Knitted sweater dress

Knitted sweaters add charm to their owner, and who knows this if not Keira Knightley. After all, her images with knitted items, puffy collars and even baggy items are replenished and replenished.

Here you will learn about a wonderful item from a woman’s wardrobe - a knitted sweater dress. A charming new thing that can easily fit into the dress code of the office or other workplace.

Yarn and knitting needles

Choosing yarn for a sweater dress is always very exciting for women. So many different colors. This product seems to suit all colors. Colors are flowers, but let the prickly yarn remain aside. It is better to pay attention to yarn with acrylic. For those who want warmth, opt for merino wool and some non-scratch options.

The thickness of the thread is selected individually. The sweater dress looks good with medium thread weight and thicker yarn options.

Knitting needles are always chosen after purchasing yarn. Since this tool must have not only a model appearance, but also have a special size that would suit the purchased fiber.

Sample

A sample is nothing more than a hint as to how many loops you need to cast on and where to add further to make the item the right size. Knitting a sample is simple - you need to follow the pattern of the main pattern of the fabric. Use it to make a small square canvas of approximately 10 cm or more.

Next, insert a ruler and measure how many loops there will be in 10 cm.

And also so many rows will be contained in the same 10 cm. Two such indicators make up the knitting density.

This will be useful for calculating each size. But another point will tell you about the measurements.

Measurements

For a sweater dress you will need Measure the length of your back and add additional cm to it for the appropriate length. The model has sleeves and therefore it is necessary to measure the arm length. The next indicator is the circumference of the waist, hips and chest. Neck circumference with slight increases for a loose fit. That's all the measurements.

For models that have a tight elastic band at the bottom of the product, you will still need a measurement - this is the circumference of the bottom of the product. Measure in the place where the elastic will be.

Knitted gray baggy sweater dress

Very soft, fluffy model. The baggy shape of the sweater dress makes the wearer slightly slimmer. The gray color shows the entire pattern of the fabric very well, since the braids look better in this seemingly boring color. Fluffy yarn makes the outline of the product very fluffy and additionally adds a few cm of volume.

To work you will need:

• yarn with the addition of mohair;
• knitting needles number 5.

Measurements

For size 46 the following measurements will be. We measured the chest circumference, divided it by two and added 20 cm for a loose, baggy fit. The same was done with the circumference of the waist and hips. The length of the sleeves was measured and, on the contrary, 10 cm was subtracted. The height of the sweater dress is measured from the length of the back plus the indicator from the waist line for the required length of the product. In this case, for size 46 you will need 65 cm.

An additional measurement for the sweater dress model will be the circumference of both legs. Measure at the very bottom of the intended product. For the neckline, measure the neck circumference and multiply by 2. Using the sample, convert all the indicators into loops.

Back

Pick up loops for the bottom elastic and knit 10 cm of 2*2 elastic.

Switch to another pattern and in the first row add 20 stitches. Add additions from the sides through the loop. It turns out 10 additions on one side and 10 on the other. Knit according to the tangle pattern up to the height of the product.

Before

The front piece is knitted in the same way as the back. Only here you need a cutout for the neckline and a pigtail exactly in the center of the product according to the given diagram. For it, you need to close 20 loops 5 cm before the height of the product and then in each row decrease by 2 loops from the neck until the height of the product is reached.

Sleeves

Cast on the required number of loops for the sleeve elastic. Tie 8 cm of elastic band 2*2. Next, switch to the tangle pattern and place the braid pattern in the center, as on the front shelf. Make additions for the sleeves after the elastic in the first row with the tangle pattern. Add only 10 loops. Five loops on each side. Start adding after the first loop and so on after one. But no more than five loops on each side. Knit the sleeve to the required length and simply bind off the loops.

Assembly

Place the front and back wrong sides together and sew along the shoulder seam. Next, unfold the product and use circular knitting needles to cast on stitches for the neckline. Knit 3 cm with a 2*2 elastic band and carefully close the loops.

Important! You can knit 6 cm of elastic for the collar and then fold it and sew it on the wrong side, so the product will resemble even more even factory models.

Sew on the sleeves and finally sew the side seams on the two sleeves and the side panels.

The perfect, soft and fluffy outfit is ready. Only the girl who wears it can decorate the product. After all, such an elegant model does not require decoration.

Blue model of a sweater dress with a diamond braid with knitting needles

The most delicate model of a sweater dress with 3/4 sleeves is good for a romantic walk. Even a beginner can handle the product, since there is no need to make curves for the armholes. The most difficult detail on this sweater is the small neckline for the front front. With a detailed description and diagrams it will be easier to understand how this model fits.

To work you will need:

• blue pekhorka yarn;
• knitting needles number 4.

Knit the product with yarn for knitting needles number 2, but knitting in two threads and therefore the knitting needles are twice as large diagonally.

Measurements

The product requires a number of measurements, for each you will need your own additions:

• semicircle of the chest and increase of 10 cm;
• semicircle of the hips and an increase of 10 cm;
• sleeve length and decrease 5 cm;
• back length + product length from the waist;
• neck circumference + neck circumference.

Back

For the back, you need to cast on the number of loops for the elastic band and knit with a 2*2 elastic band about 10 cm. Then move on to the canvas pattern.Please note that the central diamonds are 2 times larger in size, so knit them according to the pattern with the appropriate additions. Knit the side stripes of the diamonds according to the proposed pattern. Between the diamond stripes there are two paired braids. They are also on the main diagram.

You can increase the fabric by adding purl loops, symmetrically, between each strip of diamonds. In order for the sleeves to fit into the fabric pattern along the edge of the fabric, 8 rows of tangle should be added. Knit to the required height. No neckline or armhole required. Such a rectangular element for the back.

Before

Knit the front piece in the same way as the back piece, but make a small neckline at the top. Without knitting 6 cm of the required length, make 15 decrease loops in the center and then decrease 3 loops in each row on each side of the neck until the product is knitted.

Sleeves

The sleeves start with 2*2 elastic, knit 10 cm and go to the fabric pattern that was used for the central part of the front or back front. A tangle is used along the edges for 10 loops. Knit a rectangle of the required height, remembering to subtract 5 cm and bind off the loops.

Assembly

Fold the shelves with the front diamonds facing each other and sew at the shoulders. Next, turn the piece inside out and use circular knitting needles to attach the loops for the neckline. Knit 6 cm of the neckline with a 2*2 elastic band and bind off the loops. Fold inward and make a hidden seam.

Important! In order for the neckline to be distinct, it is necessary to knit it not in 2 threads, like the whole product, but use 3 or even 4 threads.

Sew the sleeves to the sweater dress and sew the side seams.

Important! It is more convenient to combine the side seams of the sleeves and fronts.

That's all, you can try it on.

Beautiful two-piece models can be complemented with a wide belt.Good models for the cold season, when you want both a dress and not to freeze.

Interesting patterns for a sweater dress

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