How to knit a sweater with large knitting needles

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Handmade knitwear has always been in fashion. It is especially important to have such cozy warm things in your wardrobe in spring and autumn. Consider how to weave a women's sweater with a large knit using knitting needles. The proposed model can be changed by refreshing the pattern with a variety of braids and openwork motifs.

Sweaters with large patterns - the trend of the season

Sweatshirts and jumpers with a relief pattern have always been in the wardrobe of a fashionista in a place of honor. Last season women's and men's knit sweaters also remained at the peak of popularity, eclipsing even thin leather jackets with their extravagance. And the situation will certainly not change in the near future. Thanks to the variety of models, which is simply amazing, and practicality, knitwear will also be loved by fashionistas. Everyone will find the most acceptable option for themselves. So, adherents of sports style give their preference, as a rule, to elongated models in the form of tunics. And more sophisticated ladies are happy to flaunt in fitted mini-cardigans decorated with weaving, ribbons and original braids. In large knit sweaters, regardless of the model, the pattern used, the combination of textures and ornaments, you can always look simple, elegant and fashionable at the same time.

Variety of patterns allows you to create unique models

It usually seems very difficult for a beginner needlewoman to make large-knit sweaters. Schemes, which, as a rule, always accompany a detailed description of the work, make it very easy and quick to understand the order and technology for making a pattern. More experienced craftswomen can skillfully combine several motifs at the same time. This allows you to create real masterpieces of weaving with intricate ornaments. What is the main feature of all products with large viscous? Which of the motives clearly characterize these models? The first thing that usually immediately catches your eye is the presence of various types of braids. It can be a single cord, located only in the center of the front of the product, or several of the same type of weave, symmetrically decorating the entire surface of the model, including the sleeves. In the absence of experience and sufficient skills, try to start with a simple product, the detailed description of which is presented below.

Fashionable women's knit sweater: description of the ornament and calculation of loops

The proposed model is quite simple to implement. The technologies for manufacturing the shelves and backs differ from each other only in the design of the neck. Decorates the modela wide braid of ordinary large weaving. In the center, the arrangement of two symmetrical patterns looks like a wide ornament. The same is repeated around the edges. In between, "rubber" knitting is used. Despite the simplicity of execution, the product looks very voluminous and elegant. The canvas, on which braids are present, is obtained, as a rule, in width somewhat narrower than usual, made with the front or wrong side. Therefore, to calculate the loops, make a small blank consisting of a single braid and several rapports of the elastic band. In this way, you can easily calculate the required number of loops for a product of any size. You can make a canvas of the desired width by adding rubber weave along the edges of the braids.

Technology for making shelves and backs

The photo shows what a ready-made oversized sweater looks like. What size needles do you need to work with? Use from 2, 5 to 4, depending on the thickness of the yarn. To obtain a product in size 42-44, follow the described instructions:

1. Cast on 87 stitches and knit with a regular elastic band (1 sheet, purl 1) a 7 cm high fabric.
2. Then, on the front side, proceed to the execution of the ornament: 1 chrome., 3 repeats of the elastic band from 2 out. and 1 l., 2 out., braid from 10 l., 3 rapport gum from 2 out. and 1 l., 2 out., braid from 10 l., 1 out., braid from 10 l., 3 rapport gum from 2 out. and 1 l., 2 out., braid from 10 l., 3 rapport gum from 2 out. and 1 l., 2 out., 1 chrome.
3. Weave through every 10 rows.
4. After completing 25 cm of openwork fabric, knit the armhole, closing gradually with10 sts on both sides.
5. On the shelf after 20 cm, make a round neckline on 32 medium loops, removing them with pins.
6. The back is designed in this way almost imperceptibly. Start knitting the neckline after 25 cm.
7. Shoulders close straight, no descent.

Sleeve technology and product assembly

This sweater is fully knitted, in all details. To simplify, you can use the "elastic" fabric without a braid on the sleeves. Consider to the end the manufacturing technology of the product shown in the photo:

1. For the sleeve, cast on 32 sts and knit with a regular elastic band (1 sheet, 1 p.) A fabric 7 cm high.
2. Then, on the front side, proceed to the execution of the ornament: 1 chrome., 3 repeats of the elastic band from 2 out. and 1 l., 2 out., braid from 10 l., 3 rapport gum from 2 out. and 1 l., 2 out., 1 chrome.
3. Fit 30 cm of openwork fabric, adding gradually (after 8-10 rows) on both sides 10 loops with an elastic pattern.
4. Then start a smooth descent, knitting a high round.
5. Connect the shoulder seams with a tambour using a crochet hook.
6. Insert the sleeves into the armholes, having previously swept in, distributing the assembly near the shoulder sections. Then use chain stitch to join.
7. Finally bring the sides together. Sew seams from the bottom of the sleeve to the bottom of the product.
8. Type the neck loops on the knitting needles and decorate it with an elastic band 1 x 1 4-5 cm high.

Since the proposed sweater is made in a large knit,the most embossed ornament is obtained with free (loose) weaving.

What textures and colors are best for male models?

Oddly enough, but in the wardrobe of a fashionista you can find knitwear that is made like women's. What is the main similarity? The color scheme, which most advantageously shows all the reliefs, is usually limited to light shades. The most popular, of course, is the palette from azure white to creamy beige. Such a background solution most advantageously demonstrates all the ornaments and the combination of textures. The classic version of all models is a white chunky knit sweater. As for the choice of a specific pattern, you will not find openwork inserts in men's models. The maximum that can sometimes “slip” is knitting braids with an offset using yarns. This knitting is characterized by a small presence of a mesh fabric. Most products for men are decorated with various ornaments against the background of the front or back of the fabric. Sometimes the back and sleeves are made in the usual garter stitch without the presence of finishing motifs.