Knitting is relatively simple andfascinating process. And the results of it are quite interesting and original. Each master of this needlework began with the basics - stocking and garter knitting. About the last and will be discussed further.
Types of loops
To figure out how to knit garter stitch,you need to start remembering the main types of loops. They are distinguished by 2 - facial and purl. These names are conditional, since the webs connected by these loops can be equally both the front side and the bottom of the future product.
And the very concept of "facial-purse" is not always correct. The fact is that, while knitting a facial loop, the master simultaneously does the wrong side, but on the other side of knitting, and vice versa.
Respectively, to get a smooth and beautifulproduct, it is necessary to alternate these types of loops depending on the performed series. Based on this principle, different patterns and types of canvases are built. Shawl knitting, the scheme, the description of which will be further, built a little differently.
Characteristics
It is not known exactly when this pattern appeared. Perhaps he was one of the first because it is as simple as possible to carry out. It is called so because in this way down shawls were knitted.
The usual garter stitch, the photo of which is presented in the article, is quite resistant to stretching and deforming the web. It keeps the shape of the product well, at the same time adding a small volume to it.
In finished products, the garter knitting,The scheme, the description of which is quite common, is used mainly as a background to emphasize the beauty of the main pattern. On it both the openwork patterns and the stockings of knitted hosiery with jacquard look great.
At the same time, this pattern is so simple and clear that it can be reproduced by all aspiring skilled workers who have only learned to knit one type of loops.
At the same time, it doesn’t matter at all whether purl loops or facial loops. The result is always the same.
How to knit shawl knitting?
Consider a simple training example. To get started, we will collect 20 loops in any convenient way. Next, knit as shown in the diagram.
We turn the product over and knit it according to the same principle as the first row: all the loops are facial except for the extreme ones. This is the whole shawl knitting, the scheme described above.
Закончить пробный образец можно, либо practicing to close the loop, or dismiss it. Of course, it is better not to use training yarn in main products, since it essentially loses its appearance.
Purl stitch
The previous example shows how to knit a scarf knit using facial loops. But this is not the only way. Wrong loops, knitted in each row, give the same effect.
Just traditionally it turned out that the masters prefer to use facial loops, because they are considered the first to be mastered, wanting to learn to knit.
At the same time, by the appearance of the product you cannot say whether it was connected with facial or purl loops.
Shawl knitting in a circle
More experienced craftsmen may have a questionabout how to perform a shawl knit in a circle. After all, with the usual knitting it is enough just to turn the fabric over. In fact, this is nothing complicated, but there are some nuances.
Как и при любой другой вязке по кругу, мастер collide with twisted loops. To get a product with a classic appearance, it will be necessary to knit them so that the base of the loop is not twisted. This is achieved by inserting the knitting needles into the eyelet on the opposite side, as if spinning it.
Next, you need to choose an inconspicuous place of the seam.This can be either a side seam, or any other place that will be hidden from people's eyes. The thing is that the place of transition from one row to another will be a little noticeable.
And most importantly, knitting garter knitting in a circlerequires the master to alternate the front and back of the rows of loops, since it is not possible to turn the canvas, and all the work takes place on the front side of the product.
Mating direction
It is worth remembering that the garter knitting schememating involves the presence on the surface of the longitudinal grooves, which are formed by the tops of the purl loops. Therefore, the decorative effect depends on the direction of knitting.
In scarves and hats, it is better to use cross-knitting. It is simpler and easier, and the products are beautiful and compact, with a small margin of stretch in length.
But in sweaters and sweaters, you can try to combine longitudinal and transverse knitting. But on wide products long needles are required, without which the work will turn into a real hard labor.
Чтобы узор стройнил, можно весь свитер или платье tie a longitudinal garter stitch. You can add lightness and openwork due to the use of knitting needles for several larger numbers than the yarn number requires. This effect is actively used in downy shawls. Here you can also find the most difficult version of the mating - diagonal. He requires the master of maximum attention and a great experience knitting.
Little tricks
In various manuals on needlework it is often found scarf knitting. The scheme, the description of which is included in the description of the product, is quite simple, but does not always contain some nuances.
First, it's almost impossible to repeat.described product. There are several reasons for this: the yarn mismatch in the description and the master, different needles numbers, knitting style (tendency to tighten or fluff the loops). Therefore, you should never blindly follow the finished circuit. There is always room for improvisation, making the product more unique.
Secondly, starting the garter knitting, learn how to perfectly knit loops. The elongated and tightened loops standing side by side create the effect of an inaccurate handicraft.
Third, exercise on a soft non-fluffyyarn. It shows better errors. At the same time, the first full-fledged products are best performed from fluffy threads. They will hide small flaws and will look more neat.
