Knitting sleeveless jackets for girls with knitting needles. Description, vest patterns, drawings, patterns

A knitted sleeveless jacket for girls is not only stylish, but also a practical wardrobe item. It will not let you freeze and will look elegant. It can be knitted at home, which will save money, and the item itself will be unique.

A waistcoat embroidered with threads and decorated will perfectly suit those children who perform in a folk choir. A strict sleeveless version will perfectly match a school uniform or a regular everyday outfit.

What you need to knit a baby vest for a girl

Sleeveless jackets for girls can be knitted with knitting needles in a variety of styles. However, all of them require almost the same materials and tools. Before you start knitting a children's sleeveless jacket, you need to prepare them. The color of the yarn for the girl's vest should be bright. It is also necessary to prepare a detailed diagram with a description.

In addition, you will need:

• tape measure: it is necessary to accurately take all measurements from the child;
• large tailor's scissors. They should be sharp enough;
• needle;
• threads;
• tape: you will need it to finish the edges of the product;
• choice: zipper or buttons. Experts recommend using buttons on children's clothes, as their constant buttoning and unbuttoning develops fine motor skills of the hands;
• if you use a sleeveless jacket for performances, instead of a zipper or buttons, you can use a special beautiful belt made of bright fabric. It is threaded through a drawstring, which is specially made on the belt;
• For decoration you will need: appliques from various bright scraps of fabric or leather, beads, sequins, rhinestones.

Types and description of patterns for decorating a sleeveless jacket

Sleeveless jackets for girls, which are made with knitting needles, can be decorated with various patterns.

The most common of these include:

1.Pearl pattern: easy to make, yet looks impressive.

It is knitted according to the following pattern:

• Row 1: remove the first stitch. It will be the edge stitch. Continue knitting to the end of the row, alternately knitting the front stitch and then the back stitch. The last stitch is the back stitch;
• Row 2: remove the edge stitch. Then, until the end of the row, purl stitches are made under the front stitches, and purl stitches are made under the back stitches;
• then all odd rows are knitted in accordance with the first row, and even ones - like the second.

2. Voluminous braids: For this option, it is more convenient to use a special curved knitting needle. To make the pattern look lush, you need to knit with thick threads; to get a thin braid, regular cotton threads are suitable.

This type is knitted as follows:

• cast on seventeen loops on the knitting needles;
• Row 1: put the edge aside and knit 3 purl, 9 knit, 4 purl;
• Row 2: set aside the edge stitch, then knit 3 knit stitches, 9 purl stitches, 3 knit stitches. The last one is purl stitch;
• Row 3: remove the first loop and make 3 purl. Then move three loops to the third knitting needle so that they are on the front side;
• make 3 front loops, then move the loops from the third needle to the needle on the left, and then make them front loops. Then make 3 front loops and 4 back loops;
• Rows 4 and 6 are knitted in the same way as the 1st, and the 5th - like the 2nd;
• Row 7: Remove the 1st loop, knit 3 purl and 3 front loops. Then transfer three loops to the third knitting needle so that they are on the back side. Make 3 front loops, move the loops from the third knitting needle to the left one, and then knit them. The remaining loops are knitted back;
• rows 10 and 8 are knitted like the first, row 9 is knitted like the 2nd;
• then the actions alternate from the third to the tenth row until the drawing of the required size is obtained.

3. Barrel harnesses: The pattern will look more pronounced if it is done with a thick thread.

To complete it, you need to:

• cast on a number of loops that is divisible by 5. Add 1 loop plus the 2 outer loops to the resulting number;
• rows: 1,5,7,9: 1 purl, then repeat to the end: 4 knit, 1 purl;
• Row 2 and other even rows: knit over knit, purl over purl;
• row 3: 1 purl, then repeat to the end of the row: remove 1 loop onto the third knitting needle in front of the front part of the work, then make 3 front loops, then remove the loop from the third knitting needle and make it front, then 1 purl;
• Row 11: Repeat from Row 1.

