Using a round yoke can add an attractiveness to the silhouette, so it is often used as a base when knitting clothes for women and children. This element can be crocheted or knitted, from the top or from the bottom.
Often the yoke is made of one piece of fabric, but if a fastener is provided, a detachable one is knitted. The Internet offers a lot of different patterns that can be used to make various models of clothing.
Features of crochet yokes
The round yoke is popular when developing styles. This element decorates and makes the models incredibly feminine. Crocheting from above allows you to make the product as a whole piece. Thanks to the wide variety of patterns, you can knit almost any model for girls and women.
The main differences of a crocheted yoke:
- strength;
- elegance;
- ability to retain shape perfectly.
When knitting a particular model, it is worth remembering: all parts of the elements must be harmoniously combined with each other in color scheme and style. The manufacture of any yoke begins with calculations, only in this case the product will have the correct shape and lie beautifully on the model.
Measurements to take before starting knitting:
- Length of the neck opening. Take measurements taking into account the intended neckline. If a narrow neckline is planned, it is necessary to provide for the presence of a fastener that will ensure free putting on of the product over the head.
- Shoulder line roll.
- Maximum girth at armhole level. This measurement is taken with arms raised.
- Yoke length. The distance from the neckline to the bottom edge of the model.
The accuracy of the calculations will depend on how accurately the measurements are taken.
When making a crochet yoke, you must strictly follow the step-by-step instructions and diagram. First, you need to dial a chain of air loops, taking into account the measurements. At this stage, it is very important to make sure that the head will easily pass through the necks. Only after this, the chain of air loops is closed into a circle using a connecting post.
Beginner needlewomen are advised to start with the simplest options with clear, precise patterns and the most detailed description. The choice of yarn depends on what product you plan to knit. Cotton, viscose, thin acrylic are suitable for summer and demi-season models, and mohair, wool, etc. are suitable for winter models.
The choice of hook is determined by the thickness of the thread, as a rule, the manufacturer indicates the recommended number of needles and hook on the yarn packaging. It is worth considering that the thinner the thread, the smaller the tool number should be. It can be wooden, plastic or metal. You can use any, the main thing is that it is well polished.
Patterns with description of round crochet yoke
A round crochet yoke on top for women (the pattern can be any) looks very stylish and gives the opportunity to visually hide figure flaws. Floral patterns are the most popular. They look great on women's and children's summer models.
Openwork yokes look impressive and sophisticated. They are often used by popular designers in creating clothing collections. However, it is worth understanding that the creation of such elements requires a lot of experience and great imagination. Therefore, you can start making them only after you have mastered simpler models.
Pineapple Pattern Yoke
Crocheted "pineapples" look great on yokes. This pattern is convenient because it can be easily combined with any other knitting that is planned to be used to make other parts (motifs, fillet technique, openwork). The yoke is knitted in rows from top to bottom in a circle, starting with a set of chain stitches closed in a circle. It should be noted that there are a large number of "Pineapple" patterns.
The principle of constructing a pattern for rapports, regardless of the pattern:
- There are always wavy lines of demarcation between the "pineapples";
- The "pineapples" are connected to the dividing lines with several air loops.
- First of all, it is necessary to decide on the number of rapports. Then divide the work into equal parts. Divided by 2 lines of demarcation next to each other, connected by air loops (ch), without a pattern. Subsequently, when the lower part of the 1 line of "pineapples" is knitted, the 2 line will begin between them (the principle of a checkerboard pattern).
- Each row in a circle begins with 2 or 3 ch lift, taking into account the number of yarn overs along one of the dividing lines.
- The lower part of the "pineapple" consists of a large number of single or double crochet stitches. Their number is determined by the size of the desired rapport.
- The upper part of the pattern is formed by a “mesh” of VP, which completely disappears as you knit.
Knitting the demarcation lines in rows between the “pineapples”:
- 2 double crochets, 3 ch, 2 double crochets;
- knit in the same way, when knitting columns, tie the air loops of the previous row between the columns.
Pineapple pattern:
- Binding the chain of 3 ch of the previous row with 8 double crochets.
- Taking the jumper between the posts of the previous row, knit 10 posts with a double crochet, alternating with 1 air loop.
- Taking the jumpers between the posts of the previous row, knit 8 chains of 7 VP.
- Continue knitting, repeating the last row, decreasing the number of chains of VP in each subsequent row until it equals zero.
The neckline can be designed immediately or after the garment has been completed. In this case, you can remove extra "centimeters" if there was an error in the calculations.
With an openwork pattern
Round crochet yoke on top for women (the pattern is suitable for summer dresses and tops) knitted according to this description can act as sleeves and straps of the model. This element is knitted separately. When the yoke is knitted, it is tied to other parts of the product. This description belongs to the simple category, so even beginner needlewomen can master it.
The base of the yoke is a knitted chain of VP, closed with a connecting column (ss). The quantity is determined taking into account the measurements taken and the size of the product.
Step by step instructions:
- Cast on a chain of the required number of ch. Using a slip stitch, close it into a circle.
