Crochet skills are more valuable than ever before.have to knit a shawl. This product is quite specific, although it is considered a classic knitting art. This is partly due to the simplicity of knitting shawls, because there are no need for patterns, fasteners, necks and sleeves. On the other hand, simple models and patterns are great for everyone, so modern shawls are knitted with the use of openwork and rather complicated patterns.
The most common types of shawls
Today, traditional triangular shawls are foundless and less, they were replaced by more convenient and practical modifications. Although if necessary, the manufacture of products in the classical style will suit only a triangular shawl. In RuNet, crochet shawls from Japanese magazines were reputed to be the best. They are valued for beautiful openwork patterns that are knitted from fine yarn. They are distinguished by a large number of rows and the airiness of the finished product.
Also very impressive are the products, with divergent concentric ornament. For their fulfillment, masters themselves develop schemes or adapt what is available under the other.
So, the types of shawls:
- Semicircular.
- Triangular.
- Shawl scarf (stole).
- Shawl Cape.
The appearance of these products is significantly different, but they have a common feature - openwork lightness. Thanks to this, it is convenient to throw shawls on shoulders over other clothes for beauty or to keep warm.
Semicircular Japanese openwork crochet shawl
At the heart of knitting of any type of shawl is either a simple canvas, created using a single pattern, or a compositing canvas from separate fragments.
The shawl of a semicircular shape can be connected by one and another method. Below is a scheme for making an openwork shawl using the “pineapple” pattern.
I must say that this pattern is very popular, andThe principle of expansion can be used not only for shawls. One "pineapple" is formed by 15 rows, which means that its size may be suitable for a summer hat, beret, bag, top and other products.
Triangular Shawl: Knit by Corner
Some crochet shawls from Japanese magazineslinked quite simply. For their manufacture, thin threads and an openwork pattern were used. Knitting such products start from the corner and expand on each side at an angle of 45 degrees. As a rule, models and schemes from Japanese journals have already been compiled as necessary. The knitter can only follow the instructions. The figure below suggests a shawl, tied with an even, continuous web from the corner.
Canvas triangular shape can also be madefrom separately related fragments. When the main triangle is ready, it is tied on both sides with decorative strapping, and the third is left flat. Also, long tassels or a fringe of threads often fasten along the edges of the trim.
Такое оформление края характерно для многих видов shawls. Sometimes masters of the main decorative element is transferred to the harness. In this case, the main triangular canvas is knitted with a simple net, and patterns or openwork fragments are used to make the strapping.
Triangular shawl: knit from the wide edge
This kind of triangular shawls fit in the techniquedifferent from the previous one. The photo below shows a coral shawl, with a dividing border visible in the center. This line is formed by additions that form a shawl triangle.
Start knitting with a few loops andformation of a small triangle. Often the expansion is performed only in the center of the web (at the top of the triangle), adding loops to form a right angle (90 degrees). However, if the pattern provides for the formation of not a direct, but an acute angle, then the additions are carried out according to the following principle:
- Addition at the beginning of a row.
- The formation of an angle (45 degrees) in the center of the canvas, at the top of the triangle.
- Addition at the end of the row.
Many crochet shawls from Japanese magazines haveReady schemes for the correct expansion. Hoping to get the same shawl as in the magazine, it is better to follow the instructions of the experts, connecting your common sense in addition. Violation of the proportions will lead to a canvas or, conversely, to the formation of ruche.
Shawl palatine
Even wide shawl can be attributed to the simplest in execution. Here you only need to correctly calculate the number of loops and be careful throughout the entire knitting process.
For knitting even shawls fit almost all Japanese crochet openwork. The photo below presents a selection of simple ornaments that allow you to quickly and easily make a tippet.
Cape Shawl
Leafing through a Japanese crocheting magazine,You can come across such an interesting look of shawls as a shawl. These products have a shape more close to the circle. Sometimes napkins, tablecloths, umbrellas and other sketches designed for knitting large circular cloths are used as patterns for such shawls.
When knitting shawls, caps do not close the circle, it is knitted with return, rather than in circular rows. Thus, it turns out a large canvas with a "cut", going to the center.
These crochet shawls from Japanese magazines are worn,throwing on the shoulders and placing loose ends in front. The center of the shawl is located behind the base of the neck. This cape shawl is more comfortable to wear; it fits better with the proportions of the human body and does not move down during the walk.
The described methods of knitting shawls include only the general principles of their manufacture. Project implementation options are many and each of them has its own specifics.
