How to knit a shawl by needlework and crochet - step by step schemes for beginners.

What materials can be used and why

There is a huge variety of fabrics: natural, synthetic and combined. Let's see why we will use only a few of this list:

• Alpaca: a natural fiber that gives a silky luster and elegance to the product. At the forefront of the practice comes the property of keeping warm.
• Angora: another representative of natural yarn. It has an affordable price. Angora shawls are extremely soft.
• Mohair: capes made of this fiber are openwork and very warm, which affects, first of all, the price of the material.
• Merino wool: allows you to create lace knits, but has no insulating properties.

Knit and crochet shawls by yourself: easy and practical

The world fashion knows many ideas for creating shawls and capes. They are real works of art:

• Down shoulder shawls made of mohair;
• Sprawling "Sultan" with edge edging;
• "Haruni" with a double sheep's wool border;
• openwork Mirabelia and Tenerife.

These works are difficult to perform for beginners, but if you want to knit them you can find schemes of knitting in the public domain. And, in addition, there are plenty of forums with explanations and hints from experienced knitters.

Simple shawl in the form of a fan

Necessary attributes:

• Circular needles;
• Scissors;
• Yarn.

Step by step knitting scheme:

1. Dial in 18 loops, using double yarn.
2. Sequence of rows:
   1st: all stitches are in the wrong;
   2nd: from each cross yarn knit one stitch. Total 35 elements;
   Further presented scheme repeat up to 143 rows and finish knitting.
3. The edge of the fan can be crimped with a hook, artificial inserts, fringes.

Colorful shawl-triangle

We use the same materials as always.

Scheme-instruction:

• Dial 3 loops on the needles.
• Plotting 6 rows of crochet.
• Without turning it is necessary to add another 3 stitches.
• Now turn the cloth and knit 3 more stitches. As a result, we have a chain of 9 elements.
• Next, the sequence of rows:
  • we alternate between the front stitch and the back stitch;
  • In the front rows, there is a sequence of 3 elements and 1 stitch;
  • In the back stitch, all the loops and stitches are left to the right.
• Then use the following principle: the back knit remain unchanged, and the right rows do the nacks after 3 right elements, before and after the central loop, 3 "steps" to the end of the row.
• To form a contrast we use different colored layers in the fabric, and every 5th row we do the same way: 3 right, buttonhole, 2 lefts together, buttonhole, repeat up to the middle of the fabric. After the central element is knitted in reverse order.
• Tailor the size of the shawl individually. If desired, you can decorate the edge of the cape.

Narcissus shawl: needles and crochet together

For this model, it is better to use yarn "Pekhorka", as well as both types of tools (both needles and crochet). The cape is sickle-shaped, knitted from the center of the neck, from top to bottom. The technique uses shortened rows, detailed schemes of which the needlewoman can download herself from any model catalog.

Patterned crochet shawls, basic types

Creating individual segments

The main feature of openwork patterns created with a crochet hook is the creation of individual segments with their subsequent assembly. Not always working with a crochet hook means a complicated scheme.

Needlework workshops and just amateur crocheters have developed many detailed schemes for both experienced craftsmen and beginners. How to get started? Very simple: find for yourself a detailed scheme of squares, triangles, pineapples or floral patterns and stock up on materials for work. You will need a little patience and skill.

Knit a shawl from a corner

Triangular shawls are best knitted without tearing off the threads. In all the diagrams you can find, the beginning of knitting is taken from the central corner, and the pattern extends evenly over the course of the work. The peculiarity of this technique is that during knitting, you need to strictly follow the instructions received. If you do not follow the step-by-step instructions, there will be a distortion of the pattern.

Down capes

Using mohair types of yarn or yarns made of angora, you can replenish your closet with warm scarves with an elegant pattern. Of course, this method is used by needlewomen with enough experience, but do not despair.

Download for yourself a scheme of instructions or watch a video tutorial on knitting techniques. Leave the weaving of the down shawl for the not-too-distant future, when you gain experience and courage for this project.

Shawl with a "spider" pattern

There are many detailed step-by-step instructions for beginning needleworkers. For example, let's present one of the simple, but incredibly beautiful schemes for knitting a shawl.

Choose yarns made mostly of synthetic fibers or with a lot of mohair. Thin yarns will allow you to appreciate the weave pattern.

Step-by-step scheme for the master:

• Set up 8 air loops with a crochet hook.
• Next rows:

2nd: ¾ of the first three air loops; then two air loops, the ¾ of the first element of this row, the ¾ of the first element of this row.

3rd: 5 air loops, three stitches in the two air loops of the first row, then 16 sts, 3 stitches in the first st of the row.

4th: 5 bp, 3 columns over 2 bp of the bottom row, 6 bp, 4 columns without a stitch over 16 bp of the bottom row.

Continue knitting, repeating the diagram. This pattern is knitted from a corner, so duplicate the knitting pattern as the width of the shawl increases.

Every woman dreams of having a set of beautiful accessories in her closet, including shawls. Shoulder cape will keep you warm on cold evenings, decorate a woman and aesthetically accentuate her figure. There is nothing difficult in learning to knit beautiful shawls or shawls. The main thing - start!

Photo ideas of homemade knitted shawls