In vain, many consider knitting socks an uninteresting and dull occupation, completely unrelated to creativity. This is not true! With a little skill, diligence and patience, you can create not just socks, but a real masterpiece, emphasizing the old truth: beauty is everywhere.
Even knitting socks can be approached as creating a favorite accessory or an exclusive gift that will be welcome. So, the topic of this article is knitting openwork socks, or rather, choosing the right pattern.
Yarn Selection Tips
It's no secret that openwork patterns, even the simplest ones, are always exquisite and do not like thick yarn. Therefore, the thread for knitting should be medium, closer to thin. The reference will be the footage of a hundred-gram skein: the length of the thread in it optimal for good lace is 500-600 meters. Socks made of yarn of this thickness will be moderately thin and warm. The composition of the thread can be any, it all depends on your own preferences, but experienced craftsmen recommend choosing high-quality wool yarn with the addition of polyamide fiber to strengthen the product and extend the life of the product.
Today there are special series of sock yarn produced by many manufacturers, with the composition of 70-75% of wool and 25-30% of polyamide. Note that the masters in this category are supportive and respond very positively to it. Material consumption - about 100 grams per pair of socks.
Necessary tools
They perform work on five toe needles (they are also called needles, since there are no clamps on them). For non-thick yarn, the tools should also be proportionate, so needles No. 1,5-2 are the most suitable option. In the process, special markers may be required, which can serve as office paper clips, multi-colored remains of yarn, etc.
Choosing patterns for socks
When choosing a pattern for knitting openwork socks, several rules are followed:
• the picture should not be large;
• openwork elements alternate with dense areas;
• the lower part of the sock, toe and heel are made smooth, dense facial smoothness.
Approximately such a pattern is shown in the second photo - a lace strip of rhombuses, underlined by a small pigtail, framed on the edge by a thin lace path. The article will consider several options for patterned knitting of a sock: fully openwork, textured tracks, alternating braids with openwork stripes.
Openwork socks with knitting needles: schemes
Let's start with the simplest drawings that form simple openwork tracks. Since even the most primitive openwork adorns the knitted fabric, for beginners knitters is the best option. So, we understand the question of how to knit openwork socks with knitting needles.
Schemes of narrow and wide openwork paths:
• 5 loops are involved in a narrow strip of lace, but it is necessary to highlight the pattern on the canvas, adding a purl from each side.
The track runs like this:
- 1 p: 1 yarn (H), from 2 loops knit one facial (VL), 1 person., 2 VL, 1 N.
- The 2nd and in all the following even circular (after all, the sock is knitted in a circle) rows are knitted according to the pattern.
- From the 3rd to the 7th rows: 1 persons., 1 N, 3 OHL, 1 persons.
- From the 9th row, the pattern repeats. In the diagram, the resulting openwork path is edged with a small pigtail from the overlap of two loops. The number of rows of rapport intersection depends on the master.
• A wide strip of lace can serve as an independent drawing, fully occupying the canvas. In the photo - just such an option. The “Hearts” pattern results in a repetition of a strip of 13 loops. Rapport drawing - 16 rows. The generally accepted symbolism of the loops used in the scheme will help to figure out the pattern yourself.
Knitted knitted socks with knitting needles of such patterns (the diagrams are presented in the review) are simple in execution and beginners are quite capable of it.
Leaflet Pattern
Modern masters skillfully use the excellent decorative effect of this pattern in many models. Socks did not stand aside. The presented photo demonstrates white socks with a central openwork strip made by the "Leaflets" pattern.
We will get acquainted with the order of this simple, but very effective drawing.
The pattern is 10 rows and 27 loops, which almost completely covers the front of the toe. It fits in like this:
- 1 r: 9 facial, 2 overhead lines, 1 H, 2 faces., 1 out., 2 facial, 1H, 2 overhead lines, 9 faces.
- 2 p: 8 out., 2 loops to knit out. (VI), 2 of., 1 N, 1 of., 1 persons., 1 of., 1 H, 2 of., 2 VI, 8 of.
- 3 r: 7 facial, 2 overhead lines, 1 person., 1 N, 3 persons., 1 out., 3 facial, 1 H, 2 overhead lines, 7 persons.
- 4 p: 6 from., 2 VI, 3 from., 1 N, 2 from., 1 front, 2 from., 1 N, 3 from., 2 VI, 6 from.
- 5 r: 5 persons., 2 OHL, 2 persons., 1 N, 4 persons., 1 out., 4 persons., 1 N, 2 persons., 2 OHL, 5 persons.
- 6 r: 4 of., 2 VI, 4 of., 1 H, 3 of., 1 persons., 3 of., 1 H, 4 of., 2 VI, 4 of.
- 7 r: 3 lts., 2 VL, 3 persons, 1 N, 5 lts., 1 out., 5 lts., 1 N, 3 lts., 2 VL, 3 lts.
- 8 r: 2 of., 2 VI, 5 of., 1 N, 4 of., 1 front, 4 of., 1 H, 5 of., 2 VI, 2 of.
- 9 r: 1 lts., 2 VL, 4 lts., 1 N, 6 lts., 1 out., 6 lts., 1 H, 4 lts., 2 VL, 1 facial.
- 10 r: 2 VI, 6 out., 1 N, 5 out., 1 person, 5 out., 1 N, 6 out., 2 VI.
From the next row, the pattern begins to be knitted again. Such a floral pattern in the central part of the product is a very successful option, which combines the simplicity of performance and the effectiveness of the finished product. With this pattern, it is easy to knit openwork socks with knitting needles. The description of the central strip should also not cause difficulties.
Overlaps, plaits and braids in knitting openwork socks
Openwork patterns when knitting socks are often complemented by various weaves - braids, medium-sized arana, elongated loops and other decorative techniques.
You can give many examples of the successful combination of lace and braids, but to talk about all the drawings in the same article is impossible, and not necessary. The models shown in the photographs clearly illustrate the possibility of combining various weaves with lace inserts or stripes.
Often there are small braids, in the intervals between overlaps of which the masters make openwork holes. Sometimes narrow aranes are used, which add extra density to the product and contrast with delicate textured paths.
In a word, patterns for socks can be made in different variations. Another important rule: the work must be done carefully, trying with equal force to pull the working thread so that the canvas is even and equally dense. Subject to these simple conditions, openwork socks with knitting needles, patterns of patterns for which we examined, will become original and unique.