Knitted accessories never go out of fashion. Those made with your own hands are especially popular. In addition to the well-known scarves, shawls and snoods, in recent years fashionistas have fallen in love with a new model - baktus. This is a special type of knitted scarf, which is used as a stylish accessory. Even inexperienced needlewomen will be able to crochet a baktus, because its feature is the ease of manufacture. Easy patterns and step-by-step instructions will help you create a beautiful and original accessory with your own hands.
Features of the model
A baktus is a knitted triangular scarf that is worn around the neck, tied in front with the corner down. This type of scarf has long been popular in Scandinavian countries. At first, baktus were sewn from thick wool with an ornament. Then they began to knit them with garter stitch. Modern fashionistas have learned to create beautiful and original baktus with a crochet hook. Now this type of traditional clothing has turned into a fashion accessory that has become popular all over the world.
Classic baktus were distinguished by dense knitting, they were used in the cold season. Modern craftswomen create many different models. They knit baktus shawls with knitting needles or crochet hooks, with an ornament or openwork pattern.
Now baktus is the name for any knitted scarf worn on the neck from the front or back. It can be triangular or even semicircular in shape.
This accessory is suitable for women, men, and children. It is universal and practical. Such knitted scarves are worn as a scarf around the neck, thrown over the shoulders as a shawl, and even used instead of a headdress. An accessory made in an openwork technique can be worn even in summer as a fashionable decoration.
This shawl has a simple shape and a small size. Beginner needlewomen are recommended to choose the simplest pattern - regular single crochets. The result is a uniform fabric, like a traditional baktus. This shawl model is suitable for those who are at least a little familiar with crochet. You just need to learn the technology of knitting the main loops and how to add them. Openwork patterns are suitable for making a more interesting accessory.
There are several tips for beginning craftswomen that will help them learn how to create beautiful fashionable items:
- You need to choose threads that don't prick;
- the width of the baktus should allow you to wrap it around your neck and tie it;
- you need to find patterns and descriptions of popular models and start with them, since the knitting process occurs in stages;
- you can start knitting from the corner, adding loops, or from the long side, decreasing them;
- After choosing a pattern, you need to knit a small piece to determine the knitting density.
The classic way to use a baktus is to place it on your neck with the corner down, cross the ends at the back and throw them forward. You can tie them, fasten them with a brooch or put them under the corner of a scarf.
Materials and tools
After choosing a shawl model, you need to choose the right yarn and hook. To knit a baktus, you will need:
- diagram and description of the selected pattern;
- a hook, the thickness of which, depending on the yarn, can be from 1.5 to 4 mm;
- yarn – from 100 to 300 g;
- scissors, needle, decorative elements.
The yarn should be chosen depending on the model, etc.Knitting type. The threads should be dense so that the product holds its shape. Any warm soft yarn is suitable for winter shawls, the main thing is that it does not prickle. It can be semi-wool, mohair, alpaca, cashmere or mixed threads, but containing at least 50% natural fibers. Summer products are best knitted from natural yarn: cotton, linen. An openwork scarf made of thin acrylic can also be worn in the off-season.
Before you start knitting, you need to calculate how much yarn you will need. This depends on its thickness, the chosen pattern, and the purpose of the product. Winter shawls are made more voluminous and massive, for summer a small openwork accessory will do.
The size of the baktus also affects the amount of yarn. It may differ depending on the person's fullness, gender and age. The average size for women is 37 x 150 cm. The minimum length is about a meter. Some people prefer scarves up to 2 meters long, they can be wrapped around the body several times. The width can also be different - from 25 to 50 cm, depending on the chosen model. Children's baktus for children up to 5-6 years old is most often made 20 x 95 cm in size so that the scarf does not interfere with the child.
For an openwork baktus, 150-200 g of yarn is enough, for a winter product you will need more - up to 400 g, especially if it is knitted with two threads.
Step by step knitting instructions
Such a scarf can be knitted with any pattern. If traditionally baktus was a uniform fabric, now openwork items are popular. You can find many options for knitting baktus with crochet patterns and descriptions. Beginner craftswomen are recommended to use them.
Openwork
For crocheting an openwork baktus, it is better to take yarn with cotton or linen thread. Usually, such scarves are worn in the warm season. If you take a woolen thread, you can wear it in winter, but it will be less warm due to the airiness and openwork of the pattern. Such a scarf goes well with any clothes. It can be put on the shoulders or on the head, tied in the classic way.
Chains of air loops make the product easily stretchable. And the openwork baktus is knitted simply:
- the pattern consists of two elements, which are reflected in different diagrams;
- the first 7 rows are knitted according to pattern 1, alternating chains of air loops and double crochets;
- from the 8th row you need to knit according to the second pattern, making increases in each row;
- The shawl can be bound with any wavy pattern.
Bosnian
A scarf made with Bosnian knitting is suitable not only for women, but also for men. It turns out to be a fairly dense fabric with an original pattern, in which voluminous stripes alternate with a mesh. For crocheting a Bosnian baktus, it is better to take a single-color or sectionally dyed thread. Air loops, connecting columns and double crochets are used in the pattern.
