One of the most popular types of handicrafts is knitting. This is not only a fascinating creative process, but also a way to replenish your wardrobe with exclusive items. Not only experienced craftswomen, but also beginners can make a bolero with knitting needles. With the right choice of style, the product will fit into any image, emphasize the advantages, and disguise the disadvantages of the figure.
Materials and tools
Making a bolero for women begins with choosing the right yarn. Warm items are knitted from alpaca, camel or sheep wool, angora, mohair. Summer capes are made from silk, cotton, viscose, linen. To create universal items, experts recommend using high-quality acrylic. Today, unusual materials are in trend:
- Grass. A special kind of yarn with long pile. It looks like fur or plush. Uneven loops with such threads are almost invisible, which is very important for beginner knitters.
- Fantasy yarn. Characterized by various combinations of color and thread thickness. Finished products have a slightly sloppy appearance, so they are suitable for creating informal images.
- Gradient. Smooth transitions of shades with the effect of increasing or lightening tones are a fashionable hit of this season.
- Textured yarn. Combinations of fibers, addition of non-standard threads, variety of colors - all this allows you to create original things.
- Ribbon. A modern type of material used for knitting small items, individual elements or decorations.
- Pile yarn. It is produced by twisting several types of threads. The variants with the addition of long pile look interesting.
If the knitted bolero is intended for special occasions, preference is given to unusual, eye-catching materials. Everyday items are made from simple, practical yarn.
The appropriate knitting needles must match the yarn used. When using ready-made master classes, you can find out the parameters of the tools from the description. When choosing on your own, the thread is folded in half, the accessories for work should have exactly the same width.
Techniques and patterns
After choosing the yarn and suitable tools, you need to decide on the pattern. For a warm bolero, dense knitting methods, relief or smooth, are selected. Products with expressive cells, double braids, intersecting cords, pearl weaving look attractive. For the summer, openwork capes are created that can decorate any light outfit.
For beginners, the choice of the design is of great importance. Attention is paid not only to the appearance of the scheme, but also to the level of complexity. It is recommended to start with not too complicated patterns that do not have large bundles or braids. The most impressive looking items are those knitted with a single pattern.
The optimal technique will be the "elastic band" in various designs. The pearl pattern, consisting of alternating purl and face loops in horizontal and vertical rows, will also do. Simple but interesting patterns are created using garter stitch and face stitch.
A rectangle bolero is the most accessible model for beginners. It is knitted as a single piece of fabric that narrows or widens at the ends.
Measurements and pattern
In order for a knitted bolero to fit perfectly, it is necessary to take measurements first. Based on the data obtained, a pattern for the product is created. The following parameters will need to be specified:
- neck circumference;
- chest volume;
- distance between shoulders;
- the length of the item;
- Wrist and shoulder circumference for models with sleeves.
Based on the measurements you receive, you can find out your own clothing size. To do this, just use special diagrams or online calculators.
Ready-made patterns are adapted to individual parameters. The width and length of the product are adjusted, and the desired changes and additions are made. A women's bolero should not fit the body too tightly, so various allowances are used to ensure freedom of fit. At the same time, the features of the figure and fullness are taken into account.
Don't blindly trust ready-made patterns, even if they correspond to the size. Before starting work, you should carefully check the drawing for each parameter. Only after that can you start creating a bolero.
Stages of knitting fashionable models
There are many styles of capes that you can make yourself. The most popular models are: openwork bolero, with grass, one piece. Step-by-step instructions, knitting patterns, a detailed description of the process will be useful for beginner craftswomen.
Summer openwork cape
To knit the model you will need 100 g of gray yarn, knitting needles No. 3.5. The product is made using the pattern "diamonds", openwork pattern, "elastic". Knitting the bolero is carried out according to the instructions:
- For the back, cast on 120 stitches. The first row is purl, then the next is stocking stitch.
- After 16 cm from the beginning of the armholes, 20 neck loops are closed.
- For the left shelf, 8 loops are cast on, for rounding along the bottom edge, 4 more are added twice in every second row. The armhole and shoulder bevel are made, as on the back, in accordance with the diagram.
- The right shelf is knitted in the same way as the left one, symmetrically.
- For the sleeves, cast on 4 loops, for the lace bevels along the bottom edge - another 10 times, 3 in every second row.
- On the second strip, a diamond pattern is created. By adding on both sides, the width of the product increases. After 13 cm, the remaining 14 loops are closed.
- The summer bolero is assembled by sewing side and shoulder seams.
- To create the trim, cast on 18 stitches, knit a lace pattern, which is sewn to the edges of the garment, neckline, and sleeves.
The openwork bolero knitted with knitting needles looks stylish and adds romantic notes to the image. The model is suitable for special events, city walks. The product can be decorated with rhinestones, sequins or a beautiful brooch.
Weed Jacket for Beginners
The grass is an ideal option for beginners. It looks impressive even without using complex patterns, and the threads mask minor knitting flaws. To create a jacket, you will need 450 g of 100% polyamide yarn (size 46), knitting needles No. 7. The pattern and description will help you do the job correctly:
- Cast on 90 stitches, knit 6 rows with stocking stitch. Increases are made on every fifth strip.
- For the sleeves, 100 loops are transferred to additional needles, 70 rows are knitted with the front surface. All loops are closed on one strip.
- For the right sleeve, 50 loops are transferred to circular needles, closed in a circle, and 70 rows are knitted in stockinette stitch.
- The knitting pattern for the left sleeve is similar.
- Assembly and finishing involve sewing up the lower part of the armhole. On the right side, the threads are spread apart to create a loop, and a button is sewn onto the left side.
This stylish cropped jacket is made from yarn dyed in bright or muted shades. The original product will suit women of any age. Schoolgirls will look solemn and elegant in it, girls will be able to emphasize their own style, and boleros give adult ladies a youthful look.
Vest in one piece
A knitted bolero for women is an indispensable wardrobe item. The product is relevant for cold weather, when you especially want warmth and comfort. For work, you will need 3-4 skeins of wool or semi-wool yarn, circular knitting needles No. 2, markers. The entire process is reflected in the instructions with a description:
- Cast on 303 stitches. In the first row, alternate 3 knit stitches with 3 purl stitches, in the second row, 3 purl stitches with 3 knit stitches. This way, 23.5 cm are knitted.
- The left part is created based on the removed 78 loops and then according to the pattern.
- The right half is knitted in a similar way.
- For the back, the thread is attached from the wrong side, each row is made according to the pattern. At the end, the yarn is cut, 129 loops are transferred to the holder.
- Knitting of the right part of the product continues, seams are made at the connection of the back and left shelf.
- For finishing, repeat two rows until the armhole length reaches 28.5 cm. Close all loops, hide the ends of the threads.
The original vest will protect you from the cold and add new notes to your everyday looks. The model looks feminine, and thanks to the use of a belt, you can emphasize the waist line. Making such a bolero is suitable for beginner knitters.
Making a bolero with knitting needles is a simple and interesting job that requires patience and perseverance. To decorate the products, you can add a shiny thread or embroider the surface with sequins and beads. Elegant openwork patterns harmoniously combine with both an elegant dress and everyday things.
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