Rapport - what is it? Knitting designation and rules

Those who learned to knit independently are unlikelyThere are many terms that are directly related to this type of needlework. Of course, you can create knitted masterpieces and not understanding the special notation, but for this, most likely, you need to have a special talent. But those needlewomen who want to use the help of magazines and pages on the Internet in order to link any model, to know the terms and conventions is simply necessary. Otherwise, nothing will come of it. In this article we will discuss such a thing as rapport. What it is, you will understand when you read the article to the end.

What does the term "rapport" in knitting?

If you knit a regular knit product, such as the front surface or stocking knit, then you will not come across the concept of "rapport". But when knitting with any pattern, knowing what it is is useful to you.

Проще говоря, раппорт - это количество петель, which need to be repeated throughout the entire width of the product, or the number of rows, also requiring repetition. To make it clearer, we explain with a simple example. Let's say you knit a rubber band. Everyone knows that it fits with alternating facial and purl loops. So, rapport in knitting with knitting needles will correspond to the number of facial and purl loops: when performing a gum, 2 x 2 are two facial and two purl. Total four loops, which we will repeat across the entire width of the gum. Agree that everything is quite simple.

Rapport and its designation in complex patterns

If you decide to tie a blouse beautiful openworkpattern, then surely in the description you will find these words: "repeat rapport ...". Focusing on the scheme, you can see the designation of rapport square brackets or arrows. If you prefer a verbal description of the pattern being executed, the repeating loops (rapport) will be marked with an asterisk. Almost always the series begins with several loops that do not require subsequent repetition, followed by rapport (requiring repetition across the entire width of the product), then the final loops. Do not forget that the number of loops you scored for knitting a product should be a multiple of the number of loops in the repeat. Only in this case the drawing will be uniform.

Each pattern has its own rapport.What it is, you now know. It happens that rapport includes a very large number of loops and does not repeat. In this case, it is necessary to calculate the loops before and after the repeat in such a way that the drawing is in the center.

Vertical and horizontal rapport. What it is?

There are two types of this concept.This is a rapport horizontal and vertical character. The horizontal version, we have already discussed above. Recall that this is a repeating number of loops to create a uniform pattern throughout the canvas.

But the vertical version providesrepetition of a certain number of rows. Suppose you knit a heart pattern, as in the photo. The approximate height of this pattern is 15 rows. Knitting these 15 rows, you get a heart, but the height of the product is much more, which means that these rows will have to be repeated more than once. These 15 rows, as a result of which the heart is knitted, are vertical rapport. If purl rows are knitted in purl or according to a pattern, they are not indicated in the scheme. Do not forget about it.

Crochet

Rapport in crochet is, in principle, thensame as knitting. It is displayed in the same way on the diagram (using square brackets). Its feature can only be the designation of rows. If in the pattern for a pattern made with knitting needles, most often even rows are not marked, since they have the same execution method (by wrong side or by drawing), then when crocheting, all rows are visible, both even and odd. Therefore, before you begin work, carefully study the diagram and note the most important points for yourself. For example, if you crochet not in a circle, but from right to left, and then from left to right, then at the beginning of the row it is necessary to make air loops in order to raise the height of the row. And here they are, just in rapport and not included, they do not need to be repeated.

Useful tips for beginners

Careful consideration of the scheme guarantees youperfect result. If you are a beginning needlewoman, then for the first works it is better to choose the most simple pattern and simple rapport. What it is and why it is needed is much easier to understand in practice than simply by studying theory. Therefore, take the hook or knitting needles boldly in your hands and start knitting. Do not be afraid to do something wrong. After all, as they say: “The one who does nothing is not mistaken!” Of course, you can hardly avoid mistakes at all, but you will gain invaluable experience. And it is very useful to you in further work.

We hope that from the above, yougot an answer to your question and the notion of "rapport" now does not seem so scary and incomprehensible to you. Inspiration and pleasant work in all respects!