Sweater with lowered shoulder spokes. What does a beginner need to know?

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:35

The fashion industry offers a whole bunch of interesting and even unusual items of clothing. Some are in demand for only one or two seasons, others remain in the top literally for centuries. The stores offer just a huge range of goods, but even this does not allow many buyers to purchase the cherished item. And then especially creative individuals decide to realize the idea on their own.

This article has been specially prepared for them. It tells in detail how to knit a jacket with a dropped shoulder using the selected threads and knitting needles.

Choose a model

It's worth mentioning right away that it just seems like the task is impossible. In fact, everything is quite simple. The most important thing is to carry out competent preparation. What is its essence?

So, the first step is to think about what season you need a jacket with a lowered shoulder. Basically, this item of clothing is worn in the spring and summer. Therefore it is worthconsider a fairly airy model made of fine yarn, possibly with lace or elements of fashionable perforated knitting. Dense patterns, various braids and plaits are best left for a winter thing. Or make these elements small.

Defining the tool

There are no strict recommendations regarding what to work with - knitting or crocheting. The product can be made with both tools, and even with two options at once - it all depends on the imagination. However, if a novice master plans to knit a jacket with a lowered shoulder, it is wiser to use knitting needles. At the same time, experts give important advice regarding their size.

For an openwork or a complex pattern, it is better to choose a tool equal in diameter to the thickness of the thread. For those who have only recently begun to study the craft, you can even knit with one facial loops along the entire length, but purchase knitting needles 2–5 times thicker than the thread.

Buying yarn

Another important point, which also determines the beauty of the intended product. The most important thing that experienced craftswomen emphasize is not to try to include all known patterns, favorite types of yarn and available decor elements in a knitted jacket with a lowered shoulder (or other thing).

To make the product really spectacular, you should think over the knitting features in advance. That is, decide what will be emphasized - on yarn, pattern or decor. It is better for inexperienced needlewomen to experiment with yarn - to purchase a patchwork or gradient one. As the main pattern, choose an elastic band, garter or stocking stitch. If the jacketthe lowered sleeve will be framed with lace, it is better to purchase plain yarn. Can be bright or even acid color.

And if the highlight of the sweater is an interesting decor, it is recommended to knit a simple thing. For example, stockinette stitch and plain yarn.

Taking measurements

Knitting any thing is a completely creative process. Rather, the needlewoman can navigate by ready-made master classes and instructions, however, it should be borne in mind that they are designed for a particular person, taking into account the characteristics of his appearance, build and even age.

Therefore, experienced needlewomen still do not advise beginners to follow the beaten path. Better make your way, it's easy!

Before you start knitting a sweater with a lowered shoulder, you need to take measurements from the person for whom the product is conceived. To do this:

1. Prepare a measuring tape, a piece of paper and a pencil.
2. Invite a model. She should wear tight-fitting clothing or underwear, whichever is more comfortable.
3. Measure around your shoulders. Please note: not the width, but the girth! To get the correct value, the model must stand straight, arms pressed to the sides.
4. Then determine the length of the shirt (shoulder to hem), sleeve length (shoulder to cuff), armhole level (hem to underarm) and hip circumference (shirt must be loose).

Building a pattern

Now let's get to the fun part! Do not be afraid of the title, you do not have to draw the product innatural size. It is required to make a sketch with exact parameters, according to which it will be possible to navigate when knitting.

So, to build a pattern of a jacket with a lowered shoulder:

• Take a piece of paper and a pencil.
• Draw a rectangle and then a shape 2 (photo below).

• Now mark the parameters of the model on the diagram, indicate the level of the armhole.
• Calculate parameter A using the formula shown in the photo. And also indicate on the diagram. This is the part of the sleeve that should be knitted at the end.

However, this pattern will be a regular pattern until you convert centimeters into loops and rows. This is easy to do, you only need to tie a fragment of 10 x 10 centimeters. But you need to complete it with prepared yarn and knitting needles.

After that, follow the instructions:

1. Count the number of stitches and rows in the pattern.
2. Divide these values by 10, round up to the nearest whole number and record on paper.
3. Now you know the number of loops and rows in 1 cm and you can convert the parameters of the jacket to the desired units of measurement. To do this, divide the values \u200b\u200bmarked on your diagram by them. Accordingly, horizontal parameters are loops, vertical parameters are rows.

How to knit an off-the-shoulder blouse?

When the hardest part is over, you can get to work. Start knitting the back and front separately, having reached the level of the armhole, they should be connected by adding air loops and therebytying loops for sleeves. But first things first:

1. Cast on 1/2 of your hips.
2. Knit a flat fabric, the length of which is equal to the distance from the bottom edge to the armpits, break the thread, do not close the loops.
3. Set the part aside and by analogy knit the same one, but do not break the thread, you should continue knitting with it.
4. Next, calculate the number of stitches needed for the sleeve. Since you should increase the width of the canvas to 1/2 of the circumference of the shoulders, determine the number of additional ones using the formula: P\u003d 1/2 of the circumference of the shoulders - 1/2 of the hip width.
5. Now you need to connect the back and front together. To do this, extend the canvas by one row and add the calculated number of air loops (P).
6. Next, carefully knit 1 loop into 2 parts. Please note - it is already knitted like a regular one, and is not removed like a hem. Work the row to the end.
7. After add more air loops, the number of which is also equal to the value of P.
8. So you connected the back and front together, added the loops for the sleeves and got a total of loops equal to the girth of the shoulders. Next, you just need to knit in a circle, reaching the desired length of the product. The only clarification is that in the last three rows it is better to make an elastic band 1 x 1.
9. Take the hook, pick up loops along the armhole, transfer to the knitting needles and knit (in a circle) the sleeve to the desired length (parameter A in the diagram above), at the end also adding a single elastic band. By analogy, make the second sleeve.

That's it! The basis of the product is ready. All you have to do is add the side seams by joining the front andbackrest.