Knitting with two threads. We learn to knit and choose two-color patterns. Step-by-step description of the process

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Over time, almost all craftswomen end up with small balls of yarn from finished products. As a rule, they are all different colors and compositions, it’s a shame to throw them away, but there’s not enough for a whole product. It is these multi-colored balls that can be used for multi-colored knitting, for example, made using the lazy jacquard technique. Let's look at two-color knitting patterns, diagrams and descriptions for them.

Choosing yarn and knitting needles

You can knit two-color patterns from absolutely any yarn, both thick wool and thin cotton. The two threads do not have to be of the same brand and composition, but the thickness should be approximately the same. If you are not sure how it will behave in the future, knit a sample, wash and dry it. This will make it clear whether one of the threads is fading, and whether the fabric will stretch or, conversely, shrink.

To knit two-color patterns with knitting needles (patterns and descriptions will be given below), choose those knitting needles that are suitable in size for the yarn. If you need a very dense, windproof product, then you can take knitting needles a size smaller; if you want a looser fabric, then take the tool a size larger, but then do not knit too loosely. Otherwise, broaches may be visible on the front part.

Lazy jacquard

Two-color can be done with lazy jacquard. This does not mean at all that you don’t need to put any effort into the work; it’s just that, unlike regular jacquard, the lazy one is a little easier to perform, there are no long pulls in the work, and the pattern is cyclical.

Such patterns are accessible to beginning needlewomen, since there is no need to control the tension of the broaches, cross them correctly, and also take a long time to calculate the loops so that the large pattern fits into the product.

The yarn changes every two rows, that is, first the front and back rows are knitted with a thread of one color, the next two with a different color, and so on.

Another feature of lazy jacquard (two-color knitting) is that some loops, based on the pattern, are removed on the right needle without being knitted. In this case, it is important where the working thread remains - behind the working fabric or behind it. As a rule, in front rows the yarn remains behind the work, and in purl rows - in front of it.

Woven effect

Is it possible to create an imitation by knitting? Two-color patterns (you can find a description of their patterns in our review) can look like fabric, for example, tweed or, as in this case, fabric with a relief pattern. This knitting is quite dense and inelastic, take this into account when choosing a model. This knitting is suitable for products that need to keep their shape well, for example, a knitted jacket or a fitted skirt.

In order to knit a sample, you need to cast on an even number of stitches, plus two edge stitches and plus two for symmetry of the pattern. Cast on, for example, 12 loops.

Let's start with blue yarn. Knit the first and second rows in stockinette stitch.
In the third row we switch to the orange thread and knit in this way: the first loop is knitted, then the next four are changed onto the right knitting needle unknitted, and the thread is left in front of the fabric, the next four are knitted again with knitted, the next one loop is changed without knitting, the thread is the same as before , in front of the canvas.
In the fourth we switch to blue yarn again. We purl the first four stitches, remove the next 4 on the right knitting needle, yarn in front of the fabric, the next two
We continue to knit the fifth row with orange thread. Knit three, slip four, yarn in front of fabric, knit three.
In the sixth row, purl two, remove four, the yarn remains behind the fabric, purl four.
We start the seventh row (orange yarn) by slipping one stitch, yarn before knitting, knit four, slip four, knit one.
In the eighth, remove four loops, yarn behind the fabric, purl 4, remove two.
We knit the ninth row with blue thread. Knit two, remove four, knit 4.
We start the tenth by slipping one stitch, purling four again, slipping four, purling one.
For the eleventh, we’ll start with four removed stitches, then four knit stitches, two removed.
The twelfth begins with three slip stitches, purl four, slip three.
In the thirteenth, remove two, knit four, remove 4.
In the fourteenth we will knit one purl, remove four, purl four, remove one.

Repeat the pattern starting from the third row.

Honeycomb pattern

This is a very simple and beautiful pattern. Two-color “honeycombs” with knitting needles (diagrams and description of the work will follow) can be done even by novice needlewomen. To work, you will need two types of yarn in contrasting colors.

For the sample, cast on an odd number of stitches.

