How to knit two-tone patterns with knitting needles: diagrams and description

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

Choosing yarn and knitting needles

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

To knit two-color patterns with knitting needles (diagrams and description will be given later), choose those knitting needles that fit the size of the yarn. If you needa very dense windproof product, then you can take the knitting needles a size smaller, if you want a looser fabric, then take the tool a size larger, only then do not knit too loosely. Otherwise, broaches may be visible on the front.

Lazy jacquard

Two-color knitting can be done with a lazy jacquard. This does not mean at all that you do not need to make efforts to work, just, unlike ordinary jacquard, lazy is a little easier to perform, there are no long broaches in the work, and the scheme is cyclic.

Such patterns are available to novice needlewomen, since there is no need to control the tension density of the broaches, cross them correctly, and also count loops for a long time so that a large pattern fits into the product.

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

Another feature of lazy jacquard (two-color knitting) is that some loops, based on the scheme, are removed on the right knitting needle not knitted. At the same time, it is important where the working thread will remain - behind the working canvas or behind it. As a rule, in the front rows the yarn remains behind the work, and in the wrong rows - in front of it.

Weave effect

Is it possible to create an imitation of a woven fabric by knitting? Two-color patterns (you can find a description of their schemes in our review) can look like a fabric, for example, tweed or, as in this case, a fabric with an embossed pattern. This knittingquite dense and inelastic, consider this 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 dial an even number of loops, plus two edge and plus two for the symmetry of the pattern. Cast on, for example, 12 loops.

• Start with blue yarn. Work 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 front, then the next four are changed to the right knitting needle, and the thread is left in front of the canvas, the next four are again knitted, the next one loop is changed without knitting, thread, as before, in front of the canvas.
• In the fourth, we switch to blue yarn again. Purl the first four stitches, slip the next 4 on the right needle, yarn in front of the fabric, purl the next two stitches.
• The fifth row we continue to knit with an orange thread. Knit three, slip four, yarn in front of the canvas, knit three.
• In the sixth row, purl two, remove four, the yarn remains behind the canvas, purl four.
• Seventh row (orange yarn) start by slipping one stitch, yarn before knitting, knit four, slip four, knit one.
• In the eighth we will remove four loops, yarn behind the fabric, knit 4 wrong side, remove two.
• Knit the ninth row with a blue thread. Two facial, four removed, 4facial.
• The tenth start by removing one loop, again four purl, remove four, one purl.
• The eleventh start with four removed loops, then four facial, two removed.
• The twelfth starts with 3 slips, purl 4, slip 3.
• In the thirteenth, remove two, knit four, remove 4.
• In the fourteenth, 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. “Honeycombs” with two-color knitting needles (diagrams and a description of the work will be further) are within the power of even beginner needlewomen. To work, you will need two types of yarn in contrasting colors.

For sample cast on an odd number of loops.

• The first row starts with the main color yarn. We make a crochet, remove the next loop on the right knitting needle, then one purl. Continue alternating to the end.
• In the second row, change the yarn to a contrasting color and knit the wrong side, then, remove the yarn from the previous row to the right knitting needle, while leaving the yarn in front of the working canvas. Thus, we alternate to the edge.
• The third row is knitted with a thread of the first color. Yarn over, slip one stitch onto the right needle, knit the next two stitches together with the front stitch.
• In the fourth we change the thread and start with two facial ones, remove the next one on the right knitting needle. Alternate to the end of the row.
• In the fifth row, change the thread again, yarn over, remove the loop, knit the next two together purl.

Rapport is repeated from the second to the fifth rows.

Jacquard

The most famous two-color knitting patterns, diagrams and descriptions for which can be found in any needlework publication, are Norwegian. These are the same snowflakes, Christmas trees and deer that adorn winter sweaters, hats and scarves. They are rarely made in three or more colors and are usually knitted in two contrasting colors.

The most important thing in such knitting is to carefully follow the pattern, each cell of which is equal to one loop 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 broaches of threads pass from the inside, and on the front side a beautiful pattern of eyelets is obtained in a contrasting color background. Two-color knitting in jacquard patterns looks very beautiful and stylish.

Two-tone elastic band

Another original way to work with two types of colored yarn is colored elastic. Two-color patterns with knitting needles (diagrams and descriptions of elastic bands of such a plan, by the way, are very diverse) begin with a set of an odd number of loops in one color. Further, 1 LP is knitted with the same thread, yarn over, one loop is removed.

• In the second row, yarn over with a thread of a different color, one is removed, the next twotogether.
• The third row is started from the opposite end of the knitting needle (for such knitting, take straight non-circular knitting needles). Tie two together, yarn over, remove one.
• In the fourth row, change to another yarn and yarn over, remove one, purl two together.
• In the fifth row, change the thread and the end of the needle again. Two together, yarn over, remove one.

Repeat from the second row.

Other types of two-tone patterns

What other two-color patterns are there? In fact, there is no limit to fantasy. Knitted two-color openwork patterns with knitting needles look very beautiful and gentle (diagrams with descriptions can be found in any knitting magazine). It can be openwork waves or zigzags in the Missoni style. This knitting looks very nice in a canvas knitted from mohair yarn. You can apply these patterns to make a light tippet 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 a circle. So the product is obtained without seams, which is very convenient, for example, for knitting hats or sweaters with raglan sleeves. Jacquard can also be knitted on circular needles, but for this you need to look at the pattern a little differently. Read it in only one direction - from right to left.

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

What to tie?

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