DIY plush yarn blanket - manufacturing secrets

Handmade work is always appreciated and expensive. When you knit something with your hands, you put your warmth into creating a thing, you create your own story. A children's blanket knitted with knitting needles will last for more than one generation and can be preserved as a family heirloom.

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A blanket for a newborn is not just a decoration for a crib or stroller, but a necessary item in a baby’s trousseau. It will warm the child during a walk in cool weather and will hide him from drafts at home. A hand-knitted baby blanket will keep you warm and convey your love, affection, and kind thoughts to your baby. A baby blanket knitted with an openwork pattern can be taken as a decoration for discharge to the maternity hospital or presented as a gift to a newborn baby.

What materials to choose for knitting a baby blanket?

Nowadays, stores sell a lot of different interesting yarns, so recently parents and needlewomen prefer to buy acrylic plush yarn for children's products. The bedspreads are soft and gentle, but not very warm. Yarns like Alize baby, Himalaya Dolphin Baby are fluffy and hypoallergenic. You can knit it with the simplest patterns; the fabric grows very quickly. The cost of such blankets is not very high.

Someone knits children's blankets from acrylic yarn the old fashioned way. And some people like half-wool or half-cotton. Of course, for the winter, if it is known that your baby does not have allergies, and the yarn you have chosen does not prick, it is better to buy woolen threads. For summer or spring, a mixture of cotton and acrylic is suitable.

We have accumulated a lot of designs for children's blankets on our website, and we decided to compile a selection of not only ours, but also interesting blankets from the Internet.

This wonderful children's blanket is the work of Elena

Unfortunately, it has no description. But experienced needlewomen will be able to select a pattern from a photograph, as Elena did.

Volumetric children's blanket knitted with knitting needles

My name is Natalia. I wanted such a voluminous blanket, so I took it and knitted it! Wool blend yarn in 2 folds 100 m per 100 g, knitting needles No. 15. Size 110*120 cm. It turned out so very plastic, just like alive! Plaid knitted

Knitted children's blanket, Tatyana's work

Hello everyone! Again the blanket got in touch with me. This time knitting needles number 3. Because the boucle and the hook, in my opinion, turned out to be incompatible! I knitted it for my youngest daughter. Garter stitch - always knit stitches, except

Knitted white blanket for baby

You can wrap your baby in a knitted blanket if he is cold or put him in a stroller. Blanket size: 70*86 cm. You will need: 450 g of white Baby Cashmerino yarn (55% merino wool, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere. 125 m/50 g); circular knitting needles no.

Beautiful children's blanket knitted

Baby blanket made of 100% German mercerized cotton. Size 80 x 95cm, convenient for use in a stroller. Very nice golden color) along the perimeter is decorated with a satin ribbon secured with gold buckles with rhinestones. Blanket knitting pattern: Blanket tying pattern:

Do you like to crochet, look at what an interesting granny square you can knit for a children's blanket The video should load here, please wait or refresh the page. And a two-color pattern, perfect for knitting a baby blanket The video should load here, please wait or refresh the page.

Colorful knitted baby blanket

To knit a blanket you will need: 100 g of yarn (85% acrylic, 15% polyamide) in blue, pink and light yellow colors, 50 g of melange yarn in white and blue tones. Knitting needles No. 6 and hook No. 4. PATTERNS Garter stitch

Knitted children's blanket - the work of Evgenia Rudenko

I decided to give the baby a gift, knit him a warm blanket with his favorite cartoon. character Funtik. I took the embroidery pattern as a basis, or rather a photo of the finished embroidery, which I found on the Internet, and sketched the pattern from the photo. At first I planned to crochet,

Knitted children's blanket “Star”

To knit a blanket you will need: 350 g of white yarn (100% acrylic). Knitting needles No. 3.5.

Density of knitting a children's blanket with knitting needles : 10 x 10 cm = 25 p. x 40 r. garter stitch.

This blanket can be knitted in a larger size, then it will not be childish, but quite adult-sized and can decorate your bedroom.

