Many craftswomen, starting to knit, want to finish it as soon as possible create a wardrobe item with your own hands. A cocoon cardigan knitted with knitting needles according to the pattern is suitable for these purposes. It knits quickly and suits any type of figure.
Features of the model
A cocoon cardigan, knitted according to the knitting pattern, can be made as a single piece or as one continuous pattern. This allows beginner needlewomen not to get confused while knitting and make fewer mistakes.
In general, all models can be divided into 2 types:
- rectangular;
- T-shaped
T-shaped
This model consists of several squares that need to be knitted as a single piece. There is no need to measure the armhole or measure the neckline. The T-shaped cocoon cardigan consists of 4 squares folded and bent so that they resemble the letter T in shape.
Rectangular
The rectangular model of the cocoon cardigan is considered the simplest. Here the width and length depend on the pre-measured dimensions of the cardigan. For convenience, the sweater can be knitted along the shorter side.
If the pattern is simple, you can knit the fabric in one direction. If the pattern is more complex, it is recommended to knit the work in 2 directions from the middle. This will make the pattern on the sleeves more symmetrical.
Yarn and patterns
The choice of yarn depends on the time of year in which the product will be worn. For example, on cold autumn days, it is recommended to give preference to thick yarn containing wool or cashmere.
In cool summer weather, such as May or early August, you can wear cardigans knitted from cotton or thin mohair threads. However, a long cotton cardigan can be heavy and uncomfortable to wear.
Thin and fluffy mohair threads allow you to create beautiful and elegant items that can be worn both in spring and late summer. Since mohair thread is very thin and fluffy, it can easily get tangled. To prevent such a thread from breaking during knitting and while wearing a cardigan, you can mix it with the same thin thread, for example, acrylic.
However, you should not knit a cocoon cardigan from synthetic yarn, since it does not allow air to pass through and such a cardigan will be too hot.
A cocoon cardigan with knitting needles, the pattern of which can be suitable for beginner needlewomen, is most often knitted using a simple pattern.
So, we can highlight the following popular patterns for a cardigan knitted in one piece.
| Offset columns | The pattern uses edge, front and back loops. 1. Start all rows with edge loops. 2. Between them, repeat the alternation of front and back loops. 3. Continue knitting until the end of the cardigan. |
| Rice | 1. Rows in this pattern begin with edge loops.
2. Between rows, repeat the combination of front and back loops. 3. The finished report is shaped like grains of rice. |
| Garter stitch | In this pattern, the front rows are knitted with purl stitches, and the back rows are knitted with knit stitches.
This type of knitted fabric is considered one of the simplest. |
| Pearl knitting | 1. In the 1st row, knit a combination of 1 front loop and 1 back loop.
2. In the purl row - 1 purl and 1 front loop. 3. Repeat the pattern, alternating these two rows. |
| Large pearl knitting | 1. In the 1st row, knit a combination of 1 front and 1 back loop.
2. In the purl row - 1 front and 1 back. 3. Shift the pattern in the front row by 1 loop, alternate purl and front loops until the end of the row. 4. In the next purl row, alternate purl and knit stitches. 5. Start repeating the pattern from the beginning. |
Job Description
A cocoon cardigan with knitting needles, the pattern of which is very popular among beginner knitters, is knitted quickly and easily. Such works can be used to practice knitting skills of a particular pattern.
To make the cardigan neater, you can tie the sleeves and edges of the finished product after knitting the main fabric of the work.
Main detail
A knitted cocoon cardigan, the pattern of which is suitable for all types of yarn, is knitted according to the following simple master class. Using these steps, you can slightly change the pattern and get different ready-made cardigans.
For work you will need the following materials:
- yarn of several or one color;
- knitting needles that match the type of yarn;
- pins to collect loops, extra thread;
- markers to count rows
You need to start work in this way:
- Cast on the required number of loops with a hook. Leave the end of the working thread free. You can use it to sew the loops of the front part of the cardigan.
- Remove the last loop from the braided plait.
- In the 1st row, start knitting from the edge loop, knit everything with front loops.
- In the following rows, knit the edge loops with simple edge loops: remove 1 loop in the row from the needles and do not knit. The last loop in the row is a purl.
- Knit as many rows as needed for the finished cardigan.
- At the end of the row, transfer the threads to additional knitting needles or a cable. Leave a 30 cm tail on the thread so that you can sew the loops with it.
Harness
The edges of the cardigan can be finished with a cord-edging. To make the connecting seams invisible, you can tie from the middle of the edge of the fabric. To find the middle of the part, you can bend it in half, the center of the fold will be the middle.
After this, carry out the binding according to the following scheme:
- Transfer edge stitches to circular cable needles.
- Collect all edge loops to the end of the fabric.
- Fold the piece along the longest part and gather the edge loops of the other edge.
- Return to the other side and pick up the remaining loops.
- Cast on a braid on the same circular needles. Remove 4 stitches from it with yarn of a different color. Move the working yarn so that it is on the left.
- Add 1 edge loop to them. Knit it together with the first loop in the cord. Knit the other loops. The working thread should be on the left, and the knitted loops - on the right.
- Transfer 5 stitches to the left needle, repeat until you run out of edge stitches.
- Remove the thread at the beginning of the cord. Sew open loops, bring the thread to the wrong side and cut off the excess.
Sleeve design
To tie the middle loops and tie with the same cord that was used to tie the rest of the cardigan. To keep the outer loops out of the way, move them to pins and sew the edges of the cord that forms the sleeves.
The knitted cocoon cardigan, the pattern of which consists of a single piece of fabric, also needs to be bound with sleeves. To do this, you need to sew the loops along the edges and tie the remaining loops with edging. Hide all the ends of the threads in the work and process: wash with a special agent and dry horizontally.
Cocoon Cardigan with Braids
To decorate the cocoon cardigan, you can knit voluminous braids on the sleeves. This decoration is knitted separately from the general fabric.
For the cardigan you will need:
- yarn;
- knitting needles;
- additional spoke;
- thread of a contrasting color with the yarn;
- needle
It is knitted according to the following description:
- The main fabric is knitted with garter stitch. When the fabric is knitted to the desired height, all loops must be closed.
- Knit the cuffs with knit stitches on the front side, and combine knit and purl stitches on the back side.
- From the 15th row, knit 20 stitches to the left, finish the row with knit stitches.
- When the cuffs reach the desired length, close the loops.
To knit braids on the sleeves, you need:
- For the right side, cast on 23 stitches, knit 1 row, in the 2nd row knit 2 stitches, 6 purl stitches and 15 stitches.
- Knit the next 6 rows in the same way as rows 1–2.
- In the 9th row, knit 15 stitches, cross 6 stitches to the left and finish the row with 2 stitches.
- Knit the next row as row 2.
- To get the pattern, repeat rows 1 - 10.
- When the desired height is reached, close the wrong side.
- For the neckline, close 14 loops, knit a pattern of 9 loops to the end of the row.
- In the next row, on the wrong side, knit the pattern to the last 2 loops, knit 2 loops together and form 8 loops.
- Thus, continue the pattern so that there are 2 loops left in the last row and close them.
- Knit the left front side of the cardigan in a mirror image with the right side.
Cocoon cardigan with English rib
For this model you need to prepare yarn, circular knitting needles, and hosiery needles.
English elastic is knitted according to the pattern:
- In row 1, knit to the end of the row a combination of 1 front loop, yarn over, slipped unknitted loop. At the end of the row, knit 1 front loop.
- The 2nd and other rows are knitted with a combination of a yarn over before a purl stitch, a slipped purl stitch, and the knitted stitches and yarn over of the previous row.
- For the elastic, alternate a combination of 1 front and 1 back loop.
- When the product is knitted to the desired length, close the loops.
- To assemble the cardigan, fold the piece, leaving an opening for the sleeves.
- For a beautiful design of the cuffs, knit a circular elastic band to the required length.
Cardigan with faceted elastic
The model is knitted with knitting needles in turning rows.
You need to knit according to the following instructions:
- For symmetry, you can add 1 loop and 2 edge loops.
- In the 1st row of the pattern, knit a combination of 2 front, 2 back, finish the row with a front stitch.
- In the 2nd row, start knitting with 2 purl stitches, then knit 2 front stitches. Repeat until the end of the row, finishing with a purl stitch.
- Starting from the 3rd row, repeat the first rows.
- The sleeves are also knitted with a faceted elastic. In the last purl row, close the loops and sew the same 2nd sleeve.
- Fold the sleeves, leaving openings for the arms. Sew the sleeves.
Thus, a cocoon cardigan, knitted using a simple knitting pattern, is a wardrobe item that can suit both a thin and a plump girl. Having chosen the appropriate yarn, you can knit a thing that can be worn at any time of the year. In addition, it is easy to knit; in a few days you can get a ready-made cardigan.
Video of knitting a cocoon cardigan
Master class: openwork cocoon cardigan: