The knitting pattern for double elastic will help a novice needlewoman quickly and easily create the desired item. This technique allows you to knit a winter scarf or hat. Historians have established that knitting originated more than 4,000 years ago. Since its inception, this type of needlework has been improved and developed, thanks to which modern craftswomen can use a large accumulated baggage of world knowledge for creativity from threads.
Using a Double Rubber Band
Double elastic knitting, the knitting pattern of which will allow you to quickly and easily create cuffs for gloves or sleeves, can become a favorite technique for decorating any fabric made of wool yarn. This knitting method is also called "tube" or "hollow", because the fabric is empty inside.
Tube elastic is used to create:
- collars;
- cuff;
- mittens;
- socks;
- strips for sweaters;
- headbands;
- belts;
- hats;
- scarves;
- skirts.
Craftswomen try to complement winter sweaters with a high knitted warm neck. In the process of creating this element of the product, a hollow elastic band will help, which will provide elasticity and add a warm layer to the item. In addition, a regular short neck can be decorated in a double way. Cuffs for sweaters and cardigans are knitted with a tube elastic band. In this case, they look more voluminous, and also fit tightly to the hand, which makes the item warmer and more comfortable to wear.
A popular wardrobe item for modern youth is mittens, which can also be knitted using hollow elastic. The product is knitted using the technology entirely or is used to decorate part of the fingerless gloves.
Some craftswomen cannot do without a tube elastic band and socks. It is usually used to decorate the upper part or heel of a knitted product. Socks completely knitted with a double elastic band in the toe are not practical, since the foot will slide and fidget in them due to the hollow space between the layers of fabric. Tube elastic is often used to decorate the strips on sweaters and vests. It allows you to make loops for threading buttons and attach any desired fittings to the product.
There are also warm headbands made from hollow elastic. This product is relevant and popular in the cold season and is suitable for those who do not like hats, but want to keep their ears and forehead warm. They are created using a tube elastic and a belt for various knitted products. This fabric is denser and holds its shape better. In addition, it does not need to be reinforced using other materials.
Double elastic hats are popular winter headwear worn by both children and adults. The technology allows you to create a product of any size, shape and density. In addition, hollow elastic can be knitted from any warm yarn. There are also scarves made with hollow elastic. The products look more voluminous and hold their shape better. A scarf made of hollow elastic does not curl at the edges and is much warmer than its single-row counterpart.
Some needlewomen use hollow elastic to decorate winter skirts. These are usually figure-hugging short or long models. It is easy to thread a cord for tying or insert an elastic band into the upper part of a thing made using the tube technique. If desired, a bag, hood or cap can be knitted with hollow elastic. Winter tight pants for men and women also turn out well using this technique.
Classic double elastic
The classic version of the tube elastic can be knitted on regular, unpaired knitting needles. Before you start to design the product, experts recommend knitting a few centimeters of the sample to understand how the thread lies and what knitting density will be appropriate. In the process of knitting, the familiar to all craftswomen front and back loops are used. In addition, edge loops and yarn overs are found here.
To facilitate schematic notation, generally accepted abbreviations and notations are used:
| Name of loops | Abbreviation and designation |
| purl | izn. or ip – «-» |
| facial | persons or persons - "I" or "X" |
| edge | kr. or kr. – "O" |
| yarn over | nak. – «Ո» |
The advantages of this knitting method are that the cast-on row gradually shifts inside the product. This allows the item to look more aesthetically pleasing and attractive. For work, it is recommended to take an even number of loops and increase their number by 2.
To knit a double canvas, you need:
- Start by casting on the required number of stitches.
- Remove 1 edge stitch in a row, then alternate between removing the stitch onto the knitting needle with the yarn in front of the work and knitting 1 stitch as the front stitch.
- Complete row 2 by slipping the edge stitch and alternating between knitting the stitch slipped in the previous row and slipping the stitch knitted in the previous strip.
- Create a canvas by alternating rows 1 and 2.
- Close the loops at the end of the work. To do this, knit 3 loops together (1 with the working thread and 1 on the front and back sides).
The resulting product is, if necessary, sewn, measured and prepared for wearing.
With auxiliary thread
Double elastic with knitting needles, the knitting pattern of which is in any thematic magazine, is sometimes done using an auxiliary thread. The method makes it easier for beginner needlewomen to work on the product.
