Модные тенденции сменяют друг друга постоянно, however, knitwear almost always remains in the center of events. Whose grandmother did not propose to put on soft legs on the feet, capable not only to warm frozen limbs, but also to prevent splinters from falling into the delicate skin of the feet? Most likely, many refused to wear them outside the house or apartment. And now this is one of the most popular things, which is not ashamed to appear even on the street. Funny, isn't it? Let's learn some interesting facts about this practical piece of clothing and explore some original knitting techniques.
What are the footprints?
Опытные рукодельницы зарабатывают деньги, creating unique tracks from different yarns (thin for the summer period, more dense for cold weather). Want to join them? Or do you just dream of learning how to make such products yourself? In any case, you need to figure out how to knit the heels with knitting needles. With the description it is easy to do. Then we will not waste precious time, let's start. So, what is a subshell?
Inventor of the first factory stockings likeThe footprints are considered Allen Erwin Gant. He was the head of the Glen Ravin Mills textile factory in North Carolina. Although they say that in fact the idea of creating comfortable stockings belongs to his wife - Ethel Gant. Recall the French favorite saying, cherche la femme ("look for a woman").
Sledki (second name) is a practical product,covering the foot completely. Usually it is made in the classical style or using various knitting techniques. The main difference between the sockers and socks is the lack of an elastic at the ankle. A characteristic feature is their shape in the form of a “boat,” which fits snugly to the foot. Many people know the shortened hosiery made of cotton material. So the footprints are their copy.
What are the benefits of subgroups?
Based on this, it becomes clear practicality and versatility of such things:
- protection against mechanical damage to the skin,capable of provoking the appearance of calluses (small pebbles, trying to get into sandals, will no longer cause discomfort, and new shoes will not rub feet);
- their use allows you to emphasize femininity (agree, because neat laces, barely noticeable under the shoes) look very stylish;
- thanks to them, you can competently complete the image (you no longer have to think about how to hide the elastic from socks, putting on cropped trousers);
- products made of cotton and natural materials allow the skin to breathe, preventing overheating processes (remove sweat, leaving the legs dry);
- warm products warm colds during the season (it is convenient to put them on under shortened shoes or boots - not visible, but warm).
You can not understand what the connected heels look like knitting needles? The photos below will help to correct the situation.
How to distinguish the footprints from other knitted things?
It remains to remember that the heel-cords of the knitting needles differ from knitted slippers. What is this about? Here are a few differences:
- knitted footprints sit tight on the foot;
- there is a minimum of seams on them (to avoid injury to the delicate skin of the legs).
It should be noted that products made by a seamless method are ideal. Next will be presented a variety of master classes "How to knit heels with needles" for novice needlewomen.
If you are a pro in this business, then do not rushto close the article, because as you get acquainted with the review you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, having become acquainted with new patterns and techniques for knitting hosiery.
Seamless technology related footprints
Before you begin to knit the heels of the needles, you need to prepare the necessary materials. This is any yarn (depending on your wishes), approximately 100-150 g, and knitting needles No. 3.5 on a fishing line.
Walkthrough:
- Knitting the heels of knitting needles begins with a seta certain number of loops. Since we give a master class on foot size 36-37, we dial fifty-two loops. Carefully count each row so as not to be mistaken with the length.
- Knit with a rubber band four rows (one face,one purse). Tip: remove the first loop, and knit the last loop, only then you will have a beautiful edge of the product, which is not a shame to show and is convenient to use when stitching individual parts.
- Next, you begin to knit the facial satin (evenall rows of loops are facial, in odd - purl) according to the following scheme: one row - one edge (remove), twenty-four faces, nakid, two faces, nakid, twenty-four faces, one edge (wrong side). The second row is according to the drawing, the third row is one edge, twenty-five face, nakid, two face, nakid, twenty-five face, one edge. The fourth row - in the picture.
- The next row you need to knit purl loops.It turns out that you need to make the addition of loops on the central part of the canvas, and to do this very carefully and accurately. Therefore, it remains for you to continue knitting until you get six loops magnification (eleven rows).
Front side binding
Next, proceed to the rest of the details. So, to bind the front of the product, you must perform each step of the scheme in turn:
- To knit thirty-seven loops face, thenthe next two loops combine. After this, unfold knitting and, forming purl loops, knit twelve pieces, and combine the next two. Continue to work until there are fourteen loops on the needles. After that, finish the row to the end with purl loops. As a result of the manipulations, you’ll have an almost ready rake (it’s left to make a beautiful heel).
- Make a set of purl loops of the remainingedging. You will have eight on each side. Now you just need to continue knitting according to the scheme described earlier (diminishing the foot). Work continues until there are two loops left on each side to be subtracted.
- Continue to decrease, replacing the front surface with a rubber band (one loop front, one loop purl).
- Close the loops in the way that is convenient for you, and hide the protruding tails with a hook or needle.
- Here one is ready. The second one also matches. If you wish, you can sew crocheted flowers to them.
Just like that, and most importantly, without seams can be tiedfootsteps needles. If you easily repeated the master class and were satisfied with the result, then you can safely turn on the imagination and create your masterpieces using famous patterns.
Recommendations
Be careful when looping to avoidchange the density of knitting. If you cannot neatly, that is, without a hole, connect loops, then dial plus one additional loop, and when approaching the next row, transfer it to a new needle, and then drop the loop from it to the main canvas.
Important:be careful with the foot, it should always remain smooth (smooth) so as not to cause discomfort when wearing the finished product. If you wish, you can strengthen it by adding an additional thread. Such a solution will allow your product to remain whole longer.
