Knit a voluminous sweater for a girl with knitting needles. Scheme and description

A voluminous sweater is a fashionable and versatile piece of clothing that often replaces several items in a young girl’s wardrobe. Stylish women's sweater fits perfectly into various styles and serves as an elegant addition to any modern woman's image. The advantage of voluminous products is that they can be worn by girls of almost any size and figure features.

Models of voluminous sweaters

The most popular option is considered to be a voluminous oversized sweater.

It is recommended to knit it:

• without complex patterns;
• necessarily in calm shades;
• made of lint-free threads.

Modern designers offer a combination of knitted fabric with inserts of leather, fur or natural fabrics.

There are 2 ways to make bulky sweaters:

1. Knitting each piece separately and then sewing it together. This method is recommended for large sweaters or when knitting patterns.
2. Work in a circle. In this case, the product is knitted in one piece and does not require subsequent sewing. This option is more suitable for straight-cut models without a collar.

Types of oversized sweaters depending on design:

1. Sweater. It is made with a high collar and without fasteners.
2. Pullover. It has a V-shaped neckline at the front.
3. Jumper. It has a round neckline and can be equipped with a zipper, buttons or other type of fastener. The fastener should be short. It is often knitted with a multi-layer effect.

The front part of a voluminous sweater can be supplemented with pockets, decorative details, inserts. Another type of solution is a combination of several patterns at once.

Abbreviations may be used in the text describing the models:

• p. – loops, loop, loops;
• r. – row, rows, ranks.

The description includes a list of possible options.

How to knit a voluminous sweater for a girl with knitting needles

First of all, you need to decide on the style of the product. Then select the necessary materials and get to work. The model has a straight armhole, the bottom of the front, back and sleeves is decorated with an elastic band, the neckline is round.

Abbreviations are possible in the description text:

• p. – loops, loop, loops;
• r. – row, rows, ranks.

The description includes a list of possible options.

What you will need

Volumetric models must be knitted taking into account certain rules.

These include:

1. Selection of material. Yarn of natural composition or with inclusions of synthetic fibers that increase wear resistance of the item will be suitable for work. For a winter sweater, you should take a thread with the addition of wool. Another good option is a combination with angora or mohair. It is recommended to knit a summer sweater from thin natural thread with the addition of synthetic fibers.
2. Selecting a tool. Before you start working, you should have straight or circular knitting needles of the required diameter, corresponding to the thickness of the yarn. It is more convenient to knit a sweater made of thin yarn with wooden knitting needles. For wool and thick thread, it is better to take a tool made of plastic or metal. For knitting braids, you will also need to prepare an additional knitting needle, markers, multi-colored paper clips, pins.
3. Measurements, calculations, pattern. To design the product, you will need a standard set of parameters - chest and hip circumferences, armhole and wrist width, product length, sleeves and raglan (if necessary).
4. Selecting a knitting technique. Patterns for girls to make an original model of a voluminous sweater - relief patterns, openwork, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, arans, small and large braids, cobwebs, relief stripes.

Now you need to decide on the knitting pattern and get to work.

Scheme

A voluminous sweater for a girl is knitted according to an individual pattern for each model. However, there are basics for making a basic version. First, you should knit the back. On the front part, you can insert a different pattern, complement the product with inserts from a different material, buttons or decorative elements.

The process of making the front is similar to working with the back. The difference is in the shape of the neckline. It starts much earlier than on the back. Usually, this is a mark 6 cm below the shoulder cut.

Sweater patterns - elastic for the bottom and neckline, garter stitch.

Knitting process step by step

The creation of a voluminous sweater should begin with the construction of a pattern. The next step is to calculate the knitting density. To do this, you will need to cast on 20-30 loops (1-2 pattern repeats) and knit at least 10 cm.

Straighten the fragment, determine the number of loops in 1 cm. Then multiply this number by the hip volume value and divide by 2. The resulting number is the number of loops of the cast-on row for the back and front.

It is necessary to dial the number of sts of the first row of the back and start knitting the elastic. Any elastic will do here. It is important to practice the technique of execution.

For example, an elastic band looks good on a voluminous sweater for a girl:

• simple (1 x 1, 2 x 2, 1 x 2);
• figured;
• openwork;
• double;
• English;
• false;
• Canadian;
• American;
• Polish.