Children's drawings for a vest. Photos and description of schemes

Sleeveless jackets for girls can be knitted with different patterns.

Below are some options:

• Drawing of a fox. Knitted from 32 loops.

Knitting is done with a face surface from separate balls. Face surface: on the front rows - face loops, on the back rows - purl. If there is a color change, then on the back side it is necessary to cross the threads to prevent the formation of holes.

• Drawing of a cat. Knitted from 66 loops. The body is knitted with black yarn, the eyes - green. Knitting is done with the front surface.

• Drawing of a kitten. Knitted from 72 loops in stockinette stitch.

Selecting yarn

Sleeveless jackets for girls are knitted with knitting needles from yarn that must meet certain requirements:

• hypoallergenic;
• hygroscopicity;
• be soft and pleasant to the touch;
• practical: does not roll, dries quickly;
• thermal conductivity;
• strength.

If the item is knitted for a very small child, then it is better to choose lighter colors of thread, and for older children you can use bright and rich shades.

Particular attention should be paid to the quality of the material. To do this, it is necessary to study what the yarn fibers consist of.

Yarn for children's clothes should not contain more than 40% synthetic impurities. For babies, it is necessary to choose fibers from natural materials (cotton, viscose, silk, acrylic).

The ideal option for a child is cotton thread. Threads of this composition are suitable for summer items, since cotton has poor warmth and is breathable. The fiber composition is always indicated on the labels in percentage. However, cotton items have their disadvantages: they are heavy, inelastic, shrink quickly and lose their shape after washing.

If you choose wool yarn, it is better to buy merino wool and alpaca wool, as it is not prickly, elastic and thin. However, when rubbed, pellets form on it. Things made of this yarn are durable, do not lose their shape and absorb moisture well. Not suitable for children: mohair, shaggy angora wool, polyamide.

To determine the naturalness of threads, it is necessary:

1. Take a piece of thread.
2. Set her on fire.
3. The resulting ash indicates that the yarn is natural, and the hard plastic ball is synthetic.

When purchasing yarn, it is worth doing the following:

1. Check the threads by touching them to your cheek. They should be pleasant and not prickly.
2. Make sure that the threads are free of foreign odors.
3. Check whether the threads are hypoallergenic. Manufacturers should indicate this on the label.

In order for knitted items to retain their original appearance for a long time, it is important to properly care for them. To do this, when washing, you should use special delicate detergents for knitted items. Each powder contains substances that lead to the formation of pellets and fading.

Choosing knitting needles

Knitting needles can be:

• Direct view - one pair of straight knitting needles that end in a stopper. This option is only suitable for making a straight product.
• Circular – are used for knitting in the round. They are not long straight needles that are connected with a fishing line.

• Hosiery - are used to make socks. They are short and there are several of them in a set.
• Auxiliary - they are used to knit some part of a thing (for example, a pocket) or to knit some complex pattern or ornament. They are short and, as a rule, curved.

To create a sleeveless jacket, you may need several types of knitting needles: straight, circular, auxiliary, or you may only need straight knitting needles.

In addition to types, knitting needles are divided by thickness. Each of them is assigned its own number. It is very important to choose the right size of knitting needles for threads. If they are very thick, the product will be loose, and if thin, the thing will be knitted very tightly.

The thickness of a knitting needle is equal to its number. If the needle is number three, then its thickness is 3 mm. When buying needles, it is also important to choose the right length. The wider the fabric, the longer the needles you need to buy.

The thickness of the needle should be one point larger than the thickness of the threads. For example, for a yarn of 1 mm, needles of 2 mm thickness are suitable. Also, needles can have different compositions, which are selected based on the composition of the yarn.

According to their composition, knitting needles are divided into:

• metal. Suitable for making things from wool or acrylic. Knitting needles made of such material are slippery and pass well over the surface of woolen threads;
• knitting needles made of wood or bamboo. They are suitable for silk or viscose threads. They are not as slippery and are best suited for beginners;
• plastic knitting needles. Suitable for any threads. They are best for knitting voluminous and large fabrics. These needles are light, strong and flexible.

