Knitting a false English rib using knitting needles is a detailed combination consisting of outer and back loops. This method is considered easier to perform in contrast to the usual English gum. However, the patent elastic used in knitting significantly expands in size during the process. Because of this, it can be difficult to correctly envision the image that is planned to be embodied on the canvas.
An equally important advantage of this type of knitting is the low consumption of threads used - about a third less than when knitting in the classical way. And in cases where the volume of material is limited, using this knitting method is an excellent solution.
First scheme
It involves a combination of four repeat stitches and two rows. To knit using this pattern, you need to cast on a number of loops that is a multiple of four, and add two outer loops to them.
Knitting is performed in two lines: the first line is the outer line, having the following knitting pattern: one outer, two outer, one reverse, one outer - repeat the required number of times.
The second line is reverse, has the following knitting pattern: one outer, one reverse, three outer - repeat the required number of times.
Second scheme
It also consists of two lines: the first line is the outer one, having a knitting pattern: two outer, two reverse - repeat the required number of times.
The second line is a reverse line with the following knitting pattern: one reverse, two outer, one reverse - repeat the required number of times.
Third scheme
It is a knitting method in which the number of stitches in the image must be a multiple of four with the addition of two outer loops. And it also has two lines: the first line is external, and its knitting pattern: one external, three reverse - repeat the required number of times.
The second line is reverse with the following knitting pattern: one outer, one reverse - repeat the required number of times.
Often in this knitting threads of two colors are used. And for such a case there is a certain knitting pattern, which consists of the following steps:
- To start knitting according to this pattern, two basic concepts are defined: “turn over” and “move” the product. “Turn the product over” - make sure that the opposite side of the product is facing up. “Move the product” - make sure that the yarn, which is necessary for knitting the next row, is moved to the edge located on the opposite side of the knitting needles, without turning the product over.
- Determining the number of loops, which should be a multiple of four with the addition of three additional loops.
- The first line is to turn the product and knit with the second threads, two outer loops, two reverse loops - repeat until the last three loops.
- The second line is to move the product and knit with the first threads, one outer loop, two reverse loops, two outer loops, two reverse loops - repeat until the end of the row.
- Third line - turn the product over and knit with the second threads, one outer loop, two reverse loops, two outer loops, two reverse loops - repeat until the end of the row.
- Fourth line - move the product and knit with the first threads, two outer loops, two reverse loops - repeat until the last three loops.
- Repeat all lines until the finished work reaches the required length.
False English elastic knitting is an excellent option for creating lush and beautiful products. Anyone can learn to knit this way; it is one of the easiest ways to turn your planned knitting work into reality.