How to knit on circular knitting needles. We knit a hat

How to knit on circular knitting needles? This question is increasingly asked by novice masters. And all because recently there has been a widespread knitting of clothes without seams. It started when fancy sweaters with loose braids, with voluminous braids and deflated shoulders, entered into fashion (that is, several sizes larger than necessary). For this style, there is no need to pritalyvat model, calculate the armhole and throat. The simpler and careless the thing looks, the better. And it is most convenient to knit her on circular knitting needles.

Of course, such adaptations are suitable not only for voluminous sweaters, but also for large shawls, stoles, snuffs, plaids, hats and even socks. Let's consider more in detail knitting with circular knitting needles for beginners (and not only).

How to choose a tool

Materials made from circular knitting needles:

• Metal.
• Aluminum.
• Tree.
• Bamboo.
• Plastic.

In the process of work, each craftsman chooses the material that is more comfortable for him, better lies in his hand and allows the loops to slide easily over the surface of the instrument.

Between each other, circular knitting needles are connected with a fishing line or a kapron rope. When choosing, make sure that the joint between the rope and the spoke is tight, there are no slits or sharp slices. For such "burrs" yarn will cling, which can damage its quality. If you work with thick knitting needles, from 4.5 mm or more, it is important that the transition from the thickness of the tool to the rope is smooth. Otherwise, it will be difficult to translate the loops from the cable to the spoke.

The size of the spokes should be chosen based on the thickness of the yarn from which the product will be made. As a rule, the recommended size is written on the packages. But if there is no such information, or the label is lost, take the tool twice as thick as the working thread.

The length of the line or rope is different, so be guided by the size of the future product. If this is a blanket, then the length can be maximum, but for knitting small clothes it can interfere.

Features of work on circular knitting needles

Knitting with circular knitting needles for beginners consists of several stages. First we type loops. This is not difficult to do. If the product is not in a circle, then the work is carried out, as when knitting with straight knitting needles, that is, the working cloth needs to be turned after each knitted row.

If the working cloth is closed in a circle, then the last knotted loop of the first row becomes the first loop of the second. At this point it is better to attach a plastic marker or tie a string of contrasting color to know exactly where one row ends and another begins. Be sure to check that the row is not twisted and all the loops look up.

In order that in the place where the product closes into a circle, do not get a "step", try to tighten the thread more forcefully.

Magic Loop

Magic Loop, or "magic loop" - is a European knitting technique on circular knitting needles, in which the diameter of the product is absolutely not important. It can be a hat, a sock, a mitten or a cuff - those things that we are used to knit on four or five stocking knitting needles.

How to knit on circular knitting needles things with a small diameter?

• We start with a set of loops in the usual way.
• We divide the number of loops by two, in the middle we pass a loop from the cable and distribute the loops into two spokes.
• Next, the spoke that is in the right hand is stretched so that you can begin to tie the loops from the left knitting needle.
• Having tied to the end of the left knitting needle, stretch the right one again and continue the work in the same spirit.

This method will appeal to those who do not like to work with knitting needles.

Cap with knitting needles

We knit the hat on the circular knitting needles. This is the simplest model, which even novice needlewomen can cope with. In the future, it can be associated with the use of three-dimensional braids or aranes. For a winter hat, choose a wool yarn with the addition of acrylic, then the product will turn out to be warm, soft and will not irritate the skin on the forehead.

We begin by calculating the loops. Tie a small sample, for example, 20 loops wide and 20 rows high. Ideally, the sample needs to be washed and dried, then you will know for sure whether the cap will change in size after washing. Measure the sample, so you will know how many in one centimeter of the loops.

Measure the circumference of the head. And now we make a simple calculation: the number of loops in the sample multiply by the number of centimeters of the head circumference and divide by the data specified in the sample. That's how many loops we recruit.

How to knit a circular knitting hat? We distribute the loops on two spokes by pulling the loop. By the method of "magic loop" we begin work. We knit in a circle rubber band 2 * 2 about 20 cm in height, you can more or less depending on whether you make a lapel, and what size. After the elastic you need to make a constriction. We subtract about a quarter of the available loops by tying the two together, evenly distributing them. For example, tying together every seventh and eighth loop.

We continue to work only with facial loops. Having knitted about 10 cm, we do one more reduction, cutting one third of the existing loops. The length of the cap choose an arbitrary: it can tightly clasp your head, or it can be a long beanie cap. Close half of the loops closer to the edge of the product. At the end, loop all the loops in two, with a hook through them thread the thread and tighten. A ready hat can be decorated with a pompon.

How to adapt the circuits to circular knitting needles

Often, in the patterns of patterns, both the front and the back rows are shown. But when knitting in a circle, the purse rows are not. This greatly facilitates the work. So how to knit on circular knitting needles according to the patterns?

• In circular knitting, there are no edge loops, and on many schemes they are specified, so consider this when making calculations.
• If you are a beginner needlewoman, then it is better to choose those schemes where the odd numbers need to be knitted according to the drawing. Then over each facial knitting, the facial, over the purl - purl.
• Consider that there are patterns that are not designed for knitting in a circle. Just replace them with others, no less beautiful and interesting.