Lazy knitting patterns with two colors. Schemes and description

Using two colors and knitting needles, you can decorate the product with lazy patterns. Even a beginner needlewoman can cope with the patterns. The techniques of modern knitting were inherited by craftswomen from their ancestors. Historians have established that the possible birthplace of the art of interlacing woolen threads with knitting needles is Ancient Egypt.

Necessary tools and materials

Lazy patterns with knitting needles of two colors are created by needlewomen using yarn and knitting needles. To select threads, experts recommend first deciding what kind of thing it will be and what season it is intended for. Items made of warm wool and thick fibers are usually knitted for winter, and for summer or demi-season accessories, thin, light threads are used.

Season	Yarn
winter	· alpaca; · Angora; · camel; · merino; · mohair; · yak.
spring/autumn	· cashmere; · mercerized cotton; · yarn made of mixed fibers.
summer	· bamboo; · hemp; · flax; · cotton; · silk.

It is difficult to find pure alpaca or merino wool in modern stores, since the thread itself is very expensive. Now synthetic elements such as acrylic or nylon are added to skeins, which allows to extend the service life of products and makes it easier to work with threads. Having decided on what product you need to select yarn for, you can start buying the material.

To do this you need:

1. Take the ball you like in your palm and crush it slightly.
2. Fluff up the end of the loose thread.
3. Smell the skein.
4. Place the yarn on the open area of ​​the face.
5. Read the ingredients on the label.
6. Find out the properties of the thread from the seller.

Experts recommend that beginner needlewomen hold the skein in their palms for a while when choosing yarn for knitting. You can also stroke it or squeeze it slightly. The test will show what sensations the material causes in the body and how pleasant it will be to wear a product made from it. You can check the quality of the twist and how it stretches and clumps by squeezing its free end between your thumb and forefinger.

Experience will show how quickly the product will lose its shape and how it will withstand wear and a large number of washes. It is recommended to smell the skein in order to understand whether the material has an unpleasant chemical smell that could cause allergic reactions in the future. If a barely perceptible unpleasant "odor" is still present, then it is better to put the skein aside.

When buying yarn for a hat, scarf or other accessory that will often come into direct contact with the face, neck and head, experts recommend applying the skein you like to these parts of the body. The test will show how pleasant the material is for the skin and how it perceives it.

Before buying, you should definitely read the composition indicated on the label. This will allow you to not only understand what the fibers are made of, but also find out what diameter of knitting needles you will need for needlework. It is also recommended to consult with the seller, who will advise you better on how to care for an item made of the selected material.

For knitting with threads of different colors, experts recommend choosing yarn of the same diameter so that the patterns look harmonious. If you want to make the pattern voluminous, you can use threads of different thicknesses.

In order for the fabric to be uniform and not resemble a fishing net or, on the contrary, a tight chainmail, you need to choose the right diameter of the knitting needles. Usually, for this, they read the annotation written on the label of the wool.

Schemes with description of works for beginners

Lazy patterns of two colors, knitted with knitting needles, are popular among needlewomen of different ages. With the help of simple manipulations, you can knit quite interesting things that do not require skills or extensive knowledge in knitting. Lazy patterns are also called "false jacquards" or "simple ornaments". This is due to the fact that it is easier to work on them than on classic patterns and the process itself takes much less time.

At the same time, things created using this technique are original, beautiful and elegant. Classic knitting with threads of different colors does not give an even and smooth fabric for beginner needlewomen. At the same time, the product may have tightening or protruding multi-colored fibers that give away the progress of the work. In addition, the fabric sometimes turns out to be of different density, which creates discomfort when worn.

The top 5 fashionable patterns created by lazy jacquard include:

1. "Crosses".
2. "High-rise building".
3. "Steps".
4. "Quilted".
5. "Chessboard".

False jacquards, for example, can be used to decorate gloves, a scarf or a dress. Harmoniously selected shades from the same color range will give the product a noble and expensive look. Knitting lazy patterns with several colors does not require any special skills and knowledge in knitting. A beginner needlewoman only needs to know and be able to create front and back loops. In addition, she should understand the symbols and abbreviations found in the diagrams.

Name	Abbreviation and designation
facial	lp or persons. - "X" or "I"
purl	ip or izn. – "-" or "O"
edge	cr. or cr. – «+»
yarn over	nak. – «Ո»

There is also the concept of "Garter stitch" and "Elastic" in knitting. In the first case, the loops in all rows are knitted as faces, and the elastic is formed by alternating face and purl loops with different repetition steps.

To get a multi-colored pattern using the lazy ornament technique, you need:

1. Knit 2 rows in one color: front and back.
2. Leave the working thread in the slipped loops of odd rows behind the fabric.
3. Place the working thread in the slipped stitches of the even rows in front of the piece.
4. Knit stitches in purl rows according to the pattern obtained on the fabric.
5. Leave the removed stitches unknitted in the same way as described above.

If the technique is performed correctly, the change of thread will be visible only in the right side edge. Despite the listed rules, there are exceptions in the patterns, where loops are removed in the front rows as well.

Crosses

You can decorate mittens or a scarf with a pattern consisting of crosses made using the lazy technique. The ornament is created either in the classic color of red and white threads or another combination you like is selected.

To decorate a product with false jacquard, you need:

1. Cast on the required number of stitches, for example, 15.
   
2. Knit row 1 with the main color using only knit stitches.
   
3. Work row 2 in the same way, using the same color of yarn.
   
4. Make row 3 by slipping the edge stitch, 1 knit stitch of the other color, 1 stitch of the previous color, leaving the thread behind the work, slip. Next, make 9 stitches with the knit stitches of the 2nd color, then repeat slipping the stitch of the previous color and knitting the knit stitch of the new shade.
   
5. Knit row 4 in the same way as the previous one.
6. In row 5 after the edge stitch, knit 2 knit stitches with the first color, then remove the stitch of the other color, knit again with the first shade, remove the stitch of the other color, 3 knit stitches with the first color, remove the stitch of the contrasting color, knit with the main color, remove the stitch of the contrasting color, 2 knit stitches and edge stitch with the purl stitch.
7. Decorate rows 6, 8, 10, 12 and other even ones with loops, as indicated by the pattern on the fabric.
   
8. Work row 7, knitting the front stitch with the 2nd color, and making a contrast slip of the unknitted stitch. Then come 3 front stitches with the 2nd shade, a contrast slip, front stitch, a contrast slip, 3 front stitches, a contrast slip, and front stitch with the 2nd color.
9. Knit row 9, alternating 2 knits with 1st color, remove contrast, 3 knits with 1st, remove contrast, 3 knits with 1st, remove contrast, 2 knits with 1st shade.
10. Complete row 11, alternating after edge stitch: knit stitch in color 2, slip stitch in color 1, knit stitch in color 2, slip stitch in color 1, 5 knit stitches in knit stitch in knit stitch 2, slip stitch in knit stitch 1, knit stitch in knit stitch 2, slip stitch in knit stitch 1, knit stitch in same shade as at beginning of row, edge stitch in purl.
    
11. Knit row 13 using the repeat of row 9.
12. Work row 15 in the same way as row 7.
13. Work row 17 the same as row 5.
14. Repeat the work progress for row 3 in row 19.

You can close the finished product with any threads of both colors or use the initial shade that formed row 1.

Multi-storey building

Lazy patterns with knitting needles of two colors will help to form a pattern "Multi-storey building" on the fabric of the product. The ornament is usually used to decorate knitted vests for adults and children. To create a lazy jacquard, you will need threads of black and yellow colors. Also choose separate knitting needles of the appropriate diameter.

To design a canvas as a multi-storey building, you need:

1. Cast on 14 stitches using yellow yarn.
2. Knit the initial row after casting on with knit stitches, not forgetting about the edge stitches.
3. Work row 1 with 5 black knits, then make 3 slips with yarn behind the work and 5 knits again.
4. Knit rows 2, 4, 6 and the rest of the even ones according to the pattern on the fabric and with the same color that was used in the work to form the previous row.
5. Form row 3 with yellow yarn by making 1 knit, slip, 1 knit, slip, 5 knit, slip, knit, slip and knit.

Use colors in the product, changing them every 2 rows.

Steps

Lazy knitting patterns with two colors can form "steps" on the canvas. To do this, you need to take contrasting shades, for example, white and blue.

To decorate the product with false steps, you need:

1. Cast on the required number of stitches, for example, 10.
2. Knit row 1 with blue thread as front stitches. Don't forget to remove the first edge stitch and make the last one as back stitch.
3. Create row 2, 4, 6 and the rest of the even ones with purl, following the pattern on the fabric. When removing loops, the thread in the even rows is left in front of the work.
4. Insert white thread from row 3 and knit 6 front loops with it, then remove 1 blue loop, placing the thread behind the fabric and knit 1 front loop with white.
5. Knit row 5, alternating 1 knit with blue thread, 3 slips with white thread and the remaining blue knits.
6. Complete row 7 by knitting 4 white knit stitches, making 1 slip of the blue stitch and 3 white knit stitches.
7. Make row 9, alternating 1 blue knit, slip white, 3 blue knits, 2 slip whites, 1 blue knit.
8. Knit row 11, knitting 2 white, slipping 1 blue stitch and knitting all remaining white.

Until the end of the product, the rapport from the 1st to the 12th rows alternate. At the end of the work, the loops are closed with the color that was used to design the outer strip.

Quilted

A pattern called "Quilted" or "Quilted fabric" is popular with many knitters. The ornament resembles a honeycomb or fabric decor. To create the pattern, yarn of different shades is used, for example, red and beige.

To get a quilted pattern on a knitted fabric, you need:

1. Cast on 16 stitches in red.
2. After casting on, knit a row of stitches for ease of further work.
3. Work row 1 entirely in beige yarn by knitting 1 knit, slip with yarn behind work, 4 knits, slip with yarn behind work, 4 knits, slip with yarn behind work and knit.
4. Form rows 2, 6, 10 and other even ones according to the pattern on the fabric, while removing the loops with the thread before knitting.
5. Knit rows 4, 8, 12 and other even rows in the same order with purl stitches, leaving the thread in front of the work when removing.
6. Form row 3 in the same way as row 1, only use red threads.
7. Knit row 5 with beige threads, forming 3 front, 2 slip, 4 front, 2 slip and 3 front.
8. Decorate row 7 in the same way as row 5, only with red threads.

At the end of the work, close the loops with the color that was used in the last row. The step when alternating 2 colors is used through 2 rows, that is, rows 1 and 2 are knitted with red yarn, and 3 and 4 - with beige.

Checkerboard

Lazy knitting patterns of two colors will help to form a checkerboard pattern of bright squares on the canvas. The ornament is suitable for decorating a skirt or scarf. For knitting, the needlewoman will need green and blue yarn.

To get an interesting and simple lazy ornament, you need:

1. Cast on 10 stitches using blue yarn.
2. Knit the initial row after casting on with knit stitches to make it easier to work with the fabric.
3. Form row 1 of 4 knits with blue threads, 4 knits with green threads. Repeat the pattern to the end of the row.
4. Knit rows 2, 4, 6 and the rest of the even ones according to the pattern that formed on the fabric during the work process.
5. Repeat the pattern of row 1 in row 3.
6. Form row 5 by changing the colors of the squares, that is, if the bottom was blue, then knit a green square with 4 front stitches above it and vice versa.
7. Alternate the colors of the checkerboard in 4-row increments.
8. At the end of the work, knit another row of blue stitches.

At the end of the fabric, all loops are closed and, if necessary, the fabric is assembled into a finished product.

Secrets for Beginners

Any knitting technique has its own tricks and secrets that novice needlewomen do not know about. At the same time, subtleties allow you to simplify the workflow, the choice of yarn or knitting needles. In addition, knowing how and what to form in knitting, you can start creating your own multi-colored lazy ornaments. Experts recommend carefully choosing the pattern of the product. This is due to the fact that not all ornaments look equally good on different figures and types of appearance.

For example, most lazy jacquards visually enlarge the figure, so they are not suitable for decorating skirts and blouses for plump women. A small pattern on a hat or scarf will make the already small features of a person invisible, and a large one will weigh down a massive chin or thick eyebrows. Therefore, those with large facial features need to choose a small ornament and vice versa.

If the pattern has an elongated upward shape, it visually slims and will help to visually hide extra centimeters in the right places. But such a pattern will not suit too thin and tall women, as it will make the silhouette even sharper and narrower. It is also recommended to carefully approach the choice of yarn color. It is known that dark shades visually slim, and bright ones make you look fat. At the same time, owners of ideal forms should not worry about the color scheme.

Children's things are usually decorated with lazy jacquard from bright threads, and for adults, more restrained shades are chosen. But, for example, a scarf or gloves can be knitted from a combination of bright yarn for people who have already left childhood.

When selecting the diameter of the knitting needles, you can use the old "grandfather's" method. To do this, you need to pierce a sheet of paper with the tip of a tool at hand. Then pass the yarn through the hole. If the thread passes freely through the hole, does not sag and does not stretch, the diameter of the knitting needles is suitable for working with this material.

You can use knitting needles of two colors of wool to create lazy patterns for children and adults. Knitted items decorated in this way will become an integral part of a winter or demi-season wardrobe. At the same time, experts note that working with several colors of yarn at once develops imagination and trains memory.

Video on how to make lazy knitting patterns with two colors

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