Good girl! Needlewoman! Golden pens! How I would like to hear such compliments more often! But what if you usually hear completely different words addressed to you? Of course, do not despair, do not complex, but proudly throw up your head, arm yourself with needles, threads, crochet hooks and knitting needles - and start training hard. Remember dashing cowboys from westerns? How do they pull out their Colt in an instant and send a bullet into the enemy? You don’t think that these gloomy romantic beauties from birth knew how to handle weapons so deftly! So let's have some fun and play cowboys. Only instead of revolvers we will have sewing accessories in our hands. Three two one!..
Knitting
One of the most common and favorite types of needlework is knitting. Despite the fact that the history of knitting has more than one century, it is still very popular and in demand. And this is not surprising, because in fact, with the help of the simplest items - yarn and knitting needles - you can create unique things for which there is always a demand.
How to choose yarn for knitting
The choice of yarn these days is truly huge. Going into any specialized store, you can just get confused by its diversity. But in order to knit a specific product, you need to choose the right yarn for it, since both the appearance of the product and its durability largely depend on this.
Woolen yarn is made from the wool of various animals. Usually synthetic threads are added to it (in various proportions), thereby improving its properties. The fact is that spools form on pure woolen things, and they lose their attractiveness.
Cotton and linen yarn is suitable for summer and children's clothes, as it is very breathable, does not cause allergies and is pleasant to the skin. From it you can knit both beautiful openwork patterns and dense embossed arans.
There is a large range of pile yarns (eg mohair, angora wool) that are light, warm and extraordinarily beautiful. They are knitted with needles thick enough so that they do not fall off during the washing process, so the work, as a rule, progresses very quickly.
AT last years a large number of types of fancy yarn appeared (grass, ribbon-like, tweed, in the form of a fringe, etc.). The finished fabric from it has an interesting surface, so often this yarn is used to finish the product.
There is also a wide choice of 100% synthetic yarn (viscose, acrylic, nitron), from which inexpensive, but quite comfortable and attractive things are knitted. In addition, acrylic is often chosen for children's clothing because it does not cause allergies.
How to choose knitting needles
To knit beautiful quality products, it is important to choose the right knitting needles. They can be made of wood, aluminium, steel, plastic, bamboo, but the main thing is that they must be smooth so that the yarn moves along them completely freely. Various burrs and roughness can split the yarn, and this will definitely affect the appearance of the thing.
Knitting needles are distinguished by numbers that correspond to their diameter in millimeters. There are 20 numbers in total, from 1 to 10, including half numbers (eg 2.5, 6.5). The numbers are usually written on one end of the needle. For a beginner knitter, for the first time it is enough to have knitting needles of two or three numbers, but over time it makes sense to purchase the entire set.
To work on a certain thing, the knitting needles are chosen depending on the thickness of the yarn, which should be about half as thin as the knitting needles. Choosing the right knitting needles, you can do the following: fold the thread in half and twist it a little.
The diameter of the resulting thread should be equal to the diameter of the knitting needles. If the knitting needles you choose are too thin, then the knitted fabric will turn out to be inelastic, and it will be difficult to work. If you choose too thick knitting needles, the knitting turns out to be loose and does not hold its shape well.
Yarn manufacturers usually indicate the recommended thickness of the knitting needles on the labels, but a lot also depends on how the craftswoman knits - tight or loose. Therefore, you need to knit several samples with knitting needles of suitable thickness and choose the one that you like more than others.
Knitting needles are ordinary (single-ended), toe (stocking) and circular (Fig.).
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Rice. Types of knitting needles: a) single-ended, b) stocking, c) circular
Flat products are knitted with ordinary knitting needles: sweaters, scarves, cardigans.
Sock knitting needles are designed for knitting hosiery.
Circular knitting needles are used for knitting tubular products such as hats, skirts, mittens.
Products are obtained without a seam and sit better on the figure.
Knitting technique
The first thing a beginner knitter needs to learn is a set of loops of the first row. There are many types of sets - classic, Italian, with a thickened edge, but we will consider the simplest and most commonly used - the classic set.
To perform it, throw yarn on the left hand, forming on thumb loop. Please note that the end of the thread, which goes from the thumb down, must be long enough to dial the desired number of loops (Fig.).
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Rice. The location of the thread on the fingers when dialing loops
The thread hanging from the index finger goes to the ball. In the right hand they take two knitting needles, folded together. The set must be made with two knitting needles so that the edge of the product is not tightened. Next, make the first loop. To do this, insert the needles into the loop near the thumb, grab the thread lying on the index finger (Fig.) and bring it through the loop near the index finger.
