I crocheted it with a slightly thinner crochet hook, so that the lake in the center turned out to be proportionally smaller. Why - to save space, since the total diameter of the finished work is too large.

Next were smaller napkins, with one row of blue “waves”. In theory there should be eight of them, at first I planned to add only two of them, but then I made them only six, but with a larger crochet hook. Thus, it was possible to arrange them beautifully around the central part, and the space occupied was again saved. taken from https://www.site

The instructions for small lakes do not tell you how to connect the elements together, so I will clarify here.

The interlocking of the “lake” elements can be done during the process of knitting the last row using connecting posts, or you can carefully sew ready-made elements. I used 2 “loops” of the last row to sew the small circles together and 3 to the large circle.

In the places of “gaps” between the circles I had 1 free loop from the small circles and 3-4 from the large one. I first placed water lily flowers in these places (4 in total for the entire composition). taken from https://www.site

In the process, I really wanted to knit an amigurumi frog. Initially, I had a dilemma about what to put in the center of a large napkin? The vase seemed out of place to me and then an amazing idea came to me, to put my “prince” there. taken from https://www.site

Well, the longest and most difficult amigurumi swans remained. Their number coincides with the number of small lakes, namely in my case there are six. I took the pattern from the little swan as a basis, but I cheated here too. taken from https://www.site

The bird turned out to be very small for such a large composition and was completely lost against the background of all this splendor. That's why I knitted all the new swans in 4 threads at once. So they turned out much more voluminous and prettier, in my opinion.

For convenience, I sewed them neatly from the bottom. creating a kind of platform for them to stand (sit?) without support. taken from https://www.site

As a result, only the lakes are stitched together, and all other elements are simply put in place. If desired, they can always be rearranged or removed, for example, for washing. It seemed to me that it would be better this way, otherwise it’s not at all clear how to erase all this beauty. taken from https://www.site

To assess the scale of the finished swan lake, I will show a photograph when it is not yet completely completed, but the size is already visible. He lies on a wide sofa and barely fits. taken from https://www.site

Actually, that seems to be all. Please show anyone who will knit (I will attach it to the article). Good luck. taken from https://www.site

In order to knit such a napkin, we will need 50 grams of white thread, much black and red floss threads for finishing and a hook No. 1,2.

First, we knit the middle of the napkin according to the pattern with a flower motif, starting with five air loops closed in a ring, cut off the thread and hide the end. Geese-swan napkin pattern:

Symbols on the diagram. To knit:

- air loop (VP)

Single crochet (SC)

Double crochet (Dc)

Double crochet stitch (SS2H)

The numbers on the diagram indicate the number of air loops in the arches. Pico in the last knitted row it is knitted from five air loops. (Knit the last loop in the chain from the same loop as the first)

Tie five swans single crochet stitches attached to the back of the braid. First we knit the lower part of the swans, in the form of a convex leaf.

Cast on 18 VP, make one air loop for lifting and knit with single crochets into each loop of a braid from a chain of air loops.

When we reach the end of the braid, we knit two more single crochets into the last loop for turning and knit the second row, attaching to the remaining part of the chain loop of the initial row. Then we knit according to the pattern, attaching the posts to the back of the loops.

Having knitted all the rows of the lower part of the swan, we tie the leaf in a circle in one row according to the pattern, not forgetting to attach it to our first flower motif.

So we knit the five lower parts of the swans and, in the process of knitting the last row of the binding, we attach them in a circle at the same distance from each other to the central part of the napkin made of a floral motif.

After that, we knit according to the pattern: we tie four rows of arches of air loops and during the knitting process we attach to the central part of the napkin and in the last, fourth row we connect the swans together. We knit the picot in the fourth row from five chain stitches.

We tie wing I to the base of the swan according to the scheme:

Knitting swan necks: To do this, we knit a chain of eighteen chain stitches, then we knit six rows with single crochets, fasten and cut the thread, leaving a long end of the working thread. We thread this end of the thread into the needle and sew our knitting into a tube with a seam over the edge, capturing the loops of the last row and the chains of the initial row. We make the seam tight, pulling it a little so that the swan’s neck arches. We fasten the seam and sew the neck to the already knitted base - the lower part of the swan.

Beak. We tie the top of the neck with single crochets using red floss in a circle for 4-5 rows, decreasing one single crochet in each row. We tighten the remaining columns with a piece of working thread. Using black floss and a needle, make two stitches that will mark the swan's eyes.

