Hello, dear Friends!

Do you know what mochila is? And also Colombian?))

It turns out that this is the name of the traditional bag of the Colombian Indians. Mochila is made only by hand, usually in very bright colors with delightful patterns. They crochet bags, but, surprisingly, the fabric turns out to be very dense. And this is achieved due to the fact that at the end of the row the knitting is not turned over, but knitted back on the same side, only with the left hand, can you imagine? For many hundreds of years, women of the Indian tribes Aruahuaca, Kankuamo and Kogui from the Sierra Nevada mountainous region Santa Marta wove sack-like bags from wool.

Work on one bag takes from 2 to 3 weeks, and each mochila is unique and inimitable. Each pattern is symbolic, carries a deep meaning and is passed down from generation to generation. Owners of such religious objects traditionally pray on them and pass them on to inheritance.

Usually one Indian has three mochilas with him at once. The first is bright and colorful - for personal items; the second, smaller one, is used to transport coca leaves, which are chewed during long marches; and the third is for food and clothing.

The most colorful bags are made by the Wayu Indians from the Guajira Desert. Their multi-colored handbags can be easily recognized by the geometric pattern woven from cotton fabric, pompoms, bright colors on a usually beige or chestnut background.

By the way, absolutely stunning hats are knitted (or woven, I don’t know which would be more correct)) in the same way.

Now look at a few examples of finished works made using this technique. This is inspiration for you)))

MK from craftswoman AlenaYar.

1. First, we knit a circle with single crochets (like a hat) - the bottom. In each row there is an increase of 6 columns.
!Important! It is better to make increases not as in the pattern, but to shift them - in each next row, after the increase in the bottom row, skip a loop or two. Then the circle will be more even, without corners. We knit a circle to the desired diameter. The optimal size is approximately 25 cm (20 cm seemed a little narrow to me).
!It is advisable to knit as tightly as possible.
2. Having reached the desired width of the bag, we begin to knit the “bucket” straight, without increments, to the desired height.
3. At the top of one of the rows, make holes for the lace - skip several loops at a time and make the same number of air loops. In the next row, knit single crochets over the VP. I got 12 holes, I liked how the bag folded into folds.
4. We knit the handle of the bag. It is advisable to strengthen it with a lining.
5. Making laces. You can braid it, you can tie it. My option is a chain of air loops made of double folded thread, and then embroidery with a contrasting thread, as a result the rope looks like woven. We pass through the holes.
6. Make tassels and attach them to the laces.
7. We sew the lining, if desired. The bag is ready.
Mochila knits up surprisingly quickly!

The non-working thread passes inside the double crochets, and the working thread is changed to a thread of a different color when there are still 2 unknitted loops of the previous color on the hook.

And now - the promised video. It shows how different the same pattern looks, depending on when to change the thread, knit the back, front or both half-loops, knit with your left or right hand. Watch the video carefully (for example, I didn’t immediately catch all the tricks): how the first row is knitted, the color of the thread changes, and the second row begins. And then comes the most difficult part: so that the pattern does not become distorted, the reverse row is knitted with the left hand, did you notice? And the second time, in the reverse row, another trick is used: knitting the stitches purlwise.

Well, did you like it? I think yes)))

I saw enough of such beauty, ran to a handicraft store, bought threads, and will knit such a handbag for myself!!!

Try it too! Take photos of your work and send them in the comments to this article.
Brag)))

2. About the program for drawing up a drawing diagram

3. Several video tutorials “How to crochet jacquard in the round”,
including MK bags (Colombian painted bag
with round bottom)

Last week I promised to post patterns for jacquard circles.I haven’t knitted them myself yet, I haven’t checked them, but at first glance the patterns are good, clear, and the colors are well marked.The additions to the circle are also clearly visible - an additional loop between two in the previous row, I think it’s clear.

this wealth. And I published these diagrams in the group

An empty circle for creating your own pattern:

I saw a lot of patterns - beautiful, bright - but, most importantly, circular for beadwork. Many people publish them as patterns for circular jacquard. But I didn’t know where they came from until I came across a link to the EasyBeadPatterns program on Facebook. The program is freely distributed and downloadable. The advantages of this program are similar to all programs for converting images into embroidery patterns.

How does this program compare favorably with others?, if we take into account lovers of crochet jacquard, and even more narrowly - lovers of tapestry (multi-color jacquard using a regular sc). ONLY IN THIS PROGRAM I came across a circular pattern (rosette) with eight-ray symmetry - this is exactly what I need for tapestry, since the usual number of increases in a row is eight. An attempt to translate some of the smallest drawings into a decent circular diagram ended in gobbledygook... BUT...

But! The program allows you to draw beads yourself. What's important to me is the ability to also print out just a blank circular diagram.

