If you have a daughter growing up in your family, this means that her wardrobe should be varied in outfits. Of course, you can buy a dress or a skirt, but knitting a sundress with your own hands is original and at the same time exclusive. In this article we will look step by step at the process of knitting a sundress for a girl using knitting needles.
How to knit a sundress for a girl with knitting needles
To start knitting a children's sundress, you need to prepare yarn, knitting needles and choose the appropriate model. The type and quantity of yarn depends on the model of the dress, as well as what knitting needles you need to use and in what quantity.
Sundresses can be: summer, warm, elegant and for an everyday look.
Important! For an openwork product, less yarn will be used than for a dense pattern.
Yarn containing cotton, linen and viscose is perfect for a summer sundress. And for a warm knitted product with knitting needles, choose wool blend yarn.
Attention! A knitted product made from 100% wool will not hold its shape well.
We invite you to consider various models of knitted sundresses for girls: with braids, openwork knitting, with pockets and much more.
Need measurements
In order to begin the knitting process, you need to take measurements. The size of clothing depends on the child’s height, so you can use the size table, which can be easily found in the corresponding section of our website.
Using a measuring tape, you need to measure the fashionista and write down the following measurements:
- chest girth;
- waist circumference;
- hip girth;
- length of the product.
Knitted sundress for a girl with knitting needles: selecting a pattern
Any model of knitted outfit has its own pattern, which is made according to the provided pattern. Your task is to choose the sundress you like and get to work. But to make the product beautiful and comfortable, remember that:
- The choice of yarn depends on the model of clothing;
- you need to observe the size of the knitting needles and the knitting density;
- in the description of the circuit, abbreviated designations are used, such as p. - loop, r. – row, l. p. - front loop, i. p. - purl loop.
Patterns and descriptions of knitting different patterns
If summer models of knitted sundresses are light, original clothes for every little princess, then the winter version looks harmonious with blouses, turtlenecks and blouses.
Warm sundress for girls knitted
Let's consider step by step the process of knitting a warm sundress for a 3-month-old girl. For this you will need:
- Yarn of the color you chose, weighing 50 grams and quantity from 2 to 4 skeins depending on the size.
- Knitting needles 3 mm, 3.5 mm and 4 mm.
- Wooden buttons for decoration.
This model is suitable for ages from 3 months to 2 years. First you need to take measurements of the chest circumference and length of the product.
The knitting density will be 24 loops in 31 rows, which equates to a size of 10 cm by 10 cm.
- Back and front They knit the same way, so we take 3 mm knitting needles, cast on 87 stitches and knit 2 cm with a small pearl pattern. To do this, we alternately perform a purl loop and a knit stitch throughout the entire row, and after each row, the pattern should shift by one loop.
- Next, we switch to 3.5 mm knitting needles and start knitting in satin stitch, that is, the knit stitches should be in the front row, and the purl stitches in the purl row.
- When 21.5 cm of the product is already ready, we begin to decrease the loops from the cast-on edge: 8 l., knit 3 loops together, 1 l., repeat from * 17 times, knit 3 loops together with the knits. Then knit 8–11 stitches, * knit 3 stitches together, knit 1, repeat from * 17 times, knit 3 stitches together, 11 stitches/9 stitches, * knit 3 stitches together, 1 l., repeat from * 20 times, knit 3 sts together l., 9 l./11 l., * knit 3 sts together l., 1 l., repeat from * 21 times, knit 3 sts together l. ., 11 l. On the last 51 stitches, make one purl row with purl stitches.
- Take 3 mm knitting needles and knit with a small pearl pattern. 23 cm from the edge of the cast-on thread, close 4 loops for the armholes on both sides, then decrease with special decreases (2 loops at a distance of 3 loops from the edge: 1 knit, 1 purl, 1 knit, make 3 loops together, knit a row according to the pattern When there are 6 stitches left on the left knitting needle, knit 3 stitches together knit., 1 p., 1 i., 1 p.) at a distance of 3 loops from the edge in every 4th row, bind off two loops once and in each 6th row two loops three times. In every 4th row, close two loops twice and in every 6th row. close two loops three times, in every 6th row 2 loops 5 times, in every 4th row.2 loops once and in every 6th r. 2 loops 5 times.
- On the remaining 27 sts, knit 4 rows. and close the loops by knitting them on the wrong side of the work.
- To tie the straps We will need 3 mm knitting needles, cast on 5 loops and knit a small pearl pattern. In the 13th row we leave a hole for a button: 1 l., knit 2 loops together l., 1 slip, 1 i., 1 l. After 16 cm from the cast-on edge, close all the loops. Knit two parts.
When all the parts are ready, you need to sew the side seams and sew the straps to the back. Next, we decorate with accessories, on the straps and sew one button at the front.
We knit a sundress with pockets
If you decide to knit a sundress with pockets, let's look at how to knit the pockets and attach them to the product.
To make pockets we will need knitting needles 3.5 mm. Cast on 19 stitches and knit in stockinette stitch. On both sides it is necessary to add 1 loop (5 times) in every second row to form bevels. 7 cm from the cast-on edge, make an elastic band 2 cm high, then bind off the loops. It is necessary to make two such parts.
When our sundress and pockets are prepared, let's start assembling. Cast on 70 stitches along the side edges and bottom of the pocket and make 2 rows in garter stitch.
We sew the pockets to the front at such a height from the bottom and at such a distance from the side seam that they are not close to each other and the bottom of the dress.
Tips on how to knit a children's sundress
To make the process easier, listen to the advice of experienced needlewomen.
- For summer sundresses, it is better to choose thin threads, and for winter models, woolen threads are more suitable.
- Before you start working, stock up on the required amount of yarn or wash it, as it tends to shrink when washed.
- To prevent your knitted wool product from becoming too coarse, do not choose thin knitting needles. To avoid looseness, do not use thick knitting needles with thin threads.
- If you are new to this type of needlework, then choose simple patterns with light patterns.
- When worn, a knitted product tends to stretch in the neck area; to avoid this, tie it with a crochet hook.
- Knit clothes not end to end, but to grow.
- To make the product look neat, make the elastic a size smaller than the size of the sundress itself.
- In order to get a beautiful hem at the bottom of the product, you need to knit the front row with purl loops, and then 5 cm of the product with facial loops.
Now you can please yourself with handicrafts and your child with a beautiful new sundress.
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