We start the first row with yarn of the main color. Yarn over, slip the next stitch onto the right needle, then purl one. We continue alternating until the end.
In the second row, change the yarn to a contrasting color and knit it purlwise, then remove the yarn over from the previous row onto the right knitting needle, leaving the yarn in front of the working fabric. Thus we alternate until the edge.
We knit the third row with a thread of the first color. Yarn over, slip one stitch onto the right needle, knit the next two stitches together.
In the fourth, we change the thread and start with two knit stitches, and remove the next one to the right needle. We alternate until the end of the row.
In the fifth row, we change the thread again, yarn over, remove the loop, and knit the next two stitches together purlwise.

Rapport is repeated from the second to the fifth rows.

Jacquard

The most famous and descriptions for which can be found in any publication on needlework are Norwegian. These are the same snowflakes, Christmas trees and deer that adorn winter sweaters, hats and scarves. They are rarely made from three or more colors; they are usually knitted from yarn of two contrasting colors.

The most important thing in this type of knitting is to carefully follow the pattern, each cell of which is equal to one stitch of the fabric. It is better to start doing such voluminous work if you already have experience in knitting. Here you need to be extremely careful and be able to correctly make all the calculations so that the drawing from the diagram fits perfectly into the future product.

All threads are drawn from the wrong side, and on the front side you get a beautiful pattern of loops in a contrasting color to the background. Two-color knitting looks very beautiful and stylish.

Two-color elastic band

Another original way to work with two types of colored yarn is colored elastic. Two-color patterns with knitting needles (patterns and descriptions of elastic bands of this type, by the way, are very diverse) begin by casting an odd number of stitches in one color. Next, 1 LP is knitted with the same thread, yarn over, and one loop is removed.

In the second row, yarn over with a thread of a different color, remove one, and take the next two together.
The third row begins to be knitted from the opposite end of the knitting needle (for this knitting, take straight, non-circular knitting needles). Tie two together, yarn over, remove one.
In the fourth row, switch to another yarn and yarn over, slip one, purl two together.
In the fifth row, change the thread and the end of the knitting needle again. Two together, yarn over, remove one.

Repeat from the second row.

Other types of two-color patterns

What other ones are there? In fact, there are no limits to imagination. Knitted two-color openwork patterns with knitting needles look very beautiful and gentle (patterns with descriptions can be found in any knitting magazine). These can be openwork waves or zigzags in the Missoni style. This knitting looks very beautiful in fabric knitted from mohair yarn. These patterns can be used to make a light stole or scarf, as well as a summer cardigan or vest.

Knitting in the round

Knitting (two-color patterns in this case) can be done in the round. This way the product turns out without seams, which is very convenient, for example, for knitting hats or sweaters with raglan sleeves. Jacquard can also be knitted on circular knitting needles, but to do this you need to look at the pattern a little differently. Read it in one direction only - from right to left.

If you have a lazy jacquard in front of you, then all the broaches should be on the wrong side.

What to knit?

Knitted two-color patterns with knitting needles, the patterns and descriptions of which were above, can be applied to almost any product, especially if it requires tight knitting. This could be a warm winter set of a hat and scarf, a sweater with deer or mittens with snowflakes. Jacquard looks great on children's clothes: overalls, jumpers, sweaters. Lazy jacquards are often used when working with large warm items, such as coats or jackets. The products are very dense, hold their shape perfectly and do not deform after washing.

In this article we will look at two-color knitting. If you have leftover threads of the same thickness, but different colors, then you can use them to knit many things in interesting patterns. Moreover, it is not at all necessary that the yarn be of the same composition. Two-color knitting can be done with any thread. The requirements for the selection of yarn are minimum: the same thickness, the same shrinkage when washing, good color fastness. Let's look at some features and interesting patterns of this knitting.

Two-color stacked edge

We start by making a sliding loop with both threads at once - color No1 and color No2. Place it on the left knitting needle. Insert the right knitting needle into the stitch from thread No. 1, pick up n. No2 and knit. Next * we bring the sp. under n. No2, pick up n. No1, yarn over, insert right sp. in sts of color No. 2 on the left sp., bring the sp. under n. No2, grab thread No1 and knit a stitch with it, return the new stitch to the left sp., tighten n. No2* – repeat from * to *, alternating threads.