I have always compiled patterns in Word tables, and this is much more labor-intensive - now, apparently, I will switch to a more productive method using the capabilities of the EasyBeadPatterns program.

My beloved CountryMommies, I welcome you to a new online site dedicated to knitting a Mochila bag (a Colombian bag with a round bottom and a shoulder handle) using the crochet jacquard technique. There are a great variety of patterns and colors in Mochil, so each of us can choose the design that suits her best and is more suitable for the style of the owner of this wonderful and multifunctional bag. Here are just a few examples of colors from the everyday classic range

It makes no sense to post all the pictures, so choose the model you like in the album
For Mochila, you can also use any embroidery patterns you like. You just need to take into account that when knitting Mochil, as a rule, no more than five colors are used, that is, if you take an embroidery pattern as a basis, then it should not be very complex and multi-colored. Here is a good program that converts any design you like into an embroidery pattern, which is also suitable for jacquard

First, let's look at the design of the bag itself. Everything is simple here: first we knit the round bottom, and having reached the desired width, we knit the walls of the bag without any increases. In one of the last rows, holes for the lace are knitted (8-12 pcs). Finally, a strap is woven, for example using the macrame technique. That's all!
Now everything is the same, only in more detail.

JACQUARD CROCHET (Tapestry Crochet):
There are many ways to crochet jacquard, but we will consider only a few of them: single crochet in rotating rows, single crochet in a spiral, split and knitting in the back half loop. All these methods are united by the fact that they are all knitted with a single crochet without broaches, that is, auxiliary threads (bourdon) are laid inside the loop.

Let's consider each method separately:

1. We all know how to knit in single crochet rows, and the fabric is knitted on the front and back sides. The advantage of this type of knitting is that the pattern is not distorted, but the disadvantage is that the image is not clear and blurry.

A method of rotary knitting, in which the pattern is clear and not blurry, actually also exists. But not everyone will like it, because every second row is performed with the left hand. This method was mastered to perfection and demonstrated in her MK by Carol Ventura. This interesting woman, who has a degree as an art professor, travels around the world exploring various types of national arts. Carol writes books about art and has her own blog about crochet jacquard where you can learn a lot.

The method of knitting with your left hand is certainly not for the faint of heart, but it may be useful to someone

2. But you can also knit with a single crochet in a circle, but the whole problem is that due to the structure of the stitch, the pattern when knitting in the round is strongly skewed to the right side, which breaks the symmetry and knocks down the horizontal lines. It is possible to knit jacquard in this way, but only with proper adjustment of the patterns.

3. Split knitting - what is it? This is a method of crocheting a single crochet stitch in which the hook is inserted not under the head of the post, but between the “legs” (into the letter V). A post knitted in this way is often called a “Vest Stitch” (English: Waistcoat Stitch, Waist - vest). The disadvantage of split knitting is that it is only knitted in the round or with a thread broken, and you also need to take into account that the fabric when knitting this way is very dense and heavy.

4. And finally, the fourth method is to knit a single crochet stitch behind the back half loop. As simple as he is, he is just as brilliant. In my opinion, this method is the most successful - the fabric is not as dense as when knitting in a split and the columns are not mowed, as when knitting in a spiral. The image has pronounced boundaries. And as some craftswomen claim, your hands don’t get as tired as from split knitting. And this, you see, is an important aspect. And as I have already noticed, Mochilas are knitted in exactly this way. And it was in this same way that I decided to knit. You can choose the most suitable method for you.

DONYSHKO:
And so, we’ve sorted out the types of jacquard knitting, now let’s talk about the bottom.
Traditionally, the bottom is knitted in a spiral without lifting loops. In order to know where the end of the row occurs, you need to mark the last column of the row with a marker (pin, contrasting thread). And in order for the circle to turn out flat and not “disturb”, you need to observe the “Law of the Circle”.

According to this rule, we need 6 increases per row, but when knitting a circle with jacquard, increases are usually made not 6, but 8, because the rows are much higher due to the auxiliary threads (bourdon).
If all the increases are made exactly one above the other in each row, the result is a polyhedron. In order to prevent this from happening and the circle still remains a circle, it is worth shifting the increases in each row by 2 loops, as shown in the picture below. To do this, simply mark the end of the row with a marker so as not to get confused (with a thread, paper clip or pin). And when you finished the row on the last (marked) loop, knit one or two offset loops. The marker accordingly also shifts by one or two loops. Now knitting continues in the same way as knitting in the round, but the beginning of the row will now be the place to which we reached by knitting one or two additional loops in the previous row.

To prevent the bottom from sagging, you can line it with a clothesline if desired. Or knit 2 pancakes and place a circle cut from a plastic folder between them.

The bottom of these bags, as a rule, is the same painted as the bag itself. You can use the diagrams given above. Well, if someone wants to draw up a diagram themselves, then you can print out the blank (see just above) and draw by hand what your heart desires.

