Despite the fact that the Internet offers many patterns for knitting, novice needlewomen often face many problems. This is due not only to ignorance of knitting techniques, but also to the inability to read patterns, the difficulty of correlating the pattern and the future product.
Popularity
In such a situation, it is advisable to pay attention to geometric patterns. They are always relevant, can be performed both in a dense version, and in the form of lace. A striking example is the knitting pattern "Wave". Schemes, a description of such drawings will not be difficult to find. They are presented in huge numbers in various publications.
However, for the work to bring pleasure, it is important to choose the most suitable pattern correctly and not get confused in its implementation. The type of product that is planned to be made, as well as the preferred yarn, affect the choice of pattern.
Kinds
Depending on the methods used for knitting, the “Wave” pattern can be assigned to one of the following categories:
- embossed;
- openwork;
- fantasy.
There is also a special type of wave - vertical. They may fall into any of the above categories.
Each thing can be made unique by knitting with the “Waves” pattern, the pattern for this only changes slightly. So, you can alternate wavy patches with the usual garter stitch or facial smoothness. In addition, to obtain a unique pattern, you can modify the scheme by arranging the sections of adding and decreasing loops not one above the other, but in a checkerboard pattern.
Scope of application
The variety of ways that knitting can be done , the “Wave” pattern, explains their widespread use. Depending on the chosen pattern, they can be suitable for knitting clothes for both men and women, and for children. With success, Waves are used to design skirts, sweaters, hats and scarves, wraps and even bags.
Those who prefer bright and unusual things can be advised to make the “Waves” pattern with knitting needles, the scheme of which was to their liking with yarn of different colors. You can do this by alternating colors through several rows, or pick up sectionally colored threads.
When using patterns based on waves from the very beginning of knitting, you can get the original curved edge. That is why such patterns are often used to design the edges of the canvas, as well as as a border. Original and very unusual looks a cloth made with a wavy pattern using diagonal or cross knitting techniques.
Relief waves
Relief waves are the easiest to perform. Even a beginner knitter will cope with them, since they use only front and wrong loops. The pattern is dense and quite expressive.
For such patterns, it is best to use dyed yarn. It is important not to iron and steam after knitting . This can lead to loss of relief.
Beginner knitters, who still find it difficult to understand patterns, can be asked to use the description of the “Wave” pattern, knitting with knitting using only the simplest ones - front and back loops.
The rapport (repeating part) of the pattern consists of six loops. In the description, as in the diagram, only the front rows are given. Wrong should be knitted according to the pattern. Do not forget about the edge ones: the first loop of the row should be removed, the last always knit from the wrong side.
First you need to dial the number of loops a multiple of 6 plus 2 edge.
First row: 3 wrong, 3 front. Repeat until the end of the row.
Third: knit 2 loops wrong, 3 front, 1 wrong. Perform until loop runs out.
Fifth: repeat the wrong side combination, 3 facial, 2 wrong side.
Seventh: 3 front, 3 wrong - knit to the end of the loops.
Ninth: repeat 1 purl, 3 facial, 2 purl.
Eleventh: 2 wrong, 3 front, 1 wrong - knit to the end of the row.
After the twelfth row, you should again return to the first and continue knitting until the fabric reaches the required length. If you correctly make the “Waves” pattern with knitting needles, the scheme of which is given in this section, you can get relief waves located vertically.
Openwork waves
To make the “Openwork waves” pattern with knitting needles is somewhat more difficult than embossed ones. This is explained by the fact that in this case, knitting techniques, called yarn and two loops together, are additionally used. Depending on the diagram or description, some modifications may also occur. On the Internet there are a large number of lessons and master classes that explain how such loops are knitted.
To quickly learn how to knit the "Openwork waves" pattern with knitting needles, it is important to understand the principles of creating patterns for it:
- the number of crochets and deductions in a row must match;
- the direction of the strip formed when knitting two loops together is of fundamental importance, therefore it is important to monitor the slope;
- so that the canvas does not knit diagonally, you need to start the series with fewer decreases or crochets than in the rapport.
Fantasy waves
Long-time needlewomen can be advised to perform fancy knitting, the “Waves” pattern. A diagram of such a pattern may contain a large number of elements: cones, elongated loops, broaches, and many others.
In this case, of course, you will have to make a lot of effort. But the result is worth it. The things made by fantasy patterns look very fresh and original.
It is important to pay attention to the recommendations on the choice of yarn before knitting a fancy “Wave” pattern with knitting needles, the pattern of which has attracted attention. If there are none, you will have to act at random or tie up several variations of the patterns. The fact is that the same yarn can look completely different in different patterns.
Instead of a conclusion
Finally, needlewomen can give one more advice. A huge number of knitting patterns are available on the Internet. Sometimes finding the right one takes a lot of time. But, in spite of everything, do not be lazy: be sure to tie a sample. This will help not only to calculate the required number of loops, but also to see how the completed “Wave” pattern with knitting needles will look on the selected threads. The pattern proposed for knitting may contain errors, as a result of which the desired pattern simply will not work. By identifying them even before starting work on the product, you can save time and nerves. The knitter should not forget why she took up the knitting needles. Gathering the will into a fist, having patience and making every effort, you can make a unique thing that will attract admiring glances. Then the result will please you for a long time.