A cardigan is a universal item that is appropriate at any time of the year and is suitable for creating a different look. Girls of different ages choose a cardigan. You can wear it under classic trousers, jeans, or a dress. This item can be easily found in any clothing store. But you can’t call it original, and if you want something unusual and extraordinary, then you should knit a cardigan with your own hands. There are many options and patterns, but something with braid elements will look very impressive.
Yarn selection
When choosing threads for knitting a cardigan, it is necessary that they have the following properties:
- high quality;
- practicality;
- wear resistance.
When creating a lighter cardigan that can be thrown on cool summer evenings, it is better to use linen, viscose and silk yarns. But for autumn you can buy the following threads: acrylic, wool with artificial additives, and Scottish yarn.
Knitting needle selection
Using this tool, you can create a wide variety of masterpieces, for example, openwork or three-dimensional patterns. To create a cardigan you need smooth and light knitting needles that will be comfortable to work with. If you need to knit a summer item, then bamboo knitting needles are suitable, and aluminum knitting needles are suitable for a winter item.
Necessary materials and knitting process
To begin with, it is better to knit a simple cardigan with braided elements and sleeveless. To work you will need:
- yarn – 750 g;
- knitting needles No. 4.5;
- buttons - 4 pcs.
Procedure:
- The first step is to create an elastic band. To do this, knit, alternating 1 knit, 1 purl.
- To create the main pattern, you will need to complete rows 1 and 3 according to the following pattern: 1 purl, knit 4, purl 2, knit 4, purl 2, knit 4. Follow this pattern and finish the pattern with 2 purls, 4 knits and 2 purls.
- The second row and subsequent knit loops, as presented earlier.
- On the fifth row the following pattern applies: purl 2, leave 2 braid loops before knitting, make 2 knit stitches again, and then knit knit stitches for the braids from the back. Next again go 2 purl, 4 knit, 2 purl, 4 knit. You need to finish knitting with the following pattern: purl 2, leave 2 braid loops before knitting, and knit 2 and knit 2 for the braid.
- Knit stitches from the back - purl 2. and repeat this from rows 1 to 6.
- When all the connected parts are connected, all that remains is to sew on the buttons.
What to combine with a knitted cardigan
Hand-knitted clothes are perfect for autumn and winter. When composing a bow, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- An elongated cardigan made from thick yarn goes well with a turtleneck and jumper. It is also appropriate to wear trousers, leggings or dark jeans.
- Knitted cardigans look very interesting with fur decor on the edges.
- For summer and early spring, a cardigan made of fine yarn is suitable. If the model is short, then it can be worn with a top. But a medium-length cardigan looks good with a fitted light dress.
- If you did not use fasteners and buttons during the knitting process, then the resulting clothes will go well with different types of dresses. Dresses that are slightly longer than the cardigan are allowed.
- The knee-length model is more suitable for graceful and slender ladies of short stature. During the knitting process, you can make a cardigan model with short sleeves and a large “braid” pattern in the button area. The resulting product can be combined with any trousers. As for shoes, a knitted cardigan looks good with dark shoes or high-top boots. This will allow you to visually increase your height.
Knitting a cardigan is not difficult, but it is time-consuming. But you can get original products and decorate them at your own discretion. Be sure that in such clothes a girl will always catch the admiring glances of others.
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