Two-color pattern with knitting needles with removed loops: MK video

Diamonds with removed loops

Two-color knitting can imitate woven fabric. The knitting is dense and almost non-elastic, well suited for things that require maintaining their shape. You can knit a skirt or jacket with this pattern.

The number of points collected must be even + 2 chrome. + 2 points of symmetry. We start with cornflower blue:

1r. and 2p.: persons. smooth surface

3p.: 1 knit., 4 p. transfer to the right sp. without knitting, the thread should be before work; K4, 1 p. removed without knitting, working n. off to work again.

Let's return to the cornflower blue color:

4p.: 4 purl, remove 4 sts, yarn in front of fabric, purl 2.

Carrot string:

5p.: 5 knits, 4 sts. (working n. before work), 3 persons;
6p.: 2 purl., 4 sts. (working n. at work), 4 p.;
7p.: 1p. remove (yarn before work), knit 4, knit 4, knit 1;
8r.: 4 sts. (working n. at the back), 4 p., 2 p. dc.

We continue with cornflower blue:

9r.: 2 knits., 4 p. dc., 4 knits.;
10r.: 1 p.sn., 4 purl., 4 p.s.n., 1 p.;
11r.: 4 p.s., 4 knits., 2 p.s.;
12r.: 3 stitches, purl 4, 3 stitches, sn.;
13r.: remove 2 p., knit 4, 4 p. remove;
14p.: 1 purl, remove 4 sts, purl 4, remove 1 st.

Two-color knitting pattern: video master class

Two-color Christmas trees

The lazy jacquard principle is used for this pattern. The removed pins add originality to the drawing.

We knit according to the pattern. The pattern repeat is 14 sts.

Description

The 1st and 2nd rows are distribution rows. Yarn colors in the description are indicated by X and Y. Repeated fragments are indicated by asterisks *-*.

1r. (X): 1 cr. we knit l/p, *3 l/p, 1 p. we remove (thread at work), 6 l/p, 1 p. we remove (thread at work), 3 l/p* 1 chrome. remove (n. behind);

2 rub. (X): 1 chrome. we knit the purl/p, then we knit the purl/p, while removing the removed stitches without knitting (thread in front), 1 chrome. remove (working part in front of the canvas);

3 rubles (Y): 1 chrome. knit k/p, 3 k/p dc. on aux. sp. behind knitting, 1 k/p, loops with aux. sp. knit (2 k/p, 1 p. dc, thread behind knitting), 6 k/p, dc. 1 p. per knitting, knit 3 p.: 1 p. n. (working n. behind knitting), 2 knits/p, knit the removed st. knit/p*, 1 chrome. remove (working n. behind knitting);

4r. (Y): 1 chrome. we knit purl/p, *knit purl/p, with the removed stitches dc. without knitting (thread in front of the fabric)*, 1 chrome. n. (working n. in front of the canvas);

5 rub. (X): 1 chrome. n. k/p, *3 k/p, 1 p. dc. in front, next 3 sts we knit: slip 1 st (n. behind the fabric), 2 knits/sts, removed stitches knit knit/st. Next 3 sts. on aux. sp. behind the fabric, 1 k/p, knit the removed loops: 2 k/p, 1 p. dc. (n. for knitting), 3 k/n*, 1 chrome. n. (n. for knitting);

6r. (X): 1 chrome. we knit purl/p, *knit purl/p, with the removed stitches dc. without knitting (n. in front)*, 1 chrome. n. (n. in front);

Two-color knitting pattern for a hat: MK video

Pattern for children's things

A very beautiful pattern is obtained by combining garter knitting and elongated loops. A children's scarf, hat, or sweater made in this way will be very original.

The pattern repeat consists of 14 stitches + 2 edges. The front side is formed on odd rows, the back side on even rows.

For knitting the sample, red (R) and white (B) thread colors were used.

