How the English rubber band is made with knitting needles: description and application

One of the simplest methods of knitting is elastic,with spokes executed or crocheted, - by right takes an honorable place in the piggy banks of the schemes of experienced craftsmen. By simply alternating the front and back loops, you can create unique products that are not limited in form and are easily stretched, if necessary. The most interesting motif belongs to knitters of the British Isles and is appropriately named - "English gum". It works almost instantly with spokes.

Unique features of a simple design

While knitting such an English motifThe nacs in the scheme create an effective relief. However, it should be understood that for increased "convexity" of the pattern will have to pay a large expenditure of used yarn. The elastic band knits together and is one of the most costly knitting patterns for materials, if we consider similar stretching motifs. It can be performed with an ordinary straight cloth, using two spokes, or you can tie such a pattern in a circle. In any case, you will get a fairly loose product with pronounced loops. Experienced designers recommend using such a knit to create large items, such as wide leg warmers, winter scarves, straight hats or fashion models of sportswear.

The pattern of "Eraser". We knit knitting needles without errors

To select loops, usetechnique of creating a thickened edge. Only in this case can we hope that the English elastic band, with spokes or a crochet made, will not be pulled together in the first row, as is often the case with beginners. If the edge does not, then the entire canvas will be as flat and neat as possible. The main thing is that the foreman does not forget to finish her product with the same application of double thread, as in the beginning. It is not necessary to use an English elastic band for tying up sleeve sleeves or clothing edges. The loose structure of such a cloth will not allow the product to keep the desired shape. All facial loops in this motif will always knit just behind the front wall. This is very important, otherwise the pattern will be broken.

English gum (knitting needles): scheme

The pattern "1 x 1" always begins with an odd number of loops, followed by the description:

• In the first row: * 1 face loop, single cape, then we remove one loop without tying *. Repeat from an asterisk to an asterisk to the end of the row, finish with one facial.
• In the second row, make a single cape, the nextthe wrong loop is removed and the repeating motif is knitted: * the loop that was removed in the previous row, and the single cape must be tied with one face loop, of course, only behind the front wall, then make a cap and remove one wrong loop without tying.
• From the third row and further all the loops with the cap are tied together with the facial, before each purl is to make a single cape, and the loop itself is removed without tying.

If the motif should be performed in a circle, take 5stocking knitting needles or some circular. This method is ideal for binding seamless caps, gaiters and tubular scarves. To create a pattern of English rubber band "2 x 2", the number of loops multiples of four is accumulated. Attention: Edgeband is also included in this number.

Especially spectacular will look models,made by an English rubber band from modern fantasy threads. For example, from tape yarn or weightless mohair. The master's imagination will not be limited by the color or the possible shape of the created product.