With the onset of cold weather, people increasingly run to warm up in a warm cafe, take out chunky knitted sweaters from the far shelves of their wardrobes and wrap themselves in large, cozy scarves. Knitted items evoke a feeling of something sweet and familiar. Like pleasant memories from childhood: the taste of your favorite sweets, the joy of the first snow, warm mittens knitted by your beloved grandmother.
The effect is the same with interior decor. If you want to add a little “warmth” and coziness to your apartment, take a closer look at knitted items. In this article we will talk about decor that “warms the soul” in the literal and figurative sense.
A couple of facts about knitting
No one knows exactly when and where knitting was invented, since products made from threads cannot be stored for centuries. The most ancient knitted socks found in Egypt date back to the 4th-5th centuries. And in 1527, the first knitting community was founded in Paris. It is noteworthy that women were not accepted into this union, because knitting was then considered a purely male occupation. A lot has changed since then. Speed knitting championships are held, flash mobs are organized, and special achievements are included in the Guinness Book of Records. For example, David Babcock knitted a scarf about three and a half meters long during a marathon race (almost 6 hours).
You can knit with crochet, knitting, a special needle, fork, or simply on your fingers. There are also special machines for technical knitting. They make knitwear. You can buy a ready-made product or try to knit something simple with your own hands. There are plenty of diagrams and master classes with explanations on the Internet. In any case, knitted decor in the interior looks very cute and homey.
Hand-knitted products have once again become the pride of housewives
Knitting or crocheting has a calming effect on the female nervous system, and exclusive items become a source of pride for housewives. Thin lace doilies are making a comeback on coffee tables and kitchen counters, decorating pillows and even doors.
Along with round products, pillowcases trimmed with braid around the perimeter, openwork flowers and other knitted decor in contrast with fabric resembling burlap in texture have come into fashion.
Openwork elements decorate bedspreads, pillowcases and covers made of linen, thick cotton and homespun linen. The principle of tying covers is similar to the technique for making children's toys: posts and horizontal air loops are made, thanks to which the cover smoothly envelops the required surface.
For crafts with children, you can use old knitted sweaters and hats. The knitted fabric is cut out and fixed to the desired surface using PVA glue. To prevent the threads from fraying at the joint, they are additionally secured with an overlocker. This way you can easily decorate a vase, box, lamp or flower pot.
Wool knitted decorative elements require frequent and careful care: their fibers easily catch and retain dust particles, and pet hair remains on them.
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Blankets
Blankets and bedspreads always bring an atmosphere of comfort to your home. A knitted blanket paired with a cup of hot cocoa will definitely warm you up on a cool autumn evening. Large knitted blankets made from thick threads look very impressive.
A blanket made of multi-colored yarn in a children's room will cheer up and prevent the child from freezing. You can make something similar with your own hands from the remains of various balls.
Modular knitting looks interesting, a technique essentially similar to patchwork. First, individual elements are knitted, and then crocheted or sewn together with a regular needle.
Pillows
Cushion covers are perhaps the easiest and most popular way to quickly update your interior. With the onset of cold weather, when car enthusiasts exchange summer tires for winter ones, they can “change” home textiles into cozy knitted covers, thereby marking the transition to the new season. Like in fashion houses - winter/summer 2021.
You can sew these pillowcases yourself from an old sweater. Cut out a solid fabric from the back and chest, hem the edges with thread and a needle so that the knitting does not start to fray and unravel.
Knitted napkins from “grandmother’s chest” can be sewn onto ready-made pillowcases made of thick material. Ideal handmade for shabby chic design.
Knitted items and decorations in the interior
It's no secret that the comfort of a home consists of little things. Small knitted items for the home will fit well into any interior style.
The most popular knitted decorative elements are lampshades. They can be used to decorate table lamps or hanging chandeliers. It is best if the shade of the knitted lampshade matches the shade of the wallpaper.
Knitted elements for decorating tableware will decorate lunches, dinners and tea parties with family and friends. As a rule, these are various napkins and towels, caps for teapots and cup holders and much more.
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Covers made of knitted wool or macrame will be good decorative elements for candy bowls, vases, containers for fruit and tall vessels and other household items. As a rule, the design or pattern on such decorative elements repeats the pattern on the table service. Another traditional and original knitted item for interior decor are flower pots and covers for flower pots. Similar decorative elements, knitted or crocheted, will help decorate your home greenhouse.
Various knitted crafts will also be appropriate in interior decor. These can be photo frames, cushions for pins and needles, jewelry boxes, bottles for a dressing table. With the help of such decor, you can turn old unnecessary things into a real work of art.
Knitted elements for apartment decor are one of the most popular and rapidly developing areas of modern design. Properly selected knitted items will become a fashionable highlight of the interior.
Seats and chair covers
It's always more pleasant to sit on something warm and soft. You can imagine that chairs and stools are also cold in winter and dress them in cozy knitted covers.Knitted interior
Oh, this is handicraft! Balls, threads, dreams of creating something like this and decorating the world with a masterpiece. I think that many lovers and lovers of creating beauty with their own hands dream about this.