- Knit in a circle. Start each row with 1 ch for single crochets or 3 ch for 1 double crochet (dc), and finish with ss in the top ch of the 3rd row.
- In each group of dc you need to knit 8 dc.
- Reduce the number of single crochets (sc) and ch evenly.
- In each group of dc knit 6 dc.
- Reduce the number of sc and ch evenly.
- In each group of sc knit 4 dc.
- Reduce the number of sc and ch evenly.
- After knitting the 11th row, the fabric should be approximately 12 cm wide. This parameter depends on the thickness of the yarn and the density of knitting. Finish knitting with a slip stitch.
It is worth noting that this yoke can be combined not only with knitted fabric, but also with tops and dresses made of various fabrics.
For children's clothing
This description can be used as a basis for decorating children's and women's models.
Step-by-step instructions for making a yoke:
- Using a crochet hook, make a chain of 72 air loops. Close it using a slip stitch.
- Next, knit the product in a circle. From 1 loop, knit 2 dc, and from the 2nd loop - 1 dc. Knit 1 row like this. Beginner needlewomen are recommended to use markers, which mark the beginning of the row. The main feature of the yoke is knitting in one direction. Knit the loop after marking with a marker with sc.
- Form 5 ch, and pull 6 into each 3rd loop of the previous row.
- Knit 3 dc from the newly formed loops.
- Form 2 dc from the loop, then knit a dc, skip the next loop. Repeat to the end of the row.
- Repeat steps 4 through 7.
- Then repeat steps 4 through 6.
The main feature of knitting this element is the principle of increase, so if necessary, the yoke can be increased to any size.
With a volumetric pattern
Round crochet yoke on top for women (the pattern can be calculated for a specific size) is knitted taking into account the measurements. This pattern is suitable for knitting demi-season clothes: pullovers, sweaters, cardigans.
Before you start knitting the yoke, you need to dial a chain of VP taking into account the width of the neckline. It is worth considering that one pattern rapport is 13 air loops. So, for example, for a product for size 48, you need to dial 156 loops for 12 pattern rapports.
Step-by-step instructions for knitting a yoke:
- 3 ch for lifting, through ch on the chain knit dc, ch, in the next 2 ch chains knit dc, 2 ch, count 4 ch and in 5 knit: 1 column with 2 yarns (dc2n), 7 ch, 1 dc2n, then 2 ch, count 4 ch, in 5 and 6 knit dc, ch, in 7 and 8 dc, 2 ch, through 4 ch and in 5 knit: ss2n, 7 ch, ss2n.
- 3 ch lift and dc, from the top of the dc knit a dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 dc from the top of the previous dc, 4 ch, slip stitch, 4 ch, in the top of the dc knit 2 dc, in the next dc of the previous row knit a dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 dc in one top, 5 ch.
- 3 ch lift, dc in top of previous row, dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 4 ch, slip stitch.
- 3 ch, 2 dc with a common top, ch, 2 dc with a common top, dc, 5 ch, knit from ss of the previous row: dc, ch, dc, 5 ch, dc, 2 dc with a common top, ch, 2 dc with a common top, dc, 5 ch, knit from ss of the previous row: dc, ch, dc.
- 2 ch lift, 2 dc, 2 dc with a common top, 4 ch, from dc of the previous row knit 2 dc, ch, ss, ch, from dc of the previous row knit 2 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc with a common top, dc, 2 dc with a common top, 4 ch, from dc of the previous row knit 2 dc, ch, ss, ch, 2 dc.
- 2 ch lift from the top of the dc of the previous row, 2 dc with one top, 3 ch, in the top of the dc of the previous row knit 2 dc, dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 ch, dc, in the top of the dc of the previous row knit 2 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 2 dc from the top of the dc of the previous row, dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 ch, dc, 2 dc from the top of the dc of the previous row.
- 5 ch lift, in the top dc of the previous row knit 2 dc, then 2 dc in each top, 3 ch, dc, 3 ch, 2 dc, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, dc, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 dc, 3 ch, dc, 3 ch, 2 dc, 2 dc from 1 top.
- 5 ch lift, 4 dc, 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc, 4 ch, dc, 4 ch, 4 dc.
- 5 ch lift, 4 dc, 2 ch, from the top of the dc of the previous row knit: 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc, then 2 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, from the top of the dc of the previous row knit: 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc.
- 5 ch lift, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc.
- 4 lifting ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, in each vertex of the block of 4 dc knit: 2 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc, ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, in each vertex of the block of 4 dc knit: 2 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc.
- 4 ch lift into the top of the dc of the previous row, 3 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc.
- 3 ch lift, 3 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc in each vertex, 4 ch, 2 dc in each vertex, 3 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc in each vertex, 4 ch, 2 dc in each vertex, 3 ch, 4 dc.
- 4 ch lift, 3 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 2 ch, 4 dc, 4 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 3 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 2 ch, 4 dc.
