Asian spikelet - the fashion trend of recent years, is still impressive not only fashionable women and beginners in knitting, but also experienced needlewomen. Why does everyone like this type of large knit braid? First of all - invoice, that is unusual for knitted things volumes of the pattern, which make many models of simple things so special.
One has only to see how the knitted cardigans, sweaters, sweaters, hats or scarves decorated with an Asian spike look like, and any fan of knitting will definitely want to try to create such a thing with their own hands.
The use of the Asian spikelet in different models of clothing. 
Variations of the use of the Asian spikelet in the fashion industry.In addition, the Asian spikelet has its own knitting features, so the end result looks so unusual and original. Let us consider in more detail the way of knitting this popular pattern and apply its patterns on different models of clothing.
The scheme of knitting Asian spike knitting needles
A very popular cardigan, also called "Chinchilla", made with knitting using the Asian spike technique. A characteristic feature is a gradient color transition in the yarn.The airiness and volume of the Asian spike seem to be something transcendent at first sight. But if you grasp the essence of the knitting method of this pattern, it will become clear how this “magic” works: during knitting, the loops are typed along the length rather than the width of the product. This is due to the fact that knitting of this pattern is performed along the vertical, and not along the horizontal line. So that the knitting method is understandable even to inexperienced knitters, consider a detailed description of the process of making an Asian spikelet.
Master class for beginners
This simple master class on knitting an Asian spikelet will help to deal with the basics of even those who have little experience in working with knitting needles.
First you need to prepare the yarn (one or more colors) and large knitting needles. It is better to use circular knitting needles for knitting an Asian spikelet.
Asian spike knitting needles - knitting scheme and description:
For rapport in the dial, the number of loops is dialed, which corresponds to the length of the main web of the future product. The number of loops should be a multiple of six (this includes edge loops).
- The first row consists of six facial loops. Further work stops and knitting turns over;
- The second row consists of six loops of purl knit. Thus knit only the data of 6 loops, inclusive, up to the tenth row;
- In the eleventh these six loops are knitted, plus three more loops. After that, knitting "Asian spikelet" again turns;
- The twelfth row consists of six purl loops, then knitting is rotated. After that, ten rows fit on these six loops.
According to the scheme, knit ten rows for every six eyelets. At the same time, three of those who were knitted in advance and three more of the followers who are on the spoke on the left side are taken. Continue this way until the end of the row. - Next come two more facial and purl lines.
- At the final stage, the scheme of actions is repeated, taking into account the fact that it is necessary to begin knitting on the seamy side of the fabric, using the seamy loops. This is done in order to change the direction.
Video lesson
Here is the process of knitting a classic Asian spikelet with characteristic holes in the canvas. Knitting such a pattern with knitting needles is not boring, since manipulations with turning knitting should be carried out regularly. Of course, at first it may seem that it is very difficult to work with such an unusual ornament. However, the result is worth the effort - because the spike can be a highlight of your future things.
Video: Asian spike knitting needles
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Tools for knitting cardigan "Asian cone":
- Creamy Monte yarn - seven skeins;
- Spokes number 5.
Used knitting techniques:
- Front smooth surface;
- Seamy surface.
Scheme knitting sweaters knitting pattern of the popular "Asian cone" and the course of work:
- Dial 85 loops. To tie up 14 rows, alternately knitting 2 rows of a purl and 2 rows of the front satin stitch.
- From the bottom edge of the canvas (hem), tie 60 loops face up and turn the work.
- Link 12 rows of the first 4 loops, constantly turning the work.
- Then, also tie 12 rows from the next loop group. Thus complete the series.
- To tie 4 rows of the front smoothing out of all 85 loops (yoke: it knits from 25 upper loops. They should be knitted, alternately knitting 2 rows of a purl and 2 rows by the front satin stitch. .
- Knit, alternating the convex parts of the fabric with 4 rows of the front surface (in the coquette part alternate 2 rows of back and 2 rows of the front surface).
- After completing 5 convex rows, put off 44 loops. On another knitting needle, dial 52 loops, connect with the remaining loops and continue to knit with convex motifs.
- Linking 10 rows of convex motifs, close the 52 loops, return the pending loops, and continue knitting the backrest until 12 convex rows are formed.
- Put back the loops again, add extra loops for the second sleeve and tie as described above.
- Tying the sleeve, continue knitting the second front shelf. After the required number of convex rows, tie 14 rows, alternately knitting 2 rows of the front and 2 rows with a purl (to form a neckline in each 3rd row, do not add the top 5 yoke loops). In the 10th row in the upper part of the yoke, make a hole for the button: knit the first 4 loops, make 1 nakid and subtract 1 loop. Knit the next 9 loops and make another 1 hole.
How to tie a fashionable cardigan?
The cardigan knitting with an Asian spikelet pattern is a real hit among fashionistas for several cool seasons in a row. Sometimes a cardigan made in this knitting technique is called "Chinchilla“Because the visual pattern of the pattern resembles the waves on the fur coats of these animals. The showiness of the cardigan pattern is usually complemented by bright yarns of several colors, The gradient transition in several shades is considered especially beautiful..
Such a bright and airy wardrobe element not only warms, but also uplifts, because it drastically changes the look of its happy owner, adding to its image a touch of glamorous chic, not superfluous in gray cool days. Besides the fact that the result is a beautiful thing, the process of knitting also has its own charm. After all, this beauty will be connected with your hands! Novice needlewomen do not need to doubt their abilities, remember: nothing is impossible if there is a knitting scheme.
Tools for knitting cardigan "Asian cone":
- Thick bulk yarns 1.5 - 2 kg (suitable for Angora Real, Gold or Ram);
- Spokes number 5.5 or 6 (preferably circular, but you can and straight).
Cardigan pattern:
It is necessary to knit according to the scheme of the pattern of the Asian spikelet (see the beginning of the article). The motive will consist of two "grains": the first looks down, the second goes up. Between the grains to knit 4 rows of the front surface.
Spikelet 6/12 is recommended for small sizes (6 loops for 12 rows), for medium sizes: 8/14, for large sizes - 8/16. For 8/14 (16) spikelets, a set of loops is a multiple of 4, picking up not 4, but 4 loops. The first loop is removed as edge.
Pattern:
Knitting goes vertically: from the collar through the carcass to the second collar. In total, you will need to tie up 9 full spikelets for the carcass, which can be knitted both with a whole cloth and with separate parts (after stitching, they will not allow the product to be pulled too far down). Also on 2 spikelets for sleeves.
Knit the sample and calculate the number of loops for the set.
Average data: collar - 27 spikelets -112 loops (by our example - 28 - 122 loops)
shelf / back - 24 spikelets - 100 loops (25 - 104 loops)
armhole - 17 spikelets - 72 loops (18 - 76 loops)
sleeve - outer - 20 spikelets - 84 loops, inner - 14 spikelets - 60 loops.
The collar at the end is sewn in half. You can knit it separately from the carcass, then sew it, folded in half.
Gradient:
For such a cardigan, the following set of loops is proposed: half of the loops are typed in the lower color, the second half - in the upper one. It looks good gradient of two shades of one color, then you can knit half (or a little less / more) spikelets in one color, and the rest - the other, without mixing the thread with each other.
The easiest way to knit a gradient is to do broaching on the wrong side.
Without broaches, you can knit in the following way: tie up 14 rows of the spikelet (8/14) and instead of the last 8 loops, tie only 4 of them, then put off the unnecessary more thread and knit the remaining 4 loops with only two threads (you can add 3 additions).
Then pick up another 4 loops for the new spikelet, at the same time pick up the thread from the previous row (set aside earlier). There are 3 threads in work again, and a transition is made.
When all the spikelets are tied, you can tie the “bent” middle of the spikelets of the line of the shoulder and sleeve with the faceplate.
Then it remains to sew the side and shoulder seams, sew the sleeve and the cardigan is ready.
Important: it is not always possible to correctly determine the number of loops on the model (as under its own weight the web drags down and it is difficult to calculate this stretching).
Step by Step Example:
For this example it took: 9-fold coil yarn (1600/100); needles number 6.
Starts knitting spikelet on top, so knit top color (who has a gradient). Having reached the end - we knit 4 rows of the front surface, then knitting goes from the bottom up (on the wrong side).
The finished carcass is strongly stretched: from 62 cm to 90 cm. Consequently, the volume of the braid is lost, which means it is necessary to tighten the ears with an additional thread. Carcass weight was 700 grams.
After that, the shoulder seams are sewn together, the middle of the collar, the collar is sewn to the back. Then loops for sleeves are gathered and are knitted further according to the calculations.
