Why are they especially good? knitted products self made, because we choose their colors ourselves, based on our own tastes and preferences.
If you have just begun to master the intricacies of crochet and already have some practical experience, then you will undoubtedly soon want to knit something more complex and beautiful than a fabric made from simple stitches. We invite you to try your hand at crocheting beautiful and varied two-color patterns!
Examples and diagrams of two-color crochet patterns
Among the many similar patterns, we will try to highlight a few of the most interesting:
Fan pattern suitable for women's sweaters And . Colors can be selected as contrasting or similar shades. The beauty of this three-dimensional pattern lies in its relief rows, which truly resemble a fan.
Pattern " Openwork rhombuses» ideal for a spring-autumn wardrobe. They can be used to decorate a long cardigan or bolero. And the yarn consumption for this two-color knitted pattern will be much less than for the previous ones!
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This cute pattern called "Asters". By alternating the first and second rows shown in the diagram, you will get a rather unusual weave of thread, reminiscent of the small petals of these beautiful flowers. The method of crocheting this pattern is simple, like any crochet work - it involves the use of only three types of loops: air, double crochet and single crochet, repeated in a sequence determined by the pattern.
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An interesting pattern option is "Cross", where even and odd rows are represented by threads different colors. The first row, as we see in the photo, is made with green thread. From every 4th loop of the chain, 5 double crochets are knitted at once, alternating with chain loops. The second row, already made of yellow threads, represents lush columns, and the next, auxiliary one - single crochets.
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Changing threads in two-color crochet patterns looks very neat. If this happens at the end of the row, then the last single crochet in the row is simply knitted with a new color. The thread is changed in the same way in the middle of the row. And for jacquard patterns Characteristic are small broaches on the reverse side of the product.
The statement that learning to crochet is easier than knitting is very controversial. However, there is no doubt that the hook opens up many more possibilities. For many knitters, mastering the skill of crocheting makes it much easier to get more of the project done.
Dense patterns
Despite the fact that crochet is primarily associated with airy openwork, there are situations when you cannot do without a solid fabric. In such cases, it turns out that finding with diagrams is not so easy.
If you need to make opaque knitted elements, you can use knitting needles, but this option is not always suitable. The fabric made with knitting needles is thinner and more elastic. In addition, tightly knitting a thin thread with this tool is very inconvenient and takes a long time.
Why are dense ornaments needed?
Based on practice, we can indicate the areas of application of solid patterns intended for crocheting:
- Making warm clothing. Winter hats, mittens, sweaters, dresses - all this should be knitted without unnecessary holes or laces.
- Scarves. This clothing is listed as a separate item, since scarves require double-sided dense crochet patterns (patterns are offered below).
- Interior items. rugs, some models of pillows require a solid fabric through which the lining is not visible.
- Swimwear and opaque items
- In order to “dilute” the openwork pattern. Sometimes a combination of several rows of openwork mixed with a dense pattern allows you to create a new unique pattern.
Specifics of choosing yarn for solid patterns
Most yarns are suitable for crocheting tight patterns. Patterns are often designed for yarn with a thickness of about 350-400 m/100 grams. This should be taken into account if the thread chosen for knitting differs significantly in thickness from this figure.
Too much will cause the canvas to become rough, overly dense and rigid. In addition, when knitting such products, a large load is created on the fingers and they can hurt. To avoid unpleasant consequences and still use a thick thread, you can use a hook large size(7 or more) and try to knit freely.
A thread with parameters greater than 400 m/100 grams is considered thin. For example, the thickness of mercerized cotton is 560 m/100 grams. Knitting continuous patterns with such a thread requires the use of a very thin hook (from 0.9 mm) and tight knitting. Otherwise, the knitted fabric will turn out to be openwork and will not fulfill its function.
Crochet: dense patterns. Schemes from the must have category
Elementary solid patterns are formed by combining different columns. This can be a traditional stitch, including single crochets (SC) or double crochets (DC). The peculiarity of such patterns is the absence air loops(VP). An example is the ornament in the photo below.
It consists of “bushes” and rows of RLS separating them. The given sample is made in color, but more often it is used in a single color design. It can be called a lifesaver for many knitters.
And in this modified pattern there is already a VP and an openwork element.
This scheme can easily be adapted to produce a dense fabric. It is enough to replace the VP with a CCH, then the “leg” for the bush will contain not three CCHs and five VPs, but eight CCHs.