Knitted children's blanket Red fox

Knitted blankets are one of the most cozy and pleasant things that you can create with your own hands. In addition, such a household item, which will warm you up on autumn or winter evenings, can also be incredible

Children's blanket, work by Elena Shlyakova

Children's blanket. I knitted it for my little grandson. Knitting needles No. 3.5 and hook No. 2 for tying. Blanket size: 110 cm / 88 cm. Knitted blanket from threads: 1) “Krokha” Yarn from Troitsk, 50 g – 135 m (20%

Knitted baby blanket from plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby

Another blanket for my granddaughter who is about to be born. Yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby - Himalaya Dolphin Baby, 100g/120 meters, 100% Polyester. The yarn is plush, very soft. I knitted it with 5mm garter stitch needles, then crocheted it to hide the ends.

Knitted baby blanket from Lidia Klimovich

The children's blanket is knitted from anti-allergenic Baby Wool yarn. A blanket measuring 100*105 is knitted with a shadow “Bears” pattern. The product turned out to be soft, light and warm at the same time. The weight of the blanket is 450 grams, it took 9 skeins. Knitting needles No. 3. By

Knitted baby blanket - Lilia's work

Yarn 100% cotton. I knitted fragments that I sewed together. All instructions are in the photo. Model from Sabrina Baby magazine 2003. In general, the blanket turned out to be very popular, Asya adores it, so it’s worn out and it’s time to repair it. On

Blanket, jacket and hat for a baby from Marina Stoyakina

For me personally, my favorite thing about knitting is creating beauty for the little ones! And now I present to your attention a set for a newborn baby - a blanket with an openwork border, a blouse with buttons and a hat with

Children's blanket knitted “blue fairy tale”

To knit a blanket you will need: 450 g of medium-thick blue wool blend yarn, knitting needles No. 5. The blanket pattern is not difficult to make and is suitable for knitting for beginners. Patterns Small pearl pattern (small pearl pattern): knit alternately knit 1, purl 1,

Baby blanket knitted “Lace flowers”

Children's blanket “Lace flowers”. Knitted blanket size: 102*102 cm. You will need: 450 grams of pink acrylic yarn and knitting needles No. 3.5. Patterns: stockinette stitch, knit the main pattern using knitting needles according to pattern 1. Knit lace for finishing the blanket around the perimeter

Knitted geometric baby blanket

The striking palette, like something out of a jewelry store, will make this blanket the centerpiece of any child's room. For speed of work, the first row of squares made in stocking stitch is cast along the edge along the sides of adjacent squares. Design by Wendy Bergman SIZES – Approx. 71cm x

felted blanket

The roll upon completion will make this blanket the warmest in your baby's wardrobe. Design by Gretchen Strale. SIZES -Approx. 94 cm x 109 cm (before felling) - Approx. 68.5 cm x 81.5 cm (after felling) YOU WILL NEED – 5 skeins of 50 each

Knitted melange bedspread

To knit a bedspread you will need: 280 g of section-dyed acrylic yarn in white, yellow and blue tones and 4 m of blue satin ribbon. Knitting needles No. 3.5. PATTERNS Garter stitch (plate, knitting): all stitches are knitted. Fantasy pattern knit according to the pattern

Choosing yarn for a blanket

Plush is a type of velvet. It can be made from a variety of materials, including:

cotton;
silk;
wool;
linen;
synthetics.

Also, plush is often a combination of synthetic and natural fibers.

For children, the best option is cotton. Compared to other materials, it has a number of advantages. The following can be mentioned as the main ones.

Naturalness of the material. Cotton will not cause an allergic reaction or irritation on delicate baby skin.
Soft texture. Unlike other materials, cotton textiles are very soft and do not rub the baby’s skin.
Easy to care for. Cotton does not require complex care; normal washing rules are quite applicable to it. In addition, stains and other contaminants are easily removed from this material. This is especially true if it will be used by a small child.