We collect loops and knit:

1r. (Kr): 1 k., persons/p, 1 k.;
2 rub. (B): 1 k., persons/p, 1 k.;
3r., 4r., 5r.: (B): 1 k., k/p, 1 k.;
6r. (Kr): 1 edge, 9 k/p, knit a flower [counting 3 sts from the knitting needle, go down 4 r. down, (start a sp. and knit a loop, 1 knit/p)x6], 9 knit/p, knit the flower again [counting 3 sts from the knitting needle, go down 4 r. down, (start a sp. and knit a loop, 1 k/p)x6], 1 k/p, 1 edge;

7r. (Kr): 1 edge, knit all flower loops 2 together (= 1 stitch of row + 1 stretched stitch) in 1 purl/st, 8 knit/st, knit all flower loops 2 together (= 1 stitch of row + 1 p. elongated) in 1 p/p, 8 k/p, 1 edge;
8r., 9r., 10r., 11r (B): 1 edge, knit/p, 1 edge;
12 rub. (Kr): 1 edge, 1 k/p, knit a flower [counting 3 sts from the knitting needle, go down 4 r. down, (start a sp. and knit a loop, 1 knit/p)x6], 9 knit/p, knit the flower again [counting 3 sts from the knitting needle, go down 4 r. down, (make a sp. and knit a loop, 1 k/p)x6], 9 k/p, 1 edge;

The number of stitches must be a multiple of 4 + 1 stitches. To complete the pattern, two colors are used - A and B. Repeated fragments are indicated with asterisks *-*.

We cast on loops with yarn A and knit:

1r. (front side) (A): 2 l. p., * in the next p. knit (1 l. p., 1 n., 1 l. p.), 3 l. p.* – from * to * repeat until the last 4 p., in the next p. knit (1 l.p., 1n., 1 l.p.), 2 l.p. P.*;
2 rub. (B): 2 i. p., * reshoot 3 p. (n. before work), 3 i. p.* – from * to * repeat until the last 5 stitches, re-slip 3 stitches. (thread before work), 2 and. P.;
3 rubles (B): *2p. in 1 l. p., retake 1 p. (thread behind knitting), 1 broach, 1 l. P.*;
4r. (A): 4 i. p., *re-take 1 p. (thread before knitting), 3 i. p.* – from * and to * repeat to the last 1 st., 1 and. P.;
5 rub. (A): 4 l. p., * in the next p. knit (1 l. p., 1 n., 1 l. p.), 3 l. p.* – from * to * repeat to last 1 st., 1 l. P.;
6r. (B): 4 i. p., *re-take 3 p. (thread before knitting), 3 i. p.* – from * and to * repeat to the last 1 st., 1 and. P.;
7r. (B): 3 l. p., *2p. in 1 l. p., retake 1 p. (thread behind knitting), 1 broach, 1 l. p.* – from * to * repeat to the last 2 stitches, 2 l. P.;
8 rub. (A): 2 i. p., *re-take 1 p. (thread before knitting), 3 i. p.* – from * to * repeat to the last 3 stitches, re-slip 1 p. (thread before knitting), 2 and. P.

Knitting lazy jacquard with knitting needles: video master class

By choosing knitting, you get the opportunity to knit many beautiful, unique things for yourself and your loved ones: sweaters, scarves, socks. You never know. And may you not be able to knit thin openwork napkins and tablecloths, which can only be done with crochet. Nowadays a lot of patterns have been invented, including two-color patterns with knitting needles of varying complexity.

Knitted two-color patterns with knitting needles

We will not dwell on the most basic options, made in the form of striped satin stitch, since even beginner girls who picked up knitting needles for the first time a week ago can do this. Let's start right away with more interesting two-color, but still simple knitting patterns.

For example, these multi-colored braids. We knit them using contrasting colors of yarn. The diagram and its description provide a detailed description of the work progress. In height, after finishing the 10th row, repeat from the 1st to the 10th row, and then from the 3rd to the 10th.

Another simple pattern is lazy jacquard. This small pattern is quite versatile. They can be used to knit a Chanel-style jacket, a sweater, a jacket, as well as mittens or socks. In addition, it goes well with other patterns. The canvas made using this technique is not rigid, but stable in shape. How to knit this two-color pattern with knitting needles is quite simple, and you will see this by carefully studying the knitting pattern and comments (symbols).

How to knit the following two-color pattern with knitting needles? It seems a little more complex because it appears to have a multi-layer structure. But for experienced craftswomen it will not be difficult to figure out such weaving. Just carefully study the diagram and decoding of symbols.

A small master class on two-color knitting

Now let’s take a little closer look at a more complex pattern made in two colors on knitting needles. It can be used for knitting or warm.

First, try to knit a sample by casting an even number of loops on the knitting needles, in our case it is 8 +2 loops for symmetry of the pattern +2 edge loops. Total - 12 loops.

For orientation in the description, follow the diagram:

We knit the first row with green yarn and knit stitches. The second row is knitted purlwise.

For the third row, take a lilac thread and knit according to the following pattern: knit one stitch, remove four stitches from the left knitting needle without knitting, thread before work (p/work), knit four stitches, remove one stitch without knitting, thread p /slave.

Fourth row: lilac again, purl one stitch, purl three stitches, remove four stitches, p/slave thread, purl one stitch, purl one stitch.

Fifth row (lilac): knit one stitch, knit two stitches, remove four stitches, slave thread, knit two stitches, knit one stitch.

Sixth row: purl one stitch, purl one stitch, remove four stitches, thread at work (for/work), purl three stitches, purl one stitch.

Seventh row (lilac): remove one stitch, slave thread, knit four stitches, remove four stitches, slave thread, knit one stitch.

Eighth row (lilac): slip one stitch, thread behind/work, slip three stitches, thread behind/work, purl four stitches, remove one stitch, thread behind/work, remove one stitch, thread behind /slave.

Ninth row (green): knit one stitch, knit one stitch, remove four stitches, work thread, knit three stitches, knit one stitch.

Tenth row (green): remove one stitch, hold the thread at the work, purl four stitches, remove four stitches, hold the thread at the slave, purl one stitch.

Eleventh row (green): remove one p., thread p/slave, three p. slip, thread p/slave, four sts. front, one p. slip, thread p/slave, one p. slip, thread p/slave .

Twelfth row (green): remove one p., thread on/off, two p. slip, thread on/off, four p. purl, two p. slip, thread on/off, one p. off, thread for/work

Thirteenth row (green): remove one p., thread p/slave, one p. slip, thread p/slave, four sts. knit, three p. slip, thread p/slave, one p. slip, thread p/slave .

Fourteenth row (green): purl one stitch, remove four stitches, thread on, purl four stitches, remove one stitch, thread on/off.

Afterwards we repeat the pattern from the third row.

Knitting on knitting needles with two threads is actually very simple. And what a horizon it opens up in using your skills! The main thing is not to think that it is very difficult. Let's look at the double-sided knitting technique today. In this way, you can knit products with a double layer of different colors. I suggest you start working quickly to understand all the nuances of knitting this technique.

You will need:

two skeins of yarn of different colors;
two knitting needles 5 mm.

Cast on an even number of stitches + two edge stitches with yellow yarn. When casting on the loops, I used two colors, but for practical purposes you can cast on one color, just remember that you need 2 times more loops, since the loops will be distributed on the outer and inner sides. I cast on 24 stitches, 12 stitches on each side.
A set of loops from 2 balls of different colors then helps you determine which loop with which color thread to knit in the next row. So I advise you to immediately cast on two different colored threads. To start double knitting, simply knit the first stitch in the same color (mine is yellow), and simply remove the contrasting color thread without knitting, while the thread should be in front of the loop.

Purl in double knitting.
The second loop on the needle is the first loop on the opposite side. Although for now it is all the same side. Only between the first and second loops should you cross the thread to form a single fabric.

On the wrong side we continue to knit with the front ones, since, unlike regular knitting, we have two right sides. Now simply move both strands back and knit the next stitch in the first color, bring the yarn forward and knit the next stitch in the second color, and so on until the end of the row.
How to manage threads when double knitting.
The most important thing to remember when double knitting is the correct position of the threads when moving as the loop is formed. If you leave the yarn behind the work when knitting purl, the loops on the other side may slip away. This is a sample for learning purposes only, don’t be afraid if you don’t succeed right away. In order for the pattern to be uniform on both sides, it is very important to monitor the tension of the threads on both the wrong side and the front side. After the first row, you will learn how to best hold the thread so that the stitches remain evenly the same. In fact, after a little practice with solid patterns, you really won't need to use much effort when knitting stitches.