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Rice. Inserting the needle and grabbing the working thread
All subsequent loops required for a particular product, knit in the same way. Then take out one knitting needle and continue knitting with the selected pattern, while not forgetting that the first loop is never knitted, but simply removed from the knitting needle to the knitting needle. The only exception is circular knitting in which the fabric is knitted continuously.
At the heart of all the patterns knitted on the needles are the front and back loops. When knitting the front classic loop, the thread should always be at work. Insert the right needle into the loop from left to right, pick up the thread lying on the finger and pull it into the loop (fig.).
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Rice. Knitting a classic front loop
This method is also called knitting "for the front wall." There is also the so-called "grandmother's front loop", or a crossed loop, which is knitted behind the back wall, i.e. inserting the needle into the loop (Fig.).
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Rice. Knitting a crossed front loop
When knitting a purl loop, the thread should always be in front of work. In this case, the usual purl loop is knitted behind the front wall. In order to knit the wrong loop, insert the knitting needle inside the loop and, grabbing the thread, pull it through the loop (Fig. a, b).
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Rice. a, b. Knitting a purl loop behind the front wall
Another type of purl loop, which is called grandmother's, crossed or English, is knitted behind the back wall. To do this, insert the right needle into the loop behind the back wall and pull the working thread through it (Fig.).
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Rice. Knitting a purl loop behind the back wall
When knitting such things as sweaters, sweaters, tops, etc., you cannot do without decreasing and adding loops, since you will need to knit the neck, sleeves, etc.
Reducing loops is done if you need to reduce the knitted fabric. To do this, knit two loops together with the loop (front or back) that needs to be done according to the pattern. To expand the fabric, add loops by knitting an additional loop from the gap between the loops.
After finishing knitting, the loops of the last row must be fixed so that the fabric does not bloom. They do this in several ways. You can close the row with a crochet hook, needle or knitting needles. In the latter case, proceed as follows: knit the first loop, put it on the left knitting needle again, knit two loops together. The resulting loop is again put on the left knitting needle, two loops are knitted together and this is repeated until the end of the row until the last loop remains. Then the thread is cut, leaving a tip 4-5 cm long, its end is threaded into the loop and tightened.
To knitted product sat well on the figure, starting knitting, be sure to knit a sample, and then make a calculation on it. You should not use ready-made calculations given in knitting magazines, because even if the thread thickness and the number of knitting needles matched, your individual knitting density will still not be taken into account.
It's not hard to do the calculation. For example, you decide to knit a stole, the width of which is 60 cm. Tie a sample of the intended product with the selected pattern, about 50 loops by 40 rows, measure it. Wash the finished sample, dry and steam with an iron (embossed patterns should not be steamed). Then measure again. This is necessary in order to know in advance whether the product will change much after washing. Now do the calculation. Let's say the length of the canvas is 20 cm. Dividing the length by the number of loops, we find out that 1 loop is 4 mm. Since we need a thing 60 cm wide, we divide 60 by 0.4 cm and we get that we need to dial 150 loops.
For beginners.
Welcome to the magical world of knitting! Today we will learn a little about what knitting needles are - the main knitting tool, and we will also learn:
- choose knitting needles and yarn for the first knitting exercises;
- cast on loops to start knitting;
- knit front and back loops in two main ways;
- get acquainted with the features of edge loops;
- learn how to finish knitting (learn how to "close" or "fix" loops).
knitting- this is a type of needlework that does not require any complex devices, mechanisms, etc. Needed knitting needles and threads, and the skill of a knitter, of course. In fairness, it is worth noting that there are some more “tricks” that make life easier for a knitter, we will talk about them and learn how to use them. In the meantime, apart from knitting needles and yarn, we do not need anything.
spokes
They may vary:
size (or number)
The number of the spokes corresponds to their diameter in millimeters. The needle numbers are from 1 to 10 with an interval of half a number.
- Knitting needles No. 1-2 we knit light products from thin threads, openwork napkins, blouses, tops;
- knitting needles No. 2-3.5 - the most popular in hand knitting, they are suitable for threads of medium thickness;
- knitting needles No. 4-6 for thicker threads, as well as bulk yarn (mohair, yarn with the addition of downy thread), fantasy yarn (ribbon, grass, etc.)
- No. 7-10 - knitting needles with this number are suitable for knitting from thick threads in several additions, we knit some very three-dimensional models scarves and hats, decorative rugs, bedspreads, panels.
the material from which the needles are made.
