Crochet loop: basic knitting principles and use cases

Crochet today at the height of fashion.Thus, they create not only jackets, vests, but even swimsuits, summer hats and toys. If we talk about the usual knitting, it all starts with a chain of air loops. If you knit in a circle, then here you will need a sliding loop, crocheted hook. Let's figure out how to do it.

The advantages of this technique

You can start knitting with a regular loop, butas a result, the center of the product will be with a small hole. A crochet hook loop provides a denser web, things keep their shape better. This is especially important when it comes to knitted toys. They are also called amigurumi. Therefore, the second name of this loop is Amigurumi. When a toy is stuffed with padding polyester or cotton, it is important that it does not stick out at the start of knitting. Mastering this loop is quite simple. Here is a detailed guide.

Begin to knit

So, you only need a hook and any thread. Try first on a thick thread to work out the technology:

1. Wind the thread on two fingers so that you get a whole circle.
2. Remove the thread from your hand, holding it with your fingers so that it retains the shape of a large loop.
3. Place the tail of the thread under the circle, pull the thread with a hook.
4. Pull the ends of the thread and tighten the loop. It is a sliding loop (crocheted crocheted), so it can stretch and shrink like a tie.
5. All, you can start knitting air loops.

For beginners and followers

There are more advanced tricks of how to crochettie a sliding loop. For example, you can wrap the thread around your fingers twice, and then pull the second thread through the loop formed first. This is a more complex description, not always clear to beginners. It is easier to use the algorithm indicated above. To check if you followed the instructions correctly, try tightening the loop. The loop should freely slide along the thread, decreasing and expanding at your will. If a knot is formed, the thread can be cut, and the loop is better to tie. After the sliding loop is ready, you can start knitting a chain of air loops.

Simple circle

Чтобы начать вязание, сделайте скользящую петлю.Now you need to tie three air loops using the first one. Now join them in a circle, tightly fastened with thread. Begin knitting in a circle as follows:

• First row: double crochet into each loop.
• Second row: double knit every second loop.
• Third row: Twist every third loop.

Similarly, you continue knitting, constantlyincreasing the distance between those loops that you knit twice. So you knit only when you need a flat circle. If a ball or sphere is needed, adjust the shape of the object by adding down and adding hinges. So you can even tie a snowman, without interrupting the thread, if you know how to make a sliding loop with a hook.

Knit ball

To make a ball, you are in the middle of knittingshould start to turn down the hinges. Make it simple: with one thread, you first knit one loop to the middle, then immediately the second. Finish knitting these loops, passing the thread through two loops at the same time. You need to remove loops in exactly the same way as you added them. If you knit a toy, do not forget to leave a hole for filling the form. Ensure that the packing is tight. As soon as the figure takes the desired shape, you can add its completion.

Knitting patterns

Here are just a few examples of how to use this technique.

1. Slingbus. Bright beads will decorate mom, and will also be the besta toy for the child. Make them easy. Tie wooden beads with colored threads. How to start, you already know - use a sliding loop, and then knit a circular pattern, gradually adding loops.
2. Beanbag. Сделать детскую игрушку очень просто.You will need only a plastic form from a chocolate egg, in which you place a pair of dry peas or beads for ringing. It remains only to tie the toy with bright threads and add a pen.
3. Toys. All such products knit a circular pattern.Each element is created separately, and then everything is stitched together or fastened in a different way. With this loop, your toys will keep their shape, and the cotton will not leak through the hole from which the knitting starts.
4. Caps. Whatever thread you use when knittingYou will need a crochet slip loop. Then knit in a circle, alternating between air loops and crochets for summer options, as well as using solid knitting for winter models.

Conclusion

Apply this technique is necessary if youplan to create items for sale. So, your knitting will look just professional. In crochet there are many different patterns and loops. However, if you know how to crochet a sliding loop, then a good start to knitting is guaranteed. In the end, any thing will be more accurate.