- 5 ch lift, 4 dc, 4 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 4 ch, 4 dc, 3 ch, dc, ch, 4 dc, 4 ch, 4 dc with a common top, 4 ch, 4 dc.
- 5 ch lift, from 3 ch knit dc, 4 ch, 4 dc, 7 ch, 4 dc, 4 ch, dc, 2 ch, dc, 4 ch, 4 dc, 7 ch, 4 dc.
- 5 ch for lifting, from 4 ch of the previous row knit 2 dc, ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, ch, 2 dc from the same vertex, 4 ch, 2 dc with a common vertex, 2 dc, 2 ch, ss, 2 ch, 2 dc, 2 dc with a common vertex, 4 ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, 2 ch, 2 dc from the same vertex, ch, 2 dc from one vertex, 2 ch, 2 dc from the same vertex, 4 ch, 2 dc with a common vertex, 2 dc, 2 ch, ss, 2 ch, 2 dc, 2 dc with a common vertex.
- 5 ch lift, 2 dc from 5 ch of the previous row, 5 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 4 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 5 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 4 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc.
- 5 ch lift, 2 dc from 5 ch of the previous row, 3 ch, dc, 3 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 4 ch, 3 dc, ch, 3 dc, 4 ch, 3 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 4 ch, 3 dc, ch, 3 dc.
- 5 ch to lift, 2 dc from 5 ch of the previous row, 4 ch, dc, 3 ch, dc from the same top, 4 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 4 ch, dc, 2 dc with a common top, 2 dc with a common top, 2 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc from one top, 2 ch, 2 dc from one top, 4 ch, dc, 3 ch, dc from the same top, 4 ch, dc, 2 dc with a common top, 2 dc with a common top, dc.
- 5 ch to lift, 2 dc from 5 ch of the previous row, 5 ch, dc, 5 ch, dc, 5 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 3 ch, 2 dc with a common top, 2 dc with a common top, 4 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 5 ch, dc, 5 ch, dc, 5 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 top, 4 ch, 2 dc with a common top, 2 dc with a common top.
- 5 ch for lifting, 2 dc from 5 ch of the previous row, 4 ch, from 5 ch knit 10 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, 3 ch, 2 dc with a common vertex, 3 ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, 4 ch, from 5 ch knit 10 dc, 4 ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, 2 ch, 2 dc from 1 vertex, 2 ch, 1 dc.
The yoke should be long enough to reach the armholes, and the width should correspond to the circumference of the body with arms.
Semi-transparent yoke for a sundress
Round crochet yoke on top for women (the pattern is quite narrow) can be used as straps for a summer sundress. Its openwork will look perfect in lace light dresses, tops, capes-tunics. The yoke is crocheted in a circle.
Instructions for making:
- Cast on a chain of the required number of loops +1, close with a slip stitch.
- 4 VP lift, from the remaining VP knit ss2n, connecting column.
- 4 ch lift, 2 unfinished dc2n, united by a common top in the first ch lift, 3 ch, dc2n in the same ch, then knit 60 times: 3 unfinished dc2n with a common top knit in 3 dc2n of the previous row, 3 ch, 1 dc2n in the same dc2n of the previous row, slip stitch.
- 4 ch lift, 3 dc2n in the arch of 3 ch of the previous row, then 60 times: 4 dc2n in the next arch of 3 ch of the previous row, slip stitch. In total, you should get 240 dc2n.
Simple coquette
Even beginner needlewomen can knit a yoke according to this description. It is enough to master the basics of constructing patterns on alternating air loops and a double crochet.
Manufacturing instructions:
- Cast on a chain of VP. Its length should be slightly less than the size of the neck, because in the process of knitting the fabric will slightly improve.
- In the 3rd row, alternate dc and 2-3 ch. In this case, do not knit the columns into each loop of the previous row, but through 2-3.
- Rows 4 and 5 are knitted again with dc, adding loops so that the surface of the fabric is round.
- Continue knitting until desired size.
Pattern "Christmas trees"
A beautiful round yoke is crocheted in a circle. The model can be used for women's and children's dresses, tops and pullovers.
Instructions for making:
- Cast on a chain ch multiple of five (plus 2 lifting loops).
- In the 12th loop from the edge, knit a dc. Next, make 3 ch and after 5 in the chain of the 1st row, knit a “fan”: 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc. Next - 3 ch and dc in the 5th loop from the “fan”. Continue knitting to the edge.
- Knitting of the 2nd row starts with 2 VP of lifting. In the place where there were "fans", continue to knit them in each row. Where there was a dc, make a construction of VP - 3 times 3 loops. At the same time, form an arc, the base of which is located on the top of a single column.
- In subsequent rows, the formed arch will be the basis for a similar arch.
The fabric is expanded by adding dc in one "fan" after a certain number of rows. Thus, a round yoke crocheted at the top will be narrower than at the bottom, due to which it will take the correct shape on the body.
Based on a round yoke, you can crochet a lot of different products for women and girls. Crocheting from the top allows you to make a model without a single seam. You can use a napkin or shawl pattern as a basis.
Video about crochet yoke
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