Knitted sweaters are things that do not go out of style. They change their shape, style, but do not leave the wardrobe. After all, what is even better to warm in the cold winter? Recently, oversized sweaters are voluminous and warm. Relief patterns, braids look very beautiful on them. And this article will be useful to those who plan to knit a sweater for the winter, but have not yet decided on the choice of pattern. After all, knitting with the needles of the Bulgarian gum will be examined in detail here. This is a relief pattern that stretches quite well, but at the same time retains its shape quite well. It is suitable for those who want to knit an interesting, but at the same time not very complex pattern. Bulgarian gum is a great alternative to voluminous and complex braids.
Description of the pattern "Bulgarian gum"
The pattern “Bulgarian gum” is quite elastic, but at the same time dense. The ability to knit elastic bands is a basic skill that will be useful for beginners to master. After all, such patterns are used for knitting so many things. For example, elastic is used in knitting sweaters (especially necks), socks and, of course, hats. In fact, this list can be continued further, but it is worth noting the main advantages of the gum pattern - it is elastic, repeats the contours of the body. Unlike some other types of gum, the Bulgarian one-sided pattern. The wrong side is not particularly remarkable, but on the front side - the loops resemble small nodules, alternating in a certain sequence.
How to knit a pattern?
The rapport of this pattern is three loops and two rows. Therefore, the number of dialed loops must be a multiple of three plus two edge loops. For knitting a sample, seventeen to twenty loops are suitable.
First row
The first edge loop is simply shifted to the right knitting needle. Then comes the alternation of loops. First, two facial loops fit, then one purl. Again, two facial, one wrong side. And in this order, knitting continues to the very end of the row. The last hem can be sewn on the wrong side. Then the edge of the sample will be flat, in shape resembling a pigtail.
Go to the second row
The first hem loop is again removed on the right knitting needle. Next, you need to knit one loop in the front method and make a crochet, as shown in the photo.
Then two more loops are knitted in the facial way. After the two front loops are connected, with the left knitting needle you need to grab the yarn on the right knitting needle and stretch it over the newly connected loops.
Repeat these steps until the end of the row: front loop, double crochet, two facial, stretch through the crochet. The last edge loop can be connected in the same way as in the previous row.
To tie the fabric, you will need to alternate knitting of the first and second rows. And so it will look like a sample of "Bulgarian gum" with knitting needles. On it everything will turn out to be done correctly.
The scheme of the "Bulgarian gum" knitting
For those who find it easier to work according to the schemes, the figure below. This knitting pattern for "Bulgarian gum" is designed for 6 loops (excluding hem).
Explanation of symbols:
- Front loop.
- Wrong loop.
- The loop is missing. It is not taken into account when knitting and is needed only in order to depict exactly the scheme. Therefore, you can not pay attention to it and continue to knit the rest of the characters.
- This symbol means that you need to capture the yarn with the left knitting needle and stretch the next two loops through it.
The pattern "Bulgarian gum" with knitting needles is ready. To evaluate how this pattern behaves in the product, you can wash the sample. Perhaps it will slightly change its shape (stretch or, conversely, shrink). And after washing, you can already figure out in which product it is better to use it.