Wool yarn must be knit in two threads. And when changing colors, cross the threads on the wrong side of the work. Do not change the direction of knitting to the very sock.
Master class: knitting little heels on 5 needles
To get stylish and neat hosiery, you need to prepare:
- stocking knitting needles - 5 pcs .;
- yarn - according to your desire (not less than 100 g).
Those needlewomen who are familiar with the techniqueKnitting classic socks on five knitting needles can easily repeat this master class. If you are just starting your journey into creativity, then pay attention to the accuracy of the steps (otherwise you can get the product of the wrong shape or size).
Walkthrough:
- Knitting trails with knitting needles begins with a set of thirty loops.
- Using the garter stitch, you need to knit fifteen rows.
- Divide the canvas into three spokes.Begin to reduce the loops, leaving the central part constant. For this it is necessary to knit together the last loop of the central part and the first side. So do just four rows. You have a heel.
- It remains to gain on the additional knitting needle ten more loops and to knit about eight centimeters by the front satin stitch.
- To begin again to reduce the hinges by the already known method.
- It remains to divide the canvas into two equal parts. With further knitting, you must carefully shorten the rows, tying the last two loops together.
- Close the remaining loops, tying them in two, and hide the tail of yarn.
- Repeat steps one through seven to get the second item. Footed spokes are ready.
Strapping with a hook.If there is a desire, then you can add decor - flowers, beads, sew ribbons, etc. Usually it seems to many that tying small parts is very difficult. For the first time, you can use the crochet, because with its help it is much easier to knit volumetric decorative elements without seams. Do not be afraid to show imagination. This way of knitting is slightly different from the first one, because more knitting needles are used in the work, therefore, you need to work carefully, be sure to follow the front and wrong side of the future product.
Master class: Sledky with Norwegian pattern
Связать оригинальные и красивые подследники Any needlewoman will be able to deal with the scheme and correctly calculate the number of loops. How to make the right calculation? Only one way out - to tie up the probe (a square cloth with a side length of ten centimeters). After completing the mating, the number of loops and rows will remain to be calculated. For example, you have twenty-four loops and the same number of rows, which means that in order to get rusts of 36-37 size, you will have to collect about thirty-two loops. The knitting pattern for the heels of the needles is shown in the photo below.
The undoubted advantage of this particular scheme isthe presence of decoding characters, which significantly saves the time of the needlewoman. Therefore, there should be no problems with reading the schema. To link such interesting footsteps with needles, you need only a few components. This yarn of two colors (preferably wool), knitting needles No. 3 and a hook for tying the finished product.
Important: correctly calculate the loops (this will help the exact pattern of the heels of the needles), because the tracks should be carefully kept on their feet.
Footprints for a child
Caring for the health of the kids begins with the contentfeet warm, therefore, the connected heels of the knitting needles are a great gift for the crumbs. Such products will be used often: at home, on a walk, even at night. You can link them for your children or give them to a friend who is waiting for the baby. Such footprints will be a pleasant surprise, because they create an unforgettable atmosphere of tenderness and will keep your mother's hands warm.
How to make original and comfortable tracks for the baby?
First, you need to decide on the size of the foot,and then choose the right yarn. It can be wool, acrylic, mohair or even cashmere. Looking ahead, we say that hypoallergenic baby wool is best suited. It allows you to breathe the delicate skin of the baby and does not cause any allergic reactions.
And secondly, you should decide whichknitting technique. For beginning needlewomen it is recommended to choose simpler ways. One of the most favorite ways is a cross-shaped set of thread loops (differently called the Bulgarian origin). Its advantage is that it is performed very simply with the help of two knitting needles and, unlike the openwork or tubular set, does not require much time. Products connected in this way are voluminous, neat, dense and pleasant to the touch.
Your attention is knitting needles with a description:
- Dial thirty-six loops on knitting needles and knit them according to the following scheme about fifteen centimeters: twelve facial, one purl, eleven facial, one purl, twelve facial.
- Change the pattern on the gum (alternate one faceand two purl loops) and twist thus twelve centimeters. Important: remember about the edge loops - the first one to be removed, the last one to be performed in the wrong way. Using this advice, you will forget about the nodules on the edges of finished products.
- Reduce the hinges.To do this, you will have to repeat the following manipulation several times: on the front side of the canvas, throughout the entire row, knit three loops together, on the seamy side, according to the design or your finished pattern.
- It remains only to tighten the thread and holdfinal stitching billet. A hook is perfect for this manipulation. If you are not comfortable with crocheting, you can use a thread with a needle. Try to make the seams less convex, so as not to injure the delicate skin of the child when wearing the heels.
- Repeat the master class from the first step to get a second trace.
Important: you should use a special baby yarn, it costs a little more, but is considered hypoallergenic and therefore does not create any discomfort when in contact with the delicate skin of the baby.
The review can go on for a long time, because there isseveral embodiments of a product. Consequently, each needlewoman creates unique masterpieces, bringing into the world of knitting her heels with knitting needles, schemes and descriptions for which are almost identical.
Tips for novice needlewomen
If it's hard for you to figure out the diagrams ordescriptions of the techniques of performing a particular product, then do not rush to put knitting needles and yarn. Perhaps you just need to watch the video tutorial and try to repeat the manipulations performed by an experienced person.
Skilful needlewomen will be able to replenish their luggageknowledge interesting ideas and improve the quality of work performed, honing your skills. And you do not be afraid to share your work, because knitting is a fascinating creative process in which each product turns out to be unique.