Knitted openwork skirt for girls

Making an openwork pattern is not always easy. You have to constantly recalculate the loops. Watch the canvas as some patterns may move the product to the side. You have to constantly add loops. Making complex patterns with knitting needles is very good for your health. This has been scientifically proven, since a person constantly calculates and makes calculations, is distracted from his illness and receives positive emotions. It is enough to study the suitable descriptions for the skirt.

Features of knitting an openwork skirt

Not all openwork patterns are suitable for creating winter skirts. Most are designed for fine thread and are therefore good for summer skirts. There is a list of patterns that look great when combined with thick yarn. These are openwork hearts, containing yarn overs and loops knitted together.

Another difficulty in the openwork pattern is the additions. Complex openwork patterns are quite difficult to cut and additions are difficult to make, especially in circular knitting. Moreover, skirts are very often made in circular rows.You need to respect the number of repeats and somehow squeeze in new loops.

How to knit an openwork skirt for a girl with your own hands

It will be easy to knit a skirt for a girl if you know the sequence of creation. Where to start and how to take measurements correctly.

So, any knitted product begins with a model. Next, yarn, which should be children's (there may be exceptions). The yarn should not be scratchy and should not contain allergens. For the summer model, this is the cotton content, and for warmer ones, it is a composition of merino wool, goat or other. The knitting needles are matched to the yarn itself. Be sure to pay attention to the number, it directly depends on the thickness of the thread.

Important! For most threads, the numbers of knitting needles and hooks with which you can knit are indicated.

A small square with knitting needles must be made strictly according to the pattern of the model. This is very important in order to determine the knitting density. Density is the content of elements per 10 cm. Measurements are taken horizontally and vertically. That is, there are two indicators for density. Further, after taking measurements, they will help determine how many loops will be needed to complete the set and for the whole product.

Charming blue skirt with fluffy flounce. The little fashionista will really like her. Knitting this openwork is very easy and therefore even a beginner should not turn away and boldly do it.

To work you will need:

• baby blue yarn 300 g;
• knitting needles number 2;
• elastic band 3 cm wide.

Stages:

1. Measurement. Measure the waist circumference and length of the product. Using density, transfer everything into loops.
2. Rubber. The skirt is knitted in the round and starts at the top. The stockinette stitch is used first. Cast on 120 stitches (for a 2 year old girl) and start knitting in stockinette stitch. Knit 20 rows.
3. Shuttlecock.To make the shuttlecock, use the openwork pattern. To get a very full skirt, generous additions should be made. Add twice. That is, knit two in one loop. As a result, there will be not 120 loops in the circle, but 240. Knit the required length down, it depends on the measurement. Work the last 3 rows with purl stitch. Close the row and the product is ready. You can decorate it with a small bow along the edge of the elastic band.
4. Bow. Make the bow from white yarn and use stockinette stitch. Cast on 20 loops and knit 18 cm. Fold the bow and wrap it in the middle with blue thread. To prevent the edges from sticking out, you can sew it invisibly with white thread.

Important! It is worth sewing a bow to the product not only in the middle, but also along the edges.

Decor options for a skirt with an openwork pattern

Knitted skirts always require interesting decor. Otherwise, the thing looks ordinary and rather boring. You can, of course, spend a lot of time on the pattern itself. Or you can add some tricks and make a simple pattern and work on decoration in the form of ribbons of beads and something very unusual. What, besides an interesting ornament or pattern, can you decorate skirts with? List of the most common ways to decorate an openwork skirt:

• beads of different sizes;
• embroidery;
• sequins;
• beads;
• rhinestones;
• satin ribbons;
• ties;
• pom-poms;
• tassels;
• fringe;
• applications;
• buttons;
• brooches

Beads are a very interesting option for decorating a children's skirt. But there will be restrictions regarding age.

Embroidery – Suitable for those who are equally gifted with the talent of beautiful embroidery. There are a lot of patterns for decoration. It is better to decorate an openwork skirt with an elastic band on which the fabric pattern will not spread.

Sequins may be something from the last century, but they will decorate the skirt and add sparkle.It is better to use them in combination with beads or beads.

Beads – very beautiful products with beads. You can embroider a design or randomly decorate it on the canvas.

Rhinestones are a feature not only of a factory-purchased item. You can make small applications with your own hands using rhinestones.

Satin ribbons – not only bows and flowers made from satin ribbons are used. A simple bow tied instead of a belt is also good with an openwork skirt.

Ties, pompoms, tassels and fringe - all these elements are made from similar yarn. Cute and tasteful complement to any knitted item.

Buttons, appliques and brooches are no less wonderful decorations for an openwork skirt.

It’s not enough to just knit a beautiful and fashionable product. It is very important to present it well, that is, to decorate it. Beautiful ideas and excellent taste of the master will definitely help you create something truly worthwhile and more than once.