Knitted men's shirt front

Late autumn and harsh winter are the season for colds. In order to avoid them, you need to be well insulated when staying outside for a long time. Particular attention should be paid to the throat and chest areas.

A knitted shirtfront is a great option for protection from the cold.. This accessory will do a much better job of protecting your health than a regular scarf. After all, it will not unravel, exposing unprotected skin with excessively impetuous movements.

A high collar with a lapel and solid fabric covering the top of the sternum and back will block access to the piercing wind and dampness. And although many have forgotten this wonderful thing, we propose to return it to the men's wardrobe. After all, adult men, like children, need warmth and care.

Considering the simplicity of making this garment, even an inexperienced knitter can knit it on her own for a loved one.

How to knit a man's bib

General operating rules

• To make this accessory, you will need to know the size of the neck circumference of men.
• The beginning is always done the same way: work starts from top to bottom.
• The collar is knitted with an elastic band.
• The bottom of the product is made using various techniques.

1. Knitting in the round.
2. Rectangular panels front and back.
3. Triangular front and back.
4. The lower parts are in the shape of a trapezoid.
5. Raglan.

• Before work, you need to decide on the design of the lower parts. Shirts made with two-color patterns or single-color arans look very stylish.
• The thickness of the threads depends on the season of use of this item. For late autumn it is better to choose thinner yarn (400 m\100 g) to prevent overheating. And for winter frosts, use yarn with parameters 250 m\100 g.
• Depending on the chosen knitting method, you You will need a set of circular knitting needles and straight knitting needles of the required size.

Reference! You can determine the required knitting needle size by folding the yarn in half. This will be the desired thickness.

A simple model for beginners

For a needlewoman who has picked up knitting needles for the first time and wants to please her man with a stylish item, she should not start with the implementation of a complex model. It's better to use simpler options.

If you want to get original men's shirtfronts with minimal complexity, use sectional yarn. It can create an effective model based on a simple example.

To work, you will need wool or acrylic yarn with parameters of 300 m\100 g and stocking needles No. 3.5.

In this model, the men's shirtfront is knitted with 2x2, 1x1 rib and stockinette stitch. The variation is knitted in a raglan fashion.

Step-by-step instruction

• We knit a sample, perform a WTO and make calculations for the future fabric.
• On the knitting needles, cast on the estimated number of stitches for the collar.
• Tie the required number of rows with a 2x2 elastic band.
• Continue working with stockinette stitch.
• Divide the knitting into four parts.Mark these lines with markers.
• Next, in each row, to expand the fabric, knit two loops from the outer loops on either side of the visual line.
• Having knitted a sufficient number of rows with stockinette stitch, work 6 rows. elastic band 1x1.
• Close the loops with facial stitches.

Shirt shirt with elastic band

If you are more confident in yourself, we suggest you try to make this original accessory in accordance with the description.

Sewn versions of the product are made in one piece on ordinary straight knitting needles No. 3 from one skein of high-quality acrylic yarn (250 m\100 g). The knitting is based on variations of elastic bands. But despite this, she looks quite stylish and organic.

Description of work

• Cast on the required (necessarily even) number of stitches on the knitting needles and knit one row with a 2x2 elastic band.
• In the next row, start knitting in garter stitch from the edges, in every second row knitting two elastic loops in garter stitch.
• Perform increases for expansion.
• At the desired height, close all loops.
• Carry out wet-heat treatment of the part.
• Sew the back seam.

This product can be made without a seam, from top to bottom, on double needles. When using this method for adjustments, try on the workpiece often during the process. This way you will achieve a better fit and avoid possible mistakes.

Important! If you use a single-color version of the yarn, the simplicity and elegance of the design will be more noticeable.

It is better to combine variegated yarn with simple knitting stitches: garter stitch, purl stitch and stockinette stitch.

Shirt with braid pattern

Aran patterns have always been particularly stylish and elegant. Due to their restraint and thoroughness, they are perfect for male models. And the shirtfront is no exception.

The model we offer will serve as a wonderful gift for the cold season. It is suitable for any age and will harmonize well with various clothing styles.

For this embodiment you will need warm yarn (250 m\100 g) and double needles No. 4.

Patterns used:

• elastic band 2x2.
• Small braid (6 in each front row, cross two front loops together).
• Large braid (knit according to pattern 2).
• Facial surface.
• Purl stitch.

You can knit with other patterns, the patterns of which are clear to you.

Work order

Cast on the estimated number of stitches on the knitting needles and knit with a 2x2 elastic band for a sufficient amount. Next, knit in stockinette stitch and increase in raglan fashion. In the center front knit using the following method: 2 and. p., 2 p. small oblique, 2 i. p., 2 p. small oblique, 2 i. p., 30 p. large braid, 2 i. p., 2 p. small oblique, 2 i. p., 2 p. small oblique, 2 i. P.

Important! Knit the added stitches in stockinette stitch.

Scheme 2

Finish knitting at a sufficient length of the product. Perform WTO of clothing.

This pattern can also be made on straight knitting needles. To do this, after knitting the collar, the fabric must be divided into four equal parts and each finished separately.

Along the edges of the parts, make increases for the raglan line. After finishing the work, sew the parts along the raglan line with a knitting needle.

Tips for knitting a men's shirt front

And finally, a few recommendations on the process of making the necessary thing.

• Be sure to knit a sample of the future product and carry out an individual knitting calculation.
• Don't neglect the WTO sample, this will help to identify previously hidden defects in the yarn used.
• For men's clothes, it is better to choose dark-colored yarn.
• Please note that for greater protective effect The shirt front should cover the shoulder and reach the bottom of the chest.
• When calculating, allow a couple of centimeters for a loose fitso that clothing does not restrict movement.
• The approximate number of stitches to start knitting for a man of average build is 90 stitches.
• When knitting with threads from several balls, place them in different containers so that they do not get tangled. Plastic mayonnaise buckets are great for this purpose.
• To knit a braid pattern, use a special knitting needle.. This will help avoid accidentally dropping loops.

Happy knitting and smooth stitches!