It could be
- aluminum
- wood
- bone
- plastic
In addition, the knitting needles are interconnected (on a fishing line, special wire or cord). My advice to beginners: when you are just learning to knit, choose medium-sized knitting needles (No. 2.5-3.5), preferably on a fishing line, light but strong.
Knitting for beginners. Yarn selection
An equally important component in knitting is yarn. About what yarn to knit, how to choose it correctly and how to care, we will meet later. In the meantime, it is enough to choose woolen or mixed yarn, of medium thickness, preferably of a light color, so that the patterns and possible mistakes of the student are clearly visible. So, we picked up the yarn and knitting needles, we begin to knit.
Set of loops on knitting needles
A set of loops on knitting needles is what knitting begins with. There are several ways to cast on loops. If I were writing a theoretical treatise, I would consider most of the several dozen existing methods. Maybe later I will describe them, but today we have a practical lesson, I give two methods that I have been using for many years.
Method number 1 (basic) - set of stitches on knitting needles from the two ends of the thread.
This method is suitable for most knitwear.
- We throw a thread on the thumb and forefinger of the left hand;
- We hold the ends of the thread with the index and little fingers of the left hand;
- We connect two knitting needles together, we wind the thread between the thumb and forefinger and pull it towards ourselves and down;
- Holding the thread on the knitting needles with the index finger of the right hand, we introduce the knitting needles under the thread on the thumb of the left hand;
- Next, we grab the thread from the index finger of the left hand, we stretch it into the resulting loop;
- We drop the thread from the thumb of the left hand.
We cast on the first two loops. Then again we throw the ends of the thread on the thumb and forefinger of the left hand and repeat steps 4-6. So we collect as many loops as we need, then we knit the ends of the thread so that all loops are the same size, and the beginning of knitting is even.
Method number 2 - set of air loops on the knitting needles from one end of the thread.
It is used less often than the first, usually for decorating the shaped edge of parts made of thin threads. To be honest, I rarely use this method. But sometimes this method of dialing in loops is simply necessary.
- In the right hand we take the end of the thread and one knitting needle
- We throw a thread on the palm of the left hand and circle it around the index finger of the left hand clockwise
- With a knitting needle we pick up the thread from below and discard it from the index finger
- The first appeared on the needle air loop. Next, repeat steps 2-3.
Edge loops.
The first and last loop of a knitted fabric is called extreme or edging loops. They do not take part in the formation of the pattern, but they are taken into account when casting on knitting needles.
How to knit edge loops?
For a smooth edge
- the first extreme loop is knitted only in the first row,
- in all other rows, it is removed without knitting from left to right.
But on how we knit the last edge loop, it depends on how the fabric will look vertically. Usually the last loop is knitted on the wrong side, it turns out a smooth edge with a “pigtail”, the number of loops in the pigtail is half the number of rows. If we knit the last edge loop of the front, the edge will be ribbed, it can be used if we do not plan to sew the edges of the knitted fabric, this technique is also used when knitting vertical buttonholes. However, while we have knitting lessons for beginners, we don’t knit large things today, for the time of study we remember until we learn to knit confidently, we always knit the last edge loop. And now, most importantly, we are learning to knit the main types of loops.
Face loops.
How to knit facial loops? You probably guessed that there are several ways to J.
Method number 1 (behind the front wall, (considered the main one).
The right knitting needle is inserted from the left side into the loop by moving away from you and from left to right, grabbing the thread, pull it into the loop and discard the knitted loop from the left knitting needle.
Method number 2.(behind the back wall or lower lobule, sometimes called "grandmother's")
The right needle is inserted into the loop, moving from right to left behind the back wall, then, grabbing the thread, we stretch it into the loop and discard the knitted loop from the left knitting needle.
Purl loops.
Method 1
With the index finger of the left hand, we place the working thread before knitting. Insert the right needle under the thread from right to left into the loop on the left needle. By moving the needle clockwise, grab the working thread and knit a loop
Method number 2 "grandma"
With the index finger of the left hand, we place the working thread before knitting. 
Insert the right needle under the thread from right to left into the loop on the left needle. We transfer the working thread by the loop on the left knitting needle and stretch it in a movement from left to right. We drop the knitted loop from the left knitting needle.
Closing loops.
