What is "Grandma's Square"

Recently, things made with their own hands have become increasingly popular. Knitted goods are especially appreciated. On cold winter evenings, they will help you to warm up and bring comfort to your home. Warm knitted sweaters and dresses in winter are simply necessary; moreover, this autumn-winter season knitted dresses are at the peak of popularity. But knitted things are popular not only in winter, there are many different summer options for knitted clothes. And for all the proposed options suitable technique knitting grandmother's square.

We all know the patchwork technique. It is based on the combination of various squares, circles and matter of arbitrary shape. The main scope of application - making blankets. This technique is easy to use, and also allows you to use old unnecessary things in a new role. Its main silhouette is a square.

The described technique is based on the above patchwork version. The only difference is that the elements in grandma's square are knitted, patchwork is based on sewing. The essence remains the same: you need to create several elements, and then stitch them together. Thus, it turns out a blanket of squares. Why did this technique get that name? This is a colloquial name. Many people associate knitting with grandmothers, because we are accustomed to it, that it is the grandmothers who are engaged in this business. After all, many of our ancestors really loved to knit. Grandma's square can be considered as a patchwork technique only made of knitted elements.

What is this technique suitable for?

As already mentioned, the main area of ​​application of this technology is the manufacture of rugs. It is also suitable for knitting rug covers for chairs and stools pillowcases for pillows of various supports. It is also used in the manufacture of clothing.

At the moment, a very popular style of clothing is boho. it is he who is the main consumer of this technique, both in the form of sewing and in the form of knitting. If you want to create for yourself a fashionable skirt, jacket, jersey or dress, this technique will suit you perfectly. It is also worth noting that Grandma square is made from yarn of different colors. Thus, it turns out a bright and interesting model that perfectly emphasizes the style of boho.

So, the technique can be used to create:

• plaids;
• duvet covers;
• pillowcases;
• coasters for hot;
• tacks;
• aprons;
• bags;
• accessories;
• clothes.

As you can see, the use of this version of knitting is quite popular and multifaceted.If you want to look original, while boasting a product created by yourself, be sure to pay attention to this technique.

Grandma square knitting workshop

We offer to create some interesting things in this technique that will help you in everyday life.

It is worth saying that the execution is quite easy, and is suitable even for beginning knitters. You can also create a product with your child if you want to attach it to knitting, because the basis is the simplest patterns and patterns. If you already have experience, do not pass by the equipment, because it can be varied by various elements that are already in the arsenal. But before you get down to business, you must go through the preparatory stage.

What tools are needed

For the grandmother's square, the scheme can be found in both crochet and spoke design. In both cases, you can create an openwork and dense canvas - it all depends on your own desires.

In general, you will need:

• knitting needles or hook;

  A crochet hook is necessary for knitting a motif, ideally suited at number 3 or 3.5

• bright thread.

  It can be special threads for crochet or wool blend and acrylic options

A knitting pin and markers may also be useful. However, these elements are often superfluous, since the elements for creating a complete product are rather small, and they are knitted with one thread without removing them.

If you plan to sew the elements, rather than tying them together, you will need a large needle and thick threads. Do not forget the decorations. If they are intended, prepare them in advance.

Stands for tea in the technique of grandma square

We offer to tie openwork and beautiful coasters for tea on knitting grandmother's square. Such coasters can be used at home or donated to a friend. Perfect for creating home comfort. In this case, the chosen pattern means a lot.

We propose to create simple coasters that novice master can handle. You can decorate them with different elements, or, having advanced skills, use other schemes.

Let's get started!

1. Make a loop amigurumi, it will be the beginning of the element, and will not allow the product to untie. This loop is great because it does not leave gaps and holes in the middle of the stand.

   Knit a chain of 6 vp and lock it into the ring using the connecting column

   Knit 6 vp (3 vp + 3 vp according to the scheme) and 3 tbsp. s / n in the ring

   Then another 3 VP, 3 tbsp. s / n, 3 paras, 3 tbsp. s / n, 3 v.p.

2. Tie the first circle with simple double crochets, increasing the number of bars at each corner, tying two bars into one loop.

