The assertion that learning to crochet is easier than knitting is very controversial. However, there is no doubt that the hook opens up many more possibilities. For many knitters, knowing how to crochet makes it much easier to get more of the work planned.

Dense patterns

Despite the fact that crochet is primarily associated with airy openwork, there are situations when you cannot do without a solid canvas. In such cases, it turns out that it is not so easy to find with schemes.

If you need to make opaque knitted elements, you can use knitting needles, but this option is not always suitable. Knitted fabric is thinner and more elastic. In addition, tightly knitting a thin thread with this tool is very inconvenient and takes a long time.

What are dense ornaments for?

Based on practice, you can indicate the scope of application of solid patterns intended for crocheting:

1. Making warm garments. Winter hats, mittens, sweaters, dresses - all this should be connected without unnecessary holes and laces.
2. Scarves. These clothes are taken out as a separate item, since scarves need double-sided dense patterns crochet (schemes are suggested below).
3. Interior items. rugs, some models of pillows need a solid canvas through which the lining is not visible.
4. Swimwear and opaque elements
5. In order to "dilute" the openwork pattern. Sometimes the combination of several rows of lace mixed with a dense pattern allows you to create a new unique pattern.

The specifics of the choice of yarn for solid patterns

Most yarns are suitable for crocheting tight patterns. The patterns are often designed for yarn with a thickness of about 350-400 m / 100 grams. This should be taken into account if the thread chosen for knitting differs significantly in thickness from this figure.

Too much will cause the canvas to become rough, overly dense and stiff. In addition, when knitting such products, a large load on the fingers is created and they can hurt. To avoid unpleasant consequences and still use a thick thread, you can use a crochet hook big size(7 or more) and try to knit loosely.

A thread with parameters over 400 m / 100 grams is classified as thin. For example, the thickness of mercerized cotton is 560 m / 100 grams. Knitting solid patterns with such a thread requires the use of a very thin hook (from 0.9 mm) and tight knitting. Otherwise bound canvas it will turn out to be openwork and will not fulfill its function.

Crochet: dense patterns. Schemes from the must have category

Elementary solid patterns are formed by combining different columns. This can be a traditional stitch, including single crochet (RLS) or single crochet (CCH). A feature of such patterns is the absence of air loops (VP). An example is the ornament in the photo below.

It consists of "bushes" and the rows of RLS separating them. The given sample is made in color, but more often it is used in a monochromatic version. It can be called a lifesaver for many knitters.

And in this modified pattern, the VP and the element of openwork are already present.

This scheme can be easily adapted to obtain a dense fabric. It is enough to replace the VP with the CCH, then the "leg" for the bush will contain not three CCHs and five CCHs, but eight CCHs.

Dense crochet patterns, the schemes of which are presented below, are also based on the CCH. This technique allows you to create a really dense canvas. The essence of the method is that not the upper part of the column of the previous row, but its main part is used as the basis for volumetric CCHs. The hook starts behind the CCH and the thread is pulled behind it.

So knit convex CCHs.

Zigzag dense crochet patterns: description and diagram

Wavy patterns are very convenient for making solid webs. Such ornaments are formed according to the same principle: adding loops at the peak of the wave and reducing the same number of loops in the trough. Zigzags have their own specifics and features:

• Zigzag dense patterns are difficult to cut, they create difficulties when knitting according to a pattern (cuffs of sleeves, necks, relief for the waist). Waves are best suited for knitting even fabrics.
• For the correct calculation of the loops, you need to knit a rather large sample, since a fully wavy pattern is formed after knitting about 5 cm of the fabric.
• It is necessary to strictly observe the number of added and reduced loops in each row. Ignoring such calculations leads to a gradual change in the proportions of the wave.

Wavy dense crochet patterns, schemes and a sample are given below, there may be minor holes in the canvas (as in the diagram).

Crochet fishnet patterns

Nice openwork pattern for crocheting jackets, pullovers, blouses, tops.

Pattern scheme

Interesting pattern of crossed columns

Very interesting pattern from crossed groups of crochet posts.

Knitting is very simple: the first group of 3 CCHs is knitted through an arch from vp. the previous row, and the next group into the previous arch. It turns out very beautiful and unusual.