Closing the loops of the last row can also be done in various ways, there are no strict rules:
Method number 1. closing loops with knitting according to the pattern with pulling two loops
The first loop is removed without knitting, the second is knitted with a front loop. We introduce the end of the left knitting needle from left to right into the first loop (as when knitting with the front in the 1st way) and stretch the second loop through it. There is one loop left on the right needle. We knit the next loop from the left knitting needle. There are two loops on the right needle, and again we stretch one loop through the second. So, alternating front and back loops, we knit to the end of the row, until 1 loop remains on the right knitting needle. We pull out the loop and thread the end of the working thread through it. This method of closing loops is used in hosiery, garter knitting, and when knitting openwork patterns. When knitting relief patterns the closing of the loops is done according to the pattern of the last row.
Method number 2. closing the loops by knitting two together with the front behind the back wall.
We knit the edge loop together with the next loop of the front for the back wall. We return the resulting loop to the left knitting needle, consider it extreme and again knit two loops together, etc. to the end of the row.
Method number 3. Closing loops without a working thread
This is the so-called method of closing loops without a working thread. It is rarely used, the edge of the product is very tightened. We close the loops of the last row without a working thread, if this thread itself is over, there is nothing to tie, and the tightened fabric does not bother us. Seriously though, I use this closure when knitting children's and women's scarves that will have a pom-pom at the ends, i.e. the tightened edge is even welcome, and this is how I finished knitting scarves from ribbon yarn. There, in general, there are a maximum of 6-8 loops in the work and the edge is not visible due to the texture of the yarn. So, we start closing the loops of the last row from the side opposite to the one on which the working thread is located. We remove two loops on the right knitting needle and, according to the principle of method No. 1, we stretch one through the other. So we close all the loops, through the last loop we stretch the end of the working thread, finally we met with her.
Method number 4. with auxiliary thread
I can not say about one more way to finish knitting. This is not even quite a closing, just instead of closing the loops, we knit another 4-6 rows with another thread, usually a thinner cotton one. Then we steam the edge. So we prepare it for subsequent stitching with a special knitted seam. But today, at a knitting lesson for beginners, we are talking about this method only for familiarization, but with the first two, I recommend being on the “you”.
Today's lesson "Knitting for beginners with knitting needles" will be relevant for beginners -
those who first picked up this instrument. Or even not yet taken, but really wants to try.
Do not be afraid, everything is not as difficult as you think! Well, let's go figure it out together, shall we?
Lesson one: we select knitting needles and yarn for knitting
spokes
To begin with, it is important to remember one obligatory thing: the knitting needles are always matched to the thickness of the yarn! If you ignore this rule, your knitwear will either be too tight or too stretched.
Determining the thickness of the yarn is easy: correlate the weight of the thread in grams and the footage of the skein. For example, if the packaging indicates that there are 130 meters of thread in a skein of 50 grams, this is quite thin yarn. If there are 50-70 meters per 50 grams, this is a fairly thick yarn. Accordingly, the shorter the length with the same weight of the skein - the thicker the yarn.
As a general rule, the size of the needles should be twice the thickness of the yarn. Almost all yarn manufacturers indicate the recommended needle thickness (in millimeters) on the packaging of their products. From personal experience we can say that knitting needles with a diameter of 3, 3.5, 4 and 5 mm are most often used, and we advise you to purchase them.
Knitting needles are divided into two types: straight and circular. Straight ones are ordinary (2 pieces), about 30 cm long, and hosiery (5 pieces), 15-20 cm long. There are also flexible, curly ones, but they are used extremely rarely and only by experienced knitters.
What can be knitted? Yes, whatever! Sweaters, hats, socks, scarves and snoods… and even coats! But first we will try to make small samples.
Needle tips
Almost all knitting needles from the sets are double-edged. This is very convenient in work, for example, with socks, where they are periodically removed and change their location during work. To prevent the loops from flying off the other side of the knitting needle, it is better to purchase tips for the selected knitting tool number.
They will be useful to you not only at the very beginning of training, but also later, when, for example, you want to postpone work on the product for a while: just close all the knitting needles on both sides with tips and the loops will not come off anywhere.
Yarn
The variety of threads for knitting is simply amazing: natural and synthetic, cotton and wool, silk or mohair ... Of course, you choose, but we recommend that you first use yarn consisting of wool with acrylic. It is much easier to learn on it than on cotton, and you can knit products from it for every taste! Choose a tightly twisted, not fluffy thread in light colors - this way you will better see the knitting pattern.
The ideal yarn thickness for a beginner is no more than 200 meters per 100 grams.
knitting needle
It is very different from ordinary sewing needles: thick, long, with a large eye and a blunt tip, which helps to sew parts of products such as sweaters without damaging the yarn fibers.