   Next, knit another 2 tbsp. s / n and connect the series using Comm. Art., introducing the hook in 3 vpp this series

   To start knitting the next row from the arch, to go into it, knit another 1 Comm. Art. 3 ep, 2 art. s / n in the arch of the ce previous row

3. Tying a circle, fasten the thread.

   Next, we knit 3 ce. and 3 tbsp. s / n in the same arch, 1 vp, and in the next arch of vp before row knit 3 tbsp. s / n, 3 paras, 3 tbsp. s / n

   Repeat 2 more such elements, then knit 1 ce. and closes the row connection. st, introducing the hook into the top loop of raising this row

4. The next round need to knit threads of a different color. It is important that the threads are of the same thickness. At the corners, also make the addition of columns already 3 or 4 more.

   Subsequent rows knit similarly to the size of the square you need

5. Thus knit all subsequent rows.

   We get the finished element of the desired size - Grandma square by the scheme

So interesting, bright and simple supports in the offered equipment turned out. They can be used in everyday life. The main thing is to take a dark yarn, if you intend to use them in the kitchen. Go to the more complex options.

How to use the technique in the manufacture of clothing

For clothing, this option is used in any part: skirt, dress, tunic, jacket, sweater. The most popular is the use to create a skirt or dress. So you get a bright flared hem. As a yarn, it is better to choose light and thin threads. They do not make the product heavier, bend well and do not interfere with walking. If you use thick threads - the product will be bone and sloppy.

Schemes for knitting also pick up the air, in which many holes, and the columns are not too close. Otherwise, you will get the same effect of numbness.

For knitting, choose the one you like from the presented openwork pattern, and tie the required number of elements. You can calculate them, making the pattern of the product. At the end, tie the squares together in an openwork way and sew or tie to the belt.

Knit a blanket of grandma squares

We offer to make the most common product in this technique - blanket. Depending on the chosen method of knitting and thread, it will turn out to be warm or light and airy. It is better to choose a tying medium density, so that the blanket is warm, but not heavy and not too dense.

Preparatory stage

We offer to crochet a crochet grandmother's square. Therefore, prepare the hook number 4 and yarn. The choice of yarn should be approached responsibly, because the quality and condition of the rug depend on it. Consider the most popular view, their pros and cons, and select the appropriate one.

Knit some parts

Since the knitting method is similar to the patchwork technique, the first step will be the manufacture of individual elements. Having picked up the necessary yarn of different colors and a hook, proceed to knitting.

In the simplest version of the method used to create a stand. It involves only air loops and double crochets.

For knitting a plaid of squares, we suggest using threads of different colors not in the composition of one element, otherwise the process will take a long time, and the plaid will turn out too colorful. It is better to link one element, completely consisting of one color, and to choose different colors for each detail. Also a good option would be a plaid in the form of a chessboard. In this case, you need yarn only two colors. You can choose black and white.

Choose the scheme you like from the presented ones and connect the necessary number of small squares with it. Their number depends on the size of the components themselves and the future product. Better to take an average size of 10x10 cm.

We connect details

There is a final stage - the assembly.It can be done in two ways.

• stitching;
• binding.

Method one. Take a strong thread. Better number 10 or more. You can sew and those threads that were used for knitting. Only in this case a needle with a large eye is necessary. Threads can be taken or the same color or contrast - at your discretion. But when stitching the product is better to make the seam imperceptible. Then sew the elements together with an ordinary obmetochny seam.

The second way. Take the threads you like, and tie the elements together with single crochets. They should be knitted so that the beginning of the column is at the edge of one square, the end is at the other.

Here you can select another method of binding. Make the elements round, and, connecting them, knit a square border with a solid element, tying each circle. Thereby you will connect all the parts together.

How to decorate a blanket of grandmother's squares

Due to the fact that the geometric components are made of colorful bright threads, the decoration for the plaid of grandma's squares will become redundant. They only make the product heavier. But if you wish, you can make pompons or tassels along the edge of the rug. The main thing is that the decoration does not interfere with the use of the plaid, and the performance of its main functions.

Video: Grandma square motif crocheted. Easy and affordable for beginners.

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