Raglan knitting top: master class

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

Today, hand-knitted things have become very fashionable. It is worth noting that the easiest way to make models with a raglan sleeve. From top to bottom, you can knit both a dress and a jumper, blouse or cardigan.

Sewn model - a profitable option for a "growing" little thing

You can knit a raglan sleeve with knitting needles from above, then do the same for the back and front. And after that, put all the details together and sew. This is one of the simplest ways to knit things, since the master does not have to suffer with knitting the armhole and sleeve cap, and then sewing on the latter.

It should also be noted the practicality of knitting this model from above. If it is necessary to lengthen the part, only the last row closing the loops is dissolved. Then the master simply ties the desired value, and the thing becomes longer.

That is why raglan-style things are so often knitted on top for children. Even if the baby has grown up and the blouse has become not only short, but also narrow, you can knit the insert strips and sew them into the side seams of the product. Moreover, these stripes may well be of a different color and even a different texture - now fashionablecombined things.

Pros and cons of knitting from above in a circle

But more often, knitters use in their models the method of knitting raglan with knitting needles from above in a circle, from the neck to the bottom with one thread. This option does not involve stitching parts, so it is much easier to perform.

The practicality of such a product also lies in the fact that the yarn practically does not break. Therefore, if you want to dissolve the finished product and make, for example, a beret from a former blouse, it will not be difficult, because the thread will be practically without knots and breaks.

Although there are some downsides to this type of work. When making a raglan model with knitting needles from above, the master must carefully calculate everything in advance. After all, even a small mistake to correct in the course of work will not be possible. This is for stitched models, you can remove the excess fabric in the side seams. Here, everything will remain in sight. And all the fixes are in one thing: having dismissed, you need to start executing the model from scratch.

Correct calculation is the key to success

Before knitting raglan with knitting needles from above, you need to make a small piece of fabric from the selected yarn with the pattern that you plan to use in the model. Usually a sample of 20-30 rows with a width of 15-20 loops is enough.

So, the sample for the calculation is completed. Now you should measure the resulting width. Let's say the craftswoman scored 20 loops on the knitting needles. The width of the sample turned out to be 8 cm. We make the calculation:

• Subtract from the number of loops 2 edge. 20 - 2=18 (sts).
• Dividing the receivednumber per width. 18: 8=2, 25 (stitches in one centimeter).
• Measure the girth of the neck. And it should be remembered that the head should easily pass into the cutout. Let's say we chose a girth of 40 cm (the knitting tends to stretch a little, so the head will easily squeeze into such a neck).
• Multiply the density of knitting (the number of loops in one centimeter) by the girth of the neck. 40 x 2, 25=90 (loops). This will be the initial number of stitches that should be cast on for the first row if the model has a raglan sleeve on top.

Calculation for a model made under the neck and without a fastener

Now you need to calculate in which places you will need to make additions for raglan.

To do this, the total number of loops is divided by 3. In this example, it looks like this. 90: 3=30 (loops). This will be the number of stitches in both sleeves. If you get a fractional number, for example, 22.5, then you can ignore the 0.5 loops. Usually only the whole number is taken as a basis. In this case, it will be 22, especially since 22 is easily divisible by 2, since the model will have two sleeves. If the master got 23.5 loops, then it would be more convenient to increase the number to 24.

By dividing the result by 2, the master will get the number of loops in the initial row for each sleeve. In this particular case, 30: 2=15 (loops).

The rest of the loops will go to the knitting of the back and front, 30 loops in each section, respectively.

Increments when knitting raglan from above

So, consider the mosteasy way to work. This is knitting raglan with knitting needles from above round under the throat without a fastener. To perform it, you need to dial the required number of loops on the knitting needles and tie a "pipe" of sufficient length with an elastic band. Then the addition of loops begins to make a model "raglan on top" with knitting needles. A master class on this process will help the novice master become a real pro in this matter.