Lesson two: what a knitting row consists of
Basically, the patterns knitted, consist of two types of loops: front and back, which alternate in the sequence specified by the scheme.
With standard knitting, the loops are parallel in relation to one another. Anterior lobule (wall) is located in front of the spoke, and the posterior lobule is behind. The thread that connects the first loop to the second from the bottom is called a broach. Pay attention to the photo below:
All rows in knitting are divided into front (l.p., as a rule, even) and purl (p.p., odd). It is important to remember that the same loop on one side is the front, and on the other - the wrong side. Odd rows are considered knit, even rows are purl. L. p. turns out to be smooth, but also. item is characterized by the presence of the transverse part of the loop of the previous row. Look closely at the photo:
Any work with knitting needles begins with a typesetting row, edge loops are located on the sides of the panel, and closed loops go at the end of knitting. There are a lot of ways to set and close loops! However, as well as variations of knitting edges. A little later we will tell you about how the simplest of them fit. By the way, remember that most often the pattern schemes do not take into account the cast-on row, edge loops and the row with closed loops.
Lesson Three: Learning to Cast on Loops
How to measure the length of the thread
Each knitting begins with a set of loops. Today we will learn how to make a set in a basic way, which is suitable for almost any knitted item. Such an edge turns out to be quite dense, but at the same time remains elastic. The disadvantage of this method is that when casting on a large number of loops, it is sometimes difficult to determine in advance how much yarn to leave. Alas, if there is not enough thread, you will have to dissolve the row, unwind more thread and dial the loops again.
The approximate length of the thread can be calculated as follows: we take the thread and one knitting needle on which we are going to knit, freely wrap it with a thread 10 times and get a segment that will be needed for a set of 10 loops (1 loop \u003d 1 set of thread). Set aside the number of cuts proportional to the desired number of loops +/- at least 15-20 cm for every 10 loops.
We collect loops
Having measured the required length of the free edge of the thread, we clamp it with the thumb and forefinger of the right hand, as shown in the photo below. The free tail is located in the direction "away from you".
We put the end of the thread that comes from the hank on the left palm, and draw the thread between the index and middle fingers of the left hand.
Note! The end of the thread must be placed exactly in the direction “away from you”, otherwise the set of loops will not go from the skein, as we need, but from the free edge of the thread that we measured earlier. It simply may not be enough.
Next, you need to throw the thread through the index finger and wrap around the thumb of the left hand in the direction from the bottom up, as a result of which a loop should form. The ends of the threads, folded together, are clamped in the palm with the help of the ring finger and little finger.
In the loop formed on the thumb in the direction from the bottom up, we introduce two knitting needles folded together, like this:
In the loop on the thumb, we introduce two knitting needles, folded together from the bottom up.
Picking up the thread located on the index finger, we pull it into a loop, as shown below:
Next, we need to push the threads apart with the help of the thumb and forefinger - so we tightened the loop on the knitting needles! It should sit tightly on the tool, but not tight (this is done so that the loops do not slip off, but at the same time they can be pulled over the knitting needles).
We collect the loops to the desired number according to the above scheme.
https://youtu.be/awp0Y95D17g
Lesson four: front loops, edge and garter stitch
How to knit classic front loops
Having completed the set of loops on two knitting needles, carefully pull out one of them. We transfer the first loop from one knitting needle to another without knitting (this will be the edge).
Now we knit the front loop. Gently start the right knitting needle behind the front. the wall of the first loop in the direction from left to right and holding the working thread behind knitting. Like this:
Grabbing a working thread with a pointer. finger in the direction from top to bottom, pull it through the loop and remove the loop just knitted from the previous row from the knitting needle.
We knit in the same way until the end of the current row.
Knitting pattern for beginners
How to knit a simple hem in the form of a pigtail
After knitting the first row, we turn the work and, as we said earlier, the front loop on the wrong side is the wrong side. We remove the first loop, as in the first row, on the right knitting needle without knitting: we insert the knitting needle behind the back wall in the direction from right to left, holding the working thread on the left, as shown in the photo:
We continue to knit the facial loops, as before. At the beginning of each new row, we remove the first loop without knitting. Having connected several rows in this way, we will see a garter stitch pattern (the same on the front and on the wrong side), consisting entirely of front loops. This fabric is quite dense and holds its shape remarkably! Previously garter stitch It was used for knitting appliques, from where it got its name.