This is how we knit the necks of all five swans. After this, starch the napkin, giving a curved shape to the necks and wings of the swans.

Due to numerous requests from readers, I am publishing a selection of crocheted napkins with swans under the general title “... and a white swan on the pond...”.

Master class, patterns and descriptions of knitting.

Here are the models of napkins and swans that are presented here:


Napkins can be very different, you can also choose the swan model at your discretion.

Start knitting, is the same for almost all models of napkins with swans. Let's look at this model:

Knit the middle of the napkin according to the pattern, then knit 5 swans sc, attaching to the back of the braid.

Cast on 18 VP, make 1 VP for lifting and knit a sc into each stitch of the chain of the initial row, making the first attachment according to the pattern in the 3rd stitch from the hook (the stitch on the hook is not included in the calculation).
Having knitted to the end of the row, knit 2 more sc in the last stitch for turning and knit the 2nd row, attaching to the remaining part of the loop of the initial row. Next, knit according to the pattern, knitting the stitches behind the back of the loops.
Having knitted all the rows of the “leaf”, tie it in a circle in one row according to the pattern.

Attention! Knit a picot from 5-6 loops.

Tie the necks of the swans by knitting a chain of 18 VPs, then knitting 6 r.
Sc, fasten the thread and break, leaving a long working end.
Insert it into the needle and sew the knitting into a tube with a seam over the edge, catching the remaining parts of the chain loops of the beginning row and the loops of the last row.
Make the seam tight, slightly pulling it so that the swan's neck arches. Fasten the seam and sew the neck to the base. Tie the top of the neck with a red sc thread.
Knit 4-5 rows in a circle, decreasing each row. 1 sc each. Tighten the remaining columns with a piece of working thread. Using black thread, make 2 stitches to indicate the eyes. Starch the product, giving the shape of swans.

Probably the most popular napkin "Swan Lake"

The diagram is from this model, only in our case - instead of flowers, there will be swans in the center of the napkin:


Source: http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/natal4ik/post100058594/

Schemes of motives for connection:

Stages of work:


These original swan napkins can decorate any interior, making it exclusive.

The first napkin is called

"Swan Lake"

Materials:

60g cotton threads No. 10 white, some threads black and orange, hook No. 2, 6 small black beads and 9 mother-of-pearl.

Performance:

Swan:

start knitting the torso from the main chain of 46 p.

1st century p., and, starting from the 2nd p. from the hook, knit 1 tbsp. b/n on each point, 3 in. p. for turning.

3rd century p. (for 1st tbsp.), 3 tbsp. s n. on the 4th p. from the hook, 1 tbsp. s n. on the trail. 44 p., 4 tbsp. s n. on last p., 1st century p. for turning and continue knitting pp. back and forth according to the scheme. Finish 1 p. from Art. b/n on 3 sides (make 5 ch at the end of each wing) and connect the main chain to make the body.

start with the main chain of 26 sts.

1st day:

1st century p. and, starting from the 2nd p. from the hook, knit 1 tbsp. b/n on each point, 1 in. p. for turning.

2nd row:

1 tbsp. b/n on the first 2 sts, 1 half st. on the trail. 5 p., 1 tbsp. s n. on each trace. p., 1st century p. to turn and continue in the same spirit according to the pattern, then break the thread.

Tie a black thread to the last stitch of the main chain, make 1 in. p. and raise 8 tbsp. b/n on the edge of the side, as indicated by the bold line, and break the thread.

Make the neck in such a way that it remains hollow inside and sew it to the body with invisible stitches.

Tie the orange thread to the black st. b/n edges of the side and knit 2 r. orange thread for the beak, as shown in the diagram.

Pull 4 sts of the 2nd row with a needle. and break the thread. Sew one pearl onto the edge of each wing, use black beads to make eyes, and give the body a triangular shape, as shown in Fig.

Tie the other two swans in the same way.


Base (napkin):

start in a circle of 8 sts.

3rd century p. (for the 1st st. with n.) and knit 3 tbsp in a circle. with n., repeat 2 times * 3 tbsp. with 2/n, 5 tbsp. s n. *, finish 3 tbsp. with 2/n, 1 tbsp. s n. and close 1 connection. Art. in the 3rd of 3 centuries. p., which replace the 1st tbsp. s n.

1st century p. and knit * 1 tbsp. b/n, 3 c. p. * on each p., replace the 2nd last. V. p. for 1 half st. in 1 tbsp. b/n.

