Choosing a gift for a man is a very complex and lengthy process. If you know how to knit, then the problems become much less, because you can make an original surprise with your own hands, which will appeal to any representative of the stronger sex. The main thing is desire, patience and perseverance. The reward for your efforts will be enthusiastic gratitude from the donee man and a sense of self-satisfaction. Hand-made slippers-tanks will appeal to both small and adult men of your family. In addition, if you take as a basis this guide to knitting and apply imagination, then it may well turn out an original gift for the fairer sex.
Crochet slippers-tanks: a master class for beginners
In order to tie slippers in the form of tanks, you will need:
- a pair of felt insoles if you decide to simplify your work and save yarn. In this workshop, the sole is fully knitted;
- about 400 grams of yarn of the desired color. It is worth considering that since we knit sneaker tanks, then we need to focus on the color suitable for our idea. The amount of yarn should be calculated independently, since the consumption depends on the thickness of the thread and hook. In any case, it is better to play it safe and get a little more yarn than you need in order to avoid shopping in the desired color in order to knit slipper tanks;
- crochet pattern, either independently prepared, or presented in this master class, in printed form;
- a little yarn of black color or any other darker shade;
- a hook suitable for the selected yarn;
- accessories and everything that you want to decorate the product.
This master class is designed for those needlewomen who are familiar with the basics of crocheting and are able to read patterns.
Sole
First you need to tie two oval soles in shape and size of the leg. To do this, draw a foot outline on a piece of paper and cut it out. Tie two identical details of the sole with single crochet, focusing on your pattern. In the place of the heel and toe, add the columns in accordance with the size you need. More often apply knitting to the pattern in order to adjust the shape and length in time, if necessary. Those who find it difficult to calculate the number of increases and decreases by eye should turn to ready-made schemes for connecting sneaker tanks. The knitting pattern presented below is designed for baby booties, however you can take it as a basis.
In the case of felt soles, everything is much simpler. It is enough to buy a pair of insoles of the largest size and cut them in accordance with the desired shape. With an awl, you need to pierce the holes through which the initial row of crochets will subsequently be tied. All the rest of the work with felt insoles and with seamlessly connected ones proceeds according to the algorithm proposed in this master class.
Base
Do not break the thread when the sole is ready. It is necessary to knit several rows without increments in order to form the basis from which our sneaker tanks will go up. If you prefer to knit it with double crochet, then knit 4 rows, if you prefer crochet, then 6 rows. You should get a sole, as in the picture below.
Top part
Now we need to connect the two details of the upper part of our slippers. Each of them represents half of the sole. They fit in straight and rotary rows. Do not forget to make lifting air loops (two double lifting loops correspond to a single crochet, three to a double crochet).
We sew the resulting elements to the sole and turn the tank slippers out.
We attach the thread in the upper part of our slippers and knit in a circle in columns with a crochet 2-3 rows. In order to make the rows even, at the end of the row, join the second lifting loop with a connecting column.
Now we need to get a kind of pocket in which we put a synthetic winterizer or other filler for the volume. Do not forget to leave the window for convenience. The form is of great importance, since the appearance of the product and the accuracy of its execution depend on it. Some people prefer to use a wire frame to create a more regular and well-defined shape. This master class uses filler. We stuff the pocket with a synthetic winterizer and sew it up so that it does not fall out during socks.
Tank tower
We proceed to the manufacture of the top of the tank itself. To do this, we collect a chain of eight air loops, close them in a circle and knit five rows with increments and three rows without increments with crochets. We get small oval boats. We also stuff them with cotton or synthetic winterizer and sew them to the top of our slippers. If, relying on only one description, it is difficult for you to crochet such slipper tanks, a scheme is simply necessary. You can make it yourself.
Dulo
No tank can do without a muzzle. To do this, we need to dial a chain of nine air loops, close them in a circle and knit about eight rows without increases. Then the resulting pipe should be filled with filler, using a pen or any other thin object, sew up the holes above and below and attach the barrel to the tower. Even a beginner needlewoman can crochet slippers-tanks, the main thing is not to rush and do everything carefully.
Wheels
Getting to the wheel. Do not overestimate your strengths and, without thinking through everything, immediately knit slipper tanks. A crochet pattern, even for a simple element like wheels, may just be necessary. If nevertheless you decide to do without it, then take your time and perform each row with special care.
We collect 3 air loops, in the first of them we knit 6 single crochet and close in a ring with a connecting column. In the second row we make increments in each column, that is, as a result, 12 loops should be obtained. In the third row we add in each second column, it turns out 18 loops. The fourth row repeats the third. The result is 24 columns. We knit the fifth row without increases. Thus, 12 wheels for each tank should be obtained. For the greatest resemblance to a real tank, yarn of two colors can be used for them.
There is another way to create wheels. To do this, you can knit 24 ribbons and roll each into a kind of roll, and then sew them together.
Caterpillars
Proceed to vyvyazyvanie caterpillars. To do this, we need to tie 4 ribbons. Unshaped in form, they will resemble the letter "p". We start with a set of 135 air loops. Try to type freely so that the edge does not tighten. Or you can take a larger hook for a set of loops, and then return to work with the corresponding yarn hook. We knit three rows with single crochets, we knit the fourth final row with a crab step. In total, you should get 4 tapes, two for each slipper.
We sew the tracks to the wheels, and then we attach this entire structure to the tank itself.
Bootleg
We begin to knit the bootleg. To do this, attach the thread and knit up five or six rows with single crochet columns (see according to your preferences). The main thing is that the person who will wear the entire structure is comfortable. If the boot is low, then the slippers will constantly slide. If you make it too narrow, it will squeeze your leg. Conclusion: it is better to measure a hundred times. Knitted slipper tanks, like any other thing made by hand, require a lot of time and attention from the needlewoman.
Attributes
We choose a decor for our tanks. It all depends on your imagination. The easiest way is to purchase sprockets at the sewing store and attach them to the product. Or you can embroider yourself an emblem for tanks.
In conclusion, I would like to note the advantages of such a gift:
- manual work will always be appreciated, because the master puts in the thing not only time and labor, but also a piece of his warmth;
- it is possible to repeat the hand-made, however, each needlewoman tries to include a piece of personality in her creation;
- giving preference to manual work, you will be 100% sure that the thing will suit the donee in size and color.
I would like to hope that in the end you get excellent crochet slipper tanks. The master class was created in order to help and suggest answers to questions that may arise during the knitting process.