Completing the first row.
We continue to work until the end of the row, knit stitches in one color and purl stitches in a different color in the next row.

We continue knitting
. In the second row you will knit the stitches that were purled in the last row and purl the stitches that were previously knitted. Don't forget to cross the last stitches of the row. After knitting a couple more rows, you will see how a double-sided fabric is formed.

Let's create a color drawing.
Now that you have learned how to manage a double thread, let's start implementing our creative ideas. Let's make a simple pattern that will be mirrored on one side and the other, that's the beauty of double-sided knitting. If you, like me, cast on 12 loops on each side, then let’s make the middle of the six loops in a contrasting color, and leave three loops on the sides in the main color. To change colors, you simply knit or purl with the opposite color thread, it's quite simple! To finish our drawing with the main color, we change the thread to the original color.

We continue to knit the sample.
On the next row you will do the same, changing the color according to the pattern. Knit a few more rows, don't worry if you get confused and knit the wrong color! This is practice! For symmetry, you'll probably want to finish your pattern with solid rows. To do this, knit the next and subsequent rows in the same way as you started before the drawing (each side in its own color).

We finish knitting.
When it comes to closing loops, you have a few different options. You can choose one of the colors and bind off the loops as usual, or use two threads at once when casting off the loops. You need to make a knit stitch from the first two stitches, slip the next stitch in the main color, purl a loop in an alternative color, then pull it through the first loop in the main color and bind off the loops as in normal knitting, pulling the resulting loop through the first loop that we knitted in the regular knit stitch. . So, one loop on each side is closed. We continue to close the loops in the same way until the end of the row. Cut the thread and pull tight.

You did it! Congratulations!
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The skill of knitting is an amazing art. Once you get it, it is impossible to recover. That is why for many, a passion for this craft quickly becomes an opportunity to implement interesting ideas in creating clothing models. But professionalism begins with simple skills and techniques that allow you to quickly move beyond the amateur level and turn a craft into an art. The topic of today's publication is how to knit a two-color pattern with knitting needles varying degrees of difficulty, what rules apply when making such knitwear and how to make the work easier. Let's get acquainted with the descriptions and diagrams of some patterns, which are based on the interweaving of two colors.

Two-color lazy knitting patterns

The simplest in the huge segment of two-color patterns are the so-called lazy patterns. These are elementary patterns based on the alternating use of threads of different colors, i.e. one or several rows are made with yarn of one color, the next or several next rows with a thread of a different color. Hence the name of the lazy pattern, since in jacquard patterns the work is complicated by the fact that both threads are used in constructing one row, alternating in knitting loops.

Rules for knitting two-color patterns

Before moving on to the description of two-color patterns, let's learn some rules:

Yarn colors are selected based on your own preferences, but slightly muted tones, rather than oppositely bright ones, look better in knitted fabric;

Thread of both colors is selected according to the same thickness and yarn structure. Often, failure to fulfill this condition negates all the efforts of the master: the canvas will not look organic;

Beginning needlewomen should choose yarn of medium thickness (300-400 meters in a standard 100-gram skein), which is considered the most optimal and convenient. The best knitting needle size for it is No. 2 -2.5;

The thread tension should be adjusted - do not tighten too much, but do not loosen too much.

Video: two-color knitting

So, let's start with the simplest knitted fabrics. For example, this relief pattern, often used in outerwear patterns (cardigans, coats, hats or scarves), is knitted simply, but looks very decent.

A pattern such as a honeycomb is also common. .

Another popular pattern, “two-color granules,” imitates the fabric weave familiar to us from classic Chanel-style jackets. The fabric made with this pattern holds its shape perfectly; it is both dense and elastic.

Two-color knitting patterns for children's things

Knitting for children is a separate block in needlework. An important feature of two-color children's patterns is the selection of color combinations suitable for a particular age. After all, it is well known that colored patterns that look great on children’s suits look very ridiculous on models for adults. For a young age, pastel colors are considered to be the optimal colors; older children are more impressed by bright, cheerful colors in various combinations. And the best pattern structure for children's clothing has become small patterns. It is for children that lazy two-colors are preferred, since many of them are quite dense and, therefore, warm.

