Knitting needles for newborns, tips andtricks for knitting clothes for young children, a cap for newborns with their own hands, how to tie booties for newborns, knitting lessons with descriptions, recommendations and master classes.
It is not for nothing that there is an opinion that duringpregnancy, especially in the last stages, women show a "nesting" instinct. Evidence of this is the eagerness of expectant mothers to make their homes, especially the nursery, more comfortable. Many mothers buy a lot of things for their baby, however, quite often they try to knit a lot of cute clothes.It would seem that there is nothing problematic here.no - stock up on magazines with patterns, yarn, and get to work. Especially if you consider that the volumes of future work are quite small. However, if you figure it out, knitting has its own nuances and tricks.The first thing a mother-craftswoman needs to do is figure it outwith diagrams and symbols that are attached to each description of the product. But if you once figure out how to designate front, back loops, etc., then the work will simply burn in skilled hands.It is also fair to note that crochet hookssmall children knit light and openwork items, these can be panamas, capes, etc. But the main items of clothing for newborns are knitted with knitting needles. Be sure to take into account the fact that things knitted for small children should be beautiful and, most importantly, comfortable. When starting work, carefully select the threads. The best choice would be light cotton yarn. Items made from it will provide your baby with comfort even in hot weather. The main disadvantage of cotton is that items take a long time to dry and shrink quickly.If your beloved baby was born in winter,then think about adding wool knitted items to his wardrobe. This yarn is much softer and lighter than cotton threads. Moreover, it retains heat very well. When using wool yarn, keep in mind that knitting items for small children from angora wool or mohair is not recommended, since pellets appear on the clothes quite quickly, they can get into the baby's mouth. For small children, it is better to knit clothes from merino wool, which will make very warm and cozy items.Knitted children's clothing is very practical. When the baby grows up, it can easily be knitted to a larger size, and this is very budget-friendly for any family.As for the principle of knitting itself andtools, the work is based on knitting and connecting loops, the shape of the product is changed by adding or subtracting the number of loops. To get the thing you need, be patient, persistent and choose the right knitting needles for the selected yarn. Knitting needles are numbered depending on their diameter: from one to eight millimeters. They should be strong, not very heavy and smooth. All knitting needles are divided into the following types: ordinary, stocking, circular, and auxiliary. To get a medium-density fabric, choose those knitting needles that are twice as big in diameter as the yarn itself. The threads themselves should not be very thin, because this is very inconvenient, and the clothes will very quickly become unwearable.Some tips and tricks for knitting clothes for little children
- Before you start working, decide onthe season for which the clothes will be designed, yarn, and knitting needles. It is recommended to knit clothes in a circle, so you will not have extra seams that can cause discomfort and irritation to the child;
- Before starting work, wash the yarn and make some extra in case of shrinkage or if there is not enough thread;
- since babies grow by leaps and bounds, knit clothes for growth;
- You shouldn't combine thin needles and thick threads, because the clothes will be too rough and unpleasant. If you use thin threads with thick needles, then it will be too loose;
- when knitting the armhole for the neck, it is recommended to additionally crochet it - so it will not stretch;
- cute knitted things are suitable not only for holidays. They can easily be used for everyday wear, and the child will always be happy with a beautiful new thing;
- By making clothes for children with knitting needles, you can easily solve the problem of updating your child's wardrobe.