The height of the elastic band should be from 5 cm to 8 cm. A pattern that is too short does not match the volume of the product, and you should not overload the details with a large elastic band. After finishing the finishing elastic band, you need to move on to the main pattern (garter stitch), evenly adding loops along the entire length of the fabric.

A sweater with a straight armhole is knitted very simply. The fabric is knitted exactly to the mark where the neckline begins. 5 cm before the start of the shoulder seam, divide the work in half, close the middle 12-16 loops, then make roundings on the inside. The first time, remove 3 sts, the second - 2 sts, and 3 more times 1 st each. At shoulder level, close all the loops.

The front of the product should be knitted similarly to the back part. The exception is the design of the neck. In order for it to be at the base of the neck, it is recommended to start knitting at a distance of 6-8 cm from the beginning of the shoulder slope. You will need to close 12 middle loops, then on each inner side - 3 sts, 2 sts, 1 st.

If the style provides for a V-shaped neckline, then the beginning of the neck is determined at will. From the middle loop of the fabric, it is necessary to decrease 1 st on both sides in every second row. At the shoulder line, close all the loops in one row.

The sleeves can be knitted one at a time or both at the same time.

You need to dial the number of loops according to the calculation (wrist volume), perform 5 cm with an elastic band, add 12-16 loops evenly in one row, continue working with the main pattern. After 6 rows, add 1 st on both sides of the piece to the armhole. If the model has a dropped shoulder, then to the end of the sleeve. Close the loops.

Moisten or steam the pieces to align the side cuts. Start the assembly by joining the seams at shoulder level, then join the sleeve to the shoulder seam. Finally, stitch the side cuts of the sleeves and main pieces (front and back).

Chunky knit voluminous sweater

To work with such a model, it is best to take thick yarn and large knitting needles. The style and pattern in this case can be very simple, for example, stockinette stitch or garter stitch.

It is recommended to play with color or decorative trim. If you like a thin diameter thread, you need to knit from several skeins in 3-4 folds at the same time. A voluminous sweater for a girl with open shoulders is suitable for any time of year.

What you will need

To make a fashionable new outfit you need to prepare:

1. Thick yarn from any manufacturer. For warm seasons, a thread made of natural materials is suitable, for cold seasons - wool, semi-wool, angora, mohair. You can take yarn of a smaller diameter and knit from two balls at a time.
2. Needles of the appropriate diameter, best from #6 to #8. If you need to knit a large size, you should take needles on a cable or fishing line. For sizes XS, S or M, straight needles made of wood or plastic (they are lighter) are suitable.
3. A sewing needle or a hook for stitching finished pieces together.

You need to take measurements:

• length of the product;
• sleeve length;
• lapel height.

You won't need a pattern for this model.

Scheme

To work, you need to study only 2 patterns. The first (No. 1) is a 1 x 1 elastic band, in which 1 front loop is knitted alternately, then 1 back loop.

The second (No. 2) is the front surface, in which the odd rows are knitted with front loops, and the even rows with back loops.

Knitting process step by step

Cast on 55-60 sts and knit an evenly long piece of fabric. First, make pattern #1 5-7 cm high. Then continue with pattern #2 until the fabric is 70-90 cm long. The loops must be closed. This scarf serves as both the back and the collar.

Next, you need to knit another "scarf" with the same parameters. This will be the front of the future voluminous sweater for the girl. The sleeves should be knitted alternating patterns in the same order. The details are made without increases, the sleeve width is chosen at the discretion of the knitter.

Assembly should begin with joining the side seams of the sleeves, then joining the back and front. When sewing the parts, leave armholes of the required length for sewing in the sleeves. Finished sleeves should be sewn into the armholes. It is recommended to join the parts of the product with a knitted seam.

The voluminous collar can be used as a hood or, conversely, to bare your shoulders on an evening walk.

Oversized voluminous sweater

This model has several distinctive features from other voluminous sweaters:

• the overall length should always be medium;
• the sleeves reach to the middle of the middle finger, wide in volume;
• the neck is loose, allowing you to release the collar of a shirt or turtleneck;
• plain yarn in calm tones;
• the volume of the product is no more than 1.5-2 sizes larger than usual.

