Modern designers do not tire of improving such a familiar product for many knitters as a crocheted openwork napkin. Despite the long history of these small decorative elements, their intricate patterns are still able to surprise even experienced knitters.
Simple napkins
Novice craftswomen, as well as those knitters for whom the novelty and originality of the pattern are not of great value, often choose simple crocheted openwork napkins for work. Schemes and descriptions of such products include a repetition of the same elements and a fairly uniform structure. Typically, an ornament consists of:
- six to twelve major elements (emphasis);
- several continuous rows;
- strapping in the form of cloves or waves.
Another common component of simple napkins is the grid (or the openwork patterns that replace it). With it, developers can increase or decrease the size of the napkin. The same technique is adopted by many craftswomen.
How to reduce or increase the napkin?
The photo below shows an interesting and rather simple openwork crochet napkin.
The description of the process of expanding the canvas is to include additional rows made with an openwork pattern.
A small napkin located in the upper left corner of the diagram includes the following elements:
- center;
- openwork pattern (4 rows);
- strip of even rows;
- openwork strapping.
To increase its diameter, additional components should be introduced. After the first and second stages, another set of even rows is performed, and then a wide strip of six rows of openwork pattern.
The lacy crochet napkin ends with knitting of the third and fourth stages.
If necessary, remove any elements from the cloth napkins should be removed rows connected by a grid or a simple pattern.
Knitting napkins from motifs
The following product has an extremely original appearance, and its manufacturing process is very exciting.
This openwork crochet napkin is knitted from six separate circular motifs, which are then combined into one cloth. In the diagram, motifs are indicated by numbers 2-7. It is important that all components of the product are the same size. To do this, you must carefully monitor the tension of the thread during operation and the density of knitting. Flowers of different sizes will give the product an asymmetrical shape.
Making a motive
To begin with, you should connect a chain of three air loops (VP). Next, a crocheted lace napkin is knitted as follows:
1) 6 single crochet (RLS);
2) 1 RLS, 8 VP, connecting column (PS) in the 2nd VP, repeat 5 times;
3) 1 sc, 1 VP, under the large arch knit 1 sc, 1 half column, 4 double crochet (CCH), 2 VP, 4 CCH, 1 half column, 1 sc, 1 VP. Repeat 5 times.
That's all, the motive is ready. It is very simple, in fact, consists of three rows.
The connection of motives
When six identical round fragments are ready, you need to tie the seventh, which will combine them all into one canvas. This flower begins to be knitted from a ring of 5 VP, in which 12 SBs are performed N. Next, two types of petals are knitted: small and large.
Small: 3 VP, connecting column arch of 3 VP fasten to the 1st VP, SB N.
Large: 5 VP, the hook is threaded under the arches of the petals of two motives and 4 more VP, SB N.
Guided by the scheme, you need to connect five petals of each size. The result is the central part of the napkin.
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The first circular row of strapping begins at the top of the petal of one of the round motifs. This row should combine motives from the outside of the circle:
1) 5 VP, SB N, 5 VP, SBN, 5 VP, SBN, 5 VP, column with 2 yarn (C2H) connecting the tops of two petals, 5 VP, C2H at the same point, 5 VP, SBN. Repeat the sequence 5 more times;
2) 5 VP, SB N, 5 VP, RLS, 7 VP, RLS, 5 VP, RLS, 5 VP, RLS, 7 VP, RLS. Repeat 5 times;
3) 2 VP, pico from 3 VP, 2 VP, RLS, 5 CCH, 2 pico from 3 VP, 5 CCH, RLS. Repeat 11 times.
Properly performed actions will lead to the fact that all elements of the napkin will lie in the same plane. There should not be any protruding fragments and turned towards the petals.
Crocheted finished napkins (patterns and description can be solid or set) must be washed and doused with steam from the iron. Impregnation of the product with starch will only benefit him, since in this case the napkin will be better to maintain its shape.