Learn to knit two-color scheme, and choose the patterns
Content
- Types of loops in two-color knitting patterns
- Two-tone patterns for children
- Patterns for Adults
- Video: Learn to knit patterns of two colors
The appearance of knitted products depends on the choiceneedlewomen of high-quality threads, from their personal skill, as well as from the pattern. It is possible to obtain a huge variety of spectacular reliefs by knitting many types of loops, as well as their combination with each other. In addition, there is a technique for creating patterns on knitted fabric using threads of two or more colors. Knit with yarn of different shades according to the instructions in the pattern, and you will be able to form spectacular two-color patterns with knitting needles on knitted fabric. Using the technique of forming two-color patterns, needlewomen can knit stylish items on the simplest fabric made with stockinette stitch. In the photo below you see one example of a pattern on the front surface, knitted with threads of two colors. In this case, the drawing is made according to the diagram. You can create such a simple scheme yourself by choosing a picture that you like.
In order to transfer such a homemade pattern to canvas, you need to master the method of making a two-color pattern. You will get this opportunity by studying all the photo and video materials in this lesson.
Types of loops in two-color knitting patterns
I can advise beginner needlewomenknit a two-color pattern with knitting needles using a smooth fabric, that is, stockinette stitch. This fabric is made exclusively from front loops (LP) and purl loops (IP). In this case, you just need to correctly alternate the thread colors you need at the moment. The method of alternation will depend only on what kind of pattern you need. These could be just dots, or other small relief.
The drawing in the photo represents a lazyjacquard, which has the most primitive and simple patterns. Lazy jacquard is most often used for knitting children's items. But perhaps you don’t need dots, but horizontal or vertical stripes, then the alternation will be completely different. Having mastered a simple technique, move on to more complex patterns, such as geometric shapes, then snowflakes, deer and Christmas trees. It should be noted that two-color patterns are knitted not only by alternating colors, but also by using different stitches. This can be LP and IP, the technique of using yarn overs, slipped loops (P), as well as broaches. Experienced knitters often knit such motifs using more complex techniques, such as broaches, crossed and moved stitches.
Two-tone patterns for children
If you look closely at the two-tone theme,
, then it is not always possible to determine for whichage they are more suitable. Most of the two-tone motifs are absolutely suitable for both adults and children. If you need to choose a color pattern for your child, then you will probably turn to two-color knitting patterns. Choosing a knitting motif for children is much easier than for adults, because most shades, as well as many designs with colored yarn, are suitable for small citizens. We make a distinction only depending on the gender and age of the child. For newborns and children under ten years of age, you need to take yarn in very bright colors. As for older children, colorful, but more restrained drawings are suitable for them. When choosing a knitting pattern for boys, you need to focus on a theme that suits them, as in the photo.
For little princesses, bright pink and blue shades, as well as flower patterns, are more suitable.
Beginning craftswomen can be offered the mosta simple option for making children's two-color drawings. It consists of knitting rows alternately of two threads of different shades. We knit with different threads in even and odd rows, and we get stripes that form a two-color pattern that looks quite original. Experienced needlewomen who find such simple stripes too primitive can be offered a more complex pattern. It consists in the formation of removed loops, performed periodically, at equal distances. The second technique is knitting crossed loops, which perfectly decorate winter sweaters and hats for children, making them warm and voluminous. In this case, the shade of the thread changes after two rows, front and back, forming the original relief and volume of the fabric.
At the end of this lesson there is a videomaster class on knitting a two-color pattern with knitting needles for children. The diagram contains 14 rows, of which two are auxiliary, and 12 constitute vertical repeat. The horizontal repeat of the motif has six loops. Repeat all the steps in the video lesson to gain experience in forming a two-color motif with knitting needles.Video: Simple children's pattern
Patterns for Adults
In contrast to the figures spoke for childrentwo-tone patterns for adults tally with colored threads quieter and subdued colors. Typically for this purpose are selected diagrams showing geometric shapes. It can be a form of spider veins associated with needles in the form of diamonds and other geometrical figures, plaits and braids.
As can be seen from the attached photos, two-color patternsare performed with light and dark threads, but without flashy brightness. It is necessary to note one important feature of two-color patterns, which are formed by alternating tones in rows. The fact is that their schematic drawings often do not coincide with the pattern that appears on the product. Often, each new pattern combination produces a two-color pattern that is completely unexpected.
Video: Learn to knit patterns of two colors