Dense crochet patterns, the patterns of which are presented below, are also based on the SSN. This technique allows you to create a really dense canvas. The essence of the method is that not the upper part of the column of the previous row, but its main part is used as the basis for volumetric CCHs. The hook is wound behind the dc and the thread is pulled behind it.
This is how convex DCs are knitted.
Zigzag dense crochet patterns: description and diagram
Wavy patterns are very convenient for making continuous fabrics. Such ornaments are formed according to the same principle: adding loops at the peak of the wave and reducing the same number of loops in the trough. Zigzags have their own specifics and features:
- Zigzag dense patterns are difficult to cut; they create difficulties when knitting according to the pattern (sleeve caps, necklines, waist relief). Waves are best suited for knitting even fabrics.
- To correctly calculate the loops, you need to knit a fairly large sample, since in full wavy pattern is formed after knitting about 5 cm of fabric.
- It is necessary to strictly observe the number of added and reduced loops in each row. Ignoring such calculations leads to a gradual change in the proportions of the wave.
Wavy dense crochet patterns, diagrams and a sample are given below, may have minor holes in the fabric (as in the diagram).
Among the variety of patterns that are developed for crocheting, two-color ones deserve special attention. They are suitable for creating a wide variety of clothing items, interior decor, children's toys and other crafts.
Dense and openwork two-color crochet pattern
There are continuous and openwork patterns, each of them can be used for different purposes. Thick fabrics are necessary when it comes to knitting a coat, winter hat, bag, stool cover or other similar products. The peculiarity of these patterns is that they do not contain air loops and are not translucent. That is, the lining will not be visible through the front side of the finished product.
At the same time, two-color allows you to create a more plastic and soft fabric. It should be used when working on scarves, cardigans, and blankets. Quite often, craftswomen prefer a combination of both types of two-color patterns: for example, the top of the dress is knitted tightly, and the bottom edge is lace. This reduces yarn consumption and makes the finished product significantly lighter.
Color distribution
First of all, you should pay attention to the selection of yarn. It is necessary that the selected shades are in harmony with each other: they are in the same color scheme or contrast.
A two-color crochet pattern involves alternating two colors at certain intervals. If desired, you can make some area monochromatic (for example, add a second color only when making the sleeves of a cardigan).
How to knit openwork two-color fabric
The two-color crochet pattern shown below consists of only four rows that form its repeat.
The craftswoman will need knowledge of how to perform air loops (VP), single crochets (SC) and double crochets (DC). The thread is changed every two rows.
After completing the VP chain, begin knitting the first row:
- 1 VP lifting, * 8 sc, 7 dc in one base loop (“bush”)*. Next, you should continue to repeat the algorithm.
- VP 1, all stitches are worked single crochet.
- 1 VP, 1 sc, 1 “bush”, * 7 sc, 1 “bush” *.
- Knit the row in the same way as the second.
To form the fabric of the desired height, the knitter should repeat the pattern from the first to the fourth row.
Forming a dense pattern
The following pattern is designed for three colors, but the craftswoman can easily simplify it by replacing the gray shade with white or vice versa: knitting only with gray thread.
Here there is such an element as “crossed double crochets”. Their correct execution requires some skill, but with some experience it is not particularly difficult.
Element execution sequence:
- Yarn over.
- Skip a loop and perform a regular dc.
- Insert the hook into the skipped loop and knit half of the new DC. In this case, the first dc should be between the working loop and the thread.
- They complete knitting the second DC, the first one ends up inside it.
Using this method, a kind of cross is obtained from two CCHs. Such elements are included in many two-color crochet patterns, the patterns of which allow you to form a wave-like design.
The pattern of this pattern is suitable for knitting almost any product, both clothing and accessories. When knitted, the fabric turns out smooth, dense and, depending on the choice of yarn, structural.
The pattern is knitted very simply, from each loop (and there are 6 of them in the report), a thread is pulled out, forming a new loop, and then all six loops are knitted together.
There are only two rows in the pattern report. In the first row, a pattern of stars is formed, the second row is knitted entirely with single crochets. The number of loops is a multiple of 2+3 in. n lifting. There are always 6 loops on the hook: 5 extended and 1 working.
Cast on a chain of chain stitches, for example 20 stitches +3 in. lifting loops. Insert the hook into the second loop and pull the thread, then in 3, in 4, 5. Pull the thread through all the loops and secure with a connecting post.
In the photo, the red dots indicate where to insert the hook to create new loops.
There was no pattern for this pattern; I knitted it using the video below. True video in English.
There is also a similar scheme.