How to calculate the amount of yarn and knitting density

There are some yarn secrets that will come in handy when calculating the required amount:

• a thicker thread will go away more slowly;
• those threads that are twisted less strongly are more economical;
• knitting with a pattern requires more thread;

To calculate the required amount of yarn, there is a method of knitting a sample. To do this, a sample is knitted, then washed, dried and steamed with an iron.

After these actions, the calculation is performed:

• yarn weights: the product knitted according to the sample is weighed on kitchen scales. Then its area is calculated and a pattern is made. The area of ​​the pattern is also calculated. Then calculations are made according to the formula: weight of yarn = (area of ​​the product multiplied by the weight of the sample) divided by the area of ​​the sample;
• footage of yarn: measure by the meter and tie a bright thread. When the sample is ready, it is necessary to calculate the full meters. Then the sample is dried, washed and steamed. After that, its area is calculated. To calculate the required footage of threads, it is worth multiplying the area of ​​the product by the length of the thread and dividing the resulting figure by the area of ​​the sample.

When determining the required number of threads, be sure to add 10-20% to the resulting amount. There is a number on the thread label. It consists of two digits separated by a fraction (e.g. 12/3).

The first number indicates the volume. The larger it is, the thinner the thread. The second number is the number of strands from which the thread is twisted. If you divide the first number by the second, you get the length of the thread in one gram.

To determine the knitting density, a sample is also knitted. It is then washed and dried.

After the sample has completely dried, the following steps are performed:

1. Place a ruler on the front side of the product. The zero on the ruler should coincide with the beginning of the loop.
2. Next, we calculate how many loops are obtained on the segment from zero to ten.
3. Then the rows are counted. To do this, place a ruler on the wrong side, align zero with the beginning of the row, and count how many rows are included in the segment from zero to ten.
4. Then the two resulting numbers are multiplied together.

Step by step knitting of a vest

Sleeveless jackets for girls can be knitted with knitting needles in various variations. Below is a step-by-step process for creating a vest with a pocket. The size is suitable for a child aged 12-14 years.

To make the product you will need:

• yarn (acrylic 75%, wool 25%), 50 g/40 m, 6-8-10-13 mot.;
• knitting needles No. 7, additional knitting needle;
• buttons.

Back

Process:

1. Cast on 66 stitches. Work 6 rows using the garter stitch method.
2. Next, knit 4 loops in garter stitch, 58 loops in stockinette stitch, 4 loops in garter stitch.
3. Neck: At 57cm from garter stitch, close the centre of 4-6-6-8 sts.
4. Closing on one side: 4 times 4 loops.
5. Shoulder closure: at a distance of 60 cm from garter stitch, close 25 loops.
6. Close the second part of the neck.

Before

Knitting process:

• Cast on 66 stitches.
• Work 3 cm in garter stitch.
• Knit 4 stitches in garter stitch, 58 stitches in stockinette stitch, 4 stitches in garter stitch.
• The pocket is knitted at a distance of 10 cm: put aside 16 loops on the third knitting needle on both sides and knit 34 loops on the main knitting needles: 4 loops in garter stitch, 26 loops in front surface and 4 loops in garter stitch to a height of 16 cm, put these loops aside on an additional knitting needle.
• Pick up 16 stitches on the right side, restore 34 stitches.
• Prick the center of 34 loops at the pocket of the 1st row.
• Pick up 16 stitches from the left side.
• Make 4 stitches in garter stitch, 58 stitches in stockinette stitch, 4 stitches in garter stitch to a height of 16 cm.
• From garter stitch, for 26 cm, the row is knitted as follows: 4 loops in garter stitch, 12 loops in stockinette stitch.
• Work 34 stitches together with 34 stitches from the third needle.
• Make the remaining loops as they are.
• Continue knitting straight 66 loops. At a height of 26 cm from the garter stitch, knit one row: 4 loops in garter stitch, 12 loops in stockinette stitch.
• Knit together 34 stitches with 35 stitches from the additional needle.
• As they are presented, knit the remaining loops.
• Straight knitting 66 loops.
• At 43 cm from garter stitch: knit on the first 31 stitches, then increase 4 stitches.
• Leave 35 loops on the left.
• Make a neck opening at a distance of 55 from the garter stitch, close from the opening side: 1 time 6 loops, and then in every second row 2 times 1 loop.
• Close the remaining loops for the shoulder: 25 loops at a height of 60 cm from the garter stitch.
• Last 35 loops: pick up loops on the left, close as before.