Colored knitting is very attractive, and how beautiful openwork patterns look in color with a highlighted vertical pattern. I propose to consider the method of crocheting colored openwork patterns, similar to colored intarsia knitting. With this method, it is better to select patterns with a linear pattern repeat in order to highlight the vertical openwork pattern in color. Each color stripe is knitted from a separate ball of thread, therefore, dividing the pattern into several stripes, each one needs its own skein of yarn. The knitting method itself is very simple and consists only in changing the color in knitting.

So, for knitting a color sample, a "spider" pattern was selected, for example, three pattern rapports are connected different colors yarn.

We collect a chain of air loops, in the first row, tie the first rapport with the same thread. Then, after finishing the rapport with a double crochet, attach a new thread. To do this, form a starting loop from the thread of a new color and pull it through the working loop on the hook, like an air loop. Mask the end of the attached thread, secure and cut. Continue knitting with the second rapport attached with thread. Next, also change the thread for the third pattern repeat.

In the second row, having finished knitting the first rapport, after the air loop, knit a double crochet with a medium color thread. To do this, remove the old thread, and make a yarn over the hook with a new thread,

then insert the hook into the loop, grabbing the new thread, pull the loop,

grabbing the thread again, knit all the loops to the crochet, grab the thread again with the crochet and knit all the loops on the hook.

Thus, the post is tied with a new thread, and the broach is almost invisible. If necessary, pull up the loop of the old thread and continue to knit the second rapport with the yellow thread.

In the third row, also do a color change when knitting the first double crochet of the next pattern repeat. To do this, remove the old thread, make a yarn over the crochet hook with a new thread. s / n, and knit the double crochet with a new thread.

When knitting, do not get confused, because each color strip has its own ball, so when you turn over the work, it is better to shift the balls sequentially.

Once you've finished knitting, secure each thread color.

The colored pineapple pattern looks very attractive with vertical wavy stripes.

And further...

Vortex Pattern

We bring to your attention a charming crocheted napkin. She reminds forest glade, which is located at the edge of the forest. In the center of the napkin a large flower has blossomed, and around it are lined up in a circle of smaller flowers. The napkin is knitted with two shades of yarn, which gives it beauty and tenderness.

To crochet a napkin from flowers, you will need the following materials: yarn of pink and white shades or any other, combined with each other, a hook by the thickness of the yarn, scissors.

The approximate size of the finished napkin is 18 centimeters.

We begin to knit a napkin of flowers from the central one. It is knitted from the center in a circle. Next, we knit small flowers. When knitting every last row small flower we combine it with a large one. The napkin knitting pattern is shown in the figure below:

Remember to alternate the color of the yarn when knitting. Ready, crocheted a napkin with flowers should be starch before use. Good luck to you!

Do you still wash dishes with regular sponges (napkins)? Disorder, since a real knitter must knit them. For example, these are shown in the figure above. Crocheted dishwashing napkins turn out to be colorful, cute, beautiful. They are knitted from microfiber yarns. It is very convenient and practical, as the microfiber is easy to care for. Any contamination can be easily removed from it, as well as it does not wipe, does not peel, and is resistant to light and chemical effects.

Interested? Then let's get to work. Multi-colored yarn with microfiber, a crochet hook according to the thickness of the yarn, as well as scissors, that's what you need to knit napkins. All the selected yarn must be of the same thickness and texture, otherwise the napkin will turn out to be curved.

Knitted dishwashing napkin has the shape of a flower. The figure below shows a knitting pattern for a napkin:

The napkin is knitted from the center in a circle. When knitting, do not forget to alternate the colors of the yarn so that it comes out multi-colored.

Actually, everything crocheted with a dishwashing napkin is ready!

The first time I looked at such a crocheted napkin, I immediately had a desire to knit the same for myself. She is delicate, airy and very beautiful. The napkin has square shape... You can safely decorate a table, shelf or chest of drawers with such a napkin. Also, by imposing such napkins and connecting them together, you can get a wonderful tablecloth, or a curtain.

In order to crochet a square napkin, you will need the following materials: plain cotton yarn, a crochet hook according to the thickness of the yarn, scissors. Although the napkin is square, it is knitted from the center in a circle. The following figure shows a knitting pattern for a napkin:

Pay attention to how the first row fits. You must first knit one st. s / 5n, then 2 tbsp. s / 2n in the third loop of st. s / 5n. Then 5 VP is knitted. We repeat this 8 times. In total, you will need to knit 19 rows in a circle.

