Crochet double elastic - how to knit on the double and circular needles, diagrams and photo examples

In needlepoint knitting are very popular in the various kinds of rubber bands, and because of their decorative, as well as for practicality.

The canvas, tied with a rubber band, tightly fits the object, if necessary, slightly stretching or shrinking, holds its shape.

Features of the double elastic band

However, from the range of elastic bands, we should highlight the double elastic band (not to be confused with the simple 2×2!). It is called by different names:

• double;
• hollow;
• hollow;
• tubular.

Each of these names speaks for itself. Namely:

• a double rubber band forms two layers of fabric at once, which look the same on both sides, as tied with a face-smooth;
• two-layer fabric, connected only by edge loops, inside is hollow, i.e. hollow. When knitting a kind of pouch, a pocket of the front and lining sides of the product;
• very often for a double rubber band the loops are recruited in the Italian (tubular) way, resulting in a neater edge, resembling machine knitting.

Properties and application

The main advantage of products made in this technique is their double density. And, importantly, the property of retaining the shape of the knitted part.

Unlike other elastic bands double is not stretched, and tightly compressed, reliably holding the piece of clothing within the proper limits. Therefore, most often it decorate necks, knit collars (especially uprights), cuffs, strips on sweaters and cardigans, belts. Warm and thick winter hats, socks and mittens are obtained.

Double elastic bands can knit a warm jacket, and any large thing. However, in this case we will have to adapt ourselves to the fact that the process will take longer than with the traditional way of knitting - because both layers of the product will be knitted at the same time!

Important: The double-knit pieces require twice the amount of thread. This should be taken into account when buying yarn for the project.

What to keep in mind

If you knit a separate piece, then, as for any rubber band, for double knitting take a needle at least half the number thinner than those with which the main product is knitted.

Important! To calculate the required number of loops, it is mandatory to have a pre-bound sample, at least 40 loops wide and tall enough - rows 15-20, otherwise the knitting will not shrink to its natural volume.

Always dial in only an even number of stitches.

A set of loops

The classic way of a set of loops is quite suitable for a double rubber band, but on the fold of the fabric, where, in fact, is formed by "bifurcation" of layers, remains convex scar. In most cases it looks harmonious.

But there are several other ways.

Set of loops with stitches and extra yarn

The fold of the fabric in this case is more rounded and looks professional, factory.

Additional thread, which is used in this method, is selected from the contrast to the main color to better track it, and after the manipulations carried out, it is removed.

With this set of loops it is necessary to perform several stages of work in succession.

The number of stitches is dialed in as in normal front stitching (not double, it will double later!).

The main yarn is put into work:

• 1 row. The edge is knit, then a hinge is made, the face is knit. And repeat: 1 stitch, 1 obverse. Crotch.
• 2 row. Crotch. 1 obverse (over hook), 1 remove, yarn in front of work. Crock.
• 3 row. Crotch. 1 off, 1 obverse. Crock.

Repeat third row.

After the completion of 5-6 rows of fabric auxiliary thread is removed. To do this, pick up the tip of a needle or thick needle, in turn, each buttonhole and unravel them, pulling the thread. This leaves a smooth even fold of the fabric, without the welt.

Italian buttonhole set

Place the working thread on the thumb and forefinger, as in a normal set. Insert a needle under this thread from yourself, horizontally, and, picking up, twist the needle 180 degrees. That's how you get the first stitch.

The knitting itself, as such, will start with the bottom yarn, this must be taken into account.

Next, the needle goes under the yarn that is left on the index finger. Hook it and pull on the yarn opposite that is now on the thumb. Here is another loop.

To avoid twisting the loops, it is desirable to hold them with the free finger of the right hand.

Now there is a lower thread on the thumb. A needle is brought under it, grabs the thread and brings the opposite thread. A new loop is formed, a third loop.

As you type, gradually it becomes clear which stitch will be the wrong side and which will be the right side.

Dial until the required number of loops (even). Finish on the wrong side.

After the set of loops in one way or another proceed to the knitting proper rubber band. Depending on the used spokes knitting technique is slightly different.

Double stitch on two needles

The most common is the classic technique of double elastic:

1. 1 row. Border stitch. 1 front, remove 1 from the front wall, yarn in front of the work. Repeat to end of row. Crotch.
2. Variation of row 1: 1 front, 1 wrong, to end of row. This beginning of knitting is easier, but the fold scar is more pronounced.
3. Row 2. Crotch stitch. 1 right from the removed in the previous row of stitches, the front wall. 1 take off unconsecrated, the thread in front of work. Repeat to end of row. Crotch.
4. Then up to the desired height of the product repeats row 2.

Important! If you need to add stitches in the process, use a lynch (in the next row it is performed with a backhand) or make a loop from the gap between the stitches.

Double elastic on circular needles

When decorating a neck or knitting a hat, you often use circular needles (or sock 5 spokes).

It should be borne in mind that in fact the work is carried out all the time only on the front side.

Knitting technique in this case is as follows:

1. 1 row. 1 front, remove 1 from the front wall, yarn in front of the work. Repeat to end of row.
2. Row 2. Remove 1 front blank, thread behind the work. 1 raznochnaya behind the back wall. Repeat to end of row.
3. 1 and 2 rows alternate until the desired height of the product.

In other words, first the front side of the product is knitted in a circle, then in the same direction as the wrong side.

Important: to move from row to row on time and not to confuse the scheme, it is desirable to mark the beginning of the row with a marker or colored thread.

This method is preferred by most artists. But it has a disadvantage: in the place where the rows change, a joint is formed, the fabric is not hollow. But it is seamless.

Closing loops

There are several ways of closing the last row, depending on the type of product and the requirements for the resulting edge.

If the knitting edge must be elastic (e.g., the collar of a sweater, turtleneck sweater):

• It is optimal to close the front stitch with a front stitch and the stitch removed in the previous row with a back stitch.
• You can use the Italian method, closing the last row with a special stitch with a needle, tacking the walls of the neighboring loops in turn. This kind of edge is the softest and will lay well.

If the edge must firmly fix the border (plank, belt), it is better to complicate the algorithm a little:

• Take off first the edge, then the first loop of the unconsecrated.
• The loop of the previous row (removed) to the wrong side and pull through the previously removed right side.
• The resulting loop is pulled through again, but through the edge.
• Continue to the end of the row: knit two stitches together and pull through the stitch that remains on the right shoulder.

Both methods are suitable for classic knitting and for circular needles

Two color double elastic

A very interesting variation that produces an elegant double-layered fabric with sides of different colors.

Nets an even number of loops of the first contrasting color.

1 row (second contrasting color). The edge stitch (hereafter, it is not removed, but is tied). 1 right, 1 stitches off, yarn in front of work. Crotch.

The left side is the "tail" of the second thread, the right side is the "tail" of the first thread, which is not yet involved. Now comes his turn.

Row 2 (first color). Edge stitch. 1 stitch off, the thread behind the work, 1 to the wrong side. Crotch.

Important! Only now the knitting can be reversed. Both working yarns at the beginning of the row.

Row 3 (first color). The edge loop. 1 right, 1 stitch off, the thread in front of work. Crotch.

Again the knitting is not turned, just shift on the left needle to the beginning.

Row 4 (second color). Crotch stitch. 1 stitch off, the thread behind the work, 1 to the right. Border stitch.

Then repeat rows 1-4.

Such knitting is suitable for things "with a secret": by turning them on the other side, you can get as if an update of another color.

Knowing the peculiarities of this or that knitting technique helps to create things not only beautiful, but also practical, long-lived, pleasing to the eye with a neat appearance.

Double elastic is appropriate for knitting hardwearing pieces that require extra strength and thickness.

It is easy to do, and although time-consuming, makes up for this seeming disadvantage with its output useful qualities. Mastering this technique is an indicator of a high level of skill.

Photo examples of knitting a double elastic knitting needlepoint