Knitting is a way to create unique things with your own hands. Hundreds of patterns and motifs will help to realize any idea. One of the popular options for making handmade products is a crochet jacket, because its creation does not require special skills and special knowledge. Even a beginner can make a simple model with a standard pattern. It remains only to decide on the length and shape of the product.
Materials and patterns
Crochet jackets for the cold season are made from yarn that retains heat well. Wool is ideal, but it is not easy to work with. In addition, mixed threads are recommended. It is important that the percentage of wool for a winter product exceeds 70%, otherwise you will get demi-season options.
Summer models are knitted from thin, lint-free yarn. This can be acrylic or even iris. When creating a product from the latter material, there will be more work, but the jacket will end up beautiful and airy. If you plan to use mixed yarn, the percentage of acrylic should exceed 50%. The choice of hook depends on the thickness of the thread. Usually, the tool number is indicated on the yarn package.
Large hooks are suitable only for loose knitting. The thinner the tool in relation to the thickness of the thread, the denser and finer the pattern will be. The best option for beginners is to select a hook for the yarn in accordance with the instructions in the pattern.
Beginners in needlework should choose simple patterns when creating a jacket. Usually, this is a "pineapple", simple openwork knitting or work with motifs. For a medium-sized model, there are about 80-90 motifs. Before you start making a thing with an unfamiliar pattern, you need to practice, for which you need to knit a couple of small pieces. This will allow you to try working with patterns and practice.
Measurements and pattern
The first thing you can't do without knitting a jacket is taking measurements. The process is standard and shouldn't cause any difficulties. Usually they measure:
- chest, waist, hips;
- the length of the sleeve, shoulder and the product as a whole;
- back width.
If the model is meant to be tight-fitting, then the length along the back to the waist, the circumference of the arm and wrist, the height of the seat, and the distance between the centers of the chest are also taken into account. A loose women's jacket requires only standard measurements. Inexperienced needlewomen are better off using ready-made patterns. It is not recommended for beginners to model drawings, as this can lead to an unsatisfactory result. If you still need to adjust the jacket, you can do this in two ways:
- before starting knitting by decreasing and increasing loops;
- at the end of knitting (when sewing the work, bends are taken into account).
If the crochet jacket is supposed to be loose, not tight, then to model it to fit the figure, it is enough to increase the fabric during the manufacturing process, adding the number of rapports, motifs or reducing them. When knitting, you should also consider the hook. The thicker it is, the looser the fabric will be, which means the product will eventually become larger.
Step-by-step algorithm for creating popular models
Step-by-step instructions and master classes will help you understand the description, understand the patterns and ultimately knit a beautiful, fashionable jacket. It is important that they explain each stage separately, explain the actions down to the smallest detail. A beginner needlewoman can follow the instructions not only during the knitting process, but also during assembly, connecting elements and motifs.
Patterns without a step-by-step algorithm are suitable for experienced knitters who can easily understand symbols and notations. Not everyone even needs a description; a simple black-and-white pattern is enough. A beginner needlewoman can reach this level by making at least a few items. And before that, you can use a master class.
The step-by-step knitting algorithm will help you recreate the models from the picture. You can choose either a summer openwork jacket or a warm option. Usually, separate parts are made, then they begin to assemble them. Models with decorative knitting do not need additional finishing.
Summer openwork
A white lace summer jacket is knitted from acrylic yarn. This model has an interesting shape and length of the sleeve, complemented by another pattern. The front and back are knitted in a lace way, expanding towards the bottom to create a peplum effect.
Summer jackets made with a crochet hook look very stylish. They can be decorated with ruffles, tassels. An interesting solution would be to decorate with buttons. A laconic, strict option - without decor.
To ensure that the jacket fits well, you need to take the correct measurements before starting work. The product is created according to the following algorithm:
- air loops of the appropriate length are collected;
- knit the entire fabric in rapports;
- The fabric is also tied with rapports.
When the openwork crocheted jacket is completely ready, you can start assembling the parts. The side elements are sewn to the back. The fastening must be checked for strength. All the threads are tucked in so that they are not visible. The length of the jacket can be adjusted by adding additional loops when knitting. This will change the appearance. You can also lengthen the product by re-binding the rapports.
Warm from motives
Motifs are a special way of knitting. They can be square, round, even abstract. Elements are assembled by sewing or tying. The method of connecting motifs affects the final size of the product. Tying adds volume, and sewing reduces it. This should be taken into account at the stage of taking measurements.
Warm crochet jackets are most often knitted from motifs. This greatly simplifies the work process, and the item ultimately looks original. The motifs are universal, and the assembly pattern is almost the same. The only difference is in the length of the sleeve and the shape of the collar. To create a warm jacket from motifs, you will need:
- 1000 g melange yarn (48% acrylic, 52% wool);
- hook No. 5;
- needle for sewing knitted items.
Since the model is assembled from motifs, you will need quite a lot of them. For a size 46-48 item, 87 squares are knitted. The following algorithm is used for creation:
- according to the pattern, knit a "granny square";
- iron each resulting detail;
- referring to the diagram, sew the “granny squares” from the wrong side;
- the edges are tied with a border;
- the product is steamed from the inside out.
The appearance of the product can be changed by the binding, which can be standard, openwork or thickened. Using the same scheme, you can create a completely different warm model with a different motif. A knitted warm jacket will warm you in bad weather and protect you from the cold wind.
Decoding diagrams for beginners
For many beginning needlewomen, the stumbling block is the patterns and incomprehensible drawings, which seem impossible to understand. But in fact, there is nothing complicated. To record the pattern, they use symbols so that instead of several sheets of text description, they refer to only one drawing. It is important to remember that:
- loops that are located outside the section are knitted only at the very end and at the beginning of the row;
- the diagram itself is read from bottom to top;
- the rows are knitted alternately, first from right to left, then from left to right;
- Circular rows are always created from right to left;
- rapport requires repetitions from arrow to arrow.
Crocheting is a meditative process. And in order not to get nervous when making a jacket, you just need to remember the symbols on the diagrams. An air loop looks like an empty circle, a loop for lifting - like a painted one. A half-column is drawn with a plus, and a column - with a vertical stick. On the latter, a small horizontal line is put, which indicates a yarn over.
To simplify visual perception, it is better to use a ready-made picture. All schemes usually have separate designations so that the needlewoman does not make a mistake during the work. Often on Russian and even foreign forums you can find hand-drawn schemes, where the same designations are used. This allows you to read patterns invented by needlewomen in other countries.
Crocheting for women is not only a pleasant pastime. It is also an opportunity to create unique things for yourself and your family. Making quality handmade clothing can eventually turn from a hobby into a real business.
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