Crocheted square napkin ready. Before using such a napkin, it will need to be starch. So knitted napkin it will be better to keep its shape.

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Three leaf patterns that can be useful for crocheting a wide variety of things. Take it to the piggy bank, who needs it.

pattern for the canvas. I really liked this pattern because it looks great on dense threads, does not lose its advantage. Looks good in large knit.
The pattern is suitable for finishing the bottom and sleeves of a dress, pullover, skirt, and can be the basis for a stole, sweater, shawl.
Walnut track

Patterns of the craftswoman Pani Anya with Darievna.ru
I love this pattern very much. It does not fit very quickly, but it always looks impressive. Plastic as a mesh, you can take liberties in the calculations - it will still stretch or fit as it should.In order not to creep openwork, you need to knit a double column not under an arch, but into a loop - because of this, the speed drops.
On the sample - Chamomile yarn (PNK), 320m / 75g (that is, about 430m / 100g), hook 1.9

Another favorite pattern is the technical one, as I call it. If you need to get an opaque, but openwork crochet fabric - that's it. Does not stretch very much, the elongation coefficient is about 20%, moderately tight. It is very convenient if you need to "cover" strategically important places from prying eyes in a summer lace garment. If you knit from fine wool, then the thing turns out to be very warm.
Unfortunately, I did not find a single-color sample, only a striped one. Maxi yarn 565m / 100g, hook 1.5. If you crochet 1.75-2 it will be more delicate, while maintaining the opacity and density.

Another "technical" pattern, probably the one I use most often. Good for everyone - knits quickly, flexible, laconic. An important quality - slims It is easy to fit-expand the canvas by adding-decreasing the columns. It goes well with any motives. Sample of Semenovsky cotton Kable, 430m / 100g, hook 2.1

Granny square, aka "grandmother's square". A classic motif, usually multicolored. It is very simple, you can dispose of the leftover yarn and impose anything for the house - small (seat covers, needle beds, coasters for hot dishes) and large (looks in blankets - just ah!). It is often used in the decoration of clothing - scarves, stoles, shawls-ponchos, bags.
Sample Jeans YarnArt, 50% cotton-acrylic, 176m / 50g, hook 3

Fans and mesh. Plastic, easy to knit, because of the vertical stripes of the fans will cut, because of the stripes of the mesh stretches where necessary. The mesh looks "clearer" if you knit a single crochet, not under an arch, but in a loop, but it takes longer, so I usually don't bother.
On the sample is the Garus "Turn" yarn, viscose, 500m / 100g, hook 1.9. The thread shines, the hook here is a little more than necessary for this thread and the pattern is so small, because it is not an easy task to knit with Garus.

But the motive is light, beautiful.
I often see him in different models. In all incarnations, it is good - and completely composed of motifs, and decoration-decor with a strip of motifs. Works best with simple patterns(stripes, stripes with a net, fillet net).
On the sample yarn Chamomile (PNK), hook 2

Simple but effective polka dot pattern. With external "holes" it is dense enough, does not stretch much, in order to preserve the openwork it is better to crochet a slightly larger number than is usually customary for this yarn. He is very capricious to his companions, it goes well only with something geometrically simple - just columns, stripes of sirloin knitting. Will be very good in combination of fabric and crochet fabric.
On the sample - Ivushka yarn (Semenovskaya factory), cotton / viscose, 430m / 100g, hook 2.1

We modify the previous pattern - and we get openwork polka dots
It knits faster, because the groups of columns are knitted under the arch, because of this, the pattern is more voluminous and plastic than on the previous sample. Stretches weakly. But it is easy to vary the size of the holes - if you knit not two air loops, and 3 (4, 5) holes will be larger.
When I took a picture, I forgot to attach a ruler, but take my word for it - the width of the sample is the same as the previous one, the yarn-hook is the same (Ivushka Semenovskaya, cotton / viscose, 430m / 100g, hook 2.1).
Application examples - from catalogs of online stores.

