Often socks knit quickly and, admittedly, quite boring. The situation is saved by creative ways to create interesting, vibrant and extraordinary products. Especially when it comes to knitting for children, adolescents and just fun people. Their accessories can have an unusual shape, pattern or color, for example, multi-colored rainbow stripes, the logo of Superman or Batman, a funny jacquard pattern. Also, long socks with a lace pattern or braids look very nice (and fit with enthusiasm) . Knitting socks with a knitting pattern (the schemes here can be used very different) is not particularly difficult.
Yarn selection
To make warm socks, you will need yarn containing wool, mohair or angora (at least 30%). Knitting from 100% acrylic is not worth it, since it does not give useful heat. But the effect of the greenhouse is created, which is not very good for the legs. The thickness of the thread may be different. Her choice depends on the purpose of the product and the requirements for its appearance. Knitting socks with a knitting pattern (patterns, as a rule, are designed for yarn of medium thickness) is a good way to create beautiful and practical things for women, men and children.
Warm socks can be made from yarn, the thickness of which is 200-300 m / 100 grams. Too thick a thread should not be used, since such a sock is unlikely to fit in shoes, and it will be difficult to form a pattern. Very warm and lightweight products are obtained from thin (400-500 m / 100 grams) woolen threads. Their only drawback is quick wear. However, this problem can also be solved by using an additional strong thread when knitting the heel and the toe. For the manufacture of high fishnet socks and golf, thin wool, angora, cotton, viscose or linen are used.
Pattern placement
Based on the experience of the knitter and the purpose of the product, the pattern can be arranged in several ways:
- At the pagolenka.
- On the front of the toe (along).
- On the entire surface of the product.
It is most convenient to knit an ornament on an even circular cloth of a pagolenka. There are no additions, and there is no need to compare the pattern with the complex details of the toe (heel, cape). However, this approach provides a rather limited space for the manifestation of the imagination of the craftswoman. No less common is the option with the formation of a long strip of a pattern that runs along the entire front of the toe. It is also convenient due to the clear geometric shape of the ornament. Manipulations with contraction of the loops and knitting of the heel do not distract from knitting the pattern and do not lead to the formation of errors.
Knitting socks with a pattern with knitting needles (patterns may be different) with an ornament on the entire surface of the canvas allows you to get very beautiful products, but this process is quite complicated. For the successful implementation of the project can not do without care, diligence and accurate calculations.
What patterns are suitable for knitting men's socks
Many ornaments with small rapports can be used to make socks. Of course, you should take into account the specifics of the product and the location of the decoration. For example, knitting men's socks with knitting needles with a pattern (it is better to choose simpler patterns) should not include any openwork and overly sophisticated braids. If you want to please your beloved, it is quite enough to knit an ornament from several longitudinal stripes, as in the photo above.
A few words about jacquards
Making socks for children is the exact opposite direction. Here, bright colors of yarn, colorful patterns, braids, embroidery, jacquards and all the other hand-made charms are just very appropriate. Jacquard socks with knitting needles with a pattern (children's patterns are not so difficult to find) can be the topic for a separate article, since this is an extremely voluminous and rather complicated work.
In a nutshell, its features can be described as follows:
- The colors of the yarn should be contrasted so that the pattern does not look blurry.
- In the process, it is important to monitor the correct location of the thread. Inadequate tension will lead to sagging threads from the wrong side or loose loops and a fuzzy pattern. At the same time, the tightening will be too noticeable, the canvas will not turn out smooth, can be deformed.
- It should be borne in mind that the thickness of the fabric will be higher due to broaches on the reverse side. This is important for children's products.
The diagram above shows an example of a good jacquard pattern. Despite its apparent simplicity, it has a clear outline, excellent plot and versatility.
Knitting socks with a knitting pattern: patterns for female models
There is nothing more impressive than socks made of quality yarn with voluminous braids. This is the embodiment of coziness and comfort. However, models with an openwork are also worthy of attention. Their purpose, rather decorative than practical, but when using a very warm thread, even the lace can warm. In any case, any model is unique if the craftswoman loves and practices knitting.
Socks with a pattern (diagrams, description and example of the location of the pattern are below) can be performed as follows. For such a model, any solid patterns, including the basic knitting techniques, are suitable.
Ornaments on the schemes consist of simple front and back loops and their combinations. To give volume to vertical braids in the second pattern, their front loops are knitted together with the loops of the previous row. The third pattern is equipped with vertical flagella, consisting of two intertwined loops.
The patterns below for knitting socks with knitting needles with patterns differ in that in each of them weaving of loops is used.
How to work with a pattern
To get socks with a successful placement of the ornament, you should carry out the correct calculations. After the control sample is ready according to the pattern scheme, knitted from the selected yarn, it will be possible to calculate how many loops and rows will be required to form a rapport. This information is important, first of all, because the sock fabric is knitted in a circular pattern. Therefore, it should consist of an integer number of rapports.
If the rapports are small, adjusting their number to the size of the sock will be easier. When using a large pattern, the optimal output is the placement of one or two rapports in the center of the canvas.