• The required number of loops is cast on the needles.
• The first row is knitted with the selected pattern.
• At the same time, the loops on which the additions will be made are calculated. These places are marked with colored rubber bands or thread. To make it more accurate, half the number of the back is laid off from the beginning of the row, that is, in our example it will be 15 loops. An elastic band is put on the knitting needle.
• Next, start the sleeve - knit 15 loops and put on an elastic band.
• Now lay the front loops - 30 pieces. Mark the place again.
• Sleeve - again 15 loops.
• The addition is already starting from the second row. You can simply yarn over around the marked loop. You can knit three from the loop (yarn, front, yarn) or make 5 out of 3. This is how the “bird track” pattern is knitted.
• The third row and all subsequent odd ones are done in a simple knit, where the yarn is knitted as a separate loop.
• The second row knitting algorithm applies to all subsequent even rows.

Here is presented to help the beginnerto the master who undertook to knit a raglan model on top with knitting needles, a diagram that clearly demonstrates the beginning of the addition process.

Calculation of the increase of loops in the armpit area

And now the upper part of the model is done. The product reaches the shoulder joint, which means that knitting raglan with knitting needles from above passes into another phase. It's time to transfer the loops intended for knitting the sleeves to spare knitting needles or remove them to twine or linen elastic. It should be tied in a ring so as not to miss the loops.

With the main thread, the master continues knitting in a circle, moving from the back to the front. In places where the back ends, you should dial additional loops on the knitting needles. Their number is calculated in this way.

Bust circumference is multiplied by the knit density. For example, this size is 92 cm. We remember that the density of our knitting is 2.25 loops in one centimeter. 92 x 2, 25=207 (sts).

Next, from this number, subtract the number of back and front loops. Then the result must be divided in half. This is the number of loops and is typed additionally on the knitting needles.

Final stage of work on the model

Now the master knits in a circle with the selected pattern until the product is the desired length. After that, you should tie an elastic band or just close the loops - it all depends on the chosen model. The thread at the end of the work breaks, is fixed, and its tip is hidden from the inside.

The loops of one of the sleeves are transferred to the knitting needles. The main thread comes into play. knittingis carried out in a circle. Near the elbow bend, you can slightly reduce the width of this part of the product. When the sleeve reaches the required length, an elastic band is knitted or the row is simply closed. Do the same with the second sleeve.

Raglan front slit at neckline

It is known that the heads of babies do not always easily fit into sweaters under the neck. Therefore, when making a raglan style with knitting needles on top for children, the master often chooses a model with a slit, thereby increasing the neckline.

The calculation of the total number of loops is carried out according to the scheme described above, adding 2 edge loops to the result. The process itself is no longer circular, but with the rotation of the product. You can trim the collar of the neck with a stripe of the "tangled" pattern.

This drawing is quite simple. This is an alternation of facial and purl loops. Only over the front ones should be knitted purl, and vice versa. That is, it turns out, as it were, an algorithm for knitting an elastic band, but with confused loops. Hence the name of this drawing.

And along the edges of the rows it is also best to knit the strips with a "tangle" pattern. In principle, this is the only difference, because the model is knitted in almost the same way as the raglan on top with knitting needles, the master class of which was described above.

After the strap reaches the required length, knitting becomes circular. The algorithm of work further fully corresponds to the one described above.

Raglan blouse with see-through closure

The difference between this model with a sweater on a placket at the collar is that the row does not join into a ring. Whole jacketknitted in rows with the turn of the product. And to calculate the total number of loops, not only 2 edging ones are added to the result, but also the number of plank ones (1 time).

For example, at the very beginning we found out that for a regular raglan from above, it is required to dial 90 loops around the top. Now let's adjust their number in accordance with our model. We also make a jacket with raglan knitting needles on top on a through fastener, which means that you need to add 2 hem and plank - where buttons and loops will be placed. Usually it is 7-9 loops. 90 + 2 + 9=101 (loop).

The bar itself is shaped symmetrically on both sides of the row. Moreover, on the bar on which it is planned to make loops, the master knits "holes" at the same distance. To do this, you can knit 2 loops together in one row in one row, and on the wrong side make a yarn over in this place. In the next row, the yarn is knitted in the usual way. The result is a "hole" for the loop.

If the buttons are large, you need to close 2-4 loops in the right places, and on the wrong side of this row, add the number of previously closed loops in the same place. Then the loop hole will be larger.

Knowing how to knit raglan on top and calculate the number of loops for work, it is quite possible to model other product options. Experienced craftswomen use braids on the front, make cuts for pockets, make collars of various configurations and make necks of various shapes.