Wool yarn is also often used. However, its choice must be taken more responsibly - it should be as soft as possible and in no case should it prick. Otherwise, the material may injure delicate baby skin. The wool must be 100% natural.

When you have decided on the material, you need to choose a textile brand. Among the trusted brands that offer high-quality products for purchase are the following.

YARNART. Turkish manufacturer of yarn and other textile products. Mainly produces wool and cotton plush. Products of the middle price category - one skein of yarn will cost approximately 150 rubles.
Alize. Another yarn manufacturer from Turkey. The company's product range includes a wide variety of textile types - from natural cotton to synthetics. Alize products are inexpensive - for one skein of yarn you will need to pay about 100 rubles.
Vanity. Expensive yarn made in Italy. It is distinguished by the use of exclusively natural materials. It is 1.5 - 2 times more expensive compared to Turkish analogues - the price of one skein is in the range from 250 to 300 rubles.
Kartopu. Inexpensive Turkish yarn. Quite high quality. Costs from 100 to 150 rubles.

Manufacturers of plush blankets

Many companies specialize in sewing plush bedding and decor. The following manufacturers produce blankets:

Tango. The brand migrated from the Chinese to the European market. Their products are distinguished by their variety of colors, lightness and quality. The assortment includes many popular double-sided models and blankets made from puffy yarn.
Arya. The Turkish manufacturer has captivated customers with its combination of sophistication and practicality. The pile of blankets from this brand is colored with high-tech pigments. The brand's catalogs contain bedspreads with the most bizarre and unusual patterns - for connoisseurs of eye-catching design.
Kazanova. High-quality long-pile bedspreads are solid in appearance and durable. They practically do not get dirty and almost do not gather dust, so they are suitable for allergy sufferers and families with children.

A blanket is an interesting element of home decoration and at the same time a piece of coziness, comfort and warmth. Taking into account all the characteristics of the fabric will help you not to be disappointed in a bedspread for your apartment, cottage or gift.

Crochet a blanket

For most types of knitting, a hook with a length of 12 to 16 centimeters is suitable. Tools can be made of steel or plastic. It is better to choose a metal product - it will last much longer. The presence of a handle is important - it promotes better retention (as a result, the quality of work improves).

Here are some tips for beginners.

The hook is perhaps one of the most important components of the work. Therefore, you should not save on it under any circumstances. It is better to spend on an expensive instrument and enjoy creativity and its results, than to have difficulties with a cheap and low-quality one.
If you make a mistake, it is better to undo everything that was tied after it and tie the wrong section again. Otherwise, you can easily ruin the entire product.
It is better to start your practice with the easiest schemes. Otherwise, due to the difficulties that arise, a beginner may simply give up knitting. From simple things they gradually move on to more difficult ones. This transition must be made when simple techniques have been fully mastered and mastered to perfection.

For beginners, it is best to use the following patterns:

zigzag;
columns;
ticks;
granny square.

Let's take a closer look at them.

Zigzag pattern

Zigzak is a simple pattern that is ideal for beginners. Here is his diagram:

first make the required number of air loops depending on the length (for a meter-long blanket their number will be 100 - 120);
then make 3 lifting air loops;
then make 7 double crochet stitches and 3 more in one step.

The third step is repeated until the creation of the blanket is completed.

Instructions for weaving a blanket yourself

During the knitting process, the loops of the working thread are threaded into the loops of the last knitted row of the product

It's better to start with a small product. Kids really like the fluffy blanket: it is light, warm, easy to wash and dries quickly. The production of plush fabric is carried out in the following sequence:

