Knitted leggings for beginners: descriptions of patterns and schemes for needles and crochet

Gaiters - a fashion accessory, which is in the closet of many girls. The product is an insulated stocking, not covering the foot. In Russia, the first stockings appeared in the late XIX century.

They were made of leather or other durable material, such as cloth. At that time this item of clothing had only a practical value, namely, it was used for sports, ballet or military campaigns.

Knitted gaiters for girls came into fashion only at the end of the last century and still do not lose their relevance. Homemade products are especially popular.

Girls may have a question: "How to combine in the image of this element of clothing with the rest of the things?" First of all, you should choose the right shoes.

Sneakers, sneakers, cropped boots or shoes with a low heel will do. You can even wear knee socks under the boots, in which case the shoes should have a wide cuff.

It is also worth taking care about the outer clothing. Look good with short dresses, skirts, tunics with a wide belt.

Surprisingly, leggings are a good complement to the school uniform, so for a schoolgirl it will be a wonderful gift of such stockings. Do not forget about the direct purpose of the accessory: warming up the muscles before sports or dancing.

If you decide to knit your own gaiters, you need to familiarize yourself with some rules.

Rules for knitting gaiters in knitting needles

There are two basic rules, and the rest will depend on the chosen pattern, yarn, style and much more. Of course, you have to take the right measurements. You need four basic measurements:

• shin girth;
• calf circumference;
• girth above/below the knee (depending on how the leggings will be worn) ;
• The height of the stocking.

Next you need to decide how to knit: on two or five spokes. The peculiarity of the first case is that you need to make a pattern and knit a trapeze on it, and then sew together its long ends.

Knitting on five spokes

The most popular method of circular knitting, which requires only the habit of the needlewoman, is knitting on five spokes. First of all, you need to calculate the number of loops, which should be a multiple of four. The loops are placed evenly on the four spokes, the last one remains free.

Wise knitters know a few best practices to make the first rows tighter, more reliable:

1. Start with two yarns: the main yarn and the end that was left over from the stitching. You will end up with a well-hidden yarn. What is this for? In the process of making and using a poorly fixed beginning can unravel, which will spoil the product.
2. It is more difficult to knit the first rows with the fourth needle without involving the fifth. After that, you should distribute the loops evenly and continue knitting, involving all the spokes.

Melange leggings

Tie bright, unusual mélange stockings can every needlewoman, even a beginner. It is not necessary to knit patterns, because it will be superfluous in the product. The emphasis should be either on a memorable color scheme, or on quirky patterns.

The feature of the yarn is that the pieces made will have a unique pattern of different colors. However, some argue that it is hard to concentrate on making and knitting errors are more likely to occur with constantly changing colors.

This is a good technique for beginners to practice knitting gaiters. Even the simplest method of knitting has its own nuances!

Gaiters-socks

It has already been mentioned that gaiters are most often a stocking that does not cover the foot. As with any rule, there are exceptions. There are knitting schemes for gaiters with a sock part.

Such a product is more difficult to knit than leggings, but easier than socks. You do not have to knit the heel - the most problematic place. The foot in this case does not cover completely, the stocking only has a kind of insert, supporting the product.

This product is a good option for a gift for a dancer or an athlete.

With the "rubber band" pattern

The elastic band is necessary to hold the gaiters on the legs. In addition, it is a favorite way of knitting all beginners. Everything is simple: alternate the front and back loops in the proportions 1*1 or 2*2. At the top and bottom of the stocking I advise to knit with a needle one size smaller to get a dense fabric.

But here, too, there's a tip: you can use spandex. What is it and how is it used?

Many needlewomen are faced with the problem of loss of elasticity, the former form of knitted products made of wool and wool blends, and these are the most popular materials for knitting socks, mittens, leggings. Such a defect have and cotton products.

To avoid such a problem on the wrong side make a stitch of spandex with a blunt needle or crochet. Spandex is a thick rubber thread.

Perform on the inside side of two to six such stitches. It is important that each stitch is made with a new thread, so if one tears, the product will hold on the leg. The spandex is fastened with a usual knot.

With embossed pattern

Throughout the history of knitting, many different patterns have accumulated. There are both easy to perform, and requiring experience from the master. The most common are "Scandinavian braid," "French braid" and "feather."

When knitting them, you need concentration, attention, and a good memory not to get confused and make a perfect pattern. On the Internet you can find a lot of schemes for knitting gaiters.

With waves

It is easy and fast to knit the "waves" pattern, it has several advantages:

• There are many variations of the pattern;
• Does not require much experience from the master;
• It looks beautiful, elegant and unusual.

But here, too, there are a few nuances. First, it is necessary to choose a yarn not strongly twisted and not under twisted. Secondly, the yarn must not have thick and thin places, its structure must be the same throughout its length.

How is this technique done? Most of the patterns are based on two basic elements: a hinge and the blotting of several loops (two or three) at the same time.

How to crochet gaiters

It should be noted at once that it is much more difficult to make elastic fabric by crochet, but even here you can use spandex and knit a few initial rows together with it.

Multicolored

Who has previously crocheted, knows how easy it is to change colors. All you have to do is make a knot, cut the yarn and start a new row with a different color.

You can use a variety of color palettes, but it's best to use the ones that match your shoes. Gaiters with more than one color will look best with dainty half-boots.

Openwork

Very easy to make gaiters with an openwork pattern will decorate any image. They are especially well combined with short feminine dresses.

In addition, there are very many patterns that can be performed with the help of a crochet hook. There is even an opportunity to fantasize and come up with your own unique design.

Seamless .

As with crochet, you can make a trapeze and staple the sides. Gaiters are a universal item in the closet, which can be decorated with different elements: openwork pattern, braid, pompoms, tassels, beads and much more, which gives the product uniqueness.

You can think of something new and knit unique designer stockings. For example, to the seamless gaiters you can add an interesting and practical detail - a ribbon/hemp, which will complement the image and keep the product on the leg.

With three-dimensional pattern

Different techniques of knitting patterns will help to achieve the desired result. However, it is worth considering your abilities and accumulated experience to cope with complex work. When crocheting, it's hard to get tangled or miss loops, but you need accurate calculation to make the pattern look good.

Pros include:

• A warm product, which allows you to wear it in colder seasons;
• If you choose the right yarn, for example a mixture of wool and acrylic, the product will be quite elastic;
• Keeps its shape well.

Wicker Basket pattern

The unusual appearance of this pattern beckons many needleworkers, but many put their hands down, thinking that it is too difficult to perform. It's time to dispel the myth!

This is a very simple pattern, consisting of basic elements, so that everyone can do it. It is based on columns with several hooks, and begins with a set of loops multiple of four.

The "Resilient" pattern

The imitation of the familiar knitting pattern is knitted quickly and easily. In this case, the pattern looks fashionable, attractive.

In addition, it is very useful to master this pattern, as it can be used in the manufacture of hats, scarves and other things.

There are many options for making women's knitted gaiters. You can choose the ones you like best. Gaiters are a practical, fashionable and unusual accessory in the closet, which clearly will not gather dust in the closet. Remember that if you put a little more effort, even the most complicated pattern will turn out!

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