HatWhen a mother or grandmother has a desiresomething to knit for your beloved baby, one of the first ideas that comes to mind is a hat. This is not surprising, it is always very necessary and important for a small child, whose immunity is not fully formed. Moreover, by knitting a hat with your own hands, you will knit exactly the thing that will best suit your child both in color and in size. The example that will be demonstrated below is absolutely not difficult to perform, so even a beginner craftswoman can knit a hat with knitting needles. First, cast on 78 loops on a knitting needle. Next, knit two rows with a 1x1 elastic band. To make the hat brighter and make your baby stand out, you can make a transition to another contrasting color and knit a couple more rows with an elastic band. Then make another transition to a thread of the main color and knit two more rows with an elastic band.Now that the elastic is ready, move on tomaking the main part of the hat. You will need yarn of an additional color. Knit two rows with them, using the purl stitch. After that, change the yarn of the additional color to the main one and knit one row, using the purl stitch. Finish the pattern with yarn of the main color. Next, you need to knit three more rows, but this time with the front surface. This pattern needs to be done three more times, alternating yarn of different shades. In this way, you will get the main pattern, and when it is ready, proceed to making the back of the head. Conventionally, divide all the loops that are on the knitting needle into 3 parts: the central part should contain 28 loops, and the side ones will take the 25 that are left. When working on the back of the head, first knit the 25 side loops, then move on to working with the central loops. Knit them too, while the last loop of the central part and the first loop of the second side part should be knitted together. Now turn the hat inside out and continue knitting only the central part. You should knit the central part a second time, and knit the last loop together with the first loop of the other side part. Knit the headdress in a similar way until there are 14 loops left on the sides. Knit the remaining loops in the same way, but there will be one difference: in each front row, you should reduce two loops. Close the remaining loops in any way you like. A cute hat for a baby is almost knitted. It remains to do the last manipulation. Cast on loops along the entire edge of the hat and knit a not very large elastic band in several rows. Close the loops of your work. The final stage of making a hat is the ties. The easiest way to crochet them. You need to cast on 55 stitches and knit them with a single crochet, one row will be enough. Make two ties and sew them to the cap.It will take you a little time to create such a thing. But having made it, you will get a small gift that will decorate the baby. Knitting bootiesWarm booties are a great waykeep your beloved baby's feet warm and cozy. This is one of the first shoes for a baby, which can make it more elegant. The process of making booties is not difficult and will not take too much time. However, it will help distract mothers from routine work. But, as in any other process, there are some tricks here:
- the seams on the product should be very soft so that the baby does not feel discomfort when wearing them;
- For booties you need to choose the softest threads.Children always try to take off their clothes and very often try to put them in their mouths, so the yarn should not be very lint-free. Lint that gets into the nose or mouth can cause an allergic reaction in the baby;
- when making booties, knit a thick elastic band or soft straps that will securely hold the shoes on the feet;
- for work choose cotton or knitted threads, they will be soft and warm enough. But if you are knitting items for the cold season, then it is better to choose wool or acrylic;
- Think about decorating your shoes in advance. You can use ribbons or lace for this purpose.
For work you will need circular knitting needlesnumber 3. It is very convenient to select a number of loops that is divisible by 3. For booties, 39 loops will be enough. These shoes are knitted from the top. Carefully knit the elastic so that it is soft, but at the same time fits the baby's feet well. Knit a 1x1 elastic. The edge loops are always knitted the same way: the first loop is removed to another knitting needle without being knitted, and the last one is always knitted purlwise. As for the height of the elastic, knit as many rows as best suits the baby's foot. 18 rows will be enough. Next, the booties need to be knitted so that you get small holes for the laces. Remove the edge loop, then knit two loops together with the front loop, then make a yarn over, then knit two more into one front loop, finish with another yarn over. Knit the entire row in a similar way. Knit the purl row with purl loops. After that, divide all the loops into 3 parts: there should be 13 in each. Put the side parts aside on additional knitting needles, work only with the central part for now. The beauty and general appearance of the booties depend on the pattern that you choose for the central part. A tangle will look beautiful. Knit the first row, alternating front loops with purl loops. And then everything will be a little more complicated: knit the front loops over the purl loops and