Knitted items always look homely and cozy on girls, so they are popular among people of different ages and even genders.
But behind this comfort lies painstaking work, which includes many stages, including those related to mathematics for calculating loops, rows and necessary materials.
Many knit for pleasure, so time flies unnoticed, and the product turns out to be of excellent quality. And if you are fired up by any idea, then you will definitely succeed!
Initially, you need to decide on the size of the sweater, since you can knit a huge sweater and “drown” in it, or you can knit a top that will be small. Let's consider the case if you have to knit a sweater, let's say size 52.
There is a relationship between the size of the jacket and the number of rows of loops that form it, and, therefore, the approximate time for completing each part, that is, the front, back, sleeves.
The main measurement is chest girth, the rest of the data is taken from special tables, having one of the measured body parameters.
Help with sizes
After measuring the exhaust gas, depending on the obtained value in centimeters, we determine the size of the future sweater:
The smallest size XS corresponds to about 80 cm in girth, then the Soviet ideal - 90 cm - corresponds to S, M corresponds to approximately 100 cm in the OG, L = 110 cm, then the largest sizes suitable for example are XL = 120 cm in the OG, and XXL = 130 cm. There may be an error of 1-2 cm in the direction of increasing or decreasing the girth.
To continue the work, which is practical and not theoretical, we will need not only yarn, knitting needles and scissors, but also a special needle for yarn, as well as a row counter or thread marker for these purposes.
Before taking on such labor-intensive work, it is best to knit a small piece of the pattern, approximately 10 x 10 centimeters in size. This piece is called a sample. Next, you need to carry out several manipulations with it: using an iron, iron the scrap, it is advisable to also wash and dry it before this, so that the result obtained is closest to the real one. This way we can understand the final parameters of the product, whether we like it or not. Then you need to measure and, accordingly, draw up a proportion between the number of rows of loops in 1 centimeter of the sample and the desired future size of the jacket in centimeters. There are also plenty of websites for calculating knitting rows if you're a humanist.
Step-by-step description of the process
Now you have to choose a pattern that will decorate the sweater. This will take plenty of time if you want to explore all the different variations, and a couple of minutes if you plan to knit in your usual style.There are many patterns: “Lacy”, “Relief”, “Braided” and so on.
Next, knitting consists of alternately making parts: first the back, then the front and sleeves. Then, according to the algorithm, the assembly and tying of parts follows, which should be given no less attention. There are also unspoken rules for the sequence of stitching parts.
The conclusion is assembly and strapping. It includes the following points in general terms:
- The knitted elements of the sweater need to be moistened, then stretched to the sizes indicated in the pattern, respectively, pin the product onto the pattern and leave for some time until it dries naturally.
- Sew the details along the shoulder line.
- Using circular needles, pick up stitches along the edge of the collar and then continue the pattern in the same style.
- Sew in the sleeves using the side seams.
Simple and relaxing knitting will brighten your evening.
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