Knitting is the best way to update your wardrobe and show your talent and imagination. And knitting needles are the simplest tool that you can easily learn how to use on your own. The Internet is full of various master classes, videos and detailed descriptions of all kinds of models made with matches or crochet. You don’t have to rack your brains over creating a pattern or cutting out the material, just choose a model to your liking.
Openwork versions of jumpers are distinguished not only by their simplicity of execution, but also by their beauty and elegance. Made from various materials, they will protect you from the cool of a summer evening or warm you up during the cold season. They will also look appropriate at a festive evening or in everyday wear.
Women's openwork white jumper: knitting features
White color, without a doubt, looks very elegant and solemn. It is universal and goes well with other colors. This color never goes out of style.With the help of an openwork knitted jumper you can add a drop of romanticism and grace to any outfit. The model can vary in length, have long or short sleeves, and can be made with or without a collar. There are an incredible variety of ways, and it’s up to you to decide which one to choose.
Making a knitting pattern is not as difficult a task as it might seem at first glance. It is obtained by using various types of yarn overs during the work process. We propose to consider this process using an example:
In order to knit this item you need to complete the following steps:
- Take measurements: chest volume, hip volume, waist circumference, neck circumference, sleeve length, back;
- Using the measurements taken, create a pattern:
- Knit a pattern sample, wash and iron;
- Measure how many loops and rows there are in 1 cm of the pattern;
- Based on the data received and the pattern, make the necessary calculations for the work;
- Knit the details of the back, front and sleeves;
- Sew shoulder seams;
- Tie the neckline;
- Sew in sleeves;
- Sew side seams.
If you use ready-made calculations, diagrams and descriptions to achieve a better result, do not forget about several important nuances:
- When choosing yarn, purchase options of medium thickness or thin type (300-500 g\100 m);
- Do not forget to adjust the calculations depending on your measurements when doing the work;
- If you do the calculation yourself, do not forget to drape a centimeter from each side over the loose fit;
- Apply the piece to the pattern more often during knitting, this will help you make the necessary changes in time;
- Do not neglect the wet-thermal treatment of the product. It involves pre-steaming the parts before assembly.
Attention! If you use metal knitting needles as a tool, sand them with a soft cloth before work. As they oxidize, over time they become covered with a coating that can stain the yarn and also make it difficult for the yarn to slide freely. As for newly purchased knitting needles, they have a coating that must be removed before use.
Also, for convenience, it is advisable to place the ball in some container (basket, plastic bucket, or, in extreme cases, a bag), this action will protect the threads from contamination. This technique will also save you from having to look for additional space for temporary storage of your handicrafts.
How to knit a jumper with openwork diamonds and short sleeves
Diamond is one of the most common patterns in knitting. Alone and in combination with other elements of knitting (lace paths, leaves, bear paws, spiders, rice), it helps to create unforgettable, lovely little things that even a novice craftswoman can make. And by knitting a model with a diamond pattern and 3/4 sleeves, you will get a universal garment that will perfectly complement not only trousers, jeans or a skirt, but also flirty shorts. And also in an elongated version, it will harmoniously complement tight-fitting pants or leggings.
Let's take a closer look at how to knit such a thing using a detailed example:
Materials needed: 400 grams of yarn with parameters 200m\100g, knitting needles 5.5 and a knitting needle for assembly.
Stages of work:
- Create a pattern according to your measurements;
- Knit a sample and use it to make calculations for future knitting;
- Make the details of the front back and sleeves;
- Sew shoulder seams and tie around neckline;
- Sew in sleeves;
- Sew side seams.
Description of the parts:
- Back. Cast on the required number of stitches on the knitting needles and knit two centimeters in garter stitch (all rows are performed with knit stitches). Then knit with the pattern shown in the diagram to the required length. Close all loops. Mark the boundaries of the neck;
- Before. We cast on the estimated number of loops. We knit two centimeters in garter stitch. Next, we knit with a pattern according to the pattern until the beginning of the neckline. We make the neck line. At the required height, close all the loops. After the beginning of the neckline, the knitting is divided into two parts, each finished separately.