The flashy color of an oversized sweater will make the model look disharmonious.

What you will need

To work you need to prepare:

1. Olive yarn 50g/120m. For a sweater size S, 10-12 skeins will be enough. The quantity must be adjusted taking into account the girl's height and the desired thickness.
2. Straight knitting needles (2 pairs) with diameters No. 9 and No. 10 and circular No. 9. Tool material – wood or plastic.
3. Sewing needle or hook No. 8 for stitching finished parts.
4. Tape measure for taking measurements.

For an oversized item, you need to write down the parameters of the hips, arms, neck, as well as the length of the item and sleeve. Then multiply these values ​​by 1.5 or 2, depending on what final volume you need.

Scheme

A voluminous sweater for a girl is knitted using two patterns - garter stitch (No. 1) and 1 x 1 elastic (No. 2).

When performing garter stitch, it is necessary to use only face loops in all rows. To knit a rib, in odd rows it is necessary to alternate 1 face loop and 1 purl loop. Even rows are knitted as the loops look.

The product has dropped sleeves, the back and front are made separately. The neck, the bottom of the sweater and the sleeves are decorated with 1 x 1 elastic.

Knitting process step by step

You need to start by knitting a control sample to calculate the number of cast-on stitches. The size of the fragment is no more than 10 cm x 10 cm. The next step is to calculate the number of sts and rows in 1 cm. Multiply the result by the measurement of ½ hip circumference.

Algorithm for knitting the model:

1. Back. On knitting needles No. 9, you need to dial the number of loops of the first row, then move on to the 1 x 1 elastic (pattern No. 2). The height of the elastic is 6-7 cm. The last row should be done with front loops. Now you need to move to knitting needles No. 10 and continue knitting all rows with front loops (pattern No. 1). The fabric should be straight without increases and decreases. At a height of 63 cm, you need to start shaping the neckline. To do this, you will need to close the middle 12-14 loops and continue knitting the roundings on both inner sides. The first decrease is 3 loops, the second is 2 loops, the third is 1 loop. After finishing the decreases, you need to knit 2 more rows and close the shoulder loops.
2. Before. It is necessary to knit similarly to the back. The difference of the detail is that the beginning of the neckline design will be at a height of 59 cm from the first row. A harmonious neckline will be obtained by gradually decreasing the loops on the inner curves. The first is 3 sts, the second is 2 sts, then 3 times 1 st. Next, you need to knit 4 rows and close the shoulder cuts.
3. Sleeves. It is necessary to cast on the number of loops corresponding to the wrist circumference on knitting needles No. 9. The first 6 cm should be knitted with a 1 x 1 elastic band (pattern No. 2), then evenly add 8 loops along the entire row, then move to knitting needles No. 10, continue with pattern No. 1 (garter stitch). The fabric should be made in the form of an even rectangle. At a height of 45 cm, all loops should be closed in one row.
4. Assembly. Using a sewing needle or crochet hook, first sew the shoulder seams, then carefully attach the sleeves. The last step is to sew the side seams of the panels and sleeves. Then, on circular knitting needles, you will need to pick up loops from the side drawstrings of the neck. The first 2 rows should be knitted with face loops, then move on to a 1 x 1 elastic band (pattern No. 2). At a height of 5 cm, you need to close the loops.

The side seams of the sweater should be moistened with steam so that they straighten out well.

Sweater with voluminous cables

A voluminous sweater for a girl with a braid pattern is knitted according to a standard algorithm. Depending on the model, you need to select one or more patterns.

What you will need

To knit a stylish green sweater with wide striped braids, you need to prepare:

1. Material. Mixed yarn Schachenmayr SMC Silzenzio 60 m/50 g (25% wool, 25% alpaca, 50% polyacrylic). For size S, 900 g of green yarn is enough, for M – 950 g, for L – 1000 g.
2. Tool. Knitting needles on a cable and straight needles No. 5.5 and No. 6.5, auxiliary knitting needles No. 5 and No. 6.

The additional needles should be one full size smaller and used in pairs with the main needles.

Scheme

For the model it is necessary to apply several patterns:

1. Elastic band for shaping the bottom of a sweater, sleeves and neck. