Braids are always a great idea for any knitting product: they are universal, because they are suitable for children, women and men; There are a huge number of their varieties - there is always something to choose from; braids and plaits look wonderful on most models of knitted things, be it hats, sweaters, scarves, cardigans, snoods, mittens, sweaters, dresses, booties, vests, pants and much more.
Using schemes with descriptions of knitted braids, it is almost always possible to connect not just another thing, but a unique author’s product, from which not only the craftswoman, but everyone around will be delighted.
How to knit braids with knitting needles - patterns and description of patterns
It should be noted that here has its own specifics of work, which must be familiarized with before knitting. So, How to knit braids? For thisnecessarily need auxiliary knitting needlesthat come in different sizes. Their thickness should be selected according to a simple principle: auxiliary knitting needles should be slightly smaller than workers.
What is the principle of braids knitting? During operation, the loops are constantly moving. Several loops are transferred to the auxiliary knitting needle, leaving them behind or in front of the work, after which, in accordance with the selected scheme, a certain number of loops are knitted, and then the loops previously put on the auxiliary knitting needle are put into operation.
To make it clear by what principle braids fit, we will consider several options for working with knitting needles in this style, including for beginner needlewomen.
Simple braid - a master class for beginners
To understand the basics of knitting braids with knitting needles, consider the simplest option, ideal for beginners. This MK for knitting braids suggests that the auxiliary knitting needles are replaced with a simple pin, which is extremely convenient if you have not yet acquired the necessary tools.
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We make a braid for 8 loops. We collect 14 loops for the sample (12 loops for the braid and its “frame” + 2 edge) and follow the pattern.
1st row: 2 wrong, 8 facial, 2 wrong;
2nd to 4th row we knit what the knitting looks like - over the front we knit the front, over the back - the back loops (photo 1).
5th row: 2 reverse, 4 loops to retake, without knitting them, on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave ahead of work; knit the next 4 loops with the front (at the beginning of their knitting, try not to have a large stretch between the loops). Then 4 loops from the auxiliary knitting needles are removed to the left knitting needle and we also knit them with the facial ones. It turned out that the loops seemed to be crossed with an inclination to the left side (photos 2 and 3).
6th to 12th row - we knit according to the drawing.
Next, we knit repeating from the 5th row. The result is such a braid (photo 4).
Now let's look at more complex knitted braids with knitting needles - diagrams with a description will help in this difficult task for beginners.
Beautiful volumetric pattern
A volume braid with knitting needles will make any thing special, and will certainly add a bit of romance to the image.Just one volumetric pattern, such as this wonderful braid, is enough, and the thing is already acquiring a unique look.
The front and back rows are indicated in the diagram. The width of the motive is 40 loops, in height we repeat from the 1st to the 32nd row.
Knitting braids and designations:
- wrong side (wrong side - in the front ranks, front side - inside)
- facial (facial in the front ranks, wrong - in the wrong).
- Cross the 4 loops to the left (remove the 3 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave it to work, knit 1 loop from the wrong, then the 3 loops with the auxiliary knitting needles).
- Cross the 4 loops to the right (remove 1 loop on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave it at work, knit 3 loops face, then knit 1 loop from the auxiliary knitting needle on the wrong side).
- Cross the 5 loops to the right (remove 2 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave at work, knit the 3 loops face, then knit 2 loops from the auxiliary knitting needle on the wrong side).
- cross the 5 loops to the left (remove the 3 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave it to work, knit the 2nd loops wrong, then the 3 loops with the facial knitting needles).
- Cross the 5 loops to the left (remove 3 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave before work, knit 2 facial loops, then 3 facial loops with the right knitting needle).
- cross the 5 knit stitches to the right (leave 2 stitches on the auxiliary knitting needle at work, knit 3 knit ones, then 2 stitches with the auxiliary knitting knitting needles.
- cross the 4 loops to the left (remove the 2 loops on the auxiliary needle and leavebefore work, 2 stitches knit face, then 2 stitches with aux. knitting needles).
- Cross the 4 loops to the right (remove 2 loops on the auxiliary spoke and leaveat work, 2 stitches knit face, then 2 stitches with aux. knit knitting needles).
- 4 loops cross left (remove 2 loops on the auxiliary spoke and leavebefore work,The next 2 knit purl, then the 2nd loop with auxiliary. knitting needles).
- Cross the 4 loops to the right (remove 2 loops on the auxiliary spoke and leaveat work, 2 stitches knit face, then 2 stitches with aux. knit sewing on the wrong side).
- Cross 5 loops to the left (remove the loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave them to work, knit 3 facial loops, then 2 facial loops with the right knitting needle).
- cross the 5 knit stitches to the right (leave 3 stitches on the auxiliary knitting needle at work, knit 2 knit ones, then 3 stitches with the auxiliary knitting knitting needles).
Cap pattern
The pattern of the braid for a hat is a permanent classic of winter fashion. For a harmonious set, the braid is often knitted also on scarves or snoods, as well as on mittens - this makes the image complete. Well, for demi-season and winter hats, such a simple scheme for knitting braids with needles with a description is useful.
Scheme and designations:
- purl loop.
- front loop.
- Remove the double crochet.
- knitting two loops together front.
Scythe for men's sweater
The image of a sensual man in the cold season is ideally complemented by a warm knitted sweater with braids - proved by many romantic comedies! Therefore, it's time to tie a beautiful thing to a dear person.
This braid with knitting needles for a man's sweater also fits with an extra knitting needle.
Working process:
On the knitting needles, the number of loops is divisible by 11 plus 2 loops for the symmetry of the pattern, plus 2 edge loops.
1,3,7,9 rows: * 2 wrong side, 9 front *, 2 wrong side;
2 and all even rows: 2 facial, * 9 wrong, 2 facial *;
5 row: * 2 wrong, 3,4,5 loops are removed forward on an additional knitting needle, 6,7,8th loops are knitted, then 3,4,5th loops are facial, 3 loops are front *, 2 are wrong;
11 row: * 2 wrong, 3 front, 6,7,8 loops are removed back to the extra knitting needle, knit 9,10,11 stitches, and then 6,7,8th loops from the additional knitting needles *, 2 wrong.
Next, the knitting pattern of the braid is repeated from the first row, acting according to the following pattern.
What to choose for a female cardigan?
A braid for a female cardigan can look different: large, small, repeating, combined with other braids or in a single copy, but it will always give the item knitted with an original look.
The scheme of knitting braids and designations:
- facial (facial - in the front ranks, wrong - in the wrong).
- cross the 10 loops to the left (remove 5 loops on the auxiliary needle and leave before work, 5 next loops to knit facial, then 5 loops with aux. knitting needles).
- cross 10 loops to the right (remove 5 loops on the auxiliary needle and leave at work, knit the next 5 stitches, then 5 stitches with aux. knit knitting needles).
Both front and back rows are indicated in the diagram. The front (odd rows) are read from right to left, the wrong (even rows) are read from left to right.
The width of the braid is 20 loops. In height, repeat from the 1st to 12th row. The number of rows in the pattern in height can be increased, depending on the desired pattern.
In the classic version, if we weave braids 5X5, then between the weaves we knit 10 rows in height (including the front and the back). Here in this model, the number of rows in the scheme must be increased in height to 16 rows.
Mittens pattern
A good mood and warmth this winter will be created by mittens with knitting needles from braids, which you can tie to yourself, sister, girlfriend, mother.
This knitting option may be difficult for beginners., since mittens need to be knit using five stocking knitting needles.
Working process:
We collect 52 loops - 13 loops per needle. We knit elastic 2x2, about 40 rows. Follow the diagram and description to understand how to knit braids on mittens.
We knit a finger on the 10th row. On the side of the small braids, we add to the two middle loops - in the second row 3 times. Then in the third row 3 times. When there are 18 loops, throw them on a pin and continue to knit a mittens. The finger can be tied later. It fits in exactly the same way as the mitten itself, only with a smaller size.
This is followed by double knitting, in the first row on the knitting needles we knit alternately one front loop and two together front ones. In the second row of facial loops, two loops together and so on until the end of the row. Pull all remaining loops.
Scheme and designations:
What pattern is suitable for a children's pullover?
Children's pullover with knitting needles can also be decorated with a beautiful braid motif. It will come in handy for winter products, adding its own highlight when creating a sweater for a child. Take the central braid as a basis.
In the scheme according to which we will knit a braid, only the front rows are shown. In purl knit according to the pattern. The width of the motive is 36 loops. In height, repeat from the 1st to the 20th row.
Scheme and explanations:
- wrong side (wrong side - in the front ranks, front - inside).
- facial (facial - in the front ranks, wrong - in the wrong).
- Cross the 3 loops to the right (remove 1 loop on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave it at work, knit the 2 loops face, then knit the loop from the auxiliary knitting needle).
- Cross the 3 loops to the left (remove the 2 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave them to work, knit 1 loop on the front, then knit the 2 second loops on the auxiliary knits).
- Cross the 3 loops to the right (remove 1 loop on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave it to work, knit the 2 loops face, then knit the loop from the auxiliary knitting needle).
- Cross the 3 loops to the left (remove the 2 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave before work, knit 1 loop from the wrong side, then the second loop with the auxiliary knitting needles).
- Cross the 4 loops to the left (remove the 2 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave them to work, 2 knit the facial loops, then the 2nd loop with the auxiliary knitting needles).
- Cross the 4 loops to the right (remove 2 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave them to work, knit the 2 loops face, then knit the 2 loops on the auxiliary knits).
- Cross the 4 loops to the left (remove 2 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave before work, knit the next 2 on the wrong side, then the 2nd loop with the auxiliary knitting needle).
- Cross the 4 loops to the right (remove 2 loops on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave them to work, knit the 2 loops face, then knit the 2 loops from the auxiliary knitting on the wrong side).
- Cross the 2 loops to the left (remove 1 loop on the auxiliary knitting needle and leave before work, knit the 2nd loop front, then knit the 1st loop from the auxiliary knitting needle).
Plaid pattern
To knit a plaid with knitting needles from braids is a real challenge for a needlewoman, because this work takes a lot of time and requires a lot of effort and patience, but the result will please the whole family for many years! What needs to be done to connect the future favorite plaid of the family? The answer is simple: a simple braid pattern that will give comfort to a knitted plaid.
We knit a braid for a plaid:
Volumetric braid consists of 12 loops. The pattern repeat in height is 8 rows. Rows 1 through 8 form a pattern. In every 4th row, the braid loops overlap alternately.
Working process:
1st and 5th rows: * 9 out of. p., 12 persons. item, 9 out. p. *, repeat from * to *;
2nd and all even rows: knit all loops according to the picture;
4th row: * 9 out of. p., 8 p. cross left (4 p. leave on the auxiliary knitting needle before work, 4 persons. p., then knit with the front 4 pitches from the auxiliary knitting needles), 9 out. p. *, repeat from * to *;
8th row: * 9 out of. n., 4 persons. item, 8 items, cross to the right (4 items to leave on the auxiliary knitting needle at work, 4 individuals. items, then knit 4 points with the facial knitting needles), 9 out. n., *, repeat from * to *.
Repeat the pattern, starting from the 1st row, to the desired braid height.
Video lesson
If photos of patterns and products with braids knitted with knitting needles were not clear enough, a video lesson knitting a three-dimensional braid with knitting needles will help to understand some important points.