3-18 r.:

knit arches and simultaneously perform 3 motifs according to the pattern. Replace the last 3 c. p. rows from 3 to 7 on 1 st. s n. in the 1st art. b/n, last 4 c. p. 11th r. - for 1 tbsp. from 2/n, last 5 centuries. p. rows from 12 to 14 - for 1 st. from 3/n, last 6 v. p. rows from 15 to 16 - for 1 st. with 4/n, and the last 7 v. p. 17th r. - for 1 tbsp. from 5/n. Close the remaining rows with 1 connection. Art. and break the thread at the end of the 18th row.

Attach the swans as indicated in the diagram.

Another similar napkin is called

"Swan Lake 2"

Materials:

40 g cotton thread No. 10 white, a little black and orange, hook No. 2, 2 small black pearls and 14 mother-of-pearl.

Performance:

Torso:

start with the main chain of 38 sts.

1st century p., 2 tbsp. b/n in the 2nd st. from the hook, 1 tbsp. b/n in the next 17 p.., 3 tbsp. b/n in the next p., 1 tbsp. b/n in the next 18 p., 2 tbsp. b/n in the last paragraph, 1st century. p. for turning.

2-9 rubles:

knit st. b/n, increasing according to the pattern and breaking the thread at the end of the 9th row.

Wings:

1-3 rubles:

tie the thread to the 46th st. b/n (see white triangle), make 1 vp, 1 tbsp. b/n in the next 37 p., 1 v. p. for turning.

add 1 tbsp. b/n at the beginning and end of the river. (=39 st. b/n), 1st century. p. for turning.

5-17 r.:

knit on the first 15 stitches. b/n 4th rub., increasing and decreasing according to the scheme.

Break the thread at the end of the 17th row, skip 9 sts of the 4th row, tie the thread to the next row. p. and knit the 2nd wing in the same way, but in a mirror image.

Connect the body with invisible stitches.

raise 11 tbsp. b/n on the 9 central loops of the middle of the body that remain free (add 1 stitch at the beginning and end of this row), close 1 connection. Art. in the 1st art. b/n.

2-23 r. :

knit st. b/n in a circle (inside the neck is empty), decrease by 1 st in the 3rd row, as indicated and break the thread.

Beak:

Using an orange thread, raise 5 tbsp. b/n for 10 tbsp. b/n 23rd r. neck and knit 2 more rows. first decreasing, and then pulling the last 2 stitches at a time before breaking the thread. Tie the edges of the wings and tail with the 1st row. "shell" pattern, trim the beak and sew on the eyes, as shown in Fig.

The basis:

tie the thread to the 1st p. 4th p. torso, make 1 in. p., 1 tbsp. b/n and repeat 4 times * 3 c. p., 1 tbsp. b/n on the next p. *, 10 times ** 3 c. p., 1 tbsp. b/n on the next 2nd st. **, repeat 1 time from * to *, but replace the last 2 sts. p. for 1 tbsp. in the 1st art. b/n.

2-7 rubles:

knit according to the pattern. Close 2nd r. like the 1st, replace the last 3 c. p. 3rd, 5th and 6th rows for 1 st. s n. in the 1st art. b/n, finish the remaining r. 1 connection Art. and break the thread at the end of the 7th row.

Attach pearls to the center. Art. s n. each group of columns of the 7th row, as shown in the diagram.

This is the central part for the upcoming full work.

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The diagram is attached. taken from https://www.site

The arrows on the diagrams indicate the direction of connecting the elements, since the double crochets in the middle are folded in waves, the diagram did not fit and had to be expanded along the way.

The location of the colored rows is shaded blue, there are 2 of them, 3 rows each. The wave motif itself is repeated above each arch of the previous row in the same way as indicated on the sample. taken from https://www.site

That is, the waves fit like this:
first row
*5 double crochets (SC) + 2 chain crochets (VP) + 5 double crochets (SC)*
second row
*6 RLS + 2 VP + 6 RLS*
third row
*7 RLS + 2 VP + 7 RLS*

I didn’t experience any difficulties with laying them; they somehow took the desired shape on their own. taken from https://www.site

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I broke off the colored threads after finishing the rows, and passed the white ones under the colored threads without breaking them, because the rows are dense and do not show through. I haven’t pinned or hidden the ends of the threads yet. taken from https://www.site

I used acrylic threads 50g/275m, white (more like white wool) and blue. The hook for my yarn was #2. taken from https://www.site

If you have any questions, please use the comment form below. The latter are also welcome, as are photographs of your work.

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