Any novice needlewoman should learn to knit in stockings. This pattern of knitted fabric will become the basis for many designs - from socks and mittens to pullovers and blankets. One side of this knitting is called the front, and the other is called the purl. You need to practice properly so that you get exactly the "smooth surface": even, one to one, stitches of hosiery on the canvas - this is an indicator of the art of any craftswoman.
It is necessary
- - yarn;
- - two straight knitting needles;
- - circular knitting needles;
- - a set of five stocking needles.
Instructions
Step 1
To begin with, master the front and back loops - it is their alternation that is the basis for performing hosiery. For a sample cast on 25-30 stitches on straight knitting needles. To make your knitting more visual, it is best for a beginner to take large-diameter knitting needles (from No. 3, 5) and thick white threads. So it will be easier for you to control the work process and make sure that all the loops are smooth and neat.
Step 2
Remove the first loop untied - this will be the edge of your work. To get the next, front, loop, enter the working knitting needle into the loop on the left knitting needle from left to right; hook the thread on top and pull it through the loop.
Step 3
You can make the front loop in another way: the right working knitting needle enters the bottom of the loop (located on the left knitting needle), then the thread is grabbed and pulled - a neat loop of the front row is obtained.
Step 4
In one way or another, knit the front loops to the end of the row. Try to keep them the same size. When all the stitches from the right working needle are knitted, turn the knitting over and start the purl row.
Step 5
Place the thread over your index finger; make a movement with the working knitting needle to the left (the thread is between the left and right knitting needles). Hook the thread from above and pull it through the loop. You can make a purl loop and in this way: the thread lies on the working needle and your index finger; the right knitting needle enters the loop on the left side of the work under the thread; the thread lies under the right knitting needle and stretches in the form of a loop. In this way, tie the purl row to the end.
Step 6
So, you do only the front loops from the "face" (this is called stocking or front stitch), and from the wrong side - only purl loops (this type of knitting is usually called reverse stocking or purl stitch). Keep in mind that if you are working with circular knitting needles or five stockings (circular rows), then only knit stitches will be sewn in all rows for hosiery.
