Representatives of the fair half of humanity love to pamper themselves with various new things. They are especially eager to replenish their wardrobe ahead of the warm season. And the best option would be a new beautiful, openwork cardigan.
It will not only allow you to save your family budget, but will also make you stand out from the crowd. It will also allow you to while away a winter evening doing your favorite activity. But don’t think that only experienced craftswomen can create a lace item. There are many simple options that even a novice needlewoman can handle.
We will tell you how to knit an openwork cardigan with knitting needles.
What you need for knitting
Models made from fine yarn look especially elegant and feminine.. To create them you will need to do a little preparation.
- Choose a model.
- Take measurements and create a pattern.
- Buy yarn and tools.
- Select decorative details (if necessary or desired).
How to knit an openwork cardigan with knitting needles
The beauty of chunky yarn items is that they look sophisticated and feminine.. They also perfectly complement both a frivolous or romantic dress and a formal office suit.
Let's look at making such a thing using an example.
To make it, you will need alpaca/silk blend yarn with parameters 800 m/100 g and knitting needles No. 3.
Process of creation
Measure the desired parameters of your figure and create a pattern. You can also use the basic sample, making adjustments to your size.
- Cast on the estimated number of loops and knit 36 rows in one piece according to pattern A.
Then go to diagram B and continue the canvas to a height of 40 cm.
Scheme of pattern A “Estonian openwork edge”
Scheme of pattern B “Grapevine”
- Next, divide the fabric into the back and shelves. Finish the parts separately.
- Form armholes and neckline.
- Close the loops at a sufficient height.
- First knit the sleeve part according to pattern A.
- Then go to pattern B and knit a piece of the required length, making a sleeve roll.
- Connect shoulder seams.
- Sew in sleeves.
- Sew side seams.
- Make the edging of the sticks. If desired, string beads onto the thread.
Extended model
You can also create such an elongated cardigan from thin yarn. He will quite appropriate as a summer coat.
To make it, you will need 100% cotton (400 m/100 g) and knitting needles No. 3.5.
The working process
- Create a pattern or adjust the one below to your desired size.
- Knit a sample of the pattern and wet-heat treat it.
Basic pattern diagram
Net
Sleeve pattern
- For the back part, cast on the required number of loops and perform 1 p. purl.
- Next, make the fabric according to the following pattern: edge, mesh, main pattern, mesh, main, mesh, edge.
- Knit 80 cm, while decreasing stitches evenly in the mesh pattern.
- Make shoulder armholes.
- Close the loops at the desired height.
- Start the shelf fabric similar to the back piece.
- Separate patterns: edge, mesh, main, mesh, edge.
- Perform decreases as on half of the back.
- Make an armhole and neckline.
- Knit the second shelf symmetrically.
- Complete the sleeve details.
- Sew shoulder seams.
- Sew in the sleeves.
- Sew side seams.
- Tie the open edges “crawfish step” with a thread of a contrasting color.
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