The knitted world of needlework is so wide that it has long been no longer limited to sweaters, hats and scarves. Craftswomen constantly update their knowledge and replenish them with patterns of new loops and the creation of fashionable yarn products. Now you can find a large number of all kinds of knitted toys, not only for children, but also for interior decoration. Yarn products can be created using knitting needles or a hook. In the new 2015, knitted sheep became relevant, the schemes of which we will consider in detail in this article.
Christmas tree toy
The image of a sheep is used to create many products. For example, knit toys for children, pillows with the head of a sheep, tacks, bedspreads, magnets, brooches and much more. We will describe how you can make knitted lambs for the New Year.
Our Christmas tree toy will have a flat and round body, a voluminous head and thin legs. To create a sheep, you need to prepare hook number 3, yarn of the desired color and a synthetic winterizer for stuffing. Let's start knitting Christmas decoration from the torso. To do this, dial the ring and knit 6 SC in it, as when creating amigurumi toys. Then, in a circle, double the number of loops. To do this, knit 2 single crochet from each. You should get only 12 loops. Next, you will be presented with a crocheted knitted sheep with patterns. Follow the description, adding another column through the equal number of loops in the subsequent circle. In each row, the intermediate number of loops should increase by one. As a result, you will get a napkin in the shape of a circle, as in the photo.
Without cutting the thread, knit 40 air loops and close it into the ring, connecting it to the beginning of the chain, for which you subsequently hang the sheep on the Christmas tree.
Toy head
A great decoration for the Christmas tree is knitted lambs. Schemes of the given work have additions and decreases of loops. A checkmark with a cross turned with the top down indicates that you need to add an extra single crochet. If the same sign is inverted in the shape of a triangular arch, this suggests that a decrease must be made in this place. X is a single crochet.
From the 5th to the 8th circle we knit without changes. All these rows should contain 28 loops. In the 9th circle, every 2 loops, reduce the number by one column, repeat the sequence 7 times. As a result, there will remain 21 st. 10-12 rows we knit evenly. Next, continue to knit according to the pattern. We create rows 17 and 18 according to the pattern corresponding to circle 9 and 13, while stretching the loops. Fill the part with syntepon and loops in the 19th row, reduce to the end. Finish work and fasten the thread. It is important to emphasize that this crocheted crochet sheep with patterns is created only by single crochet.
Feet for our little animals
To create hooves, you can take colored yarn. Masters advise knitted lambs, patterns of which are quite accessible for beginners, to create from natural yarn to avoid further stretching of loops and the formation of holes in the toy.
Start by creating a ring and knit 6 single crochet stitches. In the next row, double the number of loops. In your circle, you should get 12 points. From the 3rd to the 5th row, knit each loop without changes. To make the knitted toy “Sheep” keep its shape, and its legs do not puff, put a coin in the hoof and stuff it with filler. In the 6th row, knit one out of every two loops, thus making a decrease. In circle 7, repeat the action. Next, make a chain, knitting 12-13 air loops. Fasten the thread and cut. Tie another 3 legs in the same way.
Knit ears
Like many small toys, crocheted lambs (patterns confirm this) begin with a simple ring into which a certain number of loops are knitted. In our case, 6 single crochet. Thus we knit 5 rows. In the next round we make a decrease, forming one out of every two loops. This ends the knitting of the ears, and by fixing the thread, it can be cut.
Knitted toy "Lamb" without a muzzle will be unattractive. Correct this by gluing or sewing beads in place of the eyes. Mark the nose and smile with black thread. Sew ears to your head. Then connect the torso, head and legs. The Christmas tree toy is ready!
Knitted sheep: a master class for beginners
As we already said, lambs can be knitted not only in the form of toys. You can make a very beautiful and practical little thing for the kitchen. It will serve you as a cup holder that protects the surface of the dining room set from smudges. The stand fits quickly and easily. Crocheted lambs (the diagrams are given below for an example) in one description are often not similar to each other. Each has its own character and personality. This is due to different hook widths, yarn changes, degree of knitting and other indicators.
Getting started with knitting a circle. Crochet 5 air loops and close the ring. Then, in a second round, tie 10 single crochet stitches. This will double the number of loops. After you need to add an additional column in equal intervals in each subsequent row. At the same time, with each circle, knit the number of loops in the interval one more. With this approach, you will shift the increase in the past row by one loop. This will help to avoid rough and compacted lines. If it’s hard for you to expand the circle yourself, use the sample diagram. It has two types of loops: air loops and double crochets. Knit the circle to the desired size.
Crochet the muzzle
If you like a knitted sheep, a master class will help you master the technique and understand the nuances. In our product the muzzle is triangular. So, the part will need to be knitted alternately on one and the other side. To get started, type 4 loops and create 3 single crochet stitches. Turn the product and tie 5 tbsp. b / n, adding one more in extreme loops. Leave 3 and 4 rows unchanged. Subsequently, add the loops around the edges again, knitting 7 tbsp. non-cash Knit the 6th row evenly. Similarly, increase the number of loops by 2 in 7 and 9 rows. Knit 8 and 10 according to the picture. You should end up with 11 loops. In the next row, reduce the extreme st. b / n on one loop and tie the part around the perimeter with single crochet columns. Fasten the thread and cut.
Knit the ears on top
We already have a little body and a muzzle. To create a complete image, our sheep need ears. Work will be carried out in a circular. To do this, tie a chain of 12 loops and make 10 tbsp. non-cash Then, turning the product horizontally, knit three tbsp. b / n in the extreme loop. Continue work, returning to the beginning of the chain. This method is similar to creating simple flower petals. Repeat all steps by tying the second eye.
Sew all the details to the base. So our knitted sheep is ready. The master class is uncomplicated, and anyone who wishes can fully master it.
Knitting toy
We have examined several examples of how crocheted lambs are created by crocheting. Schemes have also been given and described. Now I would like to describe knitting toys using knitting needles.
To create the sheep, you will need 4 stocking knitting needles and bookly yarn. After collecting 12 loops, distribute them between 3 knitting needles in equal amounts and knit the product in a circle. All work will be done with facial loops. In the second row on each spoke, after the first loop, make an increase. You should get 15 faces in a full circle. 3 row just knit according to the picture. 4 circle increase similarly 2. Knit the next row according to the picture. Next, add 3 loops again - one for each spoke. 7 row knit without changes. Repeat the action three more times, adding three loops through 1 circle. As a result, the 13th row will contain 30 loops. Knit another three circles directly with the front surface. In the 17th and subsequent rows, cut the loops, one on each knitting needle at the beginning of knitting, until they are 8. Cut the thread, stuff the body with synthetic winterizer and sew a hole.
Knitted sheep knitting: head
As well as when knitting the body, we will use 4 knitting needles - 1 working, 3 auxiliary. Collect 3 loops of yarn of your choice for knitting your head. In each even row, add one loop per needle three times. Next, increase the number of faces in the 7th and 8th circles by three loops at regular intervals. As a result, you should form a series of 24 facial. Knit the next 6 circles without increases with front stitch.
To create a hairstyle, grab the yarn used to knit your torso and continue. Tie 5 circles without changes, then begin to decrease one loop on each spoke. Stop when a small hole forms through which you can fill your head with filler. Sew the thread into the tone. Our knitted sheep knitting needles are almost ready. It remains to tie the hooves and ears.
Final touches in work
We will connect the legs of the lamb in a new and interesting way. In the process, we will not turn the product on the wrong side. To get started, put 6 loops on the stocking needle. Then move the row along the spoke from left to right and knit the faces, pulling up the thread remaining on the wrong side. Next, knit in the same way to the desired length without turning the product. In this case, the first and last loops of adjacent rows will close on the inside, forming a neat lace. Tie 4 legs.
Ears fit as follows. Dial 10 facial loops. Tie the hem in the classic way: the first in a row is removed, the last is knitted with front stitch. Next, we knit according to the scheme: the second loop after the edge is removed, while the thread is in front of the work. Knit the penultimate loop in a row. From the wrong side, we repeat the action sequentially, without changing the course of work. Thus, knit 10 loops, then reduce one on each side and finish knitting.
It remains to collect the toy, embroider the nose and mouth and glue the eyes. A great gift for a child is a knitted sheep. Using knitting needles to create such a miracle is no more difficult than crocheting.
Create, enjoy the process and have fun. After all, knitting is one of the ways of relaxation. It allows you to calm down, gather your thoughts and reflect.