If you have a lot of old jersey lying around, then don't rush to throw it away. I suggest you use it in an unusual way - weave a pots for flowers out of it.
It is necessary
- - knitted yarn;
- - plastic hoop with a diameter of 65 centimeters;
- - scissors;
- - hook number 8.
Instructions
Step 1
First you need to make the basis for the future pots. From knitted fabric, cut 5 strips 1, 3 meters long. Next, take one of the threads obtained, fold it in half. Then, throw the thread over the hoop and make a loop through which the ends of the knitted yarn should be pushed through - this will secure it. The remaining loose ends must be tied on the opposite side. Do this with all the pieces of fabric. As a result, all the threads should cross in the center of the hula hoop.
Step 2
Cut a strip from the jersey that is exactly 1 meter long. Fix it on the hoop, pull it towards the center, and then tie all the central threads with it. Weaving can begin. Through the warp threads, it is necessary to push the knitted strip from above, then from below, that is, in a checkerboard pattern. When you are finished braiding the row, pull the braid towards the center. Remember that the first 5 circles must be woven tight. Once you have done them, loosen the weave of the threads.
Step 3
When you weave about 60 rows on the hoop, you need to tie a few more warp threads, otherwise the product will be loose and fragile. Therefore, 5 more strips should be cut from jersey, the length of which is 80 centimeters. Fix them in the same way as the first ones, only a little the other way around: first for the weave, then for the hoop. You can continue weaving. The number of rows will depend on the size of the future pots.
Step 4
At the end of weaving, it is necessary to untie the warp threads from the hula hoop, then knot together in pairs. Just hide the ends that remain in the yarn.
Step 5
It remains to make a suspension for the pots. To do this, crochet several chains of air loops of the required length. Fasten the ends of the chains obtained as follows: slip them between the weave for 20 rows, then tie them to the warp threads. The planter is ready!
