How to knit a scarf knit in a circle on the spit - tips, review ways for beginners, schemes

What it is

Handkerchief knitting is one of the most uncomplicated patterns that gives you the opportunity to improve your skill level. It is a basic skill for the beginner. On its basis, you can move on to the study of more complex variations and schemes. In fact, it is an alternation of the front and back rows.

As a result, the pattern looks like horizontal convex stripes. Used to create handkerchiefs. Hence the name appeared. Usually, this pattern is used as a "background" to the main pattern. But it also looks original and self-sufficient as a main pattern.

It is an ancient pattern, which has some features and advantages over other ways to create patterns:

• the product is not deformed and does not change its original shape, after washing it does not stretch;
• things are quite voluminous;
• the edge is strong and not inclined to twisting. The fabric, thanks to this, lies flat.

It should also be taken into account that this type of pattern shortens the product significantly in height. When calculating yarn consumption this should be paid special attention. Any yarn is equally suitable for use. But it looks best on a textured and unusual yarn.

It is advantageous to emphasize the individuality of the yarn itself. As an example, melange yarn. It will give a very interesting effect. The transition from color to color that looks different on the front and back side. Very good to use this pattern in the manufacture of children's things. Due to the structure of the knitting, the products turn out soft and pleasantly fits the body.

Tips for beginners

Any work has nuances and secrets. Knitting is no exception. Before you start studying the pattern is worth reading tips for beginners.

1. The beginning of the creation of any product is a set of loops. It is important to make the correct calculation of their number to create the conceived pattern. The shawl knitting does not require such calculations. But it is very important not to change the density of the pattern. Make sure that the loops are the same size. To do this, choose a needle corresponding to the thickness of the yarn.
2. To work you can use straight, sock and circular needles. But for beginners it is worth practicing on straight. This will help you understand the principle of yarn tension and the alternation of rows of the pattern.
3. From the beginning it is worth studying the scheme of patterns. Shawl knitting is usually marked with a vertical line. This corresponds to the pattern on straight needles. On circular will alternate horizontal and vertical lines, which are the rows with the right or wrong stitches.
4. Do not tighten or loosen the stitches too much. The product will be asymmetrical. And in the first case there will be a problem with knitting loops.
5. Details created by shawl knitting are best joined with open loops, using a needle.
6. Close the loops one at a time. So that the edge is not tight, it is better to use the option of elastic closure.

Knitting methods

Shawl knitting on straight needles

The basis of knitting any pattern is a set of loops of the initial row. Initially, it is worth to dial a small number of loops to knit the pattern. To do this, usually two needles are used. Then one of them is pulled and used for further work. The initial row is done as follows. The first stitch is dropped.

Farther the product is knitted entirely by the classical way, that is, the capture of thread is made by the front wall. Marginal is knit to the wrong side. In the future, the beginning and end of the row is always done in this way. It is the edge loops, giving an even edge.

We turn the product and start the next one. The second and subsequent rows are done exactly the same way until closing. This is the entire description of this pattern. If you want, you can completely replace the front stitches with the back stitches.

These are two options for knitting handkerchiefs on straight needles. They are usually used in creating scarves, shawls, and shawls. There is another method for creating things knitted in a circular pattern.

Shawl knitting on circular needles

This technique has differences from the previous description. Use it more experienced needlewomen, but it is also not difficult to perform.

The work also starts with a set of loops, which are closed in a circle. The place of connection is marked with a divider. You can use a special plastic or metal marker designed specifically for this purpose, or thread of a different color. The initial row is knit entirely with the front loops before the divider. The difference will be in the second row.

It is important not to turn the product, and continue to knit in the same direction, that is, from the front side.

It is done with the back stitches, starting from the mark. Then the alternation of rows takes place. This is how you get the shawl knit when knitting with circular needles. There is another important nuance. In order that the product does not give a bevel, it is worth using in the work of both the front and the back only "classic" method.

For convenience, it is worth using a needle with a length of fishing line corresponding to the width of the desired product. In this case there is no need every time to pull a needle and spend extra time on this process.

Both methods for clarity, you can learn by using lessons with video or photo.

Shawl knitting - the basic pattern for learning. In other words, it can be called a basic option in the study of the basics of knitting. But it also has more than one way of creating products, depending on the desired result. In fact, the technique has been used in the making of all sorts of things, until the wrong loop was invented. And with it, ways of combining. Thanks to this, modern needlewomen can create unique products with complex and beautiful patterns.

Photo ideas and schemes of shawl knitting