Knitted gaiters by needlework and crochet - detailed instructions for beginners how to knit gaiters

Gaiters, like many fashion accessories and closet elements, came to us from sports. At one time it was an element of men's closet, which is now worn by women with great pleasure.

It is a versatile accessory that goes well with a variety of shoes:

• boots;
• boots;
• uggs;
• sneakers;
• shoes;
• boots.

In stores you can buy ready-made gaiters of different lengths, colors and styles, but brighter and more interesting will look products, connected with their own hands. This is the most suitable model for those women who have decided to master knitting with needles and crochet.

Having knitted a beautiful and fashionable accessory for yourself or for your daughter, using the provided patterns for crochet spats or crochet, you can learn the principles of knitting and proceed to the execution and other knitted products.

Tips for beginner knitters

Before you start work, you should decide on the model, which will be knitted on needles or with a hook. For beginner needlewomen, you can start with the model, tied on two needles on a handmade pattern.

The easiest variant of the model is the leggings, connected with the front and back loops on the right and, respectively, on the wrong side. The finished product is sewn by folding each piece in half inside out.

In addition to knitting with two needles, there is the technique of working with 5 small sock knitting needles, which are usually used to knit socks. A beginner will also be able to master the work with 5 needles, because when knitting in this way it is not necessary to knit the heel.

The advantage of this knitting technique is that the product is obtained without a seam. While working you just need to correctly add a certain number of loops, so that the side that was at ankle level, was already on top, located at the level of the calf.

In a circle you can tie such socks and crochet, using the scheme with a pattern. Those who already know how to knit, you can choose a more complex scheme of leggings with a jacquard pattern or with braids.

Classic gaiters are usually knit with an elastic band on the whole length, if you want them to fit tightly around the leg and look like knee socks. There are models of free style, which are knitted in intricate patterns with threads of other shades.

Tip! Beginners should start with simple patterns that are knit with the same color yarn, and when knitting which will not have to make complex transitions. As long as the beginner has not "got the hang of it", she may have different size loops at transitions, which will have a negative effect on the product itself.

Beginner needlewomen should postpone the fashionable gaiters with vertical braids until better times, and it is better to start training with a simple model, connected with the front and back loops. By knitting such a simple product, a beginner will master:

• The techniques of knitting the basic loops used in hand knitting;
• learn how to make a set and start an edge;
• gain experience in adding and subtracting loops in the fabric;
• learn how to stitch the finished fabric correctly if knitting will be done on two spokes.

There are different schemes for knitting gaiters by needlework or crochet. Beginners are advised to choose simple patterns with alternation of the front and back loops in the same order.

For knitting such a sock product without a sock and heel is best suited yarn of medium thickness. Gaiters from too thin yarn will not hold on the foot, and products from thick threads will look rough and will not fit into the shoes.

How to measure and make a pattern

Before you start knitting, you should make a pattern. First you need to take measurements with a tailor's tape measure, measuring:

• the circumference of the lower leg;
• The circumference of the calf muscle;
• the circumference below the knee, where the gaiters will end;
• the length from the knee to the center of the calf;
• the length from the center of the calf to the ankle;
• the height of the finished product.

The pattern is made for products that are knitted on two spokes. When knitting on 5 spokes, measures are needed for the correct addition and deletion of loops, so that the products fit well on the leg.

When creating a pattern, you need to draw a long rectangle on millimeter paper, the long side of which should be equal to the length of the finished product. On the bottom side, measure the width of the ankle circumference, close to the middle indicate the calf circumference. Top note the size of the girth under the knee. Connect the points with a straight line. Bottom and top draw rectangles that will act as lapels.

One-color patterns on two needles for beginners

A simple model for those who do not know how to knit at all. To work, you need to pick a medium thickness yarn of a suitable color and two knitting needles #7. Also need to take a thick needle with a large eye for stitching the finished fabrics.

Then make a leg measurement and construct a pattern as described above in the thematic section.

Here is a simple pattern for knitting gaiters by knitting needles for girls:

1. On two needles to dial 90-100 loops, depending on the resulting pattern and measurements made.
2. Knit a rubber band according to the scheme 2 loops (i), 2 loops (l).
3. Knit 10-12 cm of elastic and move on to the main part, which will be about 25-30 cm long. Knit the middle part with the addition of loops, focusing on the created pattern. Toward the end you need to add stitches so that the upper elastic is narrower than the middle. The model will sit well on the leg and will not crawl while moving.
4. Finish by sewing a 2x2 stitch like below.
5. Sew the halves together by making a thin seam on the wrong side along the vertical edge.