vice versa. Knit about 4 cm in this way - you will get about 14 rows. Next, you need to pick up the loops along the edge of the central part and cut the thread. From this point on, knitting will be along the edge. Knit all the set aside loops. The side part of the shoe is created in this way: knit 6 rows with front loops, 2 with purl loops, then 6 more rows with front loops. Next, all the knitting needs to be divided into two equal parts and the thread cut. Next, you need to knit the sole with garter stitch. On the edge, you need to knit the first deferred loop and the last loop. In the purl row, do this with a purl loop, in the front row - with a front loop. As a result, you will have 6 loops left on the knitting needles, remove them and secure with a needle. Sew the bootie from the back on the wrong side and turn it inside out.All that remains is to make the laces.You can use a crochet hook and knit a chain of air loops. Another option is to make homemade flagella from the same threads. The easiest way out is to buy a ribbon and thread it through the holes for the lace. Now the elegant booties for your baby are ready. Overalls for a child 6-9 monthsKnitting the front half of the legs.To begin, cast on 32 loops on the knitting needle and start knitting the part with the front surface. In the following rows under number 4, you need to add one loop from one of the edges. In this way, you need to knit until the total height of the product is 17 cm. Then knit the fabric, decrease from the same side in all fourth rows by one loop. Knit the part until the height reaches 30 cm, close all the loops. Another part must be made symmetrically to the first. The upper part of the jumpsuit The two front legs are sewn along the edges where the decrease was made. Cast on loops along the waistband ruler and knit 10 rows with garter stitch. Having finished the 9th row, begin to decrease loops from each edge. First, close 7 loops, then decrease 2 times 2 loops and 6 times - one by one. Next, you need to make holes for the buttons. To do this, knit 4 loops in the next row, make a yarn over and decrease 1 loop. Finishing the row, when the last 4 loops remain, make 1 yarn over and also decrease 1 loop. After this, you need to knit 2 more rows and close the remaining loops. Back Cast on 32 loops and knit with the front surface. From one of the edges, you need to add one loop in every fourth row. Knit 17 cm in this way. After this, continue knitting, but you do not need to add loops. You should knit until the total height of the product is 35 cm. In the next row, you need to close 7 loops from the outer edge, so you can form an armhole. Next, decrease from the same side 2 times by 2 loops and 6 times by 1. Knit until the height of the back part is 47 cm. All loops need to be closed. Knit the other part symmetrically to the first. Next, you need to make the side seams of the legs. Cast on 64 loops along the bottom of the product and knit 3 rows using garter stitch. Connect the inner seams of the legs. After that, cast on loops along the armholes for the handles. Knit 3 rows using garter stitch.There is very little left. Cast on 8 loops at each corner of the back and knit the straps. 22 cm will be enough. Sew a button on each and you are done.Baby jumpsuit with a butterfly Before First of all, cast on 34 stitches andKnit 8 rows with a 1x1 elastic band. Next, you need to continue working using the front surface. On one side, in every second row, you should add one loop until there are 49 loops on the knitting needle. Knit until the total height is 17 cm. Now start knitting the other leg. In this case, all increases should be made from the opposite side. Connect the two legs together, adding 4 loops. Continue knitting with one common panel. When you knit 18 cm, start forming the armholes and neckline. To do this, you need to decrease 3 loops on each side first, and then 2. The center 3 loops need to be knitted together. Form the neckline of the product, decreasing 1 loop in each row on both sides of the neckline. Thus, knit 10 cm and close the loops that remain. Back The leg is created in the same way as the front piece. When you reach 35 cm, start forming the armhole, for this purpose decrease 3, 2 and 1 loop on the outside. Knit another 5 cm and start forming the neck. On the other edge, first you need to close 10 loops, then 4 and 4 more loops. You will need two similar pieces. Cast on loops along the back line in the center and knit 5 rows with a 1x1 elastic band. Sew shoulder seams. Next, cast on loops along the neck and knit 5 rows with the same elastic band. To correctly form a V-neck, you need to knit 3 loops together in the corner of each row. Now start making the decorative detail. To do this, prepare contrasting threads, cast on 3 loops on a knitting needle and knit, adding one loop on each side. If you want the detail to be brighter and more expressive, you can alternate the threads, knitting several rows. Knit the last 5 rows with an elastic band. Now separately cast on 10 more loops and knit 6 rows with an elastic band 1x1. Assemble the butterfly and sew it to the jumpsuit. Sleeve To knit the sleeve, you need to cast on 43 loops and knit with an elastic band 1x1. Make 5 rows. Then continue working with the front surface. Add 1 loop from both edges in every 8th row. When the total height of the detail is 18 cm, just close all the loops.