Light and warm jumpers are considered essential elements of a woman's basic wardrobe. The models effectively emphasize the advantages of the figure, are suitable for creating everyday, business, romantic images. Any experienced craftswoman can knit an original pullover with knitting needles. Beginners can also do this work, but it is worth choosing simple patterns, using detailed master classes.
Materials and tools
A women's pullover should not only have an attractive appearance, but also correspond to the season. The choice of suitable materials is of great importance. The following types of yarn will be the best options:
- Warm. In cold weather, wool is excellent for warming: goat, camel, sheep. Alpaca, merino, angora are considered the most comfortable and soft.
- Lightweight. Natural materials: cotton, linen, viscose, bamboo, pleasantly cool you in the heat.
- Unusual threads. This category includes long-haired grass, multi-colored fantasy yarn. Boucle, textured types of threads are popular, which give the products an original appearance.
Before knitting a pullover, it is necessary to specify the thickness of the threads. It is determined based on the length of yarn that fits into 100 or 50 g. To obtain a product that is close in appearance to the sample you like, materials with similar parameters are selected.
The knitting needles must match the selected yarn, otherwise the fabric will be too loose or dense. The size (number) of the tool should be 1 larger than the thread. Thus, for a material with a thickness of 2 mm, knitting needles with number 3 will be required.
For complex types of yarn - pile, with sequins, downy - it is recommended to use knitting needles that are 2-3 mm thicker than the thread. The result will be a beautiful, elegant pullover.
Popular patterns
A fashionable sweater should have an attractive appearance. For this purpose, various techniques are used with the use of one or several colors. The following categories of patterns are distinguished:
- openwork;
- braids;
- jacquard;
- voluminous;
- multi-colored;
- dense;
- relief;
- simple;
- rubber bands;
- structural.
Simple patterns, as well as elastic bands and dense patterns, are suitable for beginner knitters. Other techniques are available only to experienced craftswomen who understand the principle of work, are able to accurately repeat complex interweaving of threads, and change of yarn color.
Women's models decorated with volumetric patterns look spectacular. The surface of the jumper can consist of braids, openwork diamonds, waves, shells and other patterns that look original and aesthetically attractive. An unusual pullover is obtained by using several techniques. Thus, inserts of through weaving or plaits on the background of the front surface give the products a special charm and romanticism.
Large knit sweaters are trending today. Short and long models, made in one color or decorated with abstract patterns, are popular.
Measurement and pattern
To knit a sweater that matches your individual parameters, you need to take measurements correctly. To do this, you will need a tape measure. The procedure is carried out over underwear or tight thin clothing. You will need to clarify several parameters, and also write them down correctly:
- Neck circumference (NC). The measuring tape is drawn along the base and connected at the hollow between the collarbones.
- Chest circumference (Og). Determined by drawing a centimeter around the back, along the armpit line, and passing through the most prominent points of the bust.
- Back width (BW). This is the distance between the shoulders and the armpits. The resulting numbers are summed up and divided by two.
- Waist circumference (W). Measured at the narrowest point of the torso.
- Hip circumference (Hips). Determined at the level of the expected length of the pullover.
- Upper arm circumference (Orv). The tape is applied to the armpit area.
- Lower arm circumference (Orn). The wrist is measured.
- Shoulder length (L). Distance from the base of the neck to the center of the shoulder joint.
- Sleeve length (Length). The measurement is taken on a freely hanging arm, from the middle of the shoulder to the expected sleeve length.
- Pullover length (L). Measure the distance between the 7th cervical vertebra and the waist line.
The finished pattern is adjusted based on the measurements taken; if necessary, the figures are changed up or down. To calculate the required number of loops for your size, you need to knit a small sample of 10 x 10 cm with the selected yarn. After that, the number of loops per 1 cm of fabric is determined. Based on the data obtained, the appropriate parameters are specified.
Step-by-step master class on knitting fashionable models
Knitting is a popular type of handicraft that allows you to create unique things with your own hands. A delicate cotton pullover or a loose jumper made of large loops will become the basis for creating original images. Stylish models are made independently using detailed master classes.
Lightweight cotton pullover
An openwork sweater is suitable for the spring-summer season. It is pleasant to wear in the heat, and the long sleeves will protect you from the cool wind. To create a cotton model, you will need 400 g of yarn for size M, straight and circular knitting needles No. 2. The work is done in stages:
- For the back, cast on 145 stitches using the cross stitch technique.
- The openwork pattern is formed based on the diagram. After 8.5 cm, 20 loops are closed on both sides for armholes.
- After row 132, knit the front surface. At a height of 56 cm, close 43 loops for the neck. After 58 cm from the beginning of the product, hide the remaining ones - 23 for each shoulder.
- The front part of the pullover is knitted in the same way as the back, but has a deeper neckline. To form it, 31 loops are closed at a height of 49.5 cm.
- After 58 cm from the edge, close the remaining loops, 23 on each side.
- For the sleeve, cast on 73 stitches and knit the pattern for the strip according to the diagram.
- For bevels, loops are added in every eighth and then every sixth row. After row 122, the front surface is knitted. At a height of 46 cm, all loops are closed.
- The youth pullover is assembled by sewing in the sleeves and making side and shoulder seams.
- Along the edges of the neck, 156 loops are cast on with circular knitting needles and 4 rows are knitted with garter stitch.
A simple light sweater with a beautiful pattern knits quickly, the pattern is suitable for beginner knitters. The short pullover goes well with jeans, light skirts, and some styles of trousers. The model is suitable for creating everyday and romantic looks.
Chunky knit jumper
A voluminous sweater will become an indispensable addition to any woman's wardrobe, especially in winter. At first glance, fashionable oversized sweaters seem boring and shapeless, but they can be used to create unusual, memorable looks. To knit a pullover with knitting needles, you need to prepare large yarn (40 m by 50 g), straight knitting needles No. 10 and circular knitting needles No. 9 and 10. Work is carried out according to the instructions:
- For the back, 56 loops are cast on, 5 cm are knitted with a rib, then a honeycomb pattern is formed. At a height of 52 cm from the beginning of knitting, loops for the shoulder slopes and neck are closed.
- The front part of the loose-fitting sweater is knitted in a similar way, the armhole closes at a height of 46 cm from the elastic.
- For the sleeve, 19 loops are cast on and 30 rows are knitted. In each front row, 3 loops are added and then according to the pattern. After 68 rows, all loops are closed.
- The large knit pullover is assembled by making shoulder seams. At the neckline, 57 loops are cast on with circular needles, 22 cm are knitted. The sleeves are sewn in, and the remaining elements are connected.
Volumetric pullovers are made of jersey, mohair, decorated with attractive winter patterns. In most cases, when creating knitting models for women, single-color yarn is used. Fans of bright accents will appreciate abstract patterns, fringe, and ethnic-style ornaments.
The process of knitting a sweater is an exciting work that brings pleasure and allows you to realize your most daring creative ideas. A stylish pullover made with your own hands looks great paired with jeans. Another effective combination is a jumper worn over a shirt with a denim skirt.
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