In the heat, everyone wants to feel comfortable in breathable, comfortable clothes. However, not everyoneEvery product purchased in a store looks aesthetically pleasing, fits the figure and harmonizes with the appearance of a fashionista. An alternative solution is to crochet a sundress, the product is made of openwork patterns, figures. In the summer, such an outfit will look original and impressive.
Selection of yarn and knitting techniques
Before choosing the style of the outfit, you need to choose the yarn. Lightweight crocheted sundresses will be made from mercerized cotton "Maxi", YarnArt Canarias, "Eva", "Filo di scosia", the product will perfectly hold its shape after washing. Among the budget options, bobbin, Italian or Turkish yarn are popular.
Crochet can be done using various techniques:
- Filet knitting - despite the fact that the patterns are built on only two elements, there are a lot of options for this techniquequantity. The basis of knitting is the alternation of columns with one yarn over and air chains.To make the grid even, you need to knit the column not in the usual way - under the horizontal arcs, but into the body of the column of the previous row.
- Openwork patterns - these patterns are used for weaving lace details. The technique is performed by combining air loops and connecting posts.
- Dense knitting – is performed with columns with with or without yarn overs, from thick yarn. The back of the colored knitting will look similar to the front side.
- Relief weaving - crocheting with columns, alternating with loops pattern. The number of yarns can vary depending on the selected pattern. The first row should be knitted with any columns, and from the second you can start knitting the pattern.
- Plain satin stitch - looks best when knittedь sarafan in a circle, and not in turning rows, twhen a simple satin stitch goes in a spiral without connecting posts and lifting loops.
A crocheted beach sundress can be more transparent, airy, and revealing. It shows off the figure and swimsuit of its owner. A summer outfit intended for the city is designed to cover the body without creating discomfort, and it is unacceptable for it to be hot.
Besides schemes, treyou have to choose the right hook. The thinner it is, the tighter it will be product. Before purchasing, you should look at what the hook is made of. The material and its quality are important. A plastic hook is the cheapest option. The main advantage is the cost, ease of use, and the disadvantages include the fragility of the product. A metal tool is durable, easy to slide, but it is more expensive than plastic and wooden ones. It is better to make a knitted sundress with a metal crochet hook.
Measurements and pattern
The key to a well-fitting outfit is taking proper measurements:
- Chest girthdi - the measuring tape should be placed along the most prominent points of the chest.
- Waist circumference – measured at the narrowest part of the waist.
- Hip circumference – at the widest points.
- Back length – should be measured from the bottom of the neck to the waist.
- Arm length – measured from the elbow bent at a slight angle to the shoulder, and then from the bend of the elbow to the hand along the forearm, if you plan to make a dress with long sleeves.
It is recommended to check severalTake your measurements several times to avoid making mistakes when knitting a dress.
The pattern helps to knit a product that is completely suitableher to the parameters of the figure. WITHIt is worth understanding that knitted items are much more difficult to reduce or increase in size than summer sundresses made of fabric, since the fabric cannot be cut. To excludethere are errors when measuringah, it's better to ask another person to do them. You should stand straight and relaxed, you don't need to pull your stomach in too much.
When taking all the measurements on papere marks are made (size of the back, front, waist, hips). The pattern schematically represents the finished product, on it markings are made where the row begins, what pattern it is knit, number of rapports. Experienced needlewomen can make a pattern themselves, beginners are better off taking a ready-made version.
Knitting stages taking into account the model
To understand howToon one's ownSt.to knit a sarafan, you need to study the pattern and its description. For work you will need a thin cotton thread, you canabout different colors. You may also need elastic thread, silicone tape for straps. The thinner the threads for the model being made, the simpler and neater it will look.
Openwork flared
You can knit according to the suggested master class summer dress size 34/36 (38/40). You will need: 300 (350) g of white, 250 (300) g of bright pink yarn Bingo Linie 163 (100% cotton, 125 m per 50 g), hook No. 3.5.
Pattern and color alternation diagram:
- First, knit the cups: with a bright pink thread, knit a chain of VP (air loops) and knit according to pattern 1, while in the 1st row, knit both sides of the chain of VP. Knit the 1st and 2nd rows with a bright pink thread, the 3rd and 4th rows with white, the 5th and 6th with bright pink, the 7th and 8th with white, the 9th and 10th with bright pink.
- The back panel is knitted according to pattern 2. Perform 1 time from the 1st to the 4th rows, then repeat the 3rd and 4th.
- Basic pattern: the number of loops is a multiple of 6. Knit in circular rows according to pattern 3. The product is knitted with alternating stripes, two rows with white thread, two with pink thread, a total of 54 rows.
- Lace pattern: knit in circular rows according to diagram 4. Perform 1 time from the 1st to the 7th rows.
Description of the work process: knit 2 cups and connect them in the middle. Attach a bright pink thread to the right cup, knit a back strip 35 (39) cm long, sew it to the left cup. For the bustier strip, knit 3 cm = 5 rows of sc (single crochet) with white thread along the cups and the back strip, making 126 (144) sc in the 1st row. The cups need to be slightly gathered. Then knit the skirt with the main pattern in the specified sequence. Make 1 rapport from the 1st to the 8th row and one from the 6th to the 8th row, 3 rapports from the 12th to the 14th row, 3 rapports from the 21st to the 23rd row. Now the VP chain between the rapports consists of 4 loops. After this, knit 3 rapports from the 21st to the 23rd row, while making a chain of 5 VP. Then knit the rapport from the 21st to the 23rd row, while making a chain of 6 VP. Next, knit 2 rapports from the 21st to the 23rd row, while making a chain of 7 air loops. After this, perform the 54th row once. Then knit 7 rows with white thread.
From the motives
You will need about 650 g of Pearl yarn (50% cotton, 50% viscose, 425 m per 100 g), hook No. 2. It is not difficult to knit a model from motifs. The number of VP (air loops) is a multiple of 6 + 1 + air loop of lifting. Then you need to follow the pattern:
- 3 lifting VP, 1 dc (double crochet) in the next VP, 1 VP, skip 2 VP, * 1 sc (single crochet) in the next VP, 1 VP, skip 2 VP, 3 dc in the next VP, 1 VP, skip 2 VP*. Repeat the rapport (pattern between the asterisks), at the end make 1 sc in the next VP, 1 VP, skip 2 VP, 2 dc in the last VP.
- 1 VP lift, 1 SC in 1st dc, * in next SC work 1 triple lush column (1 yarn over, pull up thread, 1 yarn over, pull up thread, 1 yarn over, pull up thread and knit all loops on hook together), 3 VP and 1 triple lush column, 1 SC in the middle of the next 3 dc*. Repeat the rapport, at the end make 1 lush column, 3 VP and 1 lush column in the next SC, 1 SC in VP lift of the previous row.
- VP, 1 dc in 1st sc, * 1 VP, 1 sc in next 3 VP arch, 1 VP, 3 dc in next sc*. Repeat rapport, at the end do 1 VP, 1 sc in next VP arch, 1 VP, 2 dc in last sc.
- Then repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows.
ANDusing imagination, Based on the proposed models, you can create your own exclusiveoutfit. Bwhite saRafan or dress require special skill, since any flaws will be obvious. The time and effort spent are compensated by the joy of owning a unique and spectacular thing. A crocheted sundress suits women with any figure, you just need to choose the right style.
