Hand made products are especially popular. And this is not surprising, because such things make the apartment cozy and unique in its own way. A polyester cord carpet will make your home more comfortable and creative.
Carpets made from polyester cord have recently become quite popular, although this type of needlework is only a few years old.
The secret of the popularity of polyester cord
Crocheted napkins and tablecloths have long ceased to be something amazing and incredible. Almost every home has similar accessories. But the polyester cord, which appeared relatively recently, is quickly gaining ground. It turns out that products made from it are not only beautiful, but also very practical.
They hold their shape perfectly and are easy to clean, so they can be placed in any room, both in the bathroom and in the living room.
The cord is 100 percent specially made polyester. Someone dubbed this material “cord in and cord out.” During the production process, polyester yarn of small diameter is braided with polyester fibers, like a cocoon. The result is an incredibly durable material.
The use of synthetic material - polyester - makes the rug voluminous and original, more noticeable against the background of products, for example, made of acrylic, cotton or other threads.
Plastic bags for knitting floor mats
Surprisingly, rugs can even be knitted from plastic bags! Our inventors learned how to make ribbon-type yarn from them.
At one time, such knitting became incredibly popular.
Garbage bags are better suited for rugs; they come in different colors, so you can choose the one that suits you. Needlewomen advise taking bags that are not very thick to make knitting more convenient.
Polyethylene rugs are moisture-resistant and durable. This is an ideal option for the bathroom, they don’t slip even on a wet floor, and when leaving the bathroom, you don’t have to be afraid of slipping on them, water doesn’t accumulate under them, and they dry quickly enough.
Consumption of packages: unknown, I haven’t found such information anywhere, probably no one counts the number of packages. But buy them with a reserve, if you suddenly don’t have enough, it’s not a fact that you will find the same color after a while.
Hook: 3.5-4.
Disadvantages: according to reviews, the rugs do not always turn out even, you need to make precise increments in the circles (if the rug is round) so that it does not tighten or, conversely, does not go into waves. Such a finished rug cannot be straightened or ironed.
Also, rugs made from bags are not suitable for rooms in an apartment; they are only suitable for a bathroom, hallway or balcony, that’s my opinion.
Features of material and product care
Advantages of cord products:
- They do not attract dust and do not harbor mites or other insects;
- When washed in water at temperatures up to 30 degrees, the product does not deform and does not “shrink”;
- Polyester cord is a hypoallergenic material;
- Such carpets do not fade and retain their original color for a long time;
- Very resistant to external influences.
If you have even minor knitting skills, you can knit a simple rug, and with more advanced knowledge, you can knit embossed rugs.
Knitted carpets not only look elegant, but also, thanks to their textured surface, serve as a good massager.
The disadvantages of these products include the high cost of materials and the specificity of the production process. Therefore, beginner knitters should not take on such a large-scale project.
On the Internet you will find many options for making such rugs using various techniques and patterns.
No special products are required to care for the rugs; they can be easily washed with ordinary powder.
Important! Dry rugs made of polyester cord only in a straightened form.
The choice of a specific knitting option will depend on your idea.
If you are planning to create a large rug with your own hands, remember that it will not lie motionless on linoleum or a painted floor. Therefore, it is worth sewing a special anti-slip backing on the back side.
A cord carpet can be made either without a pattern or with a specific pattern according to patterns - these will be embossed oval carpets.
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Required Tools
The set of tools and materials is minimal: a hook, a polyester cord, a diagram.
This rug can be crocheted or made with your own hands from linen, hemp or linen cord.
This cord is used for weaving on a frame. Then the work requires a special frame, along the perimeter of which nails are driven in at equal distances. The technology is reminiscent of weaving on a textile fabric: longitudinal cords are stretched - the base, and then transverse sections are woven through them.
The number of threads will directly depend on the desired size and thickness of the product.
Interesting options
Rectangular rug
Before you start knitting, you need to prepare the yarn and hook. You can choose the color of the yarn based on your wishes; it is better to combine different contrasting colors or make smooth transitions.
To create a small rug, you can opt for thick threads made from acrylic, wool or cotton material. For larger ones, ropes, old T-shirts, plastic bags, and shoelaces are better suited.
The hook must be selected depending on the thickness of the threads.
For knitting, double crochets and single crochets are used. The knitting technique consists of using five different rows:
- the first row is knitted from double crochets on a chain, then the work needs to be turned over;
- then a row of single crochets, insert the hook under the front side of the loop and turn the work over again;
- knit like the previous row, but place the hook under both sides of the loop;
- the next row is performed in a similar manner to the second;
- The fifth, final row is made of double crochets under the far wall of the loop.
The rest of the knitting process consists of repeating rows two to five. The knitting pattern is shown in the photo.
Round rug
Knitting a round rug also mainly consists of stitches. Knitting is similar to creating a rectangular rug, but with a little twist.
To knit the second row, you need to make two stitches from each loop. In the third, columns are added through one loop. Fourth - two loops are added and the binding is performed every two columns.
Further, by analogy, in the next rows the number of skipped loops increases.
Oval rug
Making an oval rug is also a fairly simple task. The beauty and brightness of the product will depend on the color combination of threads. Here is a description of the knitting process:
- We crochet air loops to create a column of the required height.
- After this, you need to knit stitches along the length of the column of air loops.
- At the ends it is necessary to make columns that will be connected in one loop. Due to this, you will get the shape of a semicircle, which will increase in the process of tying the chain.
Cord knitting
To knit a cord rug, you can use cotton or polyester cords.
Schemes for work can be found by searching on the Internet, and more experienced craftsmen can create them themselves. In your work, you can also use the patterns of your favorite napkins. Let's look at a few of the most popular schemes:
Fabulous. Features an embossed design. Used in bedrooms, bathrooms, children's rooms. The diameter is about one meter.
Grandee. Oval rug knitted from polyester cord. Keeps its shape well even after washing. It has a fairly flexible structure.
Sun. An excellent solution for a summer house, knitted from cotton cord.
Popcorn. It looks very nice thanks to the relief elements.
Knitting from bags
A rug knitted from bags is made in a similar way to those described above. The difference lies in the use of a different type of “yarn”, namely from plastic or garbage bags.
This rug is best suited for a bathroom, toilet, hallway or country house. This is due to the fact that it is quite easy to clean and does not accumulate dust and dirt between the loops.
In order to make thread from bags, they need to be cut into thin long strips. By connecting them together, we get a long thread for work. You can choose any knitting pattern, even the simplest one. But still, it is not recommended to choose too openwork patterns, since in such patterns it will be more difficult to hide the junctions of the strips.
Crochet rugs made from polyester cord
"Gorgeous" pattern
In this case, the name truly speaks volumes and the product turns out great. Airy and at the same time textured, it will decorate the bedroom, living room and even the bathroom. And the light massage effect, which becomes possible thanks to the relief, makes the accessory a very useful thing.
It is best to purchase the cord at a large hardware store.
For those who know how to crochet and already have a couple of knitted napkins in their arsenal, the pattern has no difficulties. The simplest elements add up to a real masterpiece. The main thing is to strictly follow the pattern: check the number of connected air loops and columns. In case of an error, the previous row will have to be dissolved.
The number of threads here will directly depend on the size of the carpet.
And here’s what the accessory looks like when finished. Very creative thing!
The consumption of polyester “yarn” for the “Magnificent” knitted carpet is approximately 400 m (this is 2 standard skeins). The diameter of the product is 1 meter.
If the rug involves a large number of volumetric parts, then you should take a larger cord.
Carpet "Grand"
Another option for a knitted carpet is the “Grand” model. It looks even more elegant. Ideal for the living room.
Most often, when knitting according to the pattern, relief carpets are created.
- Due to its “airiness”, the carpet is easy to fold and does not take up much space in the closet or during transportation.
- The diameter of the finished product is approximately 2.5 m. The cord consumption is slightly more than 2000 m.
- The weight of the product will be about 9.5 kg.
Handmade interior decorations are very popular.
Oval rug
Oval-shaped rugs are a very popular interior element. It is easier to place it in any room, be it a living room, kitchen or bathroom. Even in the hallway, an oval rug will take root faster than its round “relative.”
An oval rug made of cord is knitted according to an individually designed pattern (it is better to take a round napkin as a basis).
A little about the diagrams and description of the work. In short, any pattern for an oval napkin or tablecloth will do; be guided solely by your own preference.
For example, such an elegant interior detail will require certain crocheting skills and perseverance.
A cord carpet will bring comfort and originality to your home.
If lush columns or columns with a common top do not scare you, it makes sense to try.
And even a beginner can do such a model: no openwork, only the simplest elements. The size of the rug is selected based on personal preference. If you knit it from cord of different colors, you will get a very stylish interior element.
You can buy wickerwork in a store or make it yourself.
Large carpet Tunisian knitting
Tunisian knitting is a special spectrum of needlework. Simple in execution, it looks very impressive from the outside.
For this type of knitting, special long hooks and hooks on a fishing line are used (similar to knitting needles on a fishing line, only with a hook instead of knitting needles).
The remarkable characteristics of the product guarantee many years of service.
Let's move on to knitting. We start with a series of air loops. Next: we pull out a working thread from each air loop, it turns out like when knitting. The number of loops remaining on the hook is equal to the loops of the cast-on row. And now we knit two loops at a time until there is only one loop left in the work. And again we cast on the loops, as when knitting. The process seems complicated until you start knitting. In fact, the technology is simple.
A round, oval or rectangular carpet can be used for its intended purpose or as a decorative element.
Important! Tunisian knitting is dense. This should be taken into account when choosing yarn and tools.
A carpet made using the Tunisian knitting technique can be complemented with more airy elements knitted using the classical technique. Or simply knit each row from a cord of a different color.
The original appearance is not the only difference between a knitted carpet and a regular one.
In general, there are no categorical limitations to your imagination. Experiment, mix techniques and colors, then you are guaranteed to get a creative interior detail. The only caveat: if you determine the carpet model during the process, it is difficult to say how many meters of polyester cord you need.
Walking on the carpet stimulates the points on the feet due to its massage effect.
Master class “Granny Square”
One of the most common techniques. Attracts with its simplicity of execution and spectacular results. A product knitted using this technique makes the room incredibly cozy and comfortable.
The cord is not afraid of moisture. The product can be laid even in the bathroom.
Granny square fragments can be not only square, but also pentagonal or triangular.
The “granny square” scheme is elementary, accessible even to a beginner.
By the way, there is another way to create a floor covering from a cord - twist the cord in a snail and secure the end of the cord with neat stitches. “Snails” can be of different sizes and colors. Decorative elements between fragments will add creativity.
Such a carpet will not become a dust collector. It can be wiped regularly with a damp cloth.
Polyester cord is a material with amazing properties. Thanks to it, you can create uniquely beautiful rugs. Efforts on your part and a little imagination will make your living room, hallway or kitchen an object of admiration for your loved ones.
To enhance the orthopedic effect, it is recommended to lay a carpet in the kitchen, bedroom or living room.
"Grandee"
Another widely known and incredibly beautiful option that will be a wonderful decoration for the floor. By the way, you can lay it outside, for example, on the terrace. Thanks to such a carpet, any room will look much more comfortable and nicer. Also, due to the relief texture, a pleasant massage will take place.
For a carpet with a diameter of two and a half meters, two and a half thousand meters of cord will be required.
Of course, the choice is not limited to round rugs. There are also many patterns for oval rugs. They will require less yarn - seven hundred meters. By the way, polyester is moisture resistant, so this rug can even be laid in the bathroom.
Combine different interesting colors of harnesses, look for new and unusual patterns. This way you will be able to knit a truly original rug that no one else will have. Of course, the work will require a considerable amount of time, but the result will delight the eye and warm the feet for a long time.
This article contains original ideas for needlewomen for home comfort. Do-it-yourself carpets will be the envy and admiration of your neighbors and friends.
Jute twine - the basis for crafts
Most often, crafts are made from jute twine. This material is easy to buy, its price is minimal, it is durable and beautiful to look at.
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Another advantage is that it can be painted any color or bleached. This way you can get a craft of the desired color, brighter.
For painting you can use different dyes: food dyes, acrylic paints, henna, hair dye, wood stain...
It is best to use acrylic paint, it goes on as smoothly as possible.
Twine and burlap are the best duo for crafts
Crafts made from burlap and twine look and combine very nicely, especially for interior decoration. Crafts made from these materials require a minimum of time and money.
Most often, using burlap and twine, they create a variety of little houses, amulet, children's toys, and items for storing bulk and other products (jars for spices, cereals, bottles for vegetable oils) are also popular.
Beautiful box with lid
Making a box for jewelry and various small items is very simple. For this original craft made from cord, rope and twine, you will need a cylindrical base - for example, a round tea or cookie jar.
Take this jar, spread it thickly with PVA glue on the outside and wrap a rope, tourniquet or twine around it, tightly and neatly. Leave to dry for a couple of hours in a warm place.
In the meantime, let's make the lid. Place cling film on the table. Soak a long piece of rope in glue and begin twisting the spiral from the inside out. Just lay it out directly on the film on the table.
You should get a dense round spiral slightly larger than the diameter of the jar. Leave to dry for several hours. When both parts are dry, decorate the lid.
Glue pieces of lace, beads and buttons, a decorative ladybug and a flower. Glue a large wooden round bead to the center of the lid to make it easy to remove. The beautiful box is ready!
