufs, rugs, tablecloths, and so on.

Important! When working with knitted yarn, it must be taken into account that both positive and negative properties are inherent in it.

Among the indisputable advantages include:

  • hypoallergenicity, which is explained by the natural composition;
  • the stability of the form of related products, which will not allow them to stretch;
  • a large selection of colors and shades of thread;
  • elasticity and density of knitted cloths.

Among the negative properties of knitted yarn, its ability to shrink when in contact with hot water is distinguished. Compliance with the rules of care and storage of finished things will help to avoid shrinkage.

Before you start working on a backpack, you should pay attention to the recommendations of experienced needlewomen:

  • For knitting from knitted yarn, the hook is more suitable than knitting needles.
  • Elements of one product must be crocheted of one number.
  • The best way to create bags and backpacks from knitted threads is a plastic hook No. 8 or 12.
  • Products that must hold their shape must be knitted from thicker threads.

In addition, it is necessary to immediately determine whether the rows will be tight or, conversely, free. The chosen technique must be followed throughout the work.

Knitted yarn backpack: diagram and description

To tie a backpack with your own hands, you will need the ability to work with a hook and the availability of necessary tools and materials, such as:

  • plastic (metal) hook No8;
  • 3 skeins of thread in different colors;
  • rings for straps;
  • accessories and decorations.

Step-by-step process description:

  • The initial step in creating a knitted yarn backpack is the amigurumi ring set.

Important! Amigurumi ring is a way to create the first row of a product that is crocheted. 2 air loops (VP) are drawn onto the hook, and a certain number of single crochet columns (RLS) are knitted into the second loop from the hook.

  • In the dialed ring enter 4 loops without a crochet (PBN). After that, circular rows are knitted with subsequent increases, and with a change of thread (if several colors are selected). To create the bottom of such rows, you need to knit 8 pieces. As a result, 64 RLS should come out.
  • The first row of the part begins by knitting 2 rings in the extreme row of the bottom (rings are needed to attach the straps or handles).

Advice! The design for the backpack can be selected by anyone. In order not to get confused and count the loops correctly, you need to transfer your favorite scheme to a sheet of paper. If a jacquard pattern is chosen as the pattern, the threads are hidden from the wrong side of the product.

  • We knit the main part of the product to the required height.
  • To tighten the backpack and hold the straps of threads make a cord with two tassels.

Advice! If the needlewoman wants a lid on her backpack, she can be knitted separately with the same pattern as the main part and then sewn to it. In this case, the lace is not needed.

The result is a backpack that you can take with you for a walk or study. The season of the year in which the accessory will look most appropriate will also depend on the choice of thread colors.

Decoration and decor of a knitted yarn backpack

To decorate a backpack knitted from knitted threads, any accessories and decorative elements that can be bought at any sewing store can be useful. Most often, tassels that can be made from the same yarn act as decor. In addition, as a decoration will look great:

  • bead or leather brushes;
  • lace ribbons with which to cover the lid;
  • textile patches and appliqués, which can be single or assembled in a single composition;
  • brooches and badges giving the accessory uniqueness and individuality;
  • rhinestones, sequins and shiny beads that make the backpack noticeable and "shiny" in the sun.

Having mastered the technique of knitting backpacks from knitted yarn, you can create truly unique things with your own hands, which will be a great gift for loved ones. In addition, it should be remembered that a quality hand-made one will always find its buyer, no matter how much it costs.