Another commonly used pattern. It knits very quickly, plastic, easily expands by adding air loops and / or columns, at once along the entire row or in groups. It stretches in all directions, therefore it is absolutely indispensable when knitting something fitted, for example skirts (from the waist by 10-12 centimeters down) It is well combined with some geometric openwork and motifs, if you want to combine with something romantic and gentle (for example , pattern "pineapple"), I would advise to visually separate one pattern from another with something neutral - a strip of columns (single crochet or with a crochet) or one or two rows of sirloin mesh
Sample Begonia YarnArt yarn, cotton 169m / 50g, hook 2.5
On the sample, by the way, there is a piece of the skirt yoke, you can consider the expansion - where the ruler is there is the belt, where the top of the sample is there is the hips, in the groups the number of columns is increased.

A simple but very elegant pattern - also a group of columns under an arch, but not in a checkerboard pattern, but in a checkerboard pattern. The pattern stretches weakly in width, but in height. You can knit in a circle or in reverse rows - the columns are always "on the face".
Sample Begonia YarnArt yarn, cotton 169m / 50g, hook 2.1

Words cannot convey how I love such cells. By varying the height of the columns and the number of air loops between the columns, you can make the cells larger or smaller, square or rectangular. It stretches very weakly, does not fit quickly (rows with single crochet columns inhibit the growth of the canvas), but it always looks beautiful.

This pattern with vertical stripes of fans is so common that I even hesitated whether to put it in samples or not.
The pattern is very simple, knits quickly, all the columns are knitted "under the arch", because of this the speed, it stretches well in width, in height - a little less, it is easy to "plant" on a figure, changing the number of loops and / or columns, in the whole row at once or in groups.
There is one note - when choosing a crochet hook, take the number a little more than you usually knit this yarn. Because of the fans, the canvas drapes poorly, and by decreasing the hook number, you will make it completely "standing"
Sample yarn Jasmine Kirovsky combine, cotton, 220m / 75g, hook 3
And examples of the pattern - photos taken from catalogs (and at the same time an illustration of how to plant a pattern on a model - with the addition of loops, or the addition of fans)

When nothing is invented, but you need to quickly, and even so that it expands-narrows easily
Plastic, knits quickly. Disadvantages - it looks boring and while you knit and fall asleep from monotony.
Sample - Summer YarnArt, 70% cotton 30% viscose, 100g / 350m, hook 3.
On the sample at the top, there is already an extension - tracks of 4 columns, not 3, first every other time, then all together.

Again the pattern is based on those already shown. And it retains all the qualities of the previous one - it knits quickly, simple, weakly draped (the hook must be taken a little more).
Sample - Begonia YarnArt, cotton 169m / 50g, hook 2.1
Although the pattern is very simple, I often see it in all sorts of catalog pictures. For example - Missoni's dress, all patterns are recognizable

Very common beautiful pattern... Easily modified by increasing the number of air loops between the groups of posts. Stretches not much, drapes badly. But it fits quickly
On the sample bobbin Lilia Semenovskaya in 4 strands, that is, about 400m / 100g, cotton, hook 2.1
And an example from some online store

Another common pattern, very beautiful and I really like it. Plastic, knits quickly, fits well, especially with various nets and patterns of fans.
On the sample bobbin Lilia Semenovskaya in 4 strands, that is, about 400m / 100g, cotton, hook 2.1. And here on this sample you can clearly see what value yarn has for appearance pattern. I knitted from cotton folded in 4 threads, it turns out an untwisted flat thread like this - and in the mesh it is completely useless, on the sample the mesh is kind of clumsy, coarse. Here you need twisted yarn, then the mesh will be beautiful, in this pattern all the attention is on it.
An example of using a pattern

This pattern has a very nice scheme, but live - leaves much to be desired. A row with stylized flowers - no matter how hard you try not to make a masterpiece out of it. I stretched very much when steaming, so the flowers became flowers, if you do not stretch, or if the yarn is twisted mercerized cotton, then instead of flowers there will be some strange mishmash of threads.
On the sample yarn poppy (cotton PNK), hook 2. I didn't measure it, because I was stretching it well, just brutally

