Despite the abundance of a variety of modern models, patterns and ornaments, a downy shawl is very popular. The knitting pattern of such a product can be extremely simple or extremely complex. Designers make patterns for knitters with different skill levels. Therefore, you can find products that are connected only by facial loops or, conversely, including a number of ornaments.
In general, knitting down scarves with knitting needles, patterns and descriptions of which are designed for beginners, is not difficult. It is only important to monitor uniform density. More complex models require some experience, imagination and knowledge of geometry.
Types of down scarves: Orenburg tenderness
The need for warm clothing led to the fact that he began to actively use the fur, wool and fluff of various animals. Along with fur items of the wardrobe, knitwear containing sheep wool, fluff of rabbits, goats and other artiodactyls is perfectly warmed.
Today, two types of scarves are most popular: Orenburg and Voronezh. The first is a downy cobweb. The knitting pattern of this accessory is usually openwork, and it is made from very thin fleecy threads (hence the name "spider line"). The finished product has an extremely light weight, but has excellent warming properties.
For Orenburg shawls, the craftswomen choose mohair or angora with a thread thickness of about 250 m / 25 grams. In this case, the needles are used quite thick: at least 4 mm.
How to fit classic Voronezh shawls
Traditionally, similar accessories are given a rectangular shape. The center is knitted with some simple pattern
Craftswomen pick up any elementary pattern or even a headscarf to make the central part, and then decorate a down scarf. The knitting pattern can be quite openwork or relatively dense. Unlike Orenburg shawls, Voronezh shawls are heavier and more voluminous.
The fluff of Voronezh goats
For work use yarn from the softest goat hair. The region is proud of its achievements in breeding a certain breed of animals, as well as fluff processing technologies. The hair of such goats is light, soft, silky and the length of the pile.
Masters claim that the quality of fluff unfolds over time. The longer the product is worn, the softer and fluffier the shawl becomes. The knitting pattern does not affect the “fluffiness”, but the esthetic attractiveness of the model depends on it.
Such scarves are not as openwork as the Orenburg ones. They are knitted more tightly. In addition, in the process of wearing, the lint of the fluff is distributed between the loops and fill the gaps, so that the canvas becomes even less transparent.
Knitting pattern for a down scarf for beginners
All craftswomen who have only recently mastered the basic techniques of knitting, it is better to choose a simpler model to make a shawl, scarf or stole. By definition, shawls can be either quadrangular or triangular.
As an example of a simple pattern below is a picture with a schematic representation of an elementary lace. Here is a very simple extension principle.
Using this ornament, the craftswoman can quickly create a down scarf. The knitting pattern starts from the bottom.
The value of quality material
You can use absolutely any yarn: if you choose a thin mohair, then the product will turn out delicate and delicate.
When the craftswoman likes a hairy thread, and she wants to get a denser product, you should purchase the appropriate material. Low-quality yarn and materials that belong to the economy segment should be avoided. This is due to the fact that there are a lot of artificial additives in inexpensive yarn, and natural fibers are not processed properly. As a result, the product will be tough, spools will appear quickly, and the overall appearance will not be accurate enough. The search for yarn is the most important preparatory stage. Depends on its results, how high-quality Orenburg or Voronezh down shawl will be. The knitting pattern and pattern in this case are of secondary importance.
For convenience, the following abbreviations will be used in the job description:
- front loop (Lits. P);
- back loop (Out. P);
- yarn (H);
- row (P).
How to knit a scarf
For the first P you should dial five loops. Then you need to knit according to the above scheme, sequentially adding two loops in each Person. R.
How are the additions performed:
- At the beginning of P: remove the first P, make H, then knit according to the scheme.
- At the end of P: without tying the last P, make H, and then fulfill the Persons. P.
All Izn. P fit in the pattern.
The contraction of the loops (one of two is obtained) is indicated by a slash. To get a symmetrical pattern, you need to pay attention to which side the line is inclined. If to the right, then you must perform the following actions:
- Move the first P to the right knitting needle.