Important to remember! In order to get a pigtail edge, the first loop of the row, if it is wrong, is always removed without knitting, grabbing the back wall. Here's how it should turn out:
The problem that beginner knitters most often face is knitting too tight. Try to relax your hands, do not rush! Remember that the loops should not walk on the knitting needles with a creak, just like falling off them. Try knitting a small swatch first and keep knitting it until you adjust the thread tension and get a smooth, soft and elastic fabric.
https://youtu.be/Lv0U3-0jjmY
Lesson Five: Closing a Row and Terminating Threads
How to knit a closed row
Today we offer to learn how to close the edge of knitting in a classic way. It is simple in execution and suitable for closing rows on almost any product.
So, we remove the first loop, as before, without knitting, after which we knit the second loop. Here is what we should get:
We go with the left knitting needle in the direction from left to right into the first right loop and pull it in the direction “toward ourselves”, like this:
How to hide the tail of the thread
This is where the knitting needle comes in handy! We need to carefully pull out the last loop of the row, cut off the working thread, leaving about 10 cm, and thread it into the eye of the needle. We insert the needle into the loop and tighten it tightly, like this:
Stretching the thread 4-5 cm, cut off the remnants. Look how neat it turned out!
By the way, in the same way, you can hide the tip of the thread, which we unwind to the typesetting row.
https://youtu.be/z3Rh3D9FR0s
Lesson six: purl loops and stocking knitting
The classic purl stitch is a little more difficult to knit than the front stitch. First we need to dial the loops and knit the first row l. etc., then we turn the knitting and, as usual, remove one edge.
Now we start knitting the purl loops directly: we go with the right knitting needle to the center of the loop, the thread is located in front of the knitting:
We grab the working thread with the right knitting needle and wrap the knitting needle with it clockwise like this:
We remove the loop from the left knitting needle and continue to knit in the same way until the very end of the row.
Purl loop: knitting for beginners according to the scheme
We turn to the front side of knitting again. Looking more closely, we will notice that the first loop in the row is the front one. To make a pigtail edge, we remove it, as before, the first purl ones, only a little differently. We go with the right knitting needle in the direction from left to right and pull it over the front wall.
It is very important here that the edge loops be the same in density: the loose one will not hold the edge, and the dense one will pull it together.
Next, we knit the front odd rows of l. p., and even purl - and. n. The pattern of the canvas, which we will eventually have connected, is called stocking stitch. The front and back sides of the stocking knit look like this:
Lesson Seven: Crossed Loops, Increases, Yarns
Crossed loops
Classic crossed loops will not be an obstacle even for beginner knitters. Basically, they look like this:
In the picture you see the usual loop, slightly to the right crossed to the left and right.
If you want to cross a classic loop, knit it behind the back wall, and if inverted - behind the front.
The front cross is knitted behind the back. Art. In the process of knitting classic. the loop turns and crosses:
To knit the purl crossed, we pick up the loop by the back. Art. and knit classic. way.
Decrease
You can reduce the loops in two ways: by knitting several of them together at once or by reducing them with a broach. Since the first of the methods is the most common, we offer him and learn.
As a rule, in the descriptions, 1 loop is reduced by knitting two at the same time. Decrease happens with an inclination to the left and to the right.
So, for the sample, we need to dial 30 p., After which we perform faces. ch. 4 rows. Now we make reductions: on the right we tilt to the left, and on the left - to the right.
Having removed the edge p., perform 3 persons. n. To obtain a tilt to the left, we knit loops for the back walls: remove the loop, starting the sp. behind the front wall, then we put the loops on the left knitting needle and knit them behind the back walls:
If the description provides purl. reduction, it is performed by analogy. If you knit 2 loops in the usual way, the slope will be to the right, if behind the back walls - to the left.
As you can see, if you follow the instructions in the description and photo, knitting for beginners with knitting needles will not cause any special problems. Smooth loops! .
Knitting is increasingly attracting young girls to fulfill their fantasies - and this is in the presence of an abundance of things in stores and shopping malls. They are driven by the desire to be individual. Of course, learning how to knit on your own with knitting needles for beginners is quite difficult, but it is possible - if you show maximum patience and accuracy. It is better for beginners to start knitting a scarf or any other simple product. Those who have already coped with a similar, and at first glance overwhelming task, can start knitting a sweater. The article will provide detailed information on how to do this with minimal complexity.
Choosing yarn
To begin with, attention should be paid to the choice of yarn, which is purchased in specialized stores. Often specialists in knitting work here, so they can tell you with a choice. Otherwise, give preference to acrylic, wool mixed with acrylic (50/50) or cotton - today there is a huge amount of cotton yarn, which, unlike the usual thin and stiff thread, is soft and keeps heat.
