Knitting is not only an extremely exciting process, but also a very useful activity, because from an ordinary ball of yarn a needlewoman can create real masterpieces for the whole family - from small toys for the smallest to unusual knitted pullovers, dresses, jackets, scarves, mittens and much more .
Types of patterns
There are a lot of varieties of drawings , but they can be conditionally divided into 2 types - a simple flat and three-dimensional pattern. The first is formed by alternating front and back loops. Distinguish:
- hosiery knitting - knitting only with facial loops;
- an elastic band - alternation of front and back loops;
- garter stitch - knits back and forth in rows of facial loops.
A flat pattern is often complemented by elongated loops, bumps, crochets and other types of jewelry for greater originality.
Three-dimensional patterns for knitting are created from alternating concave and convex sections, with the help of which a fascinating, elegant relief weaving is obtained, and the effect of three-dimensionality is achieved. This type of knitting is used for men's and women's clothing and accessories, rugs and textiles for the home, children's things. The best volumetric pattern with knitting is obtained on thick natural yarn (cotton, viscose, wool, cashmere).
Varieties of volumetric patterns
Volume knitting has a huge number of variations that are simply impossible to count. It:
- openwork knitting (stripes, paths, zigzags, leaves, rhombuses, etc.);
- pattern with offset loops (braids, tracks, snakes, chains, etc.);
- fancy knitting - combinations of various elements, simple and complex;
We offer the most popular and uncomplicated three-dimensional patterns with knitting needles with a description, from which you will get real masterpieces of applied art.
Openwork volume knitting
Stripes, paths and zigzags are three-dimensional patterns with knitting needles, the schemes of which are considered the simplest in execution, because they consist of alternating front and back loops in a certain order.
In this way, it is not at all necessary to knit the entire product, but it will become an original addition to another, simple or complex pattern, for example, Irish Aran.
Here is the simplest three-dimensional pattern with knitting needles, to create which you will not need anything but the ability to knit front and back loops.
Leaves are another popular three-dimensional knitting pattern with a very feminine, beautiful and, importantly, two-sided knitting pattern. It is ideal for a flat product, such as a blanket for a newborn, and for a dress or tunic that will look elegant and elegant with such a pattern.
Rhombuses, like any openwork knitting, are formed by yarn loops, as well as with the help of hosiery and wrong gum. They are concise, restrained and ideal for casual wear.
Floral motifs, as well as bows, fans, cones - the most complex three-dimensional patterns with knitting needles. Their schemes are as follows.
In addition to loops, they use nodules, cones, pigtails, droplets and much more. Of course, an experienced craftswoman needs to start knitting such a pattern, and it is better for beginners to practice on simpler drawings.
Loop movement - braids, harnesses and arana patterns
This group is often used to finish the product, because if you use only this pattern, the knitting will turn out to be overloaded.
The following varieties of such patterns:
- intertwining of 2 or 3 loops;
- intertwining 4 loops (harnesses);
- 2 tows twisted in opposite directions - butterfly;
- wavy tourniquet (snake);
- two mirror snakes (chain);
- 3, 4 tows connected without gaps (braid).
A vivid example of knitting using such elements is Irish Aran (or Irish knitting), an example of which is presented in the photo below.
Fantasy drawings
A fantasy volumetric pattern with knitting needles is created by a combination of the above patterns - volumetric and planar. There can be a lot of such combinations, and the more difficult you take the scheme, the more unique and interesting the binding will be in the end.
Of course, only experienced craftsmen can create such drawings, but for those who would like to try their hand, we offer several fantasy patterns with schemes.
Knitwear Care
Volumetric drawings, due to their relief and expressive outlines, require special care for a longer and better wear. So that the product does not sit down after the first washing, it is recommended to wash the yarn before starting knitting with ordinary soap and dry in natural conditions.
Finished products are recommended hand or delicate washing, such things cannot be ironed, exposure to steam and high temperatures is also undesirable. Ideally, do not dry on a battery or over a stove, but under natural conditions.
What can be connected with a volumetric pattern?
The question often arises as to whether this knitting is suitable for a particular thing. Three-dimensional patterns, the schemes of which were presented, are suitable for almost any type of knitting. Openwork knitting in appearance is the most elegant, so it will look good on women's clothing (lace dresses, tunics, sweaters, scarves, etc.), children's clothing (sets and rugs for newborns, suits and blouses for babies). Openwork diamond pattern is good for both women's and men's casual wear.
For men's clothing (sweaters, cardigans, blazers), moving loops in Irish knitting, large harnesses, snakes and chains are also ideal. But such a pattern would be inconvenient for planar knitting (for example, a home blanket).
And, of course, fantasy knitting is suitable for any product, depending on the fantasy and combination that you come up with.
Summing up, I want to note that, despite the intricacy of the pattern, three-dimensional patterns with knitting needles, the patterns of which were presented, are simple to perform and even an inexperienced craftswoman can do, it is enough to correctly perform the knitting sequence.