Lay the yarn out on a flat surface and count off 50 stitches. The working thread is placed on top. Weaving is done from the bottom up; the fabric is not turned over during the process.
Braided fabric is most suitable for a blanket - with this method of connecting loops, there will be no large holes in the product. The first two loops are crossed, the last one remains on top. There is no need to adjust the tension; the threads are laid quite evenly.
The free edge of the yarn is pulled through the bottom loop, the next piece of thread is pulled through the top. As a result, a dense cross weave is formed. Work continues according to the proposed scheme.
Having reached the edge of the measured thread, they begin to cross the yarn in the opposite direction. In this case, the loops are threaded in reverse: first the thread is pulled through the top and then through the bottom loop. Thus, the first row is knitted as the third, the second as the fourth, and so on.
When the working thread runs out, cut the loop with scissors, and do the same with the beginning of the next skein. Tie the yarn with a small strong knot, carefully trimming the edges. While working, tuck the knot inside so that it is invisible. Some craftswomen sew the edges of the yarn with matching threads.
Having finished the work, close the loops of the last row, pulling the working thread through each one. You will get a tight, neat braid.
To make the product perfectly smooth and beautiful, tie the edges with a border. The work is done with a thick hook, the loops on the yarn are pre-cut. Another processing option is to tie the blanket with an uncut thread with loops facing outward. You will get an original fringe that greatly decorates the product. A knitted blanket with a contrasting trim also looks elegant.

Video: sample of a simple pattern

The fluffy plush blanket does not need to be steamed; just wash it in warm water and dry it on a horizontal surface. The product is fluffy, soft, durable, and very pleasant to use.

Knitting a blanket with knitting needles

Knitting needles are suitable for more experienced craftswomen. Knitting with them is somewhat more difficult, but the finished product will be softer and smoother.

For beginners, the grain pattern is suitable. To put it into practice, you need to:

divide the blanket into squares (approximately 15 x 15 centimeters);
alternate squares in a checkerboard pattern using knit and purl stitches until a pattern is formed.

Tools and materials

Alize Puffy yarn is soft and airy to the touch, making cozy products

Fluffy plush blankets without knitting needles or other knitting devices can be made from Turkish micropolyester yarn Alize Puffy. The material is produced in skeins of 100 g, the length of the working thread is about 9.5 m.

The yarn looks very unusual: it is designed in the form of large loops. To create a fabric, it is enough to intertwine them in a certain order. The color range is varied; single-color and multi-color yarns are available for sale. The standard package contains 5 skeins, this quantity is enough to create a children's blanket measuring 85x85 cm.

In addition to yarn, you will need:

Plush plaid with hands without knitting needles

Those who do not want to learn to knit, but want a blanket of their own making, can use special yarn that can be used without additional tools. This is possible thanks to the presence of special hinges made directly at the factory.

Knitting such a blanket is very simple - just insert the loops into each other. They are quite large, so this will not be a problem. Such a handmade product is no worse than traditionally knitted one.

You can see the process of creating such a blanket here:

What is a plush blanket for?

Fluffy blankets have a wide range of purposes:

to decorate the premises - you can cover a sofa or bed, creating a stylish textile composition with draperies and pillows to match;
to preserve heat - in cold weather and after bath procedures, the product will quickly warm you up;
for traveling - on a plane or train a blanket will become a source of warmth and comfort;
for animals - the product will additionally protect furniture from fur and give pets personal space.
Soft bedspreads are a worthy alternative to a blanket. They do not require a duvet cover, take up little space and can be taken to the dacha.

A plush blanket with long pile looks stylish and cozy

How to care for a plush blanket

Here are the basic rules for caring for plush products:

wash – preferably by hand, in warm water;
machine wash - at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees;
spin - only manual, neat;
drying - flattened on a rope (or better on a beam, as it does not leave a deflection on the fabric).

It is not necessary to iron plush, since this material does not wrinkle and perfectly restores its original shape after washing.

Plush blanket colors

Since painting such a material is not labor-intensive, velvety bedspreads have a rich palette of shades. Some colors are chosen more often than others:

shades in Scandinavian style (white, beige, gray, graphite);
shades in eco-style (green, walnut, ocher, terracotta, copper, clay);
pastel colors (pink, peach, blue, yellow, lilac) for children's rooms;
calming blue color for bedrooms;
purple, red, marsala, light green, brown and light green plush blankets will add richness to rooms that lack zest.

Additional information: Lovers of change will love reversible plush throws with a dark and light (or bright and subdued) side.