Needlewomen love various multicolor patterns. However, when they are performed, even experienced knitters often have difficulties. You can solve them by knitting the "lazy" jacquards with knitting needles.
Features
"Lazy" or false jacquards are much simpler to perform than classic ones. They do not require much experience from knitters and can be performed even by beginners.
When knitting "lazy" jacquards with knitting needles, for a number of threads of different colors do not replace each other. In this case, knitting always comes from one ball, a color change occurs every two rows. The pattern is obtained thanks to the loops shot in a certain place.
This method of knitting greatly facilitates and speeds up the work. In addition, in false multicolor patterns, knitting does not shrink and uneven loops do not form. Such flaws are very common when knitting classic jacquards.
Unlike traditional methods of knitting a multicolor pattern, in this case broaches from threads are not formed. This allows you to successfully use jacquard patterns for mittens and other products in which such elements on the inside can cause a lot of inconvenience. In addition, the web connected by this technique is thicker and therefore less subject to wear.
Execution technique
Features of the implementation of false multicolor patterns force us to dwell on the description of how to knit a "lazy" jacquard with knitting needles. First of all, it is necessary to remember that for uniform tension of the edge of the knitted fabric, the edge loops should be knitted with all working threads.
When performing false multicolor patterns, a number of features are observed:
1. Two rows: front and back are knitted in the same color. Only after that does the thread change to contrast, and this is done on the edge located on the right.
2. In the front rows, when removing the loop, the thread is located behind the canvas, in the wrong rows - in front of it.
3. In even rows, the loops are knitted as they are (that is, according to the figure). At the same time, shot in the previous row, again do not fit, but are removed.
On the Internet you can find a huge number of patterns that fit in a multi-color pattern "lazy" jacquard knitting. All of them are made in compliance with certain rules. Those who decide to draw a diagram on their own will have to check it for compliance with the following conditions:
- there should not be several loops in a row that are removed when knitting;
- the loop shot in one odd row in the next front row (that is, through one row) must be tied;
- Next to the edge should be another loop not included in the pattern.
For a better understanding of the technique of making patterns "lazy" jacquards with knitting needles below are several schemes with a detailed description. As with any knitting, you must first knit a sample and calculate the density of knitting, as well as the number of loops for the set.
To make the description more clear, the colors in them are indicated as primary and contrast. In the description, only the front rows are given, the wrong ones are knitted in accordance with the rules for knitting lazy jacquard patterns.
Application area
Due to the simplicity of execution, “lazy” jacquards are widespread. They are successfully used when knitting hats, scarves, mittens, socks. With their help, you can also make sweaters and sweaters.
Multicolor patterns on children's things look great. There are a large number of patterns that fit in the "lazy" jacquard patterns for children. It can be flowers, fish and any other small repeating motifs.
The combination of loops to be repeated is called rapport. In descriptions, it is usually enclosed in asterisks, while the need for repetition is not written.
Training pattern
To learn how to knit "lazy" jacquards and learn the rules for their implementation, it is worth using the simplest patterns. The Triangles scheme is great for this.
To do this, dial loops in an amount that is a multiple of 4. It is important not to forget about the edge ones. After that, two rows fit in the main color. After this, the pattern is executed in accordance with the description, do not forget about the rules for performing even rows.
The first row (thread of a contrasting color): * 3 loops fit in the front, 1 loop is removed *.
The third row is knitted with the main thread: * 1 knit front, 1 remove, 2 front *.
Rows from the first to the fourth repeat until the desired length of the canvas.
Snake Pattern
This jacquard will look perfect on a children's coat or jacket. When choosing more strict colors, the scheme can be used for female and male things.
The first row is made by the thread of the main color. After the edge and additional loops, 3 facial ones are knitted, the next loop is removed without knitting. Repeat until the end of the row.
The third row is knitted in a contrasting color as follows: 2 front, * 1 loop to remove, 3 front *.
In the fifth row, the thread again changes to the main one, knitting is carried out as follows: 1 front, * 1 is removed, 3 front *.
The seventh row is again knitted with a contrasting thread. 2 facial fit, * 1 loop is removed, 3 facial *.
As noted earlier, all the front rows fit in with the rules that help to fulfill the "lazy" jacquards with knitting needles. After the eighth row, they again return to the first.
Jacquard Mittens
"Lazy" jacquard patterns for mittens are more suitable than classic ones. This is due to the lack of broaches, which means that the fingers will not get confused, and the nails cling to the threads inside the clothes. Knit mittens, like ordinary ones, on five knitting needles. The finger can be made with jacquard, but it is much easier to make it monochrome.
Original mittens made by a "lazy" jacquard pattern with the intersection of loops. They fit as follows. For work, the number of loops multiple of six, for example 42, is dialed with the main thread. The loops are distributed over 4 knitting needles and are closed in a ring. The cuff is knitted with an elastic band. After that proceed to the implementation of the jacquard on the basis of the description, which is prepared specifically for circular knitting.
The first and second row are knitted with a contrasting thread with one facial loops.
Next, change the thread to the main one. The third row is knitted as follows: * 2 front, 2 loops to remove, 2 front *. The fourth row fits like a third.
Again, the thread changes to contrast. The fifth row knitting pattern: * 1 front, 2 loops cross left, 2 loops cross right, 1 front *. The sixth row is knitted with facial loops.
The pattern is repeated from the third to the sixth row, until the height of the mittens reaches the end of the little finger. The bevel is best knitted with the front stitch in one color. This is due to the fact that making reductions on a jacquard fabric is very difficult.
Despite the simplicity of execution, the "lazy" jacquards look quite impressive. They are ideal for beginner knitters. Due to the high density of the fabric, they are great for knitting socks, as they protect them from wear. The mittens made by the "lazy" jacquard are warmer.