For clarity, here is a video on knitting a circle with jacquard. Here you can not only see how jacquard is knitted and the threads are changed, but also see in practice what the split knitting method is like.

Another trick.
If you use several balls at the same time while knitting, they always tend to get entangled with each other. So to prevent this from happening: you need to take liter jars, the number equal to the number of skeins. And put a ball in each. In this case, the cans must be constantly twisted or, even simpler, the knitting must be turned clockwise and counterclockwise.

HANDLE/STRAP:
There are also quite a few options for weaving or tying a handle:
1. The handle can be simply knitted with jacquard, just like a bag. This handle turns out to be quite dense and does not stretch. If desired, you can still reinforce it with braid/tape on the reverse side. It is best to knit lengthwise, that is, cast on a chain of air loops along the length of the future handle and knit to the desired width. You can knit each row from the beginning, that is, cut the threads and knit the next row in the same direction. In this case, you can leave the tails of the threads longer in the form of a fringe. If desired, the edges are hidden in the seam between the bag and the lining. Or cast on a central chain from a VP, and knit a rectangle around the chain, adding a few loops at the ends in the corners, as when knitting a square. Another version of a knitted handle in a circle (in a spiral), which is then cut. In the place where the cut is planned, knit a chain of 10 chain stitches, and also turn the resulting tails of thread along the edges into fringe.
2. Handles made using the macrame technique are very beautiful, dense and do not stretch at all. I won’t talk about the technology itself. If anyone wove baubles as a child, they will easily remember, and if they were not into this kind of thing, then it is also very easy to learn... the most important thing here is not to get confused. This has a lot of useful information and patterns for macrame.

This is how the Wayuu tribeswomen weave their hands.

Threads. The Indians knit their Mochilas from pure wool, but any thread will do: wool, wool blend, acrylic, and of course cotton. Meterage: 250-300m per 100g. For a medium-sized bag (bottom diameter 28 cm, height 35 cm), on average it takes 300g-400g, hook 2-3. I cannot give specific names, because I am NOT familiar with the Russian assortment of threads!!!
I will be knitting in Catania von Schachenmayr cotton 125m/50g (blue and white). Brown thread Merino Extrafine 120 von Schachenmayr 120m/50g. Hook 2.5.

I will knit according to these patterns

My beginning.
Cast on 8 sts on slip stitch. b. nak. Next, perform 8 increases in each row: 16, 24, 32 loops and so on. I knit as I wanted for the back half loop

Already in the fourth row the edges of the polygon are clearly visible. To get rid of them, I shifted the increases in the fifth row 2 stitches forward and continue to do this in each row.

I started knitting the pattern. In order for the drawing to maintain correctly defined boundaries, I add increments between the triangles.

In the modern world of fashion, there is a sharp increase in interest in clothing and accessories created on the basis of folk crafts from various regions of the planet. The Colombian sack-like mochila bag has been a traditional item for hundreds of years. For centuries, women from the Indian tribes inhabiting the mountainous regions of Colombia have made them from dense wool. In Indian tribes, such things were passed down by inheritance and were considered sacred to the family.

Mochila is a product made of dense fabric with a round bottom. Success in making it yourself is possible only with a certain level of skill. The bag is difficult to make due to its unusual weaving method.

On average, each product takes a woman from two to three weeks. According to tradition, each Indian was supposed to have three of these bags for different occasions. One was used for food and clothing, the second was used to carry personal items, and the third was always intended for coca leaves, a plant sacred to the Indians.

A distinctive feature of mochila is its shape, reminiscent of a bucket knitted from thick threads. The original design was achieved thanks to the desire of the craftswomen not to repeat themselves in patterns and decorations. Each bag becomes a work of art with its own unique coloring option.

The main secret of making an accessory is a special approach to the selection of threads. For denser fabric, so-called non-working threads are used - individual threads of an unused color. When knitting, such a thread is hidden in the middle of the column - it turns out something like a rod inside.

The authentic weaving method allows for incredible durability of the product, which becomes resistant to fading and abrasion.

Handbags are crocheted. For production, high-quality woolen threads and a hook are selected according to size. The mochila bag is knitted clockwise in a spiral. Knitting begins from the bottom, gradually moving to the edges. At the same time, the color of the threads constantly changes to achieve the perfect ornament.

Once the edges are finished, handles need to be attached. They are made from threads of the same color scheme. Before weaving begins, the wool threads are twisted several at a time. This compacted thread is used for knitting handles. This results in a stronger and more resistant fabric. Traditionally, the design must match the design of the mochila and be as bright and unique.

Variety of ornaments

Each handmade mochila handbag is a unique accessory. The variety of colors and a huge number of patterns used make it possible to create a unique thing that makes its owner stand out from the crowd. Each mochila pattern created by Indian women had its own unique designation and sacred meaning. Bags were often used as amulets and objects of worship.

Mochila in the modern world has become an accessory for fashionistas, so it is gradually losing its purely unitary character. Like any other handbag, it requires additional decorations. Its already bright design is complemented by a variety of brooches or multi-colored tassels. Modern products are encrusted with precious stones or rhinestones. The most common types of ornaments include:

• geometric;
• plain;
• interweaving various images.

The traditional pattern is a combination of various geometric shapes. Such products are characterized by a seemingly chaotic combination of triangles, squares, rhombuses and circles. Often such patterns are arranged into more complex designs - flowers, stars or various signs. For contrast, try to avoid a large number of colors. Typically, such bags combine from three to five tones.

The monochromatic version is intended for beginners to master the craft of making mochila. This weaving method helps to avoid difficulties associated with correctly reading the embroidery pattern.

To preserve the authenticity of the product, particularly bright colors are often chosen. Ideal options would be orange, yellow, bright blue or light green. Also, do not forget about the decor of the product. The mochila will be perfectly complemented with bright tassels and an original handle.

Another type of pattern is to create images of animals, birds, people or any other designs using different colors. Because of such images, the resulting mochilas lose their authenticity. This approach to their production allows us to reach a wider range of consumers and find an accessory to everyone’s liking.

Schemes for making mochila are drawings with a variety of ornaments and patterns. They do not contain traditional symbols and designations characteristic of crochet. The drawing is divided into small squares, each with its own color. Any such colored square, like the “+” symbol in a traditional crochet pattern, means one single crochet.

How to choose the right color

With all the variety of colors, yellow, green and red are considered traditional colors for mochila weaving. In the legends of the Colombian Indians, green is considered a symbol of health and vitality. Yellow attracts positive energy for its owner and protects against evil spirits. Red is a symbol of wealth, prosperity and love, but its excessive use can make a person feel irritated.

Since girls devote a huge amount of time to selecting the perfect clothes and accessories that match them, choosing the optimal pattern and color of mochila must meet the rules of modern fashion. The main feature of the bag is its unique bright colors that can decorate the image of any girl. With such an accessory everyone will feel special.

It is in the uniqueness of the product that perhaps its main drawback lies - the difficulty in selecting suitable things.

Modern fashion is skeptical about the riot of colors and flowers in the appearance of girls. It is recommended to select bright elements with special care. Choosing the right color of the bag is the key to a great look. An accessory in red, blue, yellow and green shades is a bright thing, so it is advisable to opt for clothes in calm tones.

The most universal colors are white, beige and gray. This bag is easy to match with most things. The best things to go with mochila are loose-fitting plain dresses, wide jeans and light tops. In winter, the bag harmonizes perfectly with a knitted wool scarf of the same shade and a straight-cut coat.

Accessories in calm, warm colors are perfect for winter. A solid brown or burgundy color is considered a good choice. An excellent option would be a combination of gray and white patterns with small blue inserts.

Bright summer color options will allow you to decorate and complement any look. At this time of year, a multi-colored accessory with bright colors - red, yellow, pink, green - would be an excellent choice.

Description of the manufacturing process

Let's take a closer look at the manufacturing process of this accessory using an example. First you need to choose the pattern of the future product. For this, a diagram is drawn. You need to buy woolen threads of suitable colors. In this case, for knitting you will need three balls of black thread, two white and one ball each of brown and beige. The length of each ball is 150 m. The hook must be selected according to the thickness of the thread - the ideal option would be hook No. 2 or No. 3.

The first step is to tie the bottom. The bottom of the bag is knitted using single crochets. Each row involves an increase of 6 columns. To get a rounder bottom, it is recommended to skip one or two increases after the loops.

You should try to knit as tightly as possible so that the bottom is stable.

Once the desired bottom width has been achieved, you should proceed to knitting a “bucket”. It should be knitted straight, ignoring additives to the desired height. When knitting the top of the bag, you should skip a few stitches and make the same number of air loops to attach the handle. The handle of the bag should be denser, preferably reinforced with a lining.

To decorate the bag, braids woven from the same flowers are used. We attach them and get the finished mochila. The width of the bottom of the bag is 28 cm, the height is 35 cm, the total length of the handle is 1 m.

Handbag from Carol Ventura

Carol Ventura mastered the method of knitting mochila bags to perfection several years ago in Guatemala, a country where brightly colored items are extremely popular. Now she is running her own video blog, in which she talks about the secrets of weaving and shows special techniques for using threads. In her opinion, these products are currently overly popular in the modern world of fashionistas.

To make it you will need:

• hook No. 2;
• 3 balls of gray thread;
• 2 balls of black thread;
• 1 ball of white thread;
• 1 ball of lilac thread;

Carol knits her bags using a simple method:

1. The bottom of the bag is quick jacquard knitting as tight as possible.
2. The sides of the bag are knitted double-sided.
3. The handle is knitted separately and then attached to the bag.
4. Decoration using braids prepared in advance.