To knit a thing you need:
- Start by casting on stitches in the auxiliary color (without multiplying by 2).
- Fold the end in half and insert the working needle into the loop.
- Pull out with the main color thread as an edge thread.
- Yarn over.
- Knit the next stitch.
- Repeat the pattern of alternating yarn overs and knit stitches to the end of the strip.
- Knit rows 2, 3 and 4 the same as row 1.
- Unravel the auxiliary color thread and remove it from the knitting.
For this work, it is recommended to use yarn of contrasting colors, which will facilitate the process of extracting the auxiliary thread from the main knitting.
Knitting pattern in a circle
Some craftswomen prefer to work with a tube elastic band, creating it in a circle. In this way, they knit a seamless product, which is more practical. For work, you will need circular knitting needles or an even number of separate ones.
To knit a hollow elastic band in a circle, you need:
- Start by casting on double the number of stitches.
- Knit a starting row to join the broken stripe into a solid one.
- Continue knitting using the working principle described in the classic version.
- Close the loops at the end of the work.
The finished product is sewn. The item is measured, washed and used for its intended purpose.
Hat knitted with double ribbing
You can also knit a winter hat with a hollow elastic band for a small or large fashionista. For work you will need circular knitting needles, yarn and scissors.
To knit a headdress, you need:
- Start by casting on 56 stitches.
- Knit the initial row with knit stitches to join the fabric.
- Create row 2 using the classic tube rib knitting technique.
- Knit upward 56 rows.
- In row 57, knit 2 stitches together with a left-hand tilt.
- Decrease 2 stitches in each row.
- Pull the remaining loops together and pass the working thread inside the product.
The finished hat can be tried on and worn. There is another easy way to knit a hat using a double elastic band. Here it falls on the side of the product. For work you will also need circular knitting needles, yarn and scissors.
To knit a hat, you need:
- Start by casting on 56 stitches.
- Knit row 1 with knit stitches to join the pieces together.
- Start knitting a regular elastic band with a step of 1 by 1.
- Form 20 rows using the indicated pattern.
- In row 22, fold the resulting fabric in half and knit its loops together as in a normal row.
- Continue knitting the elastic band with a step of 1 by 1 for another 36 rows.
- Start decreasing in row 58 by knitting 2 together at the end of the row.
- Continue decreasing stitches until there are 14 stitches left on the needles.
- Close the work in any convenient way.
The hat can be tried on and prepared for wearing.
Scarf
Double elastic knitting, the knitting pattern of which is popular among modern needlewomen, will allow you to create a warm and voluminous scarf. One product will take 8 skeins of yarn. The needlewoman will also need skills in knitting semi-patent or pearl elastic. For work, separate knitting needles of a suitable diameter are selected.
To knit a scarf, you need:
- Start by casting on 50 stitches.
- Knit row 1 with an elastic band with a step of 1 by 1, that is, alternate the front and back.
- Create row 2, making 2 purl, 1 patent loop (insert the working needle into the middle of the loop located under the next loop and knit). Then knit the front again. Alternate the front and patent loops.
- Knit, alternating the pattern of rows 1 and 2, 2 more times.
- Continue the rib pattern with a step of 1 by 1 for another 20 rows.
- Start creating a pearl pattern on the canvas. To do this, repeat the work of rows 1 and 2.
- In row 21, on each side, add 2 loops after and before the edge loops. For an increase, knit 3 from 1 loop.
- Increase stitches every 18th row.
- Start decreasing stitches in row 392 and remove 2 stitches from each side.
- Also decrease stitches in every 18th row.
- Continue in row 482 knitting elastic with a step of 1 by 1.
- Close the loops in row 502.
Fold the finished fabric in half and sew.
Skirt
You can also knit a skirt for a little fashionista with a tube elastic band. To make it beautiful, use 2 colors of yarn, for example, green and white.
To knit a skirt for a girl, you need:
- Start by casting on 120 stitches in green yarn.
- Knit 6 rows with classic hollow elastic.
- Continue knitting with another pattern. To do this, in row 7, knit 2 knits, 1 crossed from the yarn over, 4 knits, 1 slip and leave the thread behind the work, 2 together knits and throw a "lasso" from the slipped onto the knitted ones, 4 knits, 1 from the yarn over. Repeat from 1 crossed to 4 knits to the end of the strip. Finish the row with 2 knits.
