English elastic is more prominent than regular 1x1 elastic and has better stretch. She is good at knitting scarves and hats, but you can also knit a sweater.
It is necessary
- - woolen or semi-woolen yarn of medium thickness
- - knitting needles number 2 or 2, 5
Instructions
Step 1
Cast on the desired number of loops in the way you are used to doing it. The number of loops for the English elastic should always be odd. Take out one spoke. Spread the loops on the working needle so that they do not twist.
Step 2
Remove the edge loop. Knit the first row according to the scheme: 1 front, 1 straight yarn, remove 1 loop without knitting. Repeat the pattern to the end of the row.
Step 3
Turn the job over. Remove the edge loop. Then knit according to the scheme: 1 straight yarn, remove 1 loop without knitting (the thread is behind the work, knit the loop and yarn of the previous row together with the front one.
From the third row, the pattern is repeated.