The main distinguishing feature of Carol's work is the unusual way of knitting. So, after knitting the first row, it changes the color of the thread. Later, in order to avoid distortion of the pattern, she begins to knit with her left hand. Next, he uses a special trick - he continues to knit the edges of the bag with the wrong side of the threads. This approach allows you to achieve truly impressive results.

The host of another popular blog dedicated to mochila weaving offers her version of the ideal bag. Knitting is done using the jacquard method. According to her, the ideal volume of a handbag should be approximately equal to one bucket. The ideal parameters are:

• bottom size - 26 cm;
• height of sides - 40 cm;
• handle length - 100 cm.

To make a bag you will need:

• hook No. 2;
• 2 balls of white thread;
• 2 balls of black thread;
• 1 ball of red thread;

The manufacturing process is simple:

1. The bottom of the bag is knitted.
2. A “bucket” is tied to the bottom. In this case, it is necessary to leave room for handles.
3. Handles and decorations are tied to the resulting bag-like bag.

Colombian accessory from Alena Yar

Alena Yar, a popular blogger, offers her own options for making a mochila bag. In the author’s opinion, you should not strictly follow the diagrams of this accessory collected on the Internet. You will need:

• hook No. 2;
• 3 balls of yellow woolen thread;
• 2 balls of blue woolen thread.

Alena describes the process of creating the perfect bag as follows:

1. The bottom is crocheted according to the proposed pattern. The optimal bottom diameter is 25 cm. The knitting should be as tight as possible.
2. The edges of the bag should be knitted without any increases. The height of the bag can be any, but sides up to 30-40 cm high are preferable.
3. Holes for laces are made approximately 4-5 cm from the highest point of the product.
4. The handle of the bag is knitted separately.
5. Laces are made to which the tassels are attached.
6. A lining is sewn onto the finished bag. At this stage it is possible to add internal pockets.

At the same time, Alena shares her secrets. For example, skip several stitches after increasing for a more correct bottom shape. The more round it turns out, the easier it will be to knit in the future.

The Colombian mochila bag is a real miracle for girls who love bright and fashionable looks. A huge variety of colors and patterns will allow everyone to choose a unique thing that will perfectly match her external and internal world. In addition, if you wish, you can always knit your own unique accessory, taking into account your personal preferences.

Video

Photo

2. About the program for drawing up a drawing diagram

3. Several video tutorials “How to crochet jacquard in the round”,
including MK bags (Colombian painted bag
with round bottom)

Last week I promised to post patterns for jacquard circles.I haven’t knitted them myself yet, I haven’t checked them, but at first glance the patterns are good, clear, and the colors are well marked.The additions to the circle are also clearly visible - an additional loop between two in the previous row, I think it’s clear.

this wealth. And I published these diagrams in the group

An empty circle for creating your own pattern:

I saw a lot of patterns - beautiful, bright - but, most importantly, circular for beadwork. Many people publish them as patterns for circular jacquard. But I didn’t know where they came from until I came across a link to the EasyBeadPatterns program on Facebook. The program is freely distributed and downloadable. The advantages of this program are similar to all programs for converting images into embroidery patterns.

How does this program compare favorably with others?, if we take into account lovers of crochet jacquard, and even more narrowly - lovers of tapestry (multi-color jacquard using a regular sc). ONLY IN THIS PROGRAM I came across a circular pattern (rosette) with eight-ray symmetry - this is exactly what I need for tapestry, since the usual number of increases in a row is eight. An attempt to translate some of the smallest drawings into a decent circular diagram ended in gobbledygook... BUT...

But! The program allows you to draw beads yourself. What's important to me is the ability to also print out just a blank circular diagram.

I have always compiled patterns in Word tables, and this is much more labor-intensive - now, apparently, I will switch to a more productive method using the capabilities of the EasyBeadPatterns program.

My beloved CountryMommies, I welcome you to a new online site dedicated to knitting a Mochila bag (a Colombian bag with a round bottom and a shoulder handle) using the crochet jacquard technique. There are a great variety of patterns and colors in Mochil, so each of us can choose the design that suits her best and is more suitable for the style of the owner of this wonderful and multifunctional bag. Here are just a few examples of colors from the everyday classic range

It makes no sense to post all the pictures, so choose the model you like in the album
For Mochila, you can also use any embroidery patterns you like. You just need to take into account that when knitting Mochil, as a rule, no more than five colors are used, that is, if you take an embroidery pattern as a basis, then it should not be very complex and multi-colored. Here is a good program that converts any design you like into an embroidery pattern, which is also suitable for jacquard

First, let's look at the design of the bag itself. Everything is simple here: first we knit the round bottom, and having reached the desired width, we knit the walls of the bag without any increases. In one of the last rows, holes for the lace are knitted (8-12 pcs). Finally, a strap is woven, for example using the macrame technique. That's all!
Now everything is the same, only in more detail.