Assembly:

1. Sew the seams at the shoulder.
2. To edge the neck: cast on 51 stitches and work 6 rows in stockinette stitch.
3. Sew the side seams.
4. The neck strip is sewn on.
5. Punch holes in the neck opening and attach buttons.

Vest with hood for girls

Below is the process of creating a purple sleeveless jacket. Height: 86-92, 110-116

Required:

• pink yarn (100% merino wool, 80 m/50 g): 400 g;
• knitting needles and circular needles No. 5;
• buttons.

Elastic band: alternately 3 front, 3 back. The pattern is relief: 18 loops wide. The rapport is repeated from the 1st to the 28th row.

Work process:

• Neckline: cast on stitches from the outer edge on the front side of the knitting. Work 5 rows of stocking stitch. Close the stitches. Cast on the same number of stitches from the inner edge on the back side of the knitting and knit in the same way. Close the stitches.
• Fastening: cast on stitches from the outer edge of the edge on the front side of the work. Make 3 rows of stockinette stitch, then set the stitches aside. Along the inner part of the edge on the back side, cast on the same number of stitches and knit in the same way. From the side of the outer edge, make a front row, making 1 stitch together on the back and front sides.
• 2 cm elastic is knitted, make 5 holes on the right side. Close 2 loops, and then set them in the next row. Loops are closed.
• Sleeves: cast on stitches from the outer edge of the hem on the front side of the garment. Make 3 rows of stocking stitch. The stitches are set aside. Cast on the same number of stitches along the inner half of the hem on the back side and knit in the same way. Knit 1 row of stocking stitches on the outer edge. Make 1 stitch on both sides. Knit a 2 cm elastic band. Close the stitches.
• Back: cast on 62 (74, 80) stitches. Knit a 4 cm rib. In the last row, add 5 (1.3) stitches. Between the edge, make a pattern. Start at arrow A (B, C).

For the neck, 19 (23.27) loops are closed, located in the middle, from the elastic band 22 (28.34) cm. Then separate knitting is carried out, closing in the 2nd row 1 * 3 loops from the edge of the neckline. Carry out the closing after 24 (30.36) cm. The remaining loops are for the shoulder.

• Right side: cast on 32 (32.38) stitches, 4 cm in ribbing. Add 0 (4.2) stitches in the last row. Work the pattern between the edge. Start from the arrow under D. Close for the neck opening on the right after 19 (25.31) cm from the ribbing 1*3 (5.7) stitches. Close 1*3, 1*2 and 3*1 stitches in every 2nd row. Close the remaining stitches.
• The left part is knitted in exactly the same way.
• Hood: cast on 113 (119,131) stitches and work a 4 cm ribbing.
• Sew seams along the sides and sleeves.
• Make a edging for the neckline: cast on 60 (66.72) stitches on circular needles.
• Attach the hood.
• Make the shelf strips from the edge, cast on 41 (53.65) loops.
• Attach buttons.

A knitted sleeveless jacket for a girl can be a stylish item that will keep her warm in the cold season.

Also, a hand-made item will be unique and inimitable, and the child will feel comfortable. When choosing threads for a product, it is important to study their composition so that they are made from natural materials.

Article formatting:Natalie Podolskaya

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