This simple knitting patterns, which are based on alternation rows with various options for removing loops without knitting.

An example would be pattern with elongated loops

When performing purl rows (1st and 5th), to maintain an even structure of the pattern, the loops are knitted as follows: knitted in the previous row on the front wall, removed on the back wall.

Two-color children's knitting patterns diversify textured patterns. For example, lattice - a simple but interesting pattern with a textured base. This pattern also does not take into account the edges (they are done together with the drawing).

Of dense patterns, they are famous for their remarkable unusual texture.two-color stars.

For the sample, cast on the knitting needles a number of loops that are a multiple of 6 + 4 loops for the symmetry of the pattern + 2 edge loops.

Many craftswomen are passionate about making fabric decorated with braids and arans. For knitting lovers two-tone braids We offer a simplified version of the “caterpillar” relief braids.

The number of loops for the sample should be a multiple of 6 + 2 edge loops. The first 2 rows are basic and they are knitted like this (color A): 1st row with knit stitches, 2nd row with purl stitches.

Caterpillar braid pattern

Video about the two-color Braid pattern

Not only knitted fabrics can be made by interlacing two colors. The two-color patent elastic band looks great. A similar pattern is made on double-pointed knitting needles. The pattern requires an odd number of loops.

The lazy method is often used to create patterns with repeating patterns called jacquards. This method significantly simplifies the work, since with a thread of each color only the corresponding loops of the front and back rows are knitted according to the pattern, without knitting those that require yarn of a different color. They are performed in the next two rows, and those knitted earlier are removed.

Thus, alternating the execution of each two rows with a different color, jacquard patterns are knitted, and as a result, a dense knitted fabric is obtained, examples of which we present. Jacquard patterns are diverse: these include geometric shapes, stars, zigzags, and diamonds.

The “lazy” option is not just the easiest option for making jacquard patterns, but also creates a more accurate fabric, since there are no thread pulls that are formed when making a classic jacquard. Starting work, the first two rows are knitted as base rows in one color, and then proceed to the design. Knit stitches are knitted on the front side, and purl stitches are knitted on the back side.

Rules for performing a lazy jacquard pattern

There are several rules for knitting lazy jacquards, the implementation of which will make the fabric beautiful, even and neat:

do not remove 2 loops in a row;

the same loop should not be removed repeatedly, it is performed in the purl row;

at the beginning and end of the row, in addition to the edge loops, you can make one more additional loop, which does not participate in the pattern, but makes the fabric neater.

One of the varieties of such jacquards is the legendary “houndstooth” pattern, a knitting pattern and pattern of which we demonstrate in the publication. The number of loops for the sample is 6 + 2 edge loops.

Scheme of the drawing

Video about lazy two-color knitting patterns

Making knitted models in various color variations is acceptable not only for children's clothing models. For example, various zigzags and missoni are extremely impressive patterns that have long been successfully used in the production of women's clothing, in particular, dresses and skirts.

Patterns imitating waves and zigzags are knitted from yarn of two or more colors. To make a knitted fabric according to the presented sample, the number of loops must be a multiple of 14 + 1 to achieve symmetry of the pattern + 2 edge loops. Knit as follows:

Popular designs are often diversified by adding openwork, which makes them even more elegant and graceful. For example, missoni patterns with openwork stripes, which are extremely in demand today, noticeably “lighten” the canvas, making it soft and floaty.

Missoni is not only popular, clothing models made with similar patterns are always unique and interesting. Like all patterns with a wavy texture, they can not only be two-color, but also combine up to a dozen different colors. The selection of shades for such paintings is individual, but even the craziest combination of shades often attracts the eye. There are many options for alternating color stripes, their width can be different. It is only important that the pattern is zigzag.

Knitting pattern

Practical application of two-color patterns

Having considered the presented two-color knitting patterns, diagrams and descriptions, we note that there are a lot of techniques for making knitted fabric, as well as patterns. What can we say about clothing models knitted with two-color patterns!

For example, a sweater for a boy, created by patent elastic, ideally combines ease of execution, practicality of the solution, attractiveness and functionality of the model. To make sizes 32-34 you will need 150-200 grams. yarn of blue and dark blue colors (wool blend 250 m/100 g), knitting needles No. 2 and 2.5, auxiliary knitting needle No. 2.5.

The sweater is knitted with patent elastic, the knitting pattern of which is indicated in the article. The knitting density according to the pattern is 22 loops and 52 rows in 10*10 cm. Based on this pattern, overlaps are made to form large braids. “Braid” of 12 loops:

6 pet. leave on the auxiliary needle while working, 6 stitches. knit with patent elastic, then knit 6 stitches. with an additional knitting needle.

Back: 94 pet. cast on knitting needles No. 2 and, knitting with a 1x1 elastic band, knit 4 cm. Then switch to knitting needles No. 2.5 and knit with a patent elastic band according to the pattern:

56 rows of two-color patent elastic (DPR);

57th row: edge, 16 pets. DPR, “braid”, 12 pets. DPR, “braid”, 12 pets. DPR, “braid”, 16 pets. DPR, regional;

58-92nd rows: DPR;

93rd row: edge, 28 pets. DPR, braid, 12 pets. DPR, braid, 28 pets. DPR, regional;

94-128th rows: DPR;

Row 129: 16 stitches. DPR, “braid”, 12 pets. DPR, “braid”, 12 pets. DPR, “braid”, 16 pets. DPR, regional;

Having knitted 40-44 cm, bind off the middle 22 loops and finish the piece by sewing each side separately and casting off 3 p., 2 p., 1 p. in each front row. Close the shoulder seam (30 p.) 2 cm from the neck line.

Before: performed in the same way as the back, only the neckline begins at a height of 36-40 cm. First, close 14 central loops, then in every 2nd row, decrease once - 4 p., 3 p., 2 p., 1 p. The remaining 30 loops of each shoulder section are closed at the same height as the back.

Sleeves: for elastic (knitting needles No. 2), cast on 45 loops, knit 4 cm. Continue on knitting needles No. 2.5 DPR. On both sides for bevels, add 1 loop 19 times in every 8th row. At a height of 30-32 cm, the sleeve is closed.

To process the neckline, the loops are collected on circular knitting needles, having previously sewn the shoulder sections on one side. Make a binding; if desired, you can knit a high collar. Having closed the loops, sew the second shoulder section, side seams, and sew in the sleeves.

Knitted socks with two-tone pattern

Not only clothes are created using two-color knitting. Models of socks and house shoes made from yarn of two colors have long become an excellent alternative to store-bought items. A good example is the socks shown in the photo (size 37-38).

They are performed like this:

Yarn of two colors (but the same texture) of medium thickness (200 m/100 g), knitting needles No. 2.5.

Cast on 49 stitches with thread C and knit 2 rows, and then, changing thread (B), knit 2 more rows.

Row 5 (thread C): edge stitch, *slip 1 loop, knit 1.* knit the last edge stitch purlwise. As a result of alternation, loops of different colors will appear on the needle.

6th row (C): edge, *1 remove NPR, 1 person.*

7-8, 11-12 rows (thread B): all persons.
Row 9 (C): edge, the next 23 loops are knitted, repeating the algorithm * slip 1 loop, knit 1. * Then the 24th. remove the loop, and from the 25th knit 9 loops (knit, yo, knit, yo, etc.), then until the end of the row * remove 1 loop, 1 knit*

Row 10 (C): work in the same way as row 6, but the central inc stitches are knitted.

Repeating the sequence of knitting rows from the 9th to the 12th, knit up to 7 repeats of increase, i.e., a chain of 7 “bells” is formed in the center of the sock. The next 4 rows are performed as rows 5 to 8.

At this stage, the knitting of the top of the sock is completed. There are 98 stitches on the needles. The trail and heel are made on 10 central loops. There are 44 loops left on each side ((98 - 10)/2).

Knit 44 sts + 10 sts, knit the next 2 sts together. The work is turned and 10 loops are knitted, and one of the next 2 is knitted again. Continuing in this manner, knit until the side loops run out. Having finished the work, the loops are closed and the heel is sewn.

We have talked about only a small part of the wonderful art of knitting in two colors. By putting the listed techniques into practice and using them for your own ideas and subsequent implementation in models, you can significantly improve your level of skill and learn how to create unique knitwear.