Designing the pattern with "solomon" hooks and using the technique of macrame

For summer models of blouses or when performing air shawls, a light and loose knitting is required. On an example of interesting patterns we will consider, how it is possible to make a mesh cloth. This article offers a description of the execution of products "solomon" hinges and crocheted wicker with the help of the technique of macrame.

The history of the unusual name of the needlework element

Why is the pattern of "Solomon loop" so strange? Where did this unusual name come from? The history of the latticed weaving has its roots in the distant past. In the old days, all men were warriors, which means they had appropriate clothing. To protect the body flew chain mail. By their properties they were different. Some consisted of densely bonded forged parts, others were knitted from rigid threads. The canvas, as a rule, was mesh, not solid. Surely his modern name was given to a warrior, who, perhaps, was the first to suggest making protective clothing easier due to thinned binding. This is the main property and modern patterns, made with solomon loops. Let's consider two variants of work in which absolutely different techniques of needlework will be applied.

How do "solomon" hooks crochet?

This handmade reception consists of several stages. So, let's look at how knitting is done. "Solomon's" loop is padded with a hook as follows:

- pull the initial loop a certain distance (from 1 to 1.5 cm);

- carry through the elongated loop the second, small in size;

- poke the first loop and tie it (two hooks must remain on the hook);

- pass the working thread through these two loops;

- pull the thread again to the same distance as in point 1;

- tie a small loop through an elongated thread;

- again poddenet first loop and tie it, and two threads on the hook, tie one loop;

- execute on the base of the canvas (having retreated some distance) an unfinished column without a crochet, which then turns into the next Solomon loop;

- at the beginning of the second row for lifting, make an element of two nodes;

- then tie again two more Solomon loops;

- fasten them with a column without a crochet, passing through the threads between two loops of the elongated element of the previous row in the middle part.

How to use the technique of macrame to connect the pattern with "solomon" loops?

A similar latticed cloth can be obtained by applying other hand-made skills. It turns out that "solomon" loops can be used to make a pattern not only by crocheting. This name is sometimes referred to as one of the elements of the technique of macrame. According to the accepted traditional symbolism, this is an ordinary double flat knot. Organize its weaving can be in the form of a cloth, alternating and changing the use of the main and side threads from several knots in a checkerboard pattern. At the same time, due to the weak density and elongation between elements, the net effect is obtained. It is this variant of the double flat knot that can be called "Solomon", since the weave will be similar to the crocheted patterned crochet.

Knitting crochet shawls

Despite the fact that the "Solomon" loops form a fairly loose and loose fabric, they are used for making shawls. Such products are simultaneously light, lush and warm, especially when using, for example, woolen yarn (mohair, angora, etc.). According to the chosen model, the required technology of work is determined. If you are planning to obtain a triangular product, the expansion will be carried out by the removal of additional "solomon" loops along the edges. The easiest way is to make a rectangular shawl in the form of a long and wide lightweight stole. When knitting, the threads in the "Solomon" ornament are stretched no less than 2-2.5 cm. Therefore, it is more expedient to use a larger hook number than the one corresponding to the thickness of this thread. As a rule, there is no additional banding around the circle.

Interesting properties of knitted "solomon" loops of cloth

To make the finished product look neat and beautiful, it is important to observe the following rules:

- all "Solomon" loops should be the same size. Therefore, before you begin to work on tying the canvas, practice in the execution of a chain of elongated knots;

- Observe the principle of the golden mean, so that the pattern is harmonious. It's not very nice to look too long loops with very thin yarn. Latticed cloth with large cells is better knit threads, which have a thickness above the average;

- using too extended hinges in the work, keep in mind that the fabric will have the property of an accordion. When stretched, it will seem longer, in free condition it will be bulky and light, like corrugation.

This interesting method of tying netting allows you to get light things with strong weaving. After training on making simple things in the form of scarves and scarves, you can start creating fashion models for summer blouses.