A simple diagram and step-by-step description will help you knit such a baktus correctly:
- First, a chain of air loops is made.
- Then you need to alternate double crochets and slip stitches until row 5.
- In the 5th row, double crochets and chain stitches alternate.
- The next row is slip stitches.
Continue to follow this pattern, adding one loop on each side.
"Lost in Time"
The original baktus with cones was named "Lost in Time". The alternation of stripes of different patterns, the presence of cones knitted using the "popcorn" method, the combination of bright colors - all this makes this scarf similar to traditional Indian shawls. Experienced craftswomen have a lot of scope for imagination, you can swap pieces of the pattern, remove or add your own. But it is best to experiment with shades. Having worked hard, you can create a real masterpiece that will definitely attract attention and make the image stylish.
At first, the pattern may seem complicated, but after taking a closer look and studying the diagram well, anyone can handle the product. A detailed master class will help beginners who have decided to take on such a complex job. The pattern uses regular air loops alternating with columns. The main thing is to carefully count the number of loops when knitting arches and cones. The pattern consists of 26 rows, which are repeated to the desired size.
Japanese
The Japanese model of baktus is popular. This is a small scarf without a clearly defined front corner. Its peculiarity is the presence of narrow long ends. The scarf is worn by throwing it over the shoulders from behind. The original alternation of stripes with a mesh pattern makes it suitable for any image. To knit a Japanese baktus with a crochet hook, you can take a single-color yarn, it is recommended to use a different color for decoration.
The pattern is quite simple. This allows you to knit it in just one day. Instructions:
- Start with 1 loop.
- Alternate three air loops and a double crochet.
- In every second row you need to knit an additional loop.
- You need to knit like this until the number of loops reaches 51.
- After this, a decrease is made in a similar manner.
- The finished product is tied according to the same pattern; at the end, you can thread a thread of a different color between the posts.
Semicircular
An openwork scarf of a semicircular shape looks spectacular. The absence of a clearly defined angle makes it universal. Such a scarf can be worn in winter over a coat or jacket. And if you knit it from thin yarn, it will go with a jacket or shirt. Such a scarf will be in demand on a cool summer day or in rainy weather. It can be thrown over the shoulders or tied on the head. The openwork pattern makes it airy and light.
It is quite easy to knit a semicircular baktus. A detailed diagram with a description will help even a novice craftswoman cope with such work. The main thing is to choose the right type of yarn and color, you can alternate two shades. The process is as follows:
- cast on 7 air loops (VL);
- knit a double crochet (DC) into the first loop;
- then 2 VP and SN in the same place;
- tie the resulting semicircle with 16 CH;
- continue working according to the pattern, alternating chain stitches and columns until the desired size.
Wavy
Of all the fashionable baktus, the original scarf with a voluminous wavy pattern stands out. It will suit any woman who wants to stand out, as it looks very impressive. The knitting pattern is quite simple, but you need to follow all the recommendations exactly. The number of rapports should be odd, and their decrease should be uniform, then you will get beautiful waves. About 200 grams of yarn will be needed for a medium-sized scarf. It is best to choose a smooth, non-fluffy thread.
You need to start with a chain of air loops. It is recommended to dial 324 loops. These are 15 rapports of 19 loops. In the first rows, you need to monitor the correct distribution of the pattern elements. It is knitted with half-columns and relief columns. To get a wavy volumetric pattern, you need to hook them onto the leg of the column of the previous row. From the 5th row, loops begin to decrease on both sides of the kerchief. From the 11th row, the outlines of the triangle should already be visible. At the end, the last rapport is knitted, which is the top of the scarf.
Decor options
The traditional Scandinavian scarf is a simple piece of cloth without any decoration. Nowadays, crocheted baktuses are distinguished not only by the originality of the patterns. Such products are decorated with various details. Depending on the type of knitting and yarn, the craftswoman can choose any decorative element. This can be an unusual binding of the edge of the baktus in the form of a beautiful border, fastening the ends of the scarf in the form of a large flower or an original design using other details:
- Fringe is the easiest to make, usually from the same yarn as the main fabric. The threads are simply threaded through the outer row and secured.
- It is best to make fur tails removable, so that it is possible to change the image. They are usually attached to three corners of the product. Pom-poms made of fur or yarn can be used for the same purpose.
- The tassels look original and beautiful. The easiest way is to thread the thread folded several times, hook it into the loops of the last row and secure it. More voluminous tassels can be made by winding the thread on a piece of cardboard. After winding the required number of turns, tie a strong knot at the top and cut the thread at the bottom. At a short distance from the top of the tassel, it should be tied with a thread of the same color.
- Beads can decorate ties, corners of a scarf. Sometimes they are sewn onto the surface of the product. Knitting with beads looks impressive when beads are strung on a thin thread, and in the process of knitting they are included in the pattern one by one.
The use of sectionally dyed yarn can be an adornment. A smooth transition from one color to another will make even the simplest pattern original.
Crocheting a baktus is a simple and fun activity that is accessible to everyone. Using original patterns and step-by-step diagrams, even an inexperienced needlewoman can create a stylish accessory. This usually takes one or two days, so if you want, you can knit yourself several of these scarves and use them to create and change images.
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