
Learn to knit beautiful non-ordinary children's toys with crochet by means of charts and descriptions
Knitting colorful children's crochet toys, schemesand the descriptions of which contribute to the simplicity of work, a very fascinating occupation. It will take attention and patience to create them, but the result will surpass all expectations, and will please not only the master, but also the kids for whom the product is created. Every beginner and practicing knitter, after seeing the toys crocheted, falls in love with them from the first seconds. From such beauty awakens unprecedented enthusiasm. I want to start without delay, to take up the hook and impose all kinds of little men, little animals, colorful pupae.In tying out different seals, horses, bunnies, you need to observe care and perseverance, then you will get a simple and charming toy at the same time.
Today I would like to offer a selection of descriptions for knitting a circus performer - a pony horse (see photo).
Simple schemes allow you to avoid major mistakes. Guide to action To unleash a sweet pony, you will need a hook number 4 and woolen threads of different shades:
- white;
- beige;
- pink;
- the remnants of blue.
In addition, you need to stock up on red fabric.to make a rose - an accessory for the bridle, two iridescent buttons for the eyes, a bright ribbon to trim the tail, soft filler, a needle for assembling the parts. The head, neck and body are knitted separately (in circular rows). To make the legs, you will need 4 identical parts, for the ears - 2. For the main parts of the body, white yarn is used, which includes merino wool and alpaca in equal percentages. A beige shade of the same yarn is used to knit the hooves. Pink yarn made of 100% wool is suitable for creating a mane and tail. These elements, along with a bridle made of blue yarn, are made in the process of assembling all the parts. Below are diagrams with a detailed description of the manufacture of each part.Knitting the head begins with casting on two loops.Technique - circular rows with single crochets. In the first row the number of loops increases to 6, in the second - 12, in the eighth - 18, in the tenth - 24. From the 11th row the loops are decreased so that in the 15th row there are 15, in the 16th - 12, in the 17th - 6 loops. The body is knitted according to the same principle as the head, with a gradual set and decrease of loops. A detailed description of this element is in the diagram.
For the neck, 18 air loops are cast on.It is enough to knit 9 circular rows. Each of the main elements is separately stuffed with cotton wool. All parts are pinned to each other with a pin and sewn. The legs are knitted from the hooves, so first you need to take beige yarn, from the fifth circular row switch to a white shade. At the end of the last row of knitting according to the pattern, the thread is secured. The legs are stuffed with filler and sewn. In order for the toy to be bright and attractive, it is better to take bright shades of pink for making the mane and tail. The tail is made as simply as possible. First, you should prepare 15 blanks, each 26 cm long. All the threads are folded and tied in a knot in the center. The tail is sewn to the body at the knot. For bright decor, a beautiful ribbon is tied over the knot. Blanks for the bangs and mane are pulled through the loops of the body. A crocheted horse will delight every child. After all, the fruits of handicrafts are - it is always exclusive and a masterpiece!