You should not take angora, mohair or yarn with lurex for the first experience. It is also not recommended to choose 100% wool, as there will be many problems with it - the wool shrinks, so you can make a mistake with the size calculation. Beforehand, the wool is still soaked in skeins in warm water and dried on a warm radiator or in another warm place - this gives a complete shrinkage of the skein, so you can knit taking into account the natural size of the model.
Choosing tools
Women's sweater can be knitted on both metal and wooden knitting needles. Wooden beginners are better because they prevent unscheduled "gathering" of loops, which is a disaster for beginners - they will not be able to "implant" loops again, they will have to dissolve everything.
As for the selection of the diameter of the knitting needles for the yarn, then be guided by the available recommendations from the yarn manufacturers - the labels indicate which knitting needles and crochet are recommended to be knitted from the selected thread. There is also an indication of a characteristic density, but you should not pay attention to them, because the knitting style is individual for everyone - someone knits freely, and someone pulls the thread tightly on his finger.
Be sure to prepare circular knitting needles - knitting needles on a fishing line - of the same number as the main ones. They will be needed for tying the neck.
Loop calculation
To calculate the density, it is necessary to dial 20-30 loops on the knitting needles and knit about 10 cm with the pattern chosen for the sweater. The resulting sample should be ironed or wetted and dried properly to bring the sample to its final shape and form. After that, they calculate the number of loops per 1 cm of the canvas, as well as the number of rows per 1 cm of height. Record your results.
Pattern selection
Before considering the question of how to knit a sweater with knitting needles, you need to decide on the pattern. For beginners, use a simple garter stitch - it is knitted only with facial loops. For clarity and beginners in the presented form of needlework, a video of a set of loops on knitting needles and a master class on knitting facial loops are given. Having studied the technique, you can begin to knit a sweater on your own. The instructions are presented step by step, so there will be no problems.
Knitting a sweater with knitting needles
The instruction step by step allows you to knit a sweater with knitting needles, as in the picture. It uses bulky yarn and knitting needles with numbers 6-7 - this allows you to quickly master the knitting technique, as well as quickly reach the result. A quick result brings new fantasies to beginners and draws them into the craft.
Back
It is better to start knitting a product for women with knitting needles from the back - if you make a mistake with the size, you can make the front a little wider for the chest. So, knitting the back occurs in the sequence:
- Dial 52 loops on the knitting needles - 50 loops will go into the fabric, and 2 loops are edge loops that never participate in the calculations of knitting the fabric with knitting needles.
- Knit the first row with an elastic band 1x1 - 1 front loop, 1 wrong loop. Continue in this manner to the end of the row. Turn the work over and continue knitting the gum using the pattern pattern method. If you have an even number of loops, you will get that the second row will start by knitting the wrong loop. Knit with an elastic band 7-9 rows.
- Start knitting the main fabric from the front row - the front row "looks" at you. Start knitting further back to the height of the shoulder line, not reaching 3 cm, only with facial loops - this will turn out garter stitch. Beginners should not spend a lot of time knitting armholes - this will make it difficult and a little confusing for craftswomen. Make your first sweater with dropped sleeves.
- Having reached the line of the shoulders, begin to knit the neck. To do this, knit 15 loops from the front side, close 20 loops, knit the remaining 15 loops. Now you will knit the shoulders separately, but do not remove the loops on the auxiliary knitting needles.
- Turn the work over, knit a total of 12 loops - the last 3 are “removed”, knitting 2 loops together according to the pattern.
- Turn the work over again and knit another row of 12 loops. Close the loops if you have already got 3 cm for the neck.
- Attach the thread to the edge of the second shoulder and make a symmetrical decrease, close the loops, tear off the thread.
Before
Now start knitting the front, which, if necessary, make it a little wider (if the chest is larger than the 3rd size). Knitting is carried out similarly to the back, but 5 cm is not tied to the edge of the shoulders - the neck is knitted similarly. But with slight changes in loop calculations:
- Knit 19 sts, bind off 12 sts, work the remaining 19 sts.
- Turn the work over and knit a row with 15 loops.
- Turn the work over again, bind off 3 loops, knit 12 loops - so knit 5 cm of knitting the neck.
- Similarly, symmetrically tie the second part of the front.
Sleeve
The selected model is knitted with lowered sleeves, that is, without knitting the armhole. Accordingly, it is not necessary to knit the armhole line of the sleeve. Here, just at the end of knitting, you will have to close the loops. The knitting sequence of the sleeve is as follows:
Assembly and strapping
How to knit a sweater for a woman with knitting needles - it turns out this is not such a difficult task. Most even experienced craftswomen throw already connected products and do not want to mess with the assembly. For beginners, this does not threaten in principle - they are driven by the desire to get results. The presented model does not require complex actions.
It is better to soak the pre-finished parts in water and lay them out on a towel for proper formation and drying. After the parts are dry, connect the parts in any convenient way. Sew the shoulder seams first. Then sew on the sleeves, and only then sew the side seams. Iron the resulting seams with an iron.
If the sewn sweater turned out to be the right size, proceed to tying the neck. To do this, with circular knitting needles, begin to pull the loops of the neck of the sweater. This is done from the middle of the back. Carefully pull the loops on the knitting needles - make sure that you get an even number of them.
Now proceed to knitting the neckline - knit the strapping with a 1x1 elastic band like cuffs (it will take 7-9 rows). Sometimes it is necessary to reduce or increase the number of rows of neck strapping - this does not lead to terrible consequences, therefore it is allowed to perform. Moreover, beginners may not immediately guess the size of the neck strap.
When knitting the neckline, it is not necessary to reduce the number of loops - the elastic band is elastic, so the collar zone strapping will fall on the girl's neck properly. A detailed technique for tying the neck is presented in the video.
So, knitting a sweater for a girl with knitting needles, even if she is a beginner craftswoman, is not as difficult as it seems at the very beginning. The main thing is to simplify the work as much as possible - choose a thicker thread, light yarn, give preference simple pattern. Then knitting will bring not difficulties, but pleasure.
If you really want to learn how to knit, but still don’t know how to do this type of needlework at all, first solve a number of questions for yourself. Think about how and where you will study. Of course, you can go to special courses, but you will have to pay for them. What if ? On the Internet you can find many knitting technology sites, there are also video courses that will help you find.
If you do not have a computer and the Internet, it is best to find a friend who is happy to tie up all her family and friends. She will show you the basics of this type of needlework and will be able to suggest something later.
What you need to buy for knitting
Have you already decided what you will knit or crochet? Knitting needles usually knit sweaters, scarves, hats. The crocheted fabric turns out to be denser and holds a complex shape better, so they knit some styles of hats, blankets, blankets, toys, as well as the edge of an already finished product made with knitting needles. Also, lace shawls are usually crocheted. Creating a complex drawing is much more difficult.
To knit socks and mittens, you will need 4 needles already. Beginners in this business, probably, do not need to start immediately with so many knitting needles.
Knitting needles and hooks are metal and plastic. As practice shows, when mastering knitting, novice needlewomen usually tighten the loops very tightly. Therefore, for starters, it is better to choose metal knitting needles - the loops glide better on them.
It is preferable to choose good half-woolen, thick enough threads, it is much easier to make or crochet from them. Knitting needles and hooks vary in thickness and have their own number. When choosing them for a particular yarn, remember that knitting devices should be one and a half to two times thicker than the threads.
And another little secret. When you knit several times and then unravel the product, the threads deteriorate, “curl”, the part knitted from them looks worse and worse. To prevent this from happening, when you realize that you are ready to create a good thing, unravel everything that you knitted before, wind the thread into a loose ball and hold it over the steam. As a result, the thread will straighten.
Your first knit
Now you can start knitting. For the first time, choose a simple blouse style or just knit a beautiful scarf. To calculate how many loops you need to cast on, knit a sample of 30 by 30 loops, steam it with an iron and see how many centimeters of the product you get with this amount. Based on the desired width, for example, a scarf, calculate how many loops you need to cast on.
When starting knitting, you need to be patient: not everything will turn out as you would like, but over time you will be able to create a masterpiece that is not inferior to the samples shown on the podium.
The knitting process is not very fast. Previously, on long winter evenings, doing this type of needlework helped pass the time. Now, when every minute counts, I want to do everything quickly. But this is not the case with knitting. You will have to unravel the yarn several times, and start again, and put it off for a while, so that again there is a desire to continue.
But there are also advantages, and they are not few. Having suffered a little, you will receive, for example, a beautiful blouse, which no one else has. In addition, nutritionists strongly advise learning to knit: focusing on work, you will rarely come to the table to put another cookie in your mouth. In addition, when you learn this needlework, knitting will be very good at calming your nervous system.
Remember: it's never too late to learn to knit!