JACQUARD CROCHET (Tapestry Crochet):
There are many ways to crochet jacquard, but we will consider only a few of them: single crochet in rotating rows, single crochet in a spiral, split and knitting in the back half loop. All these methods are united by the fact that they are all knitted with a single crochet without broaches, that is, auxiliary threads (bourdon) are laid inside the loop.

Let's consider each method separately:

1. We all know how to knit in single crochet rows, and the fabric is knitted on the front and back sides. The advantage of this type of knitting is that the pattern is not distorted, but the disadvantage is that the image is not clear and blurry.

A method of rotary knitting, in which the pattern is clear and not blurry, actually also exists. But not everyone will like it, because every second row is performed with the left hand. This method was mastered to perfection and demonstrated in her MK by Carol Ventura. This interesting woman, who has a degree as an art professor, travels around the world exploring various types of national arts. Carol writes books about art and has her own blog about crochet jacquard where you can learn a lot.

The method of knitting with your left hand is certainly not for the faint of heart, but it may be useful to someone

2. But you can also knit with a single crochet in a circle, but the whole problem is that due to the structure of the stitch, the pattern when knitting in the round is strongly skewed to the right side, which breaks the symmetry and knocks down the horizontal lines. It is possible to knit jacquard in this way, but only with proper adjustment of the patterns.

3. Split knitting - what is it? This is a method of crocheting a single crochet stitch in which the hook is inserted not under the head of the post, but between the “legs” (into the letter V). A post knitted in this way is often called a “Vest Stitch” (English: Waistcoat Stitch, Waist - vest). The disadvantage of split knitting is that it is only knitted in the round or with a thread broken, and you also need to take into account that the fabric when knitting this way is very dense and heavy.

4. And finally, the fourth method is to knit a single crochet stitch behind the back half loop. As simple as he is, he is just as brilliant. In my opinion, this method is the most successful - the fabric is not as dense as when knitting in a split and the columns are not mowed, as when knitting in a spiral. The image has pronounced boundaries. And as some craftswomen claim, your hands don’t get as tired as from split knitting. And this, you see, is an important aspect. And as I have already noticed, Mochilas are knitted in exactly this way. And it was in this same way that I decided to knit. You can choose the most suitable method for you.

DONYSHKO:
And so, we’ve sorted out the types of jacquard knitting, now let’s talk about the bottom.
Traditionally, the bottom is knitted in a spiral without lifting loops. In order to know where the end of the row occurs, you need to mark the last column of the row with a marker (pin, contrasting thread). And in order for the circle to turn out flat and not “disturb”, you need to observe the “Law of the Circle”.

According to this rule, we need 6 increases per row, but when knitting a circle with jacquard, increases are usually made not 6, but 8, because the rows are much higher due to the auxiliary threads (bourdon).
If all the increases are made exactly one above the other in each row, the result is a polyhedron. In order to prevent this from happening and the circle still remains a circle, it is worth shifting the increases in each row by 2 loops, as shown in the picture below. To do this, simply mark the end of the row with a marker so as not to get confused (with a thread, paper clip or pin). And when you finished the row on the last (marked) loop, knit one or two offset loops. The marker accordingly also shifts by one or two loops. Now knitting continues in the same way as knitting in the round, but the beginning of the row will now be the place to which we reached by knitting one or two additional loops in the previous row.

To prevent the bottom from sagging, you can line it with a clothesline if desired. Or knit 2 pancakes and place a circle cut from a plastic folder between them.

The bottom of these bags, as a rule, is the same painted as the bag itself. You can use the diagrams given above. Well, if someone wants to draw up a diagram themselves, then you can print out the blank (see just above) and draw by hand what your heart desires.

For clarity, here is a video on knitting a circle with jacquard. Here you can not only see how jacquard is knitted and the threads are changed, but also see in practice what the split knitting method is like.

Another trick.
If you use several balls at the same time while knitting, they always tend to get entangled with each other. So to prevent this from happening: you need to take liter jars, the number equal to the number of skeins. And put a ball in each. In this case, the cans must be constantly twisted or, even simpler, the knitting must be turned clockwise and counterclockwise.

