Almost all people on the planet have a hobby, only a small part have not yet found something to their liking. If you are one of those who are in search, this article is for you. Knitting is not as popular among modern youth and the older generation as among the elderly. However, this is a very interesting and unusual activity, which, if desired, can develop into your own business. Let's take a closer look at the amigurumi technique. What is it?
Features
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting small items up to 7 cm high. Mainly knit various characters from cartoons animals and birds. But you can create everything you like. For instance, hearts. We will learn from them. The shape of knitted hearts is diverse: smooth, convex, openwork, symmetrical and asymmetrical products.
Each form has its own scheme, but the materials are generally the same.
Necessary materials
To knit a volumetric heart, the following materials will be needed.
- Yarn red or pink. The best composition is cotton yarn with the addition of polyester. Cotton thread does not allow the product to stretch, while synthetic thread gives shine and strength.
- Hook. For the amigurumi style, the diameter of the hook must be smaller than yarn. The best glide is with a steel hook.
- Synthetic fillers: syntepuh - soft fluffy material; artificial swan fluff - hypoallergenic, does not absorb odors; holofiber - does not crumple, after compression it quickly takes its previous shape. It is better not to use cotton wool - it is heavy and eventually clumps.
- Scissors.
- Markers.
Execution technique
For experienced knitters, any pattern of the product is understandable. Beginners sometimes stop knitting if something does not work out, as in the figures.To understand the most confusing scheme, you need to know certain notation. We present them for crocheting an amigurumi heart.
- VP - air loop. Knitting begins with it.
- KA - ring. Around the air loop knit several columns and tighten the loop.
- Sc - short or single crochet. So that there are no holes in the product, all rows are knitted with crochets.
- ETC - addition. Occurs when knitting 2 columns from the loop of the previous row.
- UB - decrease. Knit 2 columns together in one step.
- SS - connecting loop.
For beginners, a detailed description of knitting a volumetric heart in the amigurumi style is offered. An air loop is obtained by wrapping the threads twice around the finger. The hook is inserted inward, catches the working thread, pulls it out. Knit the first loop. In the appeared ring do 6 sc. Tighten the air loop.
2 row start knitting in a circle, 2 stitches are knitted from each loop. Get 12 columns. 3 row - the application goes through a loop, a ring of 18 sc. 4,5,6 rows knit without additions. Knit a similar second part. After connecting, knitting a loop from each part together. Next in a circle are 2 rows. It turns out 36 sc.
From the 9th row decrease begins. After 5 loops, 2 columns together. After 5 rows, 5 loops remain, then they begin to fill a small heart. The last loops are reduced, and the thread is hidden inside. Agree, do-it-yourself handicrafts carry the warmth of the soul.
To connect original products, on the Internet you can watch workshops on creating original products.
Tips & Tricks
Knitting is a creative process. It includes yarn selection by composition, color, thread size. For beginners, it is preferable not to buy fluffy threads (mohair, grass, plush). Loops of such yarn cling to each other and, if you did not get a beautiful knitted product, they are very difficult to dissolve.
For knitting in a circle, it is advisable to use plastic or thread marker. It will allow you to accurately determine the beginning of knitting. As the product rises, the marker moves. When moving to the next row of circular knitting, it is necessary to make a connecting loop between the rows, and then only the air loop for lifting.
It is important to choose the right hook. For knitting toys, a tool 14 cm long is suitable. The thickness is determined by the rod. The thread should not leave space in the recess of the hook and should not hang down to the sides. Add filler little by little, distributing throughout the heart. The product should be soft. Perhaps the filler in some places will be visible. In this case, crochet new loops with the same thread.
By knitting various products, you can experiment with patterns, add various decorations (beads, ribbons, beads).
In the next video, you will learn how to tie a volume heart with your own hands.