Double mesh that does not fit like a mesh
A very interesting pattern - it stretches much less than the mesh, but retains its inherent airiness. It does not knit quickly, the rhythm of the pattern, although not difficult to remember, requires attention. In general, I really liked it, I will urgently need to insert somewhere
Vita Coco yarn, cotton 240m / 50g, hook 1.5

pattern for the canvas. I really liked this pattern because it looks great on dense threads, does not lose its advantage. Looks good in a large knit.
The pattern is suitable for finishing the bottom and sleeves of a dress, pullover, skirt, and can be the basis for a stole, sweater, shawl.
Walnut track

Patterns of the craftswoman Pani Anya with Darievna.ru
I love this pattern very much. It does not fit very quickly, but it always looks impressive. Plastic as a mesh, you can take liberties in the calculations - it will still stretch or fit as it should.In order not to creep openwork, you need to knit a double column not under an arch, but into a loop - because of this, the speed drops.
On the sample - Chamomile yarn (PNK), 320m / 75g (that is, about 430m / 100g), hook 1.9

Another favorite pattern is the technical one, as I call it. If you need to get an opaque, but openwork crochet fabric - that's it. Does not stretch very much, the elongation coefficient is about 20%, moderately tight. It is very convenient if you need to "cover" strategically important places from prying eyes in summer lace clothes. If you knit from fine wool, then the thing turns out to be very warm.
Unfortunately, I did not find a single-color sample, only a striped one. Maxi yarn 565m / 100g, hook 1.5. If you crochet 1.75-2 it will be more delicate, while maintaining the opacity and density.

Another "technical" pattern, probably the one I use most often. Good for everyone - knits quickly, flexible, laconic. An important quality - slims It is easy to fit-expand the canvas by adding-decreasing the columns. It goes well with any motives. Sample of Semenovsky cotton Kable, 430m / 100g, hook 2.1

Granny square, aka "grandmother's square". A classic motif, usually multicolored. It is very simple, you can dispose of the leftover yarn and impose anything for the house - small (seat covers, needle beds, coasters for hot dishes) and large (looks in blankets - just ah!). It is often used in the decoration of clothing - scarves, stoles, shawls-ponchos, bags.
Sample Jeans YarnArt, 50% cotton-acrylic, 176m / 50g, hook 3

Fans and mesh. Plastic, easy to knit, because of the vertical stripes of the fans will cut, because of the stripes of the mesh stretches where it is necessary You can knit in a circle or in reverse rows - the look is the same, because the stripes of fans are always obtained on the "face". The mesh looks "clearer" if you knit a single crochet, not under an arch, but in a loop, but it takes longer, so I usually don't bother.
On the sample is the Garus "Turn" yarn, viscose, 500m / 100g, hook 1.9. The thread is shiny, the hook here is a little more than necessary for this thread and the pattern is so small, because it is not an easy task to knit with Garus.

But the motive is light, beautiful.
I often see him in different models. In all incarnations, it is good - and completely composed of motifs, and decoration-decor with a strip of motifs. Works best with simple patterns (stripes, stripes with mesh, sirloin mesh).
On the sample yarn Chamomile (PNK), hook 2

Simple but effective polka dot pattern. With external "holes" it is dense enough, does not stretch much, in order to maintain openwork it is better to crochet a slightly larger number than is usually customary for this yarn. He is very capricious to his companions, it goes well only with something geometrically simple - just columns, stripes of sirloin knitting. Will be very good in combination of fabric and crochet fabric.
On the sample - Ivushka yarn (Semenovskaya factory), cotton / viscose, 430m / 100g, hook 2.1

We modify the previous pattern - and we get openwork polka dots
It knits faster, because the groups of columns are knitted under the arch, because of this, the pattern is more voluminous and plastic than on the previous sample. Stretches weakly. But it is easy to vary the size of the holes - if you knit not two air loops, but 3 (4, 5) holes will be larger.
When I took a picture, I forgot to attach a ruler, but take my word for it - the width of the sample is the same as the previous one, the yarn-hook is the same (Ivushka Semenovskaya, cotton / viscose, 430m / 100g, hook 2.1).
Application examples - from catalogs of online stores.

