The baby's back should always be warm. Simple blouses and vests can be easily lifted and the back opens. The baby is uncomfortable, and the mother has to constantly pull things down and cover the back. At home this will be nothing, but outside in windy weather it can cause a cold. Beautiful bodysuits that can be knitted with long sleeves and short ones, like a sleeveless vest, help out.
Next are two bodysuit models for a boy and a girl. With detailed descriptions and diagrams, even beginners can do these things.
Yarn for baby
For children, you should always choose the thread very carefully. You will need to study the composition and choose a beautiful color. For example, for the summer model, use threads containing cotton.
But for winter You should focus on the wool content in the fabric. But not every wool is suitable for a child. Avoid all allergenic threads and thorny items. For the baby, everything is safe, hypoallergenic and soft.
Knitting needles for work
Long knitting needles are suitable for knitting bodysuits. But some patterns can be done in circular rows, like raglan. For such models it will be better use circular knitting needles.
Important! Stocking stitches will not work here, as the set will be large and simply will not fit on 4 short knitting needles.
Some craftsmen like to knit on 3 needles and often use 3 long needles when working with circular rows.
How to knit a bodysuit for a small child?
There are many luxurious bodysuit models for small children. Very The product is often knitted in simple raglan stitches from top to bottom in order to decrease stitches rather than increase them for the lower part of the product. But there are also models that need to be created as separate elements and connected only at the assembly stage.
What all such products have in common is that measurements are initially taken and a small sample is knitted to accurately determine the set of loops. Then two cute do-it-yourself bodysuit models for a child that will not leave even the little one indifferent.
Knitted bodysuit for boys
The original bodysuit model for a boy is made with knitting needles using two fabric patterns. Unusual technique and connection of rows. Detailed instructions for executing the model will help you understand all this.
For work use:
- children's pekhorka yarn;
- knitting needles according to the thickness of the thread;
- applique for decoration;
- buttons for fastening.
Measurements
Measure the baby's tummy circumference and back length. Also measure the length from the bottom of the product to the armhole.
Sample
Knit a small fabric using stockinette pattern from prepared yarn for the baby. Calculate the knitting density from the resulting fabric. To do this, you need to calculate how many loops are needed in a row for 10 cm, and also calculate how many rows will be needed to get 10 cm. Then calculate the number of loops for a set of loops, and the number of rows for the entire product.
The bodysuit is knitted from the bottom up. First, the front and back parts are knitted separately, then two additional sets and fabrics are knitted in circular rows. Then, after the armhole, separate the front and back pieces again.
Before
For the set you should select 18 loops. Tie in garter stitch 6 rows, and switch to a combination of stockinette and garter stitch 4 stitches on the edge of each side will be garter stitch, adding stitches in every second row by two stitches. Tie up to 1/4 of the fabric circle and set aside. Next, make the back piece according to this pattern, but make a set of loops for it that is 8 more loops. The length of the back one should be 4 cm longer.
Front and back
The fun begins. Need to on two additional knitting needles, cast on 1/4 of the fabric circumference and immediately connect to the front and rear parts. Additional loops should be created between the front and back parts.
From now on knitting in the round and knitting a similar garter stitch border on additional stitches. Until the very last row of this knitting, the pattern of the front and back parts is preserved. After the border, knit only with the front fabric in the round until the armhole.
Armhole
At the armholes, again garter stitch with 8 stitches and 6 rows high. Then separate the front and back. Decrease two stitches on the sides in every second row. Tie to the neckline, and the last 6 rows are in garter stitch. By analogy, do the back.
The back is also distinguished by the presence of straps; they are knitted in garter stitch. Can be made 2 cm longer than normal.
Assembly
Attach buttons to the product in the places of the straps and between the front and back parts at the corners. Now all that remains is to decorate the appliques and the body is ready.
Bodysuit with ruffles for girls
Just the cutest bodysuit for a girl.With ruffles and puffed sleeves. The model was made using the raglan technique.
For work use:
- pekhorka yarn for children;
- knitting needles according to the thickness of the thread.
Measurements
Measure the circumference of the baby's tummy. Then measure the length and length to the armhole.
Sample
Knit a small fabric using the stockinette stitch and calculate the knitting density for it. These are two numbers that reflect the number of loops in a row per 10 cm, and the number of such rows per 10 cm. Next, convert the measurements into loops and you can start working.
Raglan
Cast on the loops for the collar and start knitting the most ordinary raglan with adding loops at 4 points. Tie to the armhole line and make a division into sleeves and front and back parts.
Sleeves
Knit for sleeves elastic band 1*1 approximately 3 cm.
Then close the loops with an elastic edge.
Back and front
Knit back and front together. Make two stripes using purl tubercles through each row. Tie to the required length. Next, sew a 3 cm elastic band along the middle quarter of the front part.
Close the edge with elastic. Also on the back. Then cast on loops around the circumference of each leg and again elastic and again 3 cm. Make small yarn overs for buttons.
Ruffles
For the ruffle, use the circumference of your tummy for length. Knit facial surface 5 cm and make the border in garter stitch for about 5 rows.
Assembly
Sew on buttons along the bottom of the bodysuit. Distribute the ruffles only along the front part, sew in a semicircle. So the charming product is ready.
You can make original bodysuit models with your own hands using knitting needles. Beautiful patterns and as a result, in a short time you can get stylish and warm things for your baby.