Knitted fabric made with front stitch (only with front loops) has a second - seamy - side. It is done with simple purl loops (indicated in knitting guides by a small black dot) or purl crossed (large black dot with a check mark at the top). Practice on a small pattern to learn how to knit the wrong side of the garment quickly and neatly. This will become the basis for the creation of many self-knitted products.
It is necessary
- - straight knitting needles;
- - yarn.
Instructions
Step 1
Cast on straight knitting needles two to three dozen loops to create a knitted pattern. Tie the front row first, then turn the work over. The thread should lie down before knitting.
Step 2
Remove the first hem stitch and insert the right knitting needle into the next stitch. In this case, it is necessary to make a movement towards yourself. Grabbing the thread, pull a new loop from the inside of the work. Drop the bow remaining on the left spoke. Thus, you have a simple purl loop.
Step 3
Try a purl crossed loop. When combined with the front crossed, you can create a denser and more elastic fabric (this is especially recommended for knitting elastic bands, socks, mittens and some other products). Place the thread again in front of work - on the index finger and right knitting needle.
Step 4
Insert the working needle (it should move from left to right!) Into the bow on the left side of the job. Grab the thread and pull it in a loop on the wrong side of the knitting. Discard the used bow of the loop from the left knitting needle.
Step 5
Now finish the purl to the end with either regular or crossed purl stitches. Try to make them of the same size, then the canvas will turn out to be even and smooth (it is no coincidence that the seamy side of the work is called "satin stitch"). The inside loops are often weaker than the “face” loops of the product. To prevent this from happening, make the purls a little tighter than the facial ones.
Step 6
Continue to sew a stocking pattern, that is, alternate the front and back rows. If on one side of the work you knit crossed ones, then repeat the crossings on the back of the thing. Never confuse simple and crossed loops in the same row, otherwise the knitting will look artisanal.