- Sleeves. We cast on the required number of loops. We make four centimeters in garter stitch. Next, knit a piece of the required length with a pattern, while making increases to expand the fabric. New loops are harmoniously included in the pattern. Using a knitting needle, sew the shoulder seams. Tie the neckline with four centimeters of stockinette stitch (in the front rows the loops are knitted with knit stitches, in purl rows - with purl stitches). Sew in sleeves and sew side seams. Wash the finished product and lay it out to dry on a horizontal surface.
Similar models are performed in the same way. You can use different types of diamonds. And also when knitting the sleeves, do not use a pattern, but limit yourself to the facial stitch.
Openwork women's jumpers made of different materials
You can use any yarn for knitting a jumper. Your choice will depend mainly on the season and purpose of the item. TSo, for the cold season it is more advisable to choose warm options: mohair, alpaca, wool, angora and so on. For warm weather, it is better to give preference to lightweight types: linen, cotton, viscose, silk. And the variety of acrylic yarn will allow you to create something that will be appropriate in any season.
Also, when choosing, you need to consider where you will wear these clothes. For example, silk and mohair will allow you to create unique outfits for a festive atmosphere. For everyday items, affordable cotton or wool is better. They are not so difficult to care for and better withstand numerous washes and cleanings.
Cotton
This yarn has a number of significant advantages that have made it a very popular choice for summer knitting. These are characteristics such as:
- “Breathable” material. It perfectly allows air to pass through, allowing the skin to breathe;
- Hygiene;
- Comfort. This material has pleasant tactile properties;
- Abrasion resistance. Therefore, cotton items are not afraid of numerous washes, which is important in hot weather;
The disadvantage of this yarn is its rather heavy weight and the possibility of cotton clothing shrinking.
Mohair
The main quality of this material is that it does not cause skin irritation and is great for children's clothes. Products and mohair turn out to be especially airy. This material is perfect for warm openwork. There are several subtleties when working with this yarn:
- The mohair thread must be well stretched or the knitting will turn out uneven;
- It is not recommended to unravel a mohair item, because it tends to fall off. And when dissolved, it is easy to render the material unusable;
- When choosing, pay attention to the twist density of the thread. The higher it is, the better the item will keep its original shape.
Silk
This material is characterized by wear resistance and light weight with a fairly large footage. Clothing knitted from this yarn looks elegant and classy. Also, silk yarn can cool a hot body on summer days.Pairs well with mohair, wool, alpaca and cotton.
Alpaca
The difference between these threads is that practically no pellets form on them and they do not fall off. Another positive quality is thermoregulation. The only downside is the impossibility of preserving it using naphthalene. But today there are many other protection options for storing things.
Linen
The main positive aspects of this yarn are hypoallergenic, durable and hygroscopic. It does not accumulate static electricity. Things made from this material do not shrink or stretch, and also keep their shape remarkably well. This is the only yarn that can be boiled.
Viscose
A modern synthetic substance, which in its characteristics quite successfully competes with silk. The main advantage is the low cost and bright colors, which allow you to create truly charming things.
Acrylic
Synthetic yarn, which at first glance can be mistaken for wool, but has a large margin of strength and serves as a source for both winter and summer clothing. It is soft and pleasant to the skin, and will also allow clothes made from it to last for quite a long time.
Creating various models of openwork jumpers using knitting needles
Using yarn knitting needles, you can create incredibly attractive jumper designs. You can experiment endlessly, each time introducing new features and details into an already familiar product.
One of the methods that gives an impressive result is cross knitting.
It is obtained when the direction of work is not from bottom to top or top to bottom, but from one side to the other.
Things made in an asymmetrical manner look no less impressive. This option is divided into two types.The first is when the pattern is knitted diagonally.
The second involves the use of asymmetry in the silhouette. For example, when one side is lower than the other. Or the hem hangs below the back.
These designs look great with jeans or trousers. They are also an integral part of the youth wardrobe.
Also, very impressive models are obtained using an unusual cut. An example would be making a deep cutout on the back.
Different sleeve lengths, a variety of solutions for neck designs, and a combination of openwork patterns help you create unique clothes and express your spiritual aspirations. The use of various knitting techniques will also be very helpful in implementing an extraordinary solution: raglan, in the round, from below, from above, from the center.
They give space to the creative flight of your imagination and make others marvel at your skill and imagination. Express yourself by knitting and you will not only update your wardrobe, but also experience a lot of positive emotions and recharge yourself with positivity.
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