Knitting is considered the easiest way to do a thing with your own hands. This process takes time, but it is easy to isolate, especially watching a movie or relaxing after a hard day. True, this process also requires effort and preparation, which we will discuss later.
Preparation stage
Before you start knitting, you need to collect everything in one place so that it is at hand. For successful work we will need:
- knitting needles;
- wool;
- scheme;
- desire and mood to knit;
- time.
So, when all the components are assembled, we can begin the process of knitting such a wonderful thing as Japanese slippers.
Basic step by step instructions
First you need to fold the thread in half and on both knitting needles dial loops in the amount of 40 pieces. Then we begin to knit Japanese slippers with an elastic band 2 x 2 (2 front loops , 2 wrong loops) about 18 cm.
The second step is to make the initial workpiece less by 2 loops on each side. After that, we apply another type of knitting - shawl knitting (how it looks, we will discuss later in the article). In the process, we remove one loop on each side, so that as a result, only 5 of them remain on the knitting needles.
The third step - we knit another 20 rows. The result should be a narrow detail-tie.
The fourth step is to tie it from the other end of the workpiece. This should also be done with a garter stitch and in the process, remove one loop from each end until 5 pieces are left on the knitting needles.
The fifth step is the completion of the second tie, the resulting design is folded in half and sewed on the sides, in place of the elastic bands. All Japanese slippers can be worn. As you can see, this is not difficult.
Types of knitting
We present to your attention a description of the two above types of knitting, which are used to create such a thing as Japanese slippers.
Classic gum, for example, is used for many products. As a rule, it consists of 2 front and 2 wrong loops.
A garter stitch is considered basic at all. To do this, you need:
1. Stitch loops on 2 knitting needles.
2. Having taken out one of them, knit the whole row as the front one.
3. Having finished the row, turn the knitting needle over and start knitting in the same rhythm. The process continues until the required blade length is obtained.
Creative option
As they say, how many housewives, so many opinions. Earlier, we looked at the simplest instructions showing how to knit Japanese slippers with knitting needles. Now we will see not a dry compressed version, but its creative alternative.
To implement this venture, we need threads of lilac color (two shades) and knitting needle number 14. The process looks like this:
- Dial 34 loops.
- We knit the first row with facial, and the second with purl stitches, after which 2 rows - garter stitch.
- Again we knit a row of front and a row of purl stitches.
- Two rows of garter stitch.
- Further, the part is knitted with front and back loops, but at the same time, the front should be closed in a loop until there are six of them.
- We knit a tie.
The main part of the slippers can be any color that you choose, and the ropes of a different shade.
After the Japanese slippers are sewn, they can be decorated with beads and flowers. To do this, you need to choose the material for the color and then use the thread to weave the decoration into the canvas.
To decorate the product with a flower, you must first crochet it from threads of a similar color, like the Japanese slippers themselves. Once the flowers are ready, sew them to the strings or toes. How to decorate, you decide.
As a result, you should get great elegant Japanese slippers. They will certainly be a great gift for any occasion.
Summary
Concluding our step-by-step instruction, we want to note that Japanese knitted slippers look charming, and most importantly, the technology used in this process is available even to those who take up such needlework for the first time. Simple knitting is our main goal when creating beautiful things from threads. Knit with pleasure!