Crocheted things always fascinated us with their grace and beauty. The products of manual crocheting are categorized into such kinds of products: simple crochet crochet, Tunisian with long hook, fork, when a special fork is also used. Another type of crochet is the Irish lace, when individual parts are connected with a hook into one product.
Crochet knitting
The most common type is knitting with a short crochet.
This kind of knitting can be circular and flat. The circular view of knitting is used in the manufacture of circular shapes that do not have seams. A flat way involves crocheting with a short crochet, in which the loops are fastened back and forth, at the end of the row, the turning loops are turned and tied. During knitting with a short crochet it is necessary to hold the thread on the left hand with a thumb and forefinger, leaning on the middle finger. Thread should be thrown on the hook, which is threaded into a loose loop and stretched through it.
There are such types of loops - knitting an air loop, a half-column, a column with a crochet, a column without a crochet.
The use of a short hook makes it possible to create dense, convex patterns, as well as thin and openwork. A characteristic feature of knitting with a short crochet is the speed of this process.
Short crochet knit scarves, sweaters, skirts, perform the finishing of products - collars, cuffs. Knitting with a short crochet is used to create a variety of ornaments.
Knit crochet can not only experienced masters, but also those who only learn to crochet. Having gained patience, you can easily master this kind of needlework. Having studied the technique of knitting and showing a little creativity, every woman can create knitted unique things with her own hands.
For beginner needlewomen you need to purchase a hook and thread. With a little effort, you can quickly master the technique of crocheting.
Tunisian knitting
Since time immemorial, a long hook has been used in manual knitting.
This is a rather interesting way, which is also called "knitting" or Tunisian knitting.
The canvas, bound by this pattern, is strong, it does not change its shape and does not stretch. For knitting with a long hook, thick and dense threads are used. The long crochet is most often knitted sweaters, dresses. Loops are typed along the entire length of the product or in separate parts, which are then sewn together.
A long hook is called a spoke, since when knitting it is held in the hand like a spoke.
The thread with Tunisian knitting should not be stretched, as this makes it difficult to set the loops in the next rows.
Knitting with a long crochet differs from ordinary knitting in that only one face is performed. Knitting "in a set" is named so because the base of the pattern is a string of air loops that is knitted along the width of the product, then on her braid all the loops are hooked onto the hook at once.
Knitting with a Tunisian crochet is used for items made from several kinds of colored thread.
Irish Lace
Especially popular in the early twentieth century enjoyed Irish lace.
It is also called the "Renaissance". For the first time this kind of knitting appeared in France in the 16th century. Later, Irish lace became popular in England and Ireland. This is a rather painstaking work that requires great perseverance and patience, is characterized by its uniqueness and subtlety, and finished products look very impressive.
Irish lace is distinguished for its beauty and complexity of execution. He rightfully can be called a skillful and virtuosic craft.
The technique of the lace set is of great importance in achieving the desired result. In the Irish lace many masters of the grid mesh on the plane. Unusual knitting requires certain skills.
Elements of Irish knitting are used in the form of overhead ornaments, applications on fabric or knitwear.
If you are tired of the monotony of your wardrobe, pick up the hook, thread, master the knitting skills and create for yourself a unique and unique in its way, a thing that you will gladly wear to a party or for a walk with friends.