Among the masters of the Afghan square crochet (with schemes can be found below) received the name of Babushkin, perhaps because the ardent of the needlewoman used this motive in products to decorate houses, clothes, and one woman passed this knowledge of the other, her mother, her grandmother - granddaughter. Currently, it is used as to create plaids, pillows, chalets, vests, dresses, etc. The fulfillment of the Afghan square is very simple, even a beginner can be mastered, especially if working with schemes. Thanks to a different collection of color used, it is possible to create amazing patterns of the product as a whole. It can be one color, and gradient, and two shades, and even the riot of paints.
Phased execution
To begin with, you will need:
- Thread can be any. The choice is large, starting with Moulin, ending with thick hair;
- Hook corresponding to the thickness of the thread;
- scissors;
- Schema of the square.
1st row. Stops the motive in a circle. First, a series of 6 air loops are recruited (p.), Which closes into the ring with a connecting column.
Some masters offer to replace this row of sliding loop (can be viewed in a selection of video to perform a square). The performer chooses the most suitable option for it.
2nd row. 3 V.P. Lifting (V.P.P.), then 2 columns with one Nakud (artery s / n), 2 V are pronounced. p. 3 tbsp. s / n., 2B. p., again 3 tbsp. s / n. and 2nd. p., then 3 tbsp. C / N, 2B. Clause and connect with 3 V.P.P. Connecting column. It turns out a flower of 4 petals in a square, in the photo below.
3rd row. Nope again with 3 V.P.P. (This is a mandatory repeating element). In the resulting arch, I check 2 tbsp. s / n, 3 V.P. And again in the same arch 3 st. s / n. It should look like this:
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Then 1 c. p., And in the next arch, we are proving 3 tbsp. s / n., 3 in. p. and 3 art. s / n.
Thus, we finish a row, closing by the connecting column.
4th row. 4 V.P.P. because we finished in the middle of the side of the square, then 3 in. P. They are considered lifting, and 1 c. p. connecting elements. Next, again, in the arch, to check 3 tbsp. s / n., 3 in. p. 3 tbsp. s / n. Then 1V.P., under B. P. Previous River Run 3 tbsp. s / n.
1 in. p. And to plunge the familiar element in the angular arch and so until the end of the row.
Further rows fit in analogy with the 4th nearby. Their number depends on the idea of the artist. And you can play with the color scheme in the square. Make rows of multi-colored, from dark to light, etc. You can use the variants in the color decision presented in the photo below.
Modifications of Square
Having mastered this simple technique, you can associate not only a square motive, but also try to associate a round shape.
Or a complex shape of a hexagon.
Due to the fact that Afghan (Babushkin) Square has a long history, then different craftswomen, like any creative person, brought their changes to the basic scheme. Therefore, there is a variety of types of basic motif.
The easiest of them is the one that starts from the corner.
The so-called spiral square.
Spanish grandmother's motive.
Here is another interpretation of the main species.
For those who better perceives the live demonstration of the process, it is proposed to watch the video master classes.
Product options
With the help of an Afghan motif, you can create very beautiful unusual clothing items. For example, here is such a wonderful skirt, with a bias in the style of Bocho.
Or here is such a modest color, but not the length of a dress that can become both a summer tunic on a swimsuit if you use a cotton thread.
Cardigan will not leave indifferent others.
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But such a vest / sweater will decorate an employee in the office, where the dress code is not too strict.
Tied a couple of large Afghan squares, you can make this unusual accessory.
For lover of bags smaller, you can choose such a ridicul from small motifs.
And also described the motive will help create a comfort in the house. One of these options is a closure for a stool, possibly chair.
Such a plaid will decorate not only the shoulders of the hostess at home, but also will warm the rest of the household in the cool time, decorate the sofa, bed. Especially if he will approach the color to the interior or, on the contrary, contrast with it, playing the role of an accent stain.
The whole charm of the Afghan square is that it is clear for novice needlewomen, who at first may not run to the store and buy a lot of threads right away, and it is possible to use the material that they have at home, loved ones, friends. Fill the hand and further increase your skills, trying the motives of different levels of difficulty, connecting them into the product, starting with simple to more complex. Things created by hand can become not only part of the wardrobe or the interior of the master herself, but also a wonderful gift for their relatives, friends who will give warm and joy.