The skirt plays an important role in the formation of a woman's basic wardrobe. It has many types and forms. But, in general, it can be divided into two categories: sewn and knitted items. For the cold season, the first option is a great solution. Using it, a woman will not only be able to buy a warm new thing for winter, but will also show off a unique, extraordinary item. Making this item with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. All you have to do is be patient and carve out a free evening. And even if you have never held knitting needles in your hands, you can do this activity. You just need to choose the right model. For beginners, we suggest knitting a straight-cut skirt.
What you need to know to knit a straight skirt
Before starting the manufacturing process, you need to decide on the following parameters:
- Model. Even the direct version has many subspecies. It can be a tight-fitting thing, with folds and a wrap;
- Seasonality.The choice of yarn depends on the weather you will wear this item in. For the cold season, use warm yarn: wool, alpaca, angora, mohair; for summer warmth - linen, cotton, silk, viscose;
- Product style. For example, for a business style, the item should be made in a strict, laconic manner, and for a festive variation, you can use an openwork version.
If you have already decided on the future appearance of your item, then you should take measurements and create a pattern. To do this, you will need the following data: waist and hip circumference, as well as the length of the product.
Reference! To obtain a pattern, you can use the basic drawing, adjusting it according to your measurements.
You should also provide for such a detail as a petticoat. We can assure you that this item is required not only when the skirt is knitted with openwork. It also allows the canvas to better fit the figure and not deform in difficult places.
After making the pattern and purchasing the yarn, you should knit a sample of the pattern and carry out its wet-heat treatment. Only after this can you begin knitting calculations.
How to knit a straight skirt for beginners: diagrams and description
As already written above, first you need to decide what yarn and what pattern the fabric will be made of. We propose to look at two simple options for warm weather and the winter season.
For the cold season, in addition to warm yarn, it is worth choosing dense pattern options. Designs obtained from combinations of various elastic bands or weave (arana) are great for this.
To implement it, you will need the required amount of yarn (it can be calculated by knitting a pattern sample) with parameters 350m\100g and knitting needles No. 4.
The item can be made in one piece on circular knitting needles or using a two-piece pattern. The second option is preferable for beginners.
Work process:
- Cast on the estimated number of loops and knit 10 cm with a 2x2 elastic band;
- Next, continue the fabric with the “small braid” pattern;
- At the height of the middle, perform decreases;
- For the waist strap, tie 5cm with a 2x2 elastic band;
- Make the second part identically;
- Sew side seams;
- For the waist strap, turn half of the fabric to the wrong side and sew;
- Insert an elastic band into the belt.
The summer model can be made with an openwork pattern. This will allow the skin to heat up less, but will require the mandatory use of a petticoat.
To implement this you will need cotton yarn with parameters 200m\100g and knitting needles No. 4,5 and No. 5. And also for tying, use a No. 3.5 hook and some yarn in a contrasting color.
The model is made in a circle for size 44.
Description of work:
- Cast on knitting needles No. 5 230p and knit according to pattern 1 48 rows;
- Decrease 3 stitches in the center of each motif. As a result, there should be 200p left in the work;
- Work 4p in stockinette stitch;
- Next, knit according to pattern 2 (1 time with 1-16r and 1 time with 1-8);
- Work 4p in stockinette stitch;
- Then knit 6 rows according to pattern 3;
- Decrease 10p evenly. In work 190p;
- After 10 rubles, repeat the decreases. In work 180p;
- Knit another 18 sts with this pattern;
- Knit 4p in stockinette stitch;
- Next, switch to needles No. 4.5 and knit with a 2x2 elastic band;
- Close the loops at a sufficient height;
- Make the lapel inside out and hem it;
- Insert the elastic into the waistband.
Step-by-step instructions for knitting a straight skirt
For craftswomen who have already reached a certain level of skill, you can choose more complex models. To implement this you will need wool or acrylic yarn with parameters 300m\100g and knitting needles No. 3.5.The fabric of the product is knitted in the transverse direction, so to add length you need to add the number of patterns used.
Description of work:
- Cast on the required number of stitches on the knitting needles and knit in patterns according to the pattern for the required length (it is equal to the circumference of the hips);
- Sew the back seam;
- Using a crochet hook, tie the bottom edge of the product “crawfish step”;
- Along the top edge, cast on the required number of stitches and knit enough rows to form the back part of the belt;
- Sew the resulting fabric on the wrong side;
- Insert rubber band;
- Carry out wet-thermal treatment of the product.
Reference! You will get a better fit if you knit this item from a material with added elastane.
The following variation of a long skirt is perfect for a walk along the sea coast.
To make this, you will need light yarn; it is better to choose cotton or linen. Please keep in mind that due to the length, the product may stretch downwards. The work was done in one piece from bottom to top.
Work order:
- Cast on the knitting needles the estimated number of loops and knit with pattern A 8cm;
- Knit 2p with purl loops. At the same time, in the first row, knit every 14 and 15 loops together;
- Knit according to pattern B 8cm;
- Knit 2p with purl loops. At the same time, in the first row, knit every 10 and 11 loops together;
- Next, perform one row of facial loops;
- Continue the work with a pattern according to pattern A 30cm;
- Knit 2p with purl loops. At the same time, in the first row, knit together every 16 and 17 loops;
- Knit 8 cm according to pattern B;
- Then perform 2p purl loops;
- Then continue the fabric with stockinette stitch, while evenly making decreases to narrow the fabric;
- To form the waist line, finish knitting as follows: 17p in stockinette stitch, 1p in purl stitches (fold line), 16p in stockinette stitch;
- Close the loops;
Then, bending the fabric along the fold line to the wrong side, stitch it. Insert an elastic band into the hole formed. In the pattern according to pattern B, embroider the holes using the “Daisy” stitch. Knit the openwork border according to the pattern.
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