How to make embossed patterns with knitting needles? Advice

Tie any ornament, moving on a wide and even canvas, is quite simple. In a completely different way you need to work in the manufacture of small products. How to make embossed patterns with knitting needles, for example, on mittens, socks or scarves? This article provides recommendations and advice specifically for such cases. Consider the technique on the example of knitting mittens.

What are the most suitable embossed patterns for knitting mittens?

Since the maximum width of the canvas is usually not more than 8-10 cm, it is quite problematic to choose an ornament. The most commonly used braids, weave with the change of the front and back groups and other patterns, the rapports of which consist of not very many loops. The simplest ornaments can be used to make the entire product, including the finger. But, as a rule, large relief patterns with knitting needles are knitted only on the upper side of the mittens. Below in this article, as an example of weaving from braids, the technology is graphically shown. A description and calculation of loops is also provided.

Features of preparation for working with embossed patterns

The technique of making mittens in a circle is completely unsuitable in this case. The fact is that knitting an ornament in this way is impossible precisely because of the pattern. Even a simple alternation of the front and back loops will look wrong. And about the yarn, braids, weaves and other elements, and no need to talk. Therefore, it is most advisable to make mittens with a side seam, which will be located on the outside. Most often, magazines feature embossed patterns with knitting needles with patterns. Thanks to this dual support, understanding the technology is the easiest. So, before you start, carefully study the pattern of your favorite ornament. Then, using a regular notebook sheet in a box, calculate the loops in accordance with the rapport. You can also pre-tie a small segment to find out how much the density changes during the transition from the gum to the main fabric. To ensure that both mittens are guaranteed to be the same, conduct work immediately from two tangles, knotting each separately.

We knit mittens with a simple braid ornament

Let us consider in more detail how relief patterns are made with knitting needles using the example of the model shown in photo 1. Follow the steps below:

1. Type 40 stitches on the knitting needles plus 2 hem.
2. Knit the fabric with an elastic band consisting of alternating 2 front and 2 wrong. Usually the height of this part of the mittens covering the wrist is about 8-10 cm. It can be longer or shorter if desired.
3. Then we make the transition to the main canvas. Half of the loops (the back of the mittens) will then be knitted with the wrong loops. And on the other (upper part) we will arrange the ornament. On it, the pattern will be a continuation of the gum. All even (wrong) rows are performed according to the drawing.
4. Knit 2 rows and do an offset. To do this, remove the first 2 front loops of the pattern on an additional knitting needle, knit 2 wrong loops, make 2 loops removed, and so on. As a result, the ornamental parts of the pattern will appear side by side.
5. After the wrong side, proceed to the immediate creation of braids. Similar to the previous row, remove the first 2 front loops of the pattern, knit 2, and then perform the removed 2 loops. So the stripes cross in different directions.
6. Based on the photo, carry out the work to the desired length of the mittens by performing a finger from the back on the back. You can finish the pattern by smoothly connecting the face strips into a circle or triangle, while lowering the loops on the sides.

Can other openwork embossed patterns for mittens with needles be used?

As you can see, the design of the inside provides for a smooth, even canvas. But this part is not always performed in this way. You can also make embossed patterns with knitting needles. With a description and diagrams, some models can be presented in the form of a fully openwork fabric in the absence of rubber bands at the beginning of work. It can be part of the elements of the pattern, due to which the products in the wrist area tightly fit the hand. Combining various elements (braids, lace, gum), you can get models to your liking, most successfully using both the properties of the yarn and color characteristics.