Harnesses (aran or braids) have always been extremely popular. This technique is most often associated with the words “knitting”, as it allows you to create volumetric and diverse ornaments. There are a huge number of simple and complex Aran, they are an interweaving of two or more strands.
Looks good and decorates almost any product with a three-dimensional pattern made with knitting needles, a “braid with a shadow." His scheme is not at all complicated, but such work requires certain skills and concentration.
The principle of the formation of braids
Any harness connected by knitting needles is formed by moving several loops. More precisely, the loops do not just move, but swap with adjacent elements. For example, a classic bundle of two strands is performed as follows:
- The loops of the first strand (P # 1) are removed from the left knitting needle to the auxiliary knitting needle.
- The loops of the second lock (P # 2) are knitted with facial ones. At the same time, Pos. 1 remain before work.
- Pos. 1 is transferred to the left knitting needle and is also knit with facial ones.
The indicated sequence is clearly shown in the diagram below (M.1B).
The formation of more complex braids
It should be noted that both the first and second strands can contain absolutely any number of loops: from one or more.
Traditionally, braids knitted with facial loops are placed on a canvas made with purl loops. More complex ornaments involve interlocking locks of strands with base loops. That is, instead of P # 2 there will be purl loops of the base.
Any patterns with a component such as a “braid” will be derived from the classic harness.
Knitted "braid with shadow" pattern: diagram with description, execution order
The diagram below is a classic braid (left) and its modified version (right). In fact, the “Scythe with a Shadow” pattern connected by knitting needles (scheme M.1A) is two bundles, twisted in opposite directions and displaced in the vertical direction. The strands of the pattern can consist of any number of loops, the more they are, the more voluminous the canvas will be.
Let us consider in more detail how the “braid with a shadow" pattern fits with knitting needles. The scheme is without a doubt important, but the description helps clarify certain nuances.
The braid consists of four strands (this is a rapport of ornament): from right to left Pr№1, Pr№2, Pr№3 and Pr№4. Two of them (Pr№1 and Pr№2) are interwoven with an inclination to the right. The rest (Pr№3 and Pr№4) are intertwined with an inclination to the left.
To fill the knitted fabric with volumetric plaits, you need to knit a braid with a shadow several times with knitting needles. The pattern and order of weaving of the strands remains unchanged, but the distance between the rapports can be varied. If you place them very close, the canvas will be very voluminous due to the close proximity of the braids. Usually, between two and five base loops are left between rapports.
Sequence of steps
First of all, the required number of loops (a multiple of one rapport) is gained on the needles. Then knit all the loops facial (first row). The second row, like all the wrong ones, is performed according to the drawing. In the third row, weaving loops begins - so the “braid with shadow” pattern is knitted. The scheme with the description will allow you to create a flat cloth of any height (for example, a scarf or plaid).
Third row: Pr # 1 is transferred to the auxiliary tool and left in front of the working spokes. PR№2 knit, return PR№1 to the left knitting needle and knit with facial loops. Further, all other loops in the row are knitted in the usual manner.
There was an interweaving of the first and second strands. The harness is tilted to the right.
Fifth row: the loops of all four strands are knitted with facial loops.
Seventh row: the loops of the first and second strands are knitted with front loops, Pr No. 3 is removed to the auxiliary knitting pin or pin and left behind the working knitting needles, Pr No. 4 is knitted, then Pr No. 3 is returned to the left knitting needle and also knit. Thus, the third and fourth locks turned out to be intertwined, the tourniquet came out with an inclination to the left.
To increase the width of the canvas, several rapports should be performed sequentially. After all eight rows are sequentially completed, you should repeat the pattern from the first row.
Scheme and photo of the pattern "scythe with shadow": the second version of the ornament
The photo below shows a sweater with a large number of different braids. It is interesting that there is a modified “braid with a shadow”, the locks of which are interwoven not in a checkerboard pattern, but in a symmetrical one.
Knowing the basic principles and the ability to arrange ornaments helps craftswomen to create real masterpieces. Such creative knitting with a “braid with a shadow" pattern (the diagram is placed below) is suitable for the manufacture of children's, female and male products.
The considered braid is marked with the designation M.2 and is located at the bottom of the figure. The eight loops on the left and right braids represent one of the simple patterns. Empty cells are the front loops, and crosses are the inside loops. Their combination forms a flat background ornament.
The braid consists of four locks of three loops in each. As can be seen from the diagram, in the fifth row, Pr№1 is interwoven with Pr№2 (tilt to the right), and Pr№3 with Pr№4 (tilt to the left).
What to knit with a volumetric pattern
The universality of any braids is that they adorn absolutely any product. They are traditionally placed in large numbers on various sweaters. Today, variations on the theme of harnesses and arana are extremely numerous. Among hundreds and thousands of braids, both beginners and experienced craftswomen can choose the appropriate scheme for themselves.
Harnesses look great, being made of almost any yarn. For winter models, a material with a high wool content is chosen. For demi-season, threads with wool and cotton are suitable; for summer, various types of cotton, linen and bamboo become indispensable.