Description and pattern of the "Scales" crochet pattern: voluminous and openwork options

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

Needlework is an entertaining process. Crocheting or knitting allows you to diversify your wardrobe. The same simple drawing can be used in different situations. For example, the "scale" (crochet) pattern pattern is suitable for many products.

Crocodile Pattern

The canvas turns out to be quite dense and embossed. It will definitely be appreciated by fans of unusual things. First you need to dial a chain of air loops. Their number must be a multiple of six plus one more loop.

A detailed diagram of the "Scales" pattern (crocheted) is shown in the figure. Each odd row in it is the basis for a volumetric even one, in which the scales themselves are knitted. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful. At least until the principle on which the whole work is built becomes clear.

The first row, from which the Scales pattern pattern (crochet) begins, is knitted as follows:

• double crochet (below will be referred to asCH column) in the 4th loop from the hook;
• two air;
• two columns of CH in one base from the seventh loop of the initial chain;
• continue to alternate chain stitches and double sts every third st to end of row.

All odd rows will be purl. Even - facial.

The scheme of the "Scales" pattern (crocheted) continues with the second row. It starts with three air loops. Then comes this knitting:

• on the right column from the pair of the previous row, you need to connect 4 columns of CH at once;
• air loop;
• 4 CH bars on the second of this pair;
• air loop;
• repeat work on each odd pair of columns of the previous row (scales are knitted through one);
• in the last such pair, you need to connect a connecting column.

The crochet pattern for the Scales pattern continues with the third row. It is performed exactly as the first one, only you need to remember to make a rise from three air loops. The same applies to all other odd rows.

The fourth row of work is similar to the second. Only you need to tie every even pair of CH columns. And first you need to make a connecting column. Then the whole work is repeated from the first row.

What products use this pattern?

Wherever the thickness of the finished product matters. For example, in the manufacture of a decorative pillowcase for a sofa cushion or a warm blanket. But these are not the only possible options. A warm jacket for the winter, a voluminous hat or beret, unusual mittens, a bag. This list cancontinue almost indefinitely.

And if you take a thinner yarn, you get a shawl of extraordinary beauty. It just needs to be knitted a little differently. In this case, the “Scale Pattern” (crochet) pattern is made from the corner, and the canvas gradually expands on both sides.

There are needlewomen who have adapted to use such a fabric for knitting planters for pots of indoor plants. The main thing is not to limit your imagination.

Openwork pattern "Scales"

The description proposed below will look spectacular if each even row is knitted with a contrasting dark shade. Then the drawing will really resemble scales.

So let's start crocheting. The scales pattern (diagram and description) starts with a set of chains. Moreover, the number of loops should be divisible by eight. In the first row, you will need to make one loop for lifting. In the first, tie a connecting column. In the fifth loop, perform nine columns of CH. In the ninth - connecting (from this moment on, the pattern is repeated, then nine columns of CH will again go). You need to complete the row on the next connecting column in the last loop of the chain.

Second row: with lifting loops and a CH column from the base of the lift; two air; connecting column in the fifth of the nine connected in the previous row; two air; in the connecting column between the two scales of the previous row, make two columns of CH, separated by one air; two air and connecting to the top of the fifth. Continue this pattern to the end of the row,to be completed with two columns of CH in the last loop.

Scheme of the "scales" pattern (crocheted) continues with the third row:

• three lifting loops, 4 columns of CH at the base of the lifting chain;
• connecting column in the same previous row (located at the top of the scale);
• 9 columns of SN in the arch from one air loop, obtained in the previous row;
• continue this drawing to the end.

The fourth row repeats the pattern of the second. Only here you do not need to make a rise, but start from the moment when the connecting column is knitted to the top of the scale.

Then knitting continues from the moment the first row was described. But this is not the only pattern that resembles scales. There are many such motives. Some of them are shown in the picture.

Where can I use such an openwork motif?

Naturally, for a light shawl and tunic for summer. But you can go further and imagine it on kitchen curtains. Or decorate them with a festive tablecloth. In all these cases, the "Scale Pattern" (crocheted) pattern can logically fit into the product.

If you want to make an airy plaid of openwork squares, then one of the patterns with scales can be used here. Moreover, as in the usual version, when knitting goes from the bottom up. Or in the technology of work from the center. Then you need to calculate the sides of the square and arrange its corners.