Hand-knitted items are very popular. Beginners should choose the simplest techniques. One of the best options is filet crochet, patterns and descriptions of summer blouses for women are not at all complicated, but beautiful. You can choose any style, depending on your figure and age.
Features of the technique
The filet knitting technique is a grid in which some cells are empty. Depending on their arrangement, a particular pattern appears, reminiscent of patchwork. The most common variants of patterns with a pattern:
- geometric ornament;
- images of animals;
- plant motifs;
- abstraction.
To make an additional cell, dial 8 air loops. Then form a new loop from the last column of the previous row. This scheme is quite simple. To decrease, do not knit the last column with a yarn over. A loop is pulled out of the hook with three yarn overs. From it, make another column using the outer yarn over. To design the bevel, it is necessary to reduce the number of empty squares at the beginning and end of the row. To form a single whole from several parts, use a chain of air loops, a connecting column.
Before you begin making a large item, you need to practice the technique on a sample of the selected yarn.
Materials and tools
Any thin yarn is suitable for filet knitting. The most suitable option is a thread with a high percentage of flax or cotton. The hook should be selected depending on the thickness of the material. Step-by-step instructions:
- Place the thread into the hole of the hook.
- Pull it lightly.
- If the yarn covers the tool, it is too thin.
- If the material fits into the hole and there is still some space left, the hook is too big.
Ideally, the thread should fit completely into the hook groove. In this case, we can talk about the right choice. However, this procedure can be simplified by using special tables, which clearly show the relationship between the length of the thread per 100 g of mass and the diameter of the tool.
If the hook is too big, the knitting will look loose, shapeless, and the fabric will stretch quickly. If the tool is too small, the product, on the contrary, will be too tight. It is best to choose a steel tool with a comfortable wooden handle. Aluminum ones quickly break and bend.
In Soviet times, when there was not a large variety of yarn in stores, needlewomen used ordinary spools of sewing thread No. 10 for their work.
Step-by-step algorithm for knitting a summer blouse
The fillet knitting technique is often used to create original women's summer blouses. They are suitable for both respectable older ladies and young fashionistas. For work, you will need light-colored yarn with the addition of cotton or viscose. Step-by-step algorithm of work:
- Cast on the required number of stitches, calculated according to the diagram.
- Knit 15 cm and complete the pattern.
- Make another 25 cm of mesh consisting of identical squares.
- Knit the armholes.
- Shape the neckline and shoulder slopes.
The front is made in the same way as the back, only the collar will be deeper. Then the two parts are connected. For this, side and shoulder seams are used. The edges are formed, and the crochet blouse is ready.
You can use any decorative stitch to tie the edges. For example, a "crayfish step" will do. You can use a contrasting thread, so the product will look more original.
When the fillet tunic for the summer is ready, it needs to be lightly sprayed with water from a spray bottle. After that, the product is straightened and carefully hung on a chair until completely dry. Care for the outfit is quite simple: hand wash using any non-aggressive detergent. The main thing is not to twist or wring it out.
Decoding the diagram for beginners
To read the pattern correctly, you need to know that any filet knitting pattern consists of empty and filled cells; the former are marked in white, the latter in any dark color. You can knit both in straight rows and in reverse. There are several generally accepted symbols that make it easier to work with graphic instructions.
| Designation | Technical reception |
| VP | Air loop |
| SBN | Single crochet |
| SN | Column + yarn over |
| SS | Connecting loop (column) |
| C2H | Column and 2 yarn overs |
Experienced needlewomen who are well versed in patterns often use cross stitch patterns for their work. They can be multi-colored or monochrome. The calculation of loops is performed as follows: 3 air loops for each cell of the row. One of them is needed for the column, and 2 for the bottom edge of each square. However, there are exceptions to this rule. This is usually warned about in the instructions. All cells and patterns must have the same shape.
Sometimes, graphic symbols are used instead of letter symbols. Also, some sources use English (American) names of knitting techniques.
To make a beautiful product with a fillet net, you must strictly follow the diagram and step-by-step instructions. Also, success largely depends on the correctly selected yarn. Experts recommend starting with the simplest blouses, usually models with short sleeves. Gradually, having mastered the principle of crocheting in this technique, you can move on to more complex and original options.
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