HANDLE/STRAP:
There are also quite a few options for weaving or tying a handle:
1. The handle can be simply knitted with jacquard, just like a bag. This handle turns out to be quite dense and does not stretch. If desired, you can still reinforce it with braid/tape on the reverse side. It is best to knit lengthwise, that is, cast on a chain of air loops along the length of the future handle and knit to the desired width. You can knit each row from the beginning, that is, cut the threads and knit the next row in the same direction. In this case, you can leave the tails of the threads longer in the form of a fringe. If desired, the edges are hidden in the seam between the bag and the lining. Or cast on a central chain from a VP, and knit a rectangle around the chain, adding a few loops at the ends in the corners, as when knitting a square. Another version of a knitted handle in a circle (in a spiral), which is then cut. In the place where the cut is planned, knit a chain of 10 chain stitches, and also turn the resulting tails of thread along the edges into fringe.
2. Handles made using the macrame technique are very beautiful, dense and do not stretch at all. I won’t talk about the technology itself. If anyone wove baubles as a child, they will easily remember, and if they were not into this kind of thing, then it is also very easy to learn... the most important thing here is not to get confused. This has a lot of useful information and patterns for macrame.

This is how the Wayuu tribeswomen weave their hands.

Threads. The Indians knit their Mochilas from pure wool, but any thread will do: wool, wool blend, acrylic, and of course cotton. Meterage: 250-300m per 100g. For a medium-sized bag (bottom diameter 28 cm, height 35 cm), on average it takes 300g-400g, hook 2-3. I cannot give specific names, because I am NOT familiar with the Russian assortment of threads!!!
I will be knitting in Catania von Schachenmayr cotton 125m/50g (blue and white). Brown thread Merino Extrafine 120 von Schachenmayr 120m/50g. Hook 2.5.

I will knit according to these patterns

My beginning.
Cast on 8 sts on slip stitch. b. nak. Next, perform 8 increases in each row: 16, 24, 32 loops and so on. I knit as I wanted for the back half loop

Already in the fourth row the edges of the polygon are clearly visible. To get rid of them, I shifted the increases in the fifth row 2 stitches forward and continue to do this in each row.

2. About the program for drawing up a drawing diagram

3. Several video tutorials “How to crochet jacquard in the round”,
including MK bags (Colombian painted bag
with round bottom)

Last week I promised to post patterns for jacquard circles.I haven’t knitted them myself yet, I haven’t checked them, but at first glance the patterns are good, clear, and the colors are well marked.The additions to the circle are also clearly visible - an additional loop between two in the previous row, I think it’s clear.

this wealth. And I published these diagrams in the group

An empty circle for creating your own pattern:

I saw a lot of patterns - beautiful, bright - but, most importantly, circular for beadwork. Many people publish them as patterns for circular jacquard. But I didn’t know where they came from until I came across a link to the EasyBeadPatterns program on Facebook. The program is freely distributed and downloadable. The advantages of this program are similar to all programs for converting images into embroidery patterns.

How does this program compare favorably with others?, if we take into account lovers of crochet jacquard, and even more narrowly - lovers of tapestry (multi-color jacquard using a regular sc). ONLY IN THIS PROGRAM I came across a circular pattern (rosette) with eight-ray symmetry - this is exactly what I need for tapestry, since the usual number of increases in a row is eight. An attempt to translate some of the smallest drawings into a decent circular diagram ended in gobbledygook... BUT...

But! The program allows you to draw beads yourself. What's important to me is the ability to also print out just a blank circular diagram.

I have always compiled patterns in Word tables, and this is much more labor-intensive - now, apparently, I will switch to a more productive method using the capabilities of the EasyBeadPatterns program.

My beloved CountryMommies, I welcome you to a new online site dedicated to knitting a Mochila bag (a Colombian bag with a round bottom and a shoulder handle) using the crochet jacquard technique. There are a great variety of patterns and colors in Mochil, so each of us can choose the design that suits her best and is more suitable for the style of the owner of this wonderful and multifunctional bag. Here are just a few examples of colors from the everyday classic range

It makes no sense to post all the pictures, so choose the model you like in the album
For Mochila, you can also use any embroidery patterns you like. You just need to take into account that when knitting Mochil, as a rule, no more than five colors are used, that is, if you take an embroidery pattern as a basis, then it should not be very complex and multi-colored. Here is a good program that converts any design you like into an embroidery pattern, which is also suitable for jacquard

First, let's look at the design of the bag itself. Everything is simple here: first we knit the round bottom, and having reached the desired width, we knit the walls of the bag without any increases. In one of the last rows, holes for the lace are knitted (8-12 pcs). Finally, a strap is woven, for example using the macrame technique. That's all!
Now everything is the same, only in more detail.

JACQUARD CROCHET (Tapestry Crochet):
There are many ways to crochet jacquard, but we will consider only a few of them: single crochet in rotating rows, single crochet in a spiral, split and knitting in the back half loop. All these methods are united by the fact that they are all knitted with a single crochet without broaches, that is, auxiliary threads (bourdon) are laid inside the loop.

Let's consider each method separately:

1. We all know how to knit in single crochet rows, and the fabric is knitted on the front and back sides. The advantage of this type of knitting is that the pattern is not distorted, but the disadvantage is that the image is not clear and blurry.