Turn out the finished gaiters and try them on the leg.

Maxi leggings on five spokes

Models reaching to the knees and above look great on slender and tall fashionistas. When knitting this accessory, you should consider a certain difficulty - the formation of a smooth transition of the knitted fabric to the knee and above.

To work you need to take:

• 5 stocking needles #6-7;
• Medium-thickness black yarn - 100 -150 g

Below is a diagram of knitting spats with a description:

1. Dial 140 loops on 4 needles and close the circle.
2. Crochet 20 cm according to the scheme: 2 left front stitches (hereinafter l.p.), 2 i. p., remove two loops on an auxiliary spokes, 2 l. p., return two l. p. from an auxiliary spokes in the work.
3. Knit 20 cm of elastic in a circular pattern.
4. Return to the pattern according to the scheme for the back of the gaiter.
5. At the height of 56 cm perform 1 row of the front smooth, adding 16-20 stitches. This way is formed to the knee.
6. Continue to knit according to the diagram above, ending with an elastic band.

Sock turns out a good length, so it can be worn with high boots.

Warmed model with melange yarn

A simple knit with a plain knit and 1x1 elastic will look spectacular if you pick up the colors of the melange yarn. Alternating segments of multicolored melange will give such socks a bright design, and warm yarn in two strands will keep a girl's feet warm in bad weather.

To work you need to take:

1. Several balls of multicolored melange yarn in two folds of 50 g;
2. 5 sock knitting needles #5-6;
3. Accessories such as buttons or lace braid, which can be used to decorate the finished product.

Here is a description of the scheme for knitting gaiters in a round:

1. Dial 52 loops and distribute them evenly on 4 spokes.
2. Knit in a 2×2 rubber band 5-8 cm.
3. Change to a plaid knit and knit the main part of the piece, changing colors and adding loops in the right places to create a smooth transition to the knee. At the end, knit a 2x2 rubber band 5-10 cm and start the piece.
4. At the end of the work, add the loops evenly so that the work remains 64-68 loops for knitting the upper elastic and start.

If desired, you can decorate such a fashion accessory with a thin white lace braid, or small buttons, sewing them on the side in a short row.

Model with an open heel for a dancer

Today, many girls attend dance classes, where they will definitely need special long socks with a "window instead of a heel and without a sock. Such an accessory for choreography classes can be knitted with your own hands, using the crochet patterns of leggings with the description below.

For such sports gaiters-socks will require

• Medium-thickness yarn in black, white or gray - 100 gr;
• 5 toe spokes #6-7.

For such a product, it is better to use a simple rubber band, which will help gaiters to sit firmly on the legs during the dance.

Scheme of knitting gaiters by knitting needles for girls engaged in professional dancing:

1. Dial 66 loops and distribute them equally on four spokes.
2. Knit 12-14 cm simple rubber band 1x1.
3. Next, knit with a rubber band 2x2 5-8 cm.
4. 34 cm knit with 1x1 stitches.
5. To make a window on the heel, close 32 stitches, passing the working thread. Knit on the remaining stitches for 2 rows.
6. Reclaim 32 stitches and start knitting in the main pattern for 6-7 cm.
7. Next, knit according to the pattern in 1x1, adding stitches in the wide part of the calf and removing stitches at the transition to the knee.
8. Finish the top with a 2x2 rubber. Start the finished product.

Upper elastic can be folded as a lapel, or the gaiters can be pulled up to their full length.

Crochet

Having studied the schemes of knitting gaiters with a description, you can proceed to crochet, which also allows you to knit an analogue of a sockless golf in a circle. Crochet turns out a fairly dense canvas, which will be good around the ankle.

To work you need to take:

• A ball of monochrome yarn of medium thickness - 100 g;
• hook number 3.

Knitting description:

1. As the main pattern will be used "rubber band". For it to dial 36 air loops by crochet for one piece and knit two rows of columns without stitches.
2. Make a lift to the next row by doing a row of no-neck columns.
3. In the second row and every even row onwards, knit 2 columns without a stitch, 1 stitch out of the previous row on the diagonal.
4. Repeat until the end of the work.

Such a product can be knitted in a loop or as a canvas, which should then be sewn.

Using simple schemes with simple patterns, every beginner needlewoman can knit herself simple and beautiful socks, which will help to emphasize the style and individuality of the image.

Photo ideas of homemade knitted leggings