Knitting is a useful skill and hobby that can be turned into an art. To start knitting very easy, the main thing — to choose the right fit, the thread and follow the advice for beginners masters. Learn the basics of knitting can be in the shortest possible time. You just need to start trying and not give up on the way to the perfect products.
Knitting: basics
Knitting needles begins with a set of first loops, after which the web is constantly expanding, adding new loops. Only two basic things are needed for the process: a pair of spokes and a yarn. However, for a beginner is not so simple, you must follow a number of rules that will not be disappointed in needlework.
A list of rules that will help to understand the variety of techniques and devices:
Knitting patterns. This is the best preparation before performing the first product. The beginner is better to work out each used pattern. Once you complete a few patterns, you can start knitting the real thing;
First, you need to knit very simple things. It is advisable to start with straight cloth, which does not require complex schemes and patterns. Scarf-the perfect product for skill development;
Find the right tools and materials for the beginner. If you want to embody, seen on the Internet or magazine, pattern, then choose the yarn recommended in the scheme, as beginners often make mistakes when choosing;
Do not immediately buy expensive yarn. The first product may not meet your expectations, and the money spent will not be returned. Also, it is better to take the yarn a bit to spare, as you can not calculate with the amount;
Before you start knitting, it is better to check the performance properties of the yarn. The percentage of shrinkage, colorfastness, extensibility-those factors that strongly affect the final product;
If you are unsure of a particular pattern, pattern or their abilities, consult with a specialist. It is better to ask a lot of questions than to redo the thing.
In order to start knitting, you need to study in detail the types of loops, choose the simplest and act. Only from your patience and diligence depends on the final result.
Types of loops
Regardless of the chosen scheme and product, knitting begins with a set of loops. There are different ways to set loops. Everyone can choose the way that he considers the most convenient.
But before you dial the desired number of loops you need to perform a glancing angle. This is the first node to which the loops are attached.
To make the knot, take the thread end in your left hand and make a loop of the working thread. The working thread is the one that leads to the yarn. Then you need to insert a spoke into the resulting loop, pick up the working thread and pull it out. Gently pulling the working thread you tighten the loop on the spoke.
One of the most popular methods is considered to be a set of one spoke - " continental method of thumb." It is easy to understand and easy to use.
The thumb method involves several steps:
Take a spoke with a gliding hum in the right hand. Then to throw a working thread on the index finger, the left end to throw on a thumb and to clamp the ends in a palm.
Insert the needle into the loop around the thumb, hold it under the thread, thrown over the index finger, then pull the resulting loop through the loop on the thumb.
Release the thumb and pull the end of the yarn to tighten the loop.
These steps need to be repeated until you get the right number of loops.
To dial the loop, you can use the English method of the thumb.
To do this, follow three simple steps:
Take the needle in the right hand (with a sliding angle);
The needle in the hand to insert into the loop on the thumb reverse movement;
Throw the thread that is under the spoke on the spoke on the left side.
Loop ready!
Also, you can dial the loop with two spokes. Compared with previous methods — it is easier, you just need to get used to it. For this purpose it is necessary:
To take in the left hand a spoke with a sliding knot. Insert the second spoke into the front part of the loop. Then pull the thread up and around the right needle. It must pass between the spokes.
It is necessary to extend the right thread toward you. So the loop which needs to be transferred to the opposite party is formed.
Insert a spoke between the two loops and hold the thread up around the spoke. The thread must pass between the two spokes. Next, pull the new loop and move it to the left side.
Once you learn how to type the right number of loops, you can start to train to perform a simple pattern. There are front and back loops, which are usually alternated. The newcomer should work out over their meeting, and also in closing.