A method of rotary knitting, in which the pattern is clear and not blurry, actually also exists. But not everyone will like it, because every second row is performed with the left hand. This method was mastered to perfection and demonstrated in her MK by Carol Ventura. This interesting woman, who has a degree as an art professor, travels around the world exploring various types of national arts. Carol writes books about art and has her own blog about crochet jacquard where you can learn a lot.

The method of knitting with your left hand is certainly not for the faint of heart, but it may be useful to someone

2. But you can also knit with a single crochet in a circle, but the whole problem is that due to the structure of the stitch, the pattern when knitting in the round is strongly skewed to the right side, which breaks the symmetry and knocks down the horizontal lines. It is possible to knit jacquard in this way, but only with proper adjustment of the patterns.

3. Split knitting - what is it? This is a method of crocheting a single crochet stitch in which the hook is inserted not under the head of the post, but between the “legs” (into the letter V). A post knitted in this way is often called a “Vest Stitch” (English: Waistcoat Stitch, Waist - vest). The disadvantage of split knitting is that it is only knitted in the round or with a thread broken, and you also need to take into account that the fabric when knitting this way is very dense and heavy.

4. And finally, the fourth method is to knit a single crochet stitch behind the back half loop. As simple as he is, he is just as brilliant. In my opinion, this method is the most successful - the fabric is not as dense as when knitting in a split and the columns are not mowed, as when knitting in a spiral. The image has pronounced boundaries. And as some craftswomen claim, your hands don’t get as tired as from split knitting. And this, you see, is an important aspect. And as I have already noticed, Mochilas are knitted in exactly this way. And it was in this same way that I decided to knit. You can choose the most suitable method for you.

DONYSHKO:
And so, we’ve sorted out the types of jacquard knitting, now let’s talk about the bottom.
Traditionally, the bottom is knitted in a spiral without lifting loops. In order to know where the end of the row occurs, you need to mark the last column of the row with a marker (pin, contrasting thread). And in order for the circle to turn out flat and not “disturb”, you need to observe the “Law of the Circle”.

According to this rule, we need 6 increases per row, but when knitting a circle with jacquard, increases are usually made not 6, but 8, because the rows are much higher due to the auxiliary threads (bourdon).
If all the increases are made exactly one above the other in each row, the result is a polyhedron. In order to prevent this from happening and the circle still remains a circle, it is worth shifting the increases in each row by 2 loops, as shown in the picture below. To do this, simply mark the end of the row with a marker so as not to get confused (with a thread, paper clip or pin). And when you finished the row on the last (marked) loop, knit one or two offset loops. The marker accordingly also shifts by one or two loops. Now knitting continues in the same way as knitting in the round, but the beginning of the row will now be the place to which we reached by knitting one or two additional loops in the previous row.

To prevent the bottom from sagging, you can line it with a clothesline if desired. Or knit 2 pancakes and place a circle cut from a plastic folder between them.

The bottom of these bags, as a rule, is the same painted as the bag itself. You can use the diagrams given above. Well, if someone wants to draw up a diagram themselves, then you can print out the blank (see just above) and draw by hand what your heart desires.

For clarity, here is a video on knitting a circle with jacquard. Here you can not only see how jacquard is knitted and the threads are changed, but also see in practice what the split knitting method is like.

Another trick.
If you use several balls at the same time while knitting, they always tend to get entangled with each other. So to prevent this from happening: you need to take liter jars, the number equal to the number of skeins. And put a ball in each. In this case, the cans must be constantly twisted or, even simpler, the knitting must be turned clockwise and counterclockwise.

HANDLE/STRAP:
There are also quite a few options for weaving or tying a handle:
1. The handle can be simply knitted with jacquard, just like a bag. This handle turns out to be quite dense and does not stretch. If desired, you can still reinforce it with braid/tape on the reverse side. It is best to knit lengthwise, that is, cast on a chain of air loops along the length of the future handle and knit to the desired width. You can knit each row from the beginning, that is, cut the threads and knit the next row in the same direction. In this case, you can leave the tails of the threads longer in the form of a fringe. If desired, the edges are hidden in the seam between the bag and the lining. Or cast on a central chain from a VP, and knit a rectangle around the chain, adding a few loops at the ends in the corners, as when knitting a square. Another version of a knitted handle in a circle (in a spiral), which is then cut. In the place where the cut is planned, knit a chain of 10 chain stitches, and also turn the resulting tails of thread along the edges into fringe.
2. Handles made using the macrame technique are very beautiful, dense and do not stretch at all. I won’t talk about the technology itself. If anyone wove baubles as a child, they will easily remember, and if they were not into this kind of thing, then it is also very easy to learn... the most important thing here is not to get confused. This has a lot of useful information and patterns for macrame.