The English elastic band, knitted with needles, is interesting in that the pattern of the napkin is formed by its relief, although at the same time the thread is consumed more than when knitting other elastic bands. This elastic band can be knit in a circle or on 2 spokes with a straight blade. It turns out free, loose knitting. English gum is suitable for knitting bulky items - wide gaiters, warm hats and scarves, for sportswear.
How to learn to knit an English gum?
First of all, you need to make a set of loops with a thickened edge, then knitting will not be tightened and a straight sheet will turn out. Do not forget to finish the product with a double thread.
It is not necessary to knit cuffs of sleeves, edges of clothes, such elements which "keep" the form with the English rubber band.
Very beautiful will look products that are knitted with large diameter spokes and thick threads. In the pattern, the facial loops are knitted behind the front wall, otherwise the pattern may be distorted.
A very comfortable binding is an English gum. Things knit very quickly, the fabric is elastic, this elastic is convenient for those who are just starting to learn the basics of knitting with knitting needles.
To do this you will need:
- Knitting needles
- Threads
The most common type of binding rubber is the English elastic band, which is easily knit. This method of knitting is used for knitting a scarf. First you need to pick up threads and knitting needles. If you plan to make a scarf for cold weather, then it's better to take thick woolen threads. If the scarf is needed for demi-season clothing, then threads with knitting need to take thinner. Just remember that on thin knitting needles you will knit much longer.
The first row is to get an odd number of loops on the spokes. The first row is knitted so - one facial loop, then make a straight cape, and remove the next loop, do not tie it, leave the work thread for work, so we knit to the very end of the row.
The second row is to knit like this - start the row from the straight crochet, remove one loop and do not tie it, leave the thread behind the work, the loop and the crochet from the previous row need to be tied together with one face loop. Such actions alternate throughout the series. Nakid, remove the loop, tie the previous loop and cape.
The third row is similar to the second row. To knit a loop and a napkin together with one face loop, then make a straight cap and remove the next loop without loosening, the thread is at work.
Then alternate between the second and third rows and knit a scarf of the length you need. Then you need to close the loop in the last row and if there is a desire to make a fringe of threads on the ends of the scarf. Finally the scarf is ready.
There is a variation of the pattern of the English rubber band with knitting needles 2X2. The pattern turns out to be embossed, it seems more dense. Suitable for wide gaiters, hats and scarves. English elastic band knit on 5 spokes or on circular knitting needles with a fishing line. Such an elastic band is comfortable to knit caps from thick threads. They are obtained without a seam and quickly knit.
English rubber band
The scheme of her knitting
Dial an even number of loops.
1 row - 1 face loop, cape, 1 remove the loop and do not tie it.
2nd row - From itself to do the reverse crochet, remove the front loop and do not tie it, 1 the purl loop.
3 row - We knit as the first row, we sew the front loop with the cap over the front.
English rubber band 2x2
1 row - 2 facial loops, nakid, 1 remove, do not tie, cape, 1 remove not to tie.
2 rows - 1 cape, 1 loop off without tying, 1 nakid, 1 do not tie off, cover the front and loop with two rounds.
3 row - repeat the pattern of gum with the order.
Helpful Tips
Scarf, knitted on the spokes of an English rubber band, after washing is very stretched, it should be taken into account. And the thicker the spokes will be selected, the stronger the stretching will be. The English elastic band, knitted with needles, is very effective and simple in knitting for winter hats and scarves. And if the winter has already passed, but you want the scarf to decorate and warm, you can knit a light lightweight scarf made of mohair or luxurious ruffles and frills from ribbon fantasy yarn.