Lush crochet column. How to knit, diagram and explanation

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The lush column is often used when knitting scarves, hats, vests and other winter items. The high density of such a column makes knitted items a little warmer. Crocheting lush columns is not difficult. The technique for knitting them is based on the rules for knitting regular double crochets.

Symbols for lush columns

A lush crochet column, which can be knitted with almost any yarn, can decorate any knitted clothing. There are several types of lush columns.

Conventional designations of the varieties of such knitting elements are presented in the following table:

Graphic image	Name	Description
	Classic lush column	The picture shows 2 yarn overs connected vertically along the outline of an ellipse and an additional yarn over in the center.
	Lush column with closed top	The picture shows 3 yarn overs connected vertically (1 in the center and 2 along the outline of the ellipse), and a circle is shown on top, representing the top chain stitch.
	Lush column with an open top	The picture shows 3 yarn overs connected vertically (1 in the center and 2 along the outline of the ellipse), and a horizontal line is shown at the top, indicating the absence of the upper chain stitch.
	A lush column on a free base	The picture shows 2 yarn overs connected vertically along the contour of the ellipse and an additional yarn over in the center. The column at the bottom is not knitted into a loop.
	Lush column with 5 tensions	The picture shows 4 yarn overs connected vertically along the outline of an ellipse and an additional yarn over in the center.
	Lush column with 5 tensions and with a closed top	The picture shows 5 yarn overs connected vertically (1 in the center and 2 along the outline of the ellipse), and a circle is shown on top, representing the top chain stitch.
	Lush column with 5 tensions and with an open top	The picture shows 5 yarn overs connected vertically (1 in the center and 2 along the outline of the ellipse), and a horizontal line is shown at the top, indicating the absence of the upper chain stitch.

How to crochet a simple puff stitch

Before learning how to knit lush columns, you first need to master knitting such an element as a simple column with a yarn over.

To knit a row of double crochet stitches, you need to do the following steps:

Place the main fiber between the 2nd and 3rd fingers, and throw its free end over the index finger and clamp it between the 3rd finger and the thumb.
Place the tool under the thread stretched between the index finger and thumb. Then pull the thread with the hook towards you and turn it counterclockwise, then hook the thread above the resulting loop and pull it through this loop.

Grab the main fiber with the hook and pull it through the loop on the hook. This will create a chain stitch.
Repeat the previous step several times (at least 10).
Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.

Insert the tool into the 5th loop in order relative to the loop on the hook, then grab the main fiber and bring it up through this loop. As a result, there will be 3 loops on the hook.
Grab the main yarn and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook, leaving only 2 loops on the hook.
Grab the main thread and pull it through the remaining 2 loops to create a double crochet.

Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.
Insert the tool into the loop, skipping 1 loop relative to the knitted column.
Continue knitting the row, sequentially repeating points 9, 10, 7 and 8 for each column.

After mastering the technique of knitting regular double crochets, you can start knitting lush double crochets.

The pattern for knitting such columns looks like this:

Lush crochet column. How to knit, diagram and explanation — Lush crochet column - knitting pattern

A lush crochet post, which should be crocheted without tightening the loops too much, can be used as an element of a pattern or completely fill the fabric of the product.

In order to knit a fabric with dimensions of 5×4 rows of lush columns, you need to complete the following steps:

Cast on 13 chain stitches (10 main stitches and 3 lifting stitches).
Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.

Insert the tool into the 4th loop in order relative to the loop on the hook, then grab the main fiber and bring it out through this loop to the top. The thread must be pulled to a height corresponding to the length of 3 air loops (such pulling of the thread is called "tensioning").
Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice. As a result, in addition to the main loop, there will be 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions on the hook. To prevent the yarn from tightening during knitting, when performing tensions, it is necessary to press the stretched loops to the hook with the middle finger of the right hand.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through 6 loops. This will leave only 2 loops on the hook.

Hook the main fiber and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook. The result will be a lush column, crocheted on the base.
Cast on 1 chain stitch onto the tool.
Insert the tool into the loop of the main row, skipping 1 loop relative to the knitted column and knit the next lush column.
Repeat step 8 as many times as necessary to completely knit the main row.
Turn the work over and cast on 3 chain stitches.

Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.
Insert the tool under the 1st air loop of the previous knitted row, then grab the main fiber and bring it out through this loop to the top. Make tension, for which pull the thread to a height corresponding to the length of 3 air loops.
Repeat steps 11 and 12 twice. As a result, in addition to the main loop, there will be 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions on the hook.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through 6 loops. This will leave only 2 loops on the hook.

Hook the main fiber and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook.
Knit as many lush columns as necessary to completely knit the current row. It is necessary to knit each subsequent column, skipping 1 loop of the working row.
Turn the work over and cast on 3 chain stitches.
Repeat steps 11 through 16.
Knit 2 more rows of lush columns.

On a free basis

A lush crochet post, which is quite easy to knit, can be either on a loop or on a free base. A lush post on a free base differs from a standard post in that during its knitting the tool is inserted not into the loop of the row of fabric itself, but under it.

Before you start knitting free-base stitches, first knit the main row using stitches on a loop base. Then all subsequent rows are knitted under the air loops of the previous row.

To knit a row of 10 lush columns on a free base, you need to do the following steps:

Place the main fiber between the index and middle fingers, and throw its free end over the index finger and clamp it between the middle and thumb fingers.
Place the tool under the thread stretched between the index finger and thumb. Then pull the thread with the hook towards you and turn it counterclockwise, then hook the thread above the resulting loop and pull it through this loop.

Grab the main fiber with the hook and pull it through the loop on the hook. This will create a chain stitch.
Repeat the previous step 12 times.
Make 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions into the 4th loop in a row relative to the main loop on the hook.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through the 6 loops on the hook.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through the 2 loops remaining on the hook. Then you need to dial 1 air loop.
Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7, inserting the tool into the 2nd loop relative to the previous knitted column until the main row is finished.
Turn the work over and cast on 2 chain stitches.

Insert the tool under the 1st air loop of the previous knitted row, then grab the main fiber and bring it out through this loop to the top. Then make 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through 6 loops. This will leave only 2 loops on the hook.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through the 2 loops on the hook. The result is a lush column, crocheted on a free base.
Knit as many lush columns as necessary to completely knit the current row. It is necessary to knit each subsequent column, skipping 1 loop of the working row.

With open and closed tops

Lush columns with open and closed tops differ from ordinary columns in their more rounded appearance.

To knit 2 rows of 10 lush columns with a closed top, you need to do the following steps:

Cast on 13 chain stitches.
Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.
Insert the tool into the 4th loop in order relative to the loop on the hook, then grab the main fiber and bring it out through this loop to the top. The thread must be pulled to a height corresponding to the length of 3 air loops (such pulling of the thread is called "tensioning").
Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice. As a result, there will be 7 loops on the hook (the main loop, 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions). To prevent the threads from tightening while working, you need to press all the loops collected on the hook with the middle finger of your right hand.

Hook the main fiber and pull it through all 7 loops that are on the hook at this point. The result will be a lush column with a closed top.
Cast on 1 chain stitch onto the tool.
Insert the tool into the loop of the main row, skipping 1 loop relative to the knitted column and knit the next lush column.
Repeat step 8 as many times as necessary to completely knit the main row.
Turn the work over and cast on 3 chain stitches.
Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.

Insert the tool under the 1st air loop of the previous knitted row, then grab the main fiber and bring it out through this loop to the top. Make tension, for which pull the thread to a height corresponding to the length of 3 air loops.
Repeat steps 11 and 12 twice. As a result, in addition to the main loop, there will be 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions on the hook.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through 7 loops. The result will be a lush closed column on a free base.
Knit as many closed columns as necessary to completely knit the current row. It is necessary to knit each subsequent column, skipping 1 loop of the working row.

The closed lush column differs from the open one in its more elongated vertical appearance.

The process of crocheting 2 rows of 10 such columns looks like this:

Cast on 10 cast on stitches and 3 additional lifting stitches.
Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.
Insert the tool into the 4th loop in order relative to the loop on the hook, then grab the main fiber and bring it out through this loop to the top. The thread must be pulled to a height corresponding to the length of 3 air loops (such pulling of the thread is called "tensioning").
Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice. As a result, there will be 7 loops on the hook (the main loop, 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions). To prevent the threads from tightening while working, you need to press all the loops collected on the hook with the middle finger of your right hand.

Hook the main fiber and pull it through all 7 loops that are on the hook at this point. Cast on 1 chain stitch. This will result in a lush column with a closed top.
Cast on 1 chain stitch onto the tool.
Insert the tool into the loop of the main row, skipping 1 loop relative to the knitted column and knit the next lush column.
Repeat step 8 as many times as necessary to completely knit the main row.
Turn the work over and cast on 3 chain stitches.
Yarn over the main fiber onto the tool by moving the tool to the left and down relative to the main fiber, and then using a counterclockwise circular motion of the hook to hook the thread onto the tool.

Insert the tool under the 1st air loop of the previous knitted row, then grab the main fiber and bring it out through this loop to the top. Make tension, for which pull the thread to a height corresponding to the length of 3 air loops.
Repeat steps 11 and 12 twice. As a result, in addition to the main loop, there will be 3 yarn overs and 3 tensions on the hook.
Hook the main fiber and pull it through 7 loops. Cast on 1 chain stitch. The result will be a lush closed column on a free base.
Knit as many closed columns as necessary to completely knit the current row. It is necessary to knit each subsequent column, skipping 1 loop of the working row.

Lush columns with 5 yarns

A lush crochet column, which can be knitted with a different number of yarns, can be used to decorate almost any knitted product.

Columns with 5 yarns are much thicker than regular lush columns. In the process of knitting them, 5 yarns and 5 tensions are made on the tool, after which the working thread is first pulled through 10 loops formed on the hook, and then through 2 loops remaining on the hook.

Lush columns with 5 yarns can also, like regular columns, be knitted both on a standard and on a free base (the tool can be inserted not into the loop, but under the loop of the row). Such columns can be both open and closed.

When creating open stitches, after all the necessary yarn overs and tensions have been made on the hook, the working thread is pulled through all the loops on the hook at once (through 11 loops). Closed stitches differ from open stitches by an additional air loop, which is collected after knitting the stitch.

In the process of knitting lush columns, the following conditions must be observed:

when inserting the hook into the loop of the main row, the 2 upper threads of the loop should be located above the hook;
when working with tensions and yarn overs, the loops cast on to the tool must be held with the middle finger of the right hand, which will prevent them from tightening;
When pulling out the thread after the next yarn over, the length of the pulled out thread should correspond to the height of the previous knitted column.

Lush columns can be used when knitting items from threads of any composition. In order for the knitted item to be lush and airy, it is recommended to choose light and soft yarn. When crocheting, such columns are often used as elements of various patterns of products.

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