In anticipation of the new family member most parents seek in advance to provide him with a comfortable environment for the life and development. First of all moms running in baby stores and buy crumbs first caps and vests. However, there is a way to invest in training for childbirth even more love and care, namely to make their own clothes. The simplest option - it is knitting needles for newborns, because such kits certainly be unique and inimitable.
Content
- The choice of models and tools
- yarn options
- Diagrams and instructions
- Tips and tricks
The choice of models and tools
Knitting for newborn boys and girls - the trend of recent years. If before Mom and Dad wanted to buy a baby all the best stores in the city, and maybe even ordered abroad, now a set of clothes, tied their hands - a symbol of pride of any mother and grandmother.
Of course, to connect the first clothes for remains difficult, especially if you have never had to keep needles in his hands. Here to help prospective parents comes with an abundance of online workshops and schemes on the subject.
for babies knitting description also offer many magazines and newspapers, however, possible for beginners, these schemes will seem a bit confusing.
Before you begin, you must:
- assess their skills in knitting, it depends on the complexity of the work. Should not bother with complex patterns and designs, if knowledge in this type of needlework does not. It is better to choose a simple circuit with detailed instructions to count the loops was easier;
- choose a product that I want to make. Perhaps this will vest and sliders, and maybe a bright hat and booties for the first photo shoot. Approximate size is usually indicated in the description, along with the number of loops that you need to dial;
- prepare materials and tools: a yarn and knitting needles of the correct size, as well as accessories - buttons of, the ribbon for the decoration and the like.
Many future moms think about knitting for baby girls and boys already in the decree, when there is free time. It's really a good way to not only fill up children's clothes, but also to relax, take a break from the routine chores and dream.
Place for knitting should always be convenientBecause comfort and good mood - is the key to success, which will make it easy and joyful.
yarn options
The choice of material for knitting, namely yarn for children's socks and blouses, very important, because a newborn baby needs comfort and the absence of stimuli. There are several options yarn, which is suitable for kids knitting needles, for example:
- wool - warm and natural material, which is perfect for knitting (especially if the baby will be born in the winter or fall). However, it should be remembered that the wool can irritate the delicate skin of the child, as often prickly. If there are good reviews about a particular brand, which is non-irritating, it is quite possible to get her to knit and crumbs wearable jackets and pants. But sometimes the experiments come not cheap, so it is best to use only wool yarn for knitting outerwear, which is not in contact with the body. It can be a suit or an envelope in which to wrap the baby comfortably in a wheelchair. If you plan to knitting hats, socks or mittens, you will have to sew a cotton lining;
- Acrylic - a hypoallergenic material which, although not a natural, yet is often used for knitting newborn. It may not be only a thin thread of summer, but also thick, suitable for winter semi-overalls, hats and scarves. Acrylic produce a lot, often in the lines of trade marks can be seen a special children's acrylic. He's gentle, light and incredibly easy to knit, easy to follow-up care. Acrylic is also often knit skirts and elegant dresses for girls;
- Cotton - the best material for children's clothing, as the most natural. But often too thin and does not extend so requires considerable effort in the work and a clear calculation of the size;
- blended yarn - very common in stores for needlework. For example, wool, alpaca and acrylic or acrylic plus cotton. Such materials are acceptable for children's knitted clothes, because acrylic help alleviate prickly wool and cotton will make
- yarn more pliable and soft.
On the choice of yarn is very influenced by the model of the future product, as well as the season of the year.
If the kid "summer", then knit blanket is not necessary, it is better to prepare acrylic pink and blue plaid cotton booties.
Diagrams and instructions
Beginning knitters is very important to find a scheme or description to be written, clear and simple language.
In today's world it can be done, especially without straining, and in several ways.
The first - buy a few magazines for needlework, which is now very much on offer.
The most famous of them:
- "Burda" - a popular magazine that is not directly associated with knitting, but produces a special booklets for sewing and knitting for children;
- "Sabrina" - German magazine with colorful pictures and pretty clear instructions. It offers a model for children from birth to 18 years of age;
- «Filati» - magazine, which presents design models for boys and girls, with the available description, despite the fact that they were written in English;
- «Verena» - fashionable knitting for babies and adults, with a detailed description, as well as recommendations for the selection of yarn and knitting needles;
- "Knitting needles for children" - the magazine, which contains the most popular models with detailed instructions and advice.
In today's world it is hard to live without the Internet, so many novice knitters looking for master classes on knitting things in the online mode.
It turns out to be quite easy. It is enough to use a special hashtag, for example, "knit newborn and child spoke with a description."
Search engines and social networks at once be given a huge amount of links on this request. Will only choose the most understandable and suitable workshop.
Tips and tricks
knitting process should be not only happy, but also productive, would agree any needlewoman. To create unique sets for the baby to be successful, you must follow the recommendations:
- To begin with a simple. Especially if needles in his hands for the first time. It is illogical to start knitting with sliders or overalls with a complex pattern, if you have never tied the socks. His experience in knitting is better to start with bootees or cap.
- Use the detailed instructions. Namely: to find its author, which will close in spirit and tempo knitting. Delve into tips and explanations, and try not to throw started in the event of failure.
- Take into account the season and practicality. It is not necessary to knit more than one sweater, two dresses and three pairs of socks. Likely to put all these things will have a couple of times - a photo session or a visit, which is quite difficult with babies. Knitwear is not so simple to wear and care, as a knitted, you must take this into account. Knitting "for the future" too often meaningless. Children grow up fast, and it is quite possible that the little man just did not have time to revile them or grow.
- Do not skimp on the tools and materials. Choosing quality yarn, which will be convenient and comfortable baby, as well as high-quality needles and accessories that will help make the process easier and quicker knitting.
Despite all the difficulties related to the creation of the spokes of things for the newborn, even with schemes of this type of needlework it is still popular.
Together with knitted booties and caps future mothers and grandmothers kids express their warmth and care. And the children, in turn, grow up, parents give their smiles and encouraging first steps and achievements.