Summer knitted clothes never go out of fashion. Openwork tunics, T-shirts can be worn anywhere, they go with almost all the basic items of a woman's wardrobe. Buying handmade products is expensive, and it is not always possible to find the model you are interested in. The best option would be a summer blouse knitted with your own hands using a crochet hook, which even a novice craftswoman can make. To work, you will need to select a pattern with a description, prepare threads, and a tool.
The nuances of choosing yarn and tools
If the needlewoman's choice falls on a product for the summer, she should not take wool yarn, which is used in warm and thick products. Natural yarn is perfect for summer items:
- Cotton is a hygroscopic, durable thread, often used to make summer blouses. Cotton products do not fade and can be washed well.
- Silk yarn is the most expensive, the material is not made from pure silk, cotton or wool is added to it. The finished items are soft to the touch, look expensive, do not wrinkle, and do not pellet.
- Linen - the main disadvantage of this yarn is the limited color range. Linen is poorly dyed, the colors are only in natural gray-beige tones. Wearing linen items is comfortable, they are pleasant to the body, breathable.
- Bamboo – threads made from this antiseptic fiber are strong and soft. Products made from them do not become electrified.
Of the synthetic materials, only acrylic is suitable for summer clothing. This yarn does not cause allergies, but it is electrified. Easy care for knitted items made of acrylic and bright colors of threads attract needlewomen. The material is soft and gentle, perfect for summer items.
The thickness of the thread can vary from the thinnest to the thickest, depending on the needlewoman's preferences and the desired result. Of course, it is better to crochet summer blouses from thin yarn. If the item will combine several colors, you should choose threads of the same thickness.
When choosing a hook, it is important to consider that its optimal length should be up to 15 cm, and the thickness can vary between the thinnest (0.6 mm) and medium (3.5 mm). It is preferable to choose a metal tool, paying attention to the smoothness of its surface. Avoid using a hook with a head that is too sharp or too rounded. The beard should be moderately pointed so as not to drop the hooked thread.
The thickness of the hook should be twice as thick as the thickness of the thread used.
Measurements and pattern
Often needlewomen limit themselves to a special table, where all the parameters are indicated in accordance with standard sizes. But it is better to take measurements taking into account all the features of the figure, so that the resulting product fits the body perfectly.
Necessary measurements:
- Half bust.
- Half waist circumference.
- Half hip circumference.
- Length of the product.
- Length from shoulder to waist.
- Shoulder length.
- Wrist circumference.
- Sleeve length.
- Shoulder width (half measurement).
Here you can also add the neck circumference, which is also divided by two. Depending on the desired model, not all parameters may be used. The centimeter tape does not need to be pulled tight. Allowances for fit for a summer item are 2 cm.
Algorithm for creating a basic pattern:
- First, a size chart is constructed: neck, chest, hips line.
- Back pattern: calculate the neckline, from which the shoulder length is measured, mark the armhole line. Next, mark the waist and hip points, and then connect them.
- Front pattern: the neckline, shoulder, hips and waist are marked. A bust dart is constructed.
- Long sleeves are rarely used in summer blouses, but their length should still be noted along with the cap height. Then the width is noted, and the cap line is drawn.
To calculate the pattern, you need to knit a sample measuring 10 x 10 cm, then count how many loops and rows are in one centimeter. This number will help you correctly calculate the required amount of yarn.
Patterns and techniques for summer products
On various thematic pages you can find knitting patterns that include openwork patterns that are suitable even for beginners due to their simplicity. These include:
- Basic openwork knitting is done with air loops and double crochets.
- The mesh pattern is knitted with air loops and double crochets, looks simple and beautiful.
- "Shell" is a more complex pattern consisting of alternating air loops, single and double crochets.
- "Sea foam" is a two-color pattern in the form of waves, knitted with air loops, double crochets and single crochets.
The variety of patterns and techniques allows you to choose the optimal ones in terms of beauty and complexity. Experienced needlewomen can combine different patterns to achieve a more interesting look. For a summer blouse, the most popular knitting technique is Irish lace, which combines flat patterns with voluminous decorations over the entire surface of the product.
Knitting stages taking into account the model
Depending on the model, the crochet methods, patterns and step-by-step instructions for making a women's summer blouse differ. Beginners are advised to choose simple patterns.
Light openwork
To crochet an openwork blouse you will need cotton yarn (160 m per 50 g, about 4 skeins), a 3.5 mm hook.
Scheme for the basic ornament:
- The number of cast-on stitches is a multiple of 5, plus 2 and one lifting stitch. Knit according to pattern 1.
- Each row begins with 1 or 3 lifting loops in addition to the first single crochet (SC) or instead of the first double crochet (DC) and the loop before the base pattern.
- The main pattern is repeated, after the rapport finish with loops.
- The first to third row is repeated once, and then only the second and third.
It is better to make the pattern in natural size and periodically apply the product during the process for comparison.
Stages of knitting the main parts of the blouse:
- Back. Knit a chain of 82-97 air loops (VP) + one lifting loop, then knit the main pattern. Finishes 64 cm from the line of loops.
- Front. Knit the same way as the back, but take into account the neckline. After 56 cm from the cast-on line, leave 18-20 cm. Ends on the shoulder loops at the level of the back.
- Sleeve. Knit a chain of 42-52 VP + 1 lifting loop, then the main pattern. Finish 35 cm from the edge of the set of loops. Add loops for the sleeve bevels on both sides along the edges.
- Assembly. All parts are sewn together with a crochet hook or a needle.
This blouse can be decorated with beautiful crochet appliqués.
Smart with a yoke
To knit a blouse with a yoke, you will need thin cotton threads (100 g per 430 m), a 1.75 mm hook.
Steps for the main parts of the blouse:
- Back and front. Cast on 123 air loops (VP), join into a ring. Knit 10 rows according to the first pattern. Divide the loops into the front, back, sleeves. Then knit only the front and back loops in a circle. Beforehand, cast on 5 VP between the parts. Having reached the chest line, knit according to pattern 2 (44 rows), repeating the rapport between the stars. Rows 45-48 are also knitted according to pattern 2 (edge design), resulting in openwork waves.
- Sleeves. Knit 12 rows with the main pattern of diagram 2. The last three rows are knitted with the wave pattern of diagram 2 (in the picture these are rows 45-48).
- The neckline is tied according to diagram 3.
This openwork crochet blouse will be a great addition to a romantic look.
How to decorate
With the help of various decorative elements, a summer blouse can become more elegant, hide fullness, and advantageously emphasize the figure. Several simple ideas for giving the product a special look:
- Openwork sleeves. With a single-color fabric on the front or back, such sleeves will add lightness and visually make the arms thinner.
- Horizontal or vertical insert on the back or front. Depending on the desired effect, you can choose the direction and create a pattern that will differ from the main one in color or pattern.
- The neckline is decorated with a larger pattern. It looks interesting and visually enlarges the bust.
- Decorating the sleeve cap. If the summer blouse does not have a sleeve, you can decorate the cap with a delicate lace strip, crocheted in the same style as the rest of the garment.
- Crochet buttons. Crocheting buttons or imitating them will also make the blouse more original. They can be the usual round shape, oval, square.
Working with crochet items requires persistence and careful adherence to the stages and nuances of creating a thing. Hand-knitted clothes please the owner with their exclusivity, perfect fit, allowing you to emphasize the advantages and distract attention from the disadvantages.
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