Another commonly used pattern. It knits very quickly, plastic, easily expands by adding air loops and / or columns, at once along the entire row or in groups. It stretches in all directions, therefore it is absolutely indispensable when knitting something fitted, for example skirts (from the waist by 10-12 centimeters down) It is well combined with some geometric openwork and motifs, if you want to combine with something romantic and gentle (for example , pattern "pineapple"), I would advise to visually separate one pattern from another with something neutral - a strip of columns (single crochet or with a crochet) or one or two rows of sirloin mesh
Sample Begonia YarnArt yarn, cotton 169m / 50g, hook 2.5
On the sample, by the way, there is a piece of the skirt yoke, you can consider the expansion - where the ruler is there is the belt, where the top of the sample is there is the hips, in the groups the number of columns is increased.

A simple but very elegant pattern - also a group of columns under an arch, but not in a checkerboard pattern, but in a checkerboard pattern. The pattern stretches weakly in width, but in height. You can knit in a circle or in reverse rows - the columns are always "on the face".
Sample Begonia YarnArt yarn, cotton 169m / 50g, hook 2.1

Words cannot convey how I love such cells. By varying the height of the columns and the number of air loops between the columns, you can make the cells larger or smaller, square or rectangular. It stretches very weakly, does not fit quickly (rows with single crochet columns inhibit the growth of the canvas), but it always looks beautiful.

This pattern with vertical stripes of fans is so common that I even hesitated whether to put it in samples or not.
The pattern is very simple, knits quickly, all the columns are knitted "under the arch", because of this the speed, it stretches well in width, in height - a little less, it is easy to "plant" on a figure, changing the number of loops and / or columns, in the whole row at once or in groups.
There is one note - when choosing a crochet hook, take the number a little more than you usually knit this yarn. Because of the fans, the canvas drapes poorly, and by decreasing the hook number, you will make it completely "standing"
Sample yarn Jasmine Kirovsky combine, cotton, 220m / 75g, hook 3
And examples of the pattern - photos taken from catalogs (and at the same time an illustration of how to plant a pattern on a model - with the addition of loops, or the addition of fans)

When nothing is invented, but you need to quickly, and even so that it expands-narrows easily
Plastic, knits quickly. Disadvantages - it looks boring and while you knit and fall asleep from monotony.
Sample - Summer YarnArt, 70% cotton 30% viscose, 100g / 350m, hook 3.
On the sample at the top, there is already an extension - tracks of 4 columns, not 3, first every other time, then all together.

Again the pattern is based on those already shown. And it retains all the qualities of the previous one - it knits quickly, simple, weakly draped (the hook must be taken a little more).
Sample - Begonia YarnArt, cotton 169m / 50g, hook 2.1
Although the pattern is very simple, I often see it in all sorts of catalog pictures. For example - Missoni's dress, all patterns are recognizable

Very common, beautiful pattern. Easily modified by increasing the number of air loops between the groups of posts. Stretches not much, drapes badly. But it fits quickly
On the sample bobbin Lilia Semenovskaya in 4 strands, that is, about 400m / 100g, cotton, hook 2.1
And an example from some online store

Another common pattern, very beautiful and I really like it. Plastic, knits quickly, fits well, especially with various nets and patterns of fans.
On the sample bobbin Lilia Semenovskaya in 4 strands, that is, about 400m / 100g, cotton, hook 2.1. And here on this sample you can clearly see how important the yarn is for the appearance of the pattern. I knitted from cotton folded in 4 threads, it turns out an untwisted flat thread like this - and in the mesh it is completely useless, on the sample the mesh is kind of clumsy, coarse. Here you need twisted yarn, then the mesh will be beautiful, in this pattern all the attention is on it.
An example of using a pattern

This pattern has a very nice scheme, but live - leaves much to be desired. A row with stylized flowers - no matter how hard you try not to make a masterpiece out of it. I stretched very much when steaming, so the flowers became flowers, if you do not stretch, or if the yarn is twisted mercerized cotton, then instead of flowers there will be some strange mishmash of threads.
On the sample yarn poppy (cotton PNK), hook 2. I didn't measure it, because I was stretching it well, just brutally

Double mesh that does not fit like a mesh
A very interesting pattern - it stretches much less than the mesh, but retains its inherent airiness. It does not knit quickly, the rhythm of the pattern, although not difficult to remember, requires attention. In general, I really liked it, I will urgently need to insert somewhere
Vita Coco yarn, cotton 240m / 50g, hook 1.5