And that is great. The main thing is to maintain a balance, without turning the house into something knitted, sewn, embroidered.
How to use knitting in the interior
Blankets.
Soft, warm covers for chilled hands and feet deservedly take the lead in knitted interiors. Fantasy can be limitless, from a simple granny square to a complex freeform.
Sofa cushions.
A couple of bright accents are quite appropriate in any room. The main thing is that it does not resemble an old patched sweater.
Lampshades and lamps.
The basis can be an openwork napkin or something fancy made from yarn using different techniques, for example, knitting on a fork or a template. The play of shadows of such a lamp will also decorate the room.
Covers for chairs and stools.
You need to be careful with them; they will not suit every interior style, and will not be appropriate in all rooms.
Furniture upholstery.
Here you need to be a knitting virtuoso, have a good feel for yarn, style, have artistic taste or... the courage to experiment. You may end up with a masterpiece or a waste of time.
Themed decor for the interior.
Knitted, embroidered, sewn. These include New Year's toys, crafts for Easter, Christmas, and other folk and religious holidays. Napkins, cards, pendants - such handicrafts help create a festive atmosphere and comfort in the home. Things should not be large so that they do not take up too much space when stored.
Kitchen decor.
Coasters, egg caps, teapot and cup warmers, potholders. There is room for imagination and creativity to run wild. It is appropriate to use leftover yarn and combine the boldest colors and shades.
Ottomans
Knitted ottomans are decor, a seat, and a kind of coffee table. And if you have a dog or cat, then there is also a pet bed. Round frameless ottomans can be easily made with your own hands using thick yarn and padding polyester.Rugs
Knitted rugs from village houses have confidently migrated to modern design. In every interior in a fashionable Scandinavian style you can find knitted rugs and rugs.
These cheerful rugs in the shape of animals will definitely please your child and will make the children's room even more cozy.
Round rugs can also replace paintings and posters on the walls. You can make them yourself using napkin patterns from the Internet. After all, these are essentially large napkins knitted from thick threads.
Urban loft style and knitted furniture covers
A rough and unceremonious interior in the loft style or a fancy hi-tech will be softened by knitted covers for sofas and chairs in pastel colors. Large knitting, delicate shades and pleasant-to-touch yarn will bring a touch of home comfort to the harsh space of a studio apartment.
Round crocheted rugs have returned from the distant past and have once again taken their place on armchairs, tables and even walls. Innovation from modern designers: knitted screens, drapes and panels.
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This year's trend is large, dense knitting: bedspreads, covers for poufs, lampshades and sofas are made using this weave. Important detail: the yarn should be plain, pastel, powdery and dusty shades are preferred: light lilac, cappuccino, caramel, baked milk, dusty pink, light pistachio, wood.
If it is not possible or necessary to purchase a knitted cover, just throw a knitted blanket over the edge of the sofa or chair.
Storage baskets
Ideally, everything should have its place. If you use some things often and they need to be easily accessible and visible, you can make or buy beautiful knitted storage baskets for them.Knitted decor
Knitted items in the interior can be beneficial, or they can simply be pleasing to the eye. Different covers for cups and candlesticks will delight anyone and create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort at home.
If knitted napkins themselves have become boring since Soviet times, you shouldn’t write them off. You can use them to make a floor lamp or wall decor like a dream catcher. Fits perfectly into Provence or boho style.
A rather simple but beautiful option is small crocheted snowflakes. On the wall, by the window or on the Christmas tree, individually or in a garland. To prevent them from curling and keeping their shape, dip them in thick sugar syrup for a minute and let them dry completely on a flat surface.
Scientists have found that while knitting, a person’s blood pressure decreases and their pulse normalizes. In general, the process of knitting has a beneficial effect on a person’s mental health. So if you want to decorate your home a little, you can combine business with pleasure. Even if you don't know how to knit, it's never too late to learn. And for the most impatient, we have something interesting in our store.
Knitted furniture in interior decor
Knitted furniture is, first of all, various poufs, as well as other items, the soft parts of which are decorated with a large pattern. Knitted furniture came into fashion thanks to the Italian designer Patricia Urquiola. In 2011, she began using poufs in her designs, the top of which was finished with various weaves of woolen threads. Within a year, this idea was widely used by designers who came up with many other knitted design options. Such furniture elements will look best in rooms decorated in country or minimalist style.
Particularly popular today are knitted furniture elements with traditional patterns in the form of braids and various ornaments. Such furniture can be decorated with decorative buttons and knitted decorations. The color of knitted furniture can be absolutely any, the main thing is that it does not stand out from the main color scheme of the room.
A room in a high-tech style will be decorated with pieces of furniture with bright, unusual weaving. These can be either knitted poufs or small chairs and stools of unusual shapes with knitted seats. Coffee tables in the shape of a cube, covered with knitted fabric, also look interesting.
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