Scarves transforming into other garments are still at their peak. Now, in addition to voluminous warm products, you can find scarves from thin summer yarn, from angora, mohair and wool. In addition, the range of possible methods for decorating such wardrobe items has expanded: fur, pockets, sleeves, buttons and many other elements.
Given the ease of implementation, knitting a transformer scarf with knitting needles is possible for knitters with any experience. The manufacture of almost all such products is based on a flat canvas with a simple pattern.
Pipe knitted scarf
How to knit a transforming scarf "pipe" with knitting needles? Schemes and description are given below. This is the simplest product in the performance of volume scarves, it is extremely simple to create. The photo below shows a scarf tube, for the manufacture of which a very thick yarn (3-50 m / 100 grams) and knitting needles with number 7 (you can take thicker) were used. An elementary facial surface was chosen as a pattern.
To knit such a scarf-transformer with knitting needles, diagrams and a description are practically not needed. The knitting process begins with a set of loops (their number is determined when calculating the loops according to a previously connected sample), then they are closed in a ring and knitted on circular knitting needles to the required height (about 35-40 cm). If the craftswoman prefers to use straight classic knitting needles, then the pipe is knitted in the form of a rectangle and then sewn to the side. The principle of stitching knitted fabrics is shown in the figure below.
This technique is called a knit stitch.
The edges of the product do not have to be equipped with an elastic band or other strapping; preservation of their natural twisted state is allowed. It is very convenient to wear such a product - it is warm and the hanging edges of the scarf do not interfere. This model also allows you to put it on your head like a hat.
Scarf scarf
The triangular shape of such a scarf allows you to use it for socks as a classic scarf, head scarf , bolero, pareo or cape. The number of variations is limited only by the imagination of the owner of such a product.
From the photos below, it is easy to guess how to knit a transformer scarf with knitting needles.
There are several ways:
- Knitting from the corner. Such a web begins with one or three loops and is expanded by the uniform addition of loops during operation. This should be done in each front row. Thus, the expansion occurs at an angle of 45 degrees, resulting in a triangle with a right angle.
- Knitting from a wide edge. This method is not as convenient as the previous one, but it also deserves attention. Choosing this path, you should dial the maximum number of loops, knit 3-5 rows, and then sequentially reduce the canvas by one loop on each side in each front row. The result also is a triangle with a right angle.
The specifics of a triangular scarf
For the formation of armholes, there is no need to knit ovals of complex shape. It is enough just to leave slots at least 15 cm long. In this case, the canvas is divided into three parts that are knitted separately, then they are combined together by a common row and knitted further, continuing to be added.
There is a special condition for yarn. You need to choose thin soft yarn and a flat pattern to knit a transformer scarf lying in beautiful folds with knitting needles. Schemes and description of patterns should be simple. You can use openwork or solid ornaments, but they should be knitted loose and freely.
Sleeve scarf
And finally, the leader in the race for popularity among transformers is a scarf with sleeves. The unique model surely occupies the top positions in the ratings of fashion accessories.
The cut is based on an elementary rectangle. To knit using a variety of patterns. Experienced knitters do not recommend using too cunning or voluminous patterns. You can experiment with colors, a combination of shades. A scarf is an accessory that should attract attention and enhance the emphasis on the main elements of the wardrobe.
The photos below show an example of a plain product.
Such a scarf-transformer with knitting needles (a diagram and description are not required here, since a simple
scarf knitting is chosen as a pattern
) can be called the easiest for knitters.
To get such a product, you need to knit a rectangle about 30 cm wide and about 2.5 m long. At the end of knitting, sew the ends of the scarf 60 cm from each edge (for sleeves).
Transformer scarf with cuffs
The following figure shows an example of a product when knitting which was used English gum.
This is a more difficult to make scarf-transformer knitting. Schemes and description of the gum:
- The first row is knitted with a regular elastic band 1: 1 (front / back).
- In the second row, they knit the front, and the wrong side is removed by throwing a crochet on it. So to the end of the row.
- All subsequent rows are knitted as a second.
High cuffs made with 1: 1 elastic. The rest should be this scarf-transformer knit as well as the previous one. The thickness of the yarn should be medium, optimally - 400 m / 100 grams, knitting needles number 5.
Knitting. Transformer scarf: description and diagram
The gray scarf model in the photos below is very special. It is connected by a rectangle, and from both ends of the canvas, twists are made. They are sewn up and look like a simple hem, but you can put your hands into them and get a knitted transformer scarf with knitting needles.
Schemes and a description of the knitting of the tourniquet that adorned the model are given below:
- To weave the braids to the left, you should re-first the first strand on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave from the front side of the canvas.
- Transfer the second strand to the right knitting needle without knitting.
- Return the first strand, then the second, to the left knitting needle.
These braids are the simplest of all. The diagram shows an example of interlocking strands consisting of one loop; in the photograph, the braid is formed by strands of two loops. All braids are interwoven in one direction.
Possessing the described techniques and knowing the basic principles of knitting transformer scarves, you can get to work!