- The second P knit Persons.
- Transfer the first P to the left knitting needle and put on the second.
- Transfer the resulting P to the right knitting needle.
In the case when the slash points to the left, you just need to knit two Ps together and get one Faces. P.
In a regular (even canvas), the number of new elements is always equal to the number of reduced. Thus, the equilibrium and the total number P in R.
But the triangular pattern is designed so that the canvas gradually expands. This effect was achieved due to the fact that the balance between the addition and reduction of P.
The advantage of this pattern is its versatility: you can create a triangle of absolutely any size.
At the end of the work, you can knit several P with a garter stitch to form a neat edge.
Shawl with solid center
One of the easiest ways to knit a scarf or shawl is the formation of a dense middle and openwork edges. The photo below shows just such a model.
For the central part, you can choose absolutely any pattern. If the craftswoman knows how the Faces are performed. P and Izn. P, then she does not need a knitting pattern for a down scarf with knitting needles. It is enough to draw the right amount of P on the knitting needles and knit all the elements as front loops. This applies to Izn. P, and Persons. R. At the final stage, all P netugo close.
Then, a separately bound hem is sewn to the finished web. More advanced and experienced knitters perform openwork at the same time as knitting the central part.
Knitting rims
The most fascinating is knitting down shawls and shawls, the patterns of which allow you to create a beautiful, openwork hem with sharp cloves. Such products look especially gentle and airy. The figure below shows the knitting pattern of the border.
Interestingly, the calculations for the right and left sides of the canvas are presented. How to use the scheme:
- Draw the following number P on the knitting needles: 15 P for the border on the right, X P for the central part (each craftswoman must figure this figure out independently for her product) and 15 P for the border on the left. Each P is knitted in the following order: P rims, then P of the central part, then P of the second part of the rim.
- To add P on the right side of the border, you should remove the first P, from the second, knit two P and then stick to the scheme.
- An increase in the number P on the left side of the border: two Ps are tied from the penultimate P, then the last P.
When knitting this pattern, you do not need to follow the slope of the reduced loops (they are indicated by even triangles). Inclined lines show how much P and in what place you need to close.
By and large, any openwork ornament is suitable to make a down scarf. The knitting pattern (border or even openwork) can be adapted for a shawl or scarf.
The main requirement: the presence of a large number of holes. Then the finished product will be airy and light.
Lacy Shawl
Another simple option for knitting a triangular shawl or scarf. The photo shows a product with a solid central part and a simple border.
The border width is 9 P in the narrowest place and 21 P in the widest.
Additions are made in two P along the open edge. The rapport (repeating part) ends with the closure of 12 P. Then, in the next rapport, the border of the border again expands by 12 P, which is subsequently reduced.
Thus, neat cloves are formed.
The final stage: wet-heat treatment
Given the specific composition of mohair or angora yarn, it should be handled with extreme caution. You can not use detergents with aggressive components (chlorine), and do not try to iron the cloth with an iron.
In order for the knitted product to take the desired shape, and all the loops to be aligned and straightened, the scarf should be washed in warm water (not higher than 30 degrees) with the addition of a mild agent. You can use special mixtures for washing delicate items. For the first treatment, you can just soak a handkerchief in the fabric softener.
Then the product is gently squeezed (not twisted) and laid out to dry. The sharp cloves of the openwork rim should be fixed with pins. In this case, after drying, the product will keep its shape.
In the case when it is not possible to fix the shape of the scarf in any way and it is constantly wrinkled during wear, light steam processing is acceptable. In order not to spoil the mohair, the shawl should be laid out on a flat horizontal plane, pin all the protruding parts and cover with a damp, loose cloth. Chintz or gauze in several layers is suitable. Then you can already steam the product with steam from the iron or even put the iron on the surface of the scarf. It should be set for a split second, immediately removing. You can not carry the iron in any direction, otherwise the scarf is deformed.
In order not to spoil all the work, it is better to conduct experiments with a control sample.