Do-it-yourself knitting is an opportunity to create unusual and unique things that cannot be purchased in a store. Having decided to knit a thing on a knitting machine, you need to prepare and calculate all the parameters of knitting.
How to determine the density of knitting on a knitting machine
If you are going to knit on a special machine, you need to decide on a parameter such as the density of knitting on a knitting machine - the table will help you with this. This setting depends on the pattern you choose and the thickness of the yarn.
Typically, two types of knit density can be distinguished:
- Horizontally. This is the number of loops.
- Vertically. This is the number of looped rows.
Both indicators are taken into account in relation to 1 cm of knitting. In order not to knit a sample every time (if you do not have enough time for this or have some other objective reasons), you can take advantage of the experience of other knitters who have already determined this indicator for different criteria.
Table
| Yarn thickness | The density of the front surface (in 10 cm) | The number of turns in 2.5 cm | Meters per 100g | Needle Size (in mm) | The figure on the density regulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very thin | 28-32 | 18+ | 600-800 | 1.75-2.75 | 7cl: 2-4 |
| Thin | 24-28 | 16 | 400-480 | 2.75-3 | 7cl: 5-7 5cl: 1-2 |
| Welterweight | 20-24 | 14 | 300-400 | 3.5-4 | 7cl: 7-8 5cl: 2-4 |
| Average | 22 | 13 | 240-300 | 3.75-4.5 | 5cl: 5-7 4cl: 2-4 |
| Half thick | 16-20 | 12 | 200-240 | 4.5-5.5 | 5cl: 8-10 4cl: 5-7 3cl: 0-1 |
| Fat | 18 | 10-11 | 160-200 | 5-5.5 | 4cl: 8-10 3cl: 2-6 |
| Very thick | 16 | 10 | 110-130 | 5.5-6 | 3cl: 7-9 |
NOTE. The table shows all the necessary information, the main thing is to use it correctly.
Using the information in this table, you can save time, because it knows information about the density of knitting.
Loop Sample
The experience of other craftswomen is, of course, good, but still it would be better if you tie a sample with your own hands. The whole result of your work often depends on this sample.To convince yourself, figure out how much time you will spend knitting this small sample, and how much time it will take you to dress a product that is almost ready, but you saw that you missed with the size.
REFERENCE. For knitting, it is better to choose a special machine yarn.
When the sample loop test is ready, it needs to lie down, stripped it. Puncture the product with the help of special pins, wait until it dries.
To determine the density, tie the fabric on 10-15 needles, and change the density every 10-15 rows. Head from a lower density to a larger one.
IMPORTANT. The sample must be knitted from the yarn that you picked up for knitting things.
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