Knitting is one of the favorite forms of creativity in modern masters, because it allows you to create bright and unique things - from clothes for newborns to stylish author's accessories. It is not surprising that more and more needlewomen decide to devote their free time to this occupation. However, as in any uncharted area, before a beginner in knitting, questions may arise. So, for example, many women are interested in what rapport means in knitting. Let's figure it out.
What does rapport mean in knitting?
In general, rapport in knitting is called a set of loops of various types, which, when combined, create a simple pattern, whose repetition eventually forms a certain pattern on the canvas. Simply put, a rapport is a fragment, that is, repeating the number of loops in a row (or several rows) that creates a picture. The simplest version of the rapport of the pattern may be the rubber band 2x2, which is probably known to every needlewoman. Her rapport is as follows: first 2 facial loops, then 2 purl. This sequence is repeated to the very end of the series. And keep in mind that in rapport in knitting, spokes usually do not designate the forming at the beginning and end of each row of edge loops (they are not tied, but simply removed from one spoke to the other). As for rapport in crochet, it does not specify lifting loops (air loops making the height of the row flat).
The rapport described above, touching only one row, is called horizontal. There is also a vertical rapport, where the formation of a certain pattern depends on several rows.
How to read rapport in knitting?
A liked pattern can be indicated in the form of a rapport text or a diagram. In writing, * is used as
Schematically, the boundaries of the rapport can be selected by a bracket or another color. To denote loops of different kinds, all possible icons can be used, the decoding of which is usually attached. However, there are general rules for sketching rapport.
The diagram should be read from the bottom up. The numbers in the diagram on the side indicate the sequence number of the series. Sometimes only odd numbers are marked (for example, 1.3, 5, and so on). This means that even rows are knitted according to the figure. By the way, odd (face) rows read from right to left, and even (purl) - on the contrary, from left to right.
When tying loops to tie a pattern, consider not only the number of repeating loops, but also the loop loops or lifting loops.