A skirt is a basic element of a woman's wardrobe. It is distinguished by a rich selection of styles, a variety of textures and colors. It also differs in the method of its execution: knitting or sewing. Moreover, knitted with your own hands, this item acquires special originality and charm.
An example is the “Selva” skirt. This variation is in the form of a pencil, which received its designation in honor of the name of the main pattern.
What you need to knit a skirt
This variation is perfect for a women's business suit. To implement this model, you will need to complete the following steps.
- Take measurements.
- Build a pattern.
- Buy enough yarn.
- Choose the right tool.
To create a pattern, you will need to take the following measurements: waist and hip circumference, as well as the length of the product. Then adjust the basic drawing according to your measurements.
Pencil skirt pattern
Using this pattern, made according to your parameters, you can adjust the fabric obtained when knitting.
Which yarn to choose
The choice of yarn is one of the main factors that directly affects the final result. It will depend on the seasonality of the clothing.
- For the warm season It is preferable to use light yarn: silk, linen, cotton.
- In cold weather It is better to give preference to warm options: wool, alpaca, angora, mohair.
- For a versatile option, purchase high quality acrylic yarn.
Particular attention should be paid to color selection. Since this variation is made with a textured pattern. The shade of yarn can be any, but It is recommended to use plain threads.
Another important parameter will be thread thickness.
ADVICE! Yarn for knitting should be quite voluminous; its best value would be a density of 350 m\100 g.
How to choose the right knitting needles
The tool is selected individually by the craftswoman, taking into account the material from which it is made. The needlewoman can choose from knitting needles made from the following materials:
- plastic;
- wood (bamboo);
- metal.
The most reliable option would be metal knitting needles.. In this case, it is better to use knitting needles connected to each other with a cable.
REFERENCE! The thickness of the tool should be equal to the thread folded in half.
How to knit a Selva skirt
Next, let's take a closer look at the process of creating this model.
The canvas is made with patterns according to scheme 1 and scheme 2.
Scheme 1 and 2
In the knitting process, you will need knitting needles of two sizes with an interval of 0.5, for example, 3.0 and 3.5.
Description of work
- Cast on the required number of stitches on larger knitting needles and knit 16 cm of fabric in straight/back rows according to pattern 1.
- Then work only on the front side in a circle (Diagram 1).
- At hip level you need to switch to small knitting needles.
- Continue working with the pattern according to scheme 2. At the same time, make decreases from the sides.
- For the belt, knit several rows using stockinette stitch and bind off the stitches.
- Turn half of the section knitted for the belt to the wrong side and sew.
- Insert an elastic band into the formed niche.
Useful tips
- Before starting knitting be sure to knit a pattern sample and carry out wet-heat treatment (WTO).
- During the process try on the product more often. This action will help you make timely changes to the work and avoid bandaging the fabric.
- The top pattern from diagram 2 can be replaced with any elastic band. For a better aesthetic look, use its curly options. In this case, there will be no need for a belt.
- Be sure to wind the yarn into a tight ball.. This will protect you from unpleasant surprises, such as thread breaks or manufacturing defects.
- Sand metal tools with a soft cloth before use.. Over time, an invisible coating forms on it, which makes it difficult for the loops to advance and can stain the yarn. This action will save you from this trouble.
Enjoy your work and smooth stitches!
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