- Knit row 8 with purl stitches only.
- Add white thread as desired and work with it in the same pattern as indicated above.
- Close the loops at the end of the work.
When moving from a hollow elastic band to another pattern, knit, following the pattern, 2 loops, like 1. In the place decorated in the tube technique, you can insert an elastic band to fix the product on the child's waist.
How to tie a neck
The knitting pattern of double elastic will allow the needlewoman to beautifully tie the neck of a sweater or vest. In this case, the collar can be knitted separately or created from existing loops.
For a separate collar option you need:
- Start by casting on a set of stitches in a quantity that is half the number needed for the neck of the garment.
- Knit the initial row after casting on with knit stitches and combine the rows into 1 piece.
- Knit 6 more rows.
- Start with row 8 to create a tube elastic band, for this, after the edge loop, add a loop and knit the next front loop. Repeat the pattern to the end of the line.
- In row 9, knit all yarn over stitches as purl stitches, and simply slip all purl stitches onto the working needle with the yarn behind the work.
- Form 6 more rows with a hollow elastic band.
- Knit with a rib pattern in 1 x 1 increments until the desired collar height is reached.
- Create a closed row of front stitches.
- Knit the next row, making 2 loops from 1 - purl and front.
- Decorate the next 4 rows with a hollow elastic band.
- Start decreasing the number of loops by knitting 2 loops in the new row with the 1st purl.
- Finish with a row of knit stitches.
The loops of the finished collar are closed and sewn to the main product.
To create a collar directly on the neck, you need:
- Start working with a set of loops. To do this, form 2 new open loops near each closed loop, using a knitting needle to pull out the working thread that is located at the back of the product.
- The resulting loops are knitted with a double elastic band in the classic way.
- Create a product of the required height.
- Close the loops at the end of the work.
This collar does not need to be sewn on completely, but only the free edge needs to be attached to the main product.
Double elastic socks
Warm wool socks are especially popular in the cold season. The necessary part of the home wardrobe can be knitted using a tube elastic band. For work, the needlewoman will need 3 separate knitting needles, yarn and scissors.
To knit a warm product, you need:
- Start by casting on 40 stitches.
- Knit row 1 with a 1 by 1 rib pattern.
- Design row 2 following the pattern on the fabric.
- Create row 3 the same way as row 1.
- Remove the fabric from the knitting needles and fold it in half.
- Place the open loops on the knitting needle without unfolding the fabric.
- Knit 6 cm with double rib.
- Create a 5 cm piece using stockinette stitch, where odd rows consist only of knit stitches, and even rows consist only of purl stitches.
- Insert an additional knitting needle into the work.
- Knit the heel from 1 piece of fabric.
- Return the heel loops to the main needle.
- Knit 19 cm with a tube elastic.
- Divide the fabric into 2 parts and knit the toe from the first part.
- Start decreasing 3 loops (1 at each edge before the edge and 1 in the middle) in each even row.
- Start adding stitches when there are 8 stitches left on the needle. To do this, make a yarn over after and before the edge stitch.
- Sew the product when there are 14 loops on the knitting needles.
The finished product fits size 38-40. Using a double elastic band, only the heel of hosiery is also formed.
To do this you need:
- Start by casting on stitches.
- Knit the product to the heel in any convenient way.
- Take an additional thread and attach it to the main one so that a free end of 3 cm remains.
- Shape the desired heel height with the front surface. The last row should be a front row.
- Divide the number of stitches by 3 and place them on separate needles.
- Knit the first and middle parts with the front surface.
- Combine the last stitch of the center and the first stitch of the right side by knitting together purlwise.
- Turn the knitting over.
- Knit the middle part and combine the last loop of the middle of the fabric with the adjacent side loop, knitting the front loop through the back walls.
- Turn the knitting over.
- Continue working, alternating repeating the last 2 rows.
- Cut the auxiliary thread when the heel cup is fully formed.
- Continue knitting the sock according to the chosen pattern.
Finished socks can be tried on and washed. The knitting pattern for double elastic is suitable for many warm items. It can also be used for fluffy yarns, such as angora. Tube elastic looks good on thin threads.
Video about knitting double elastic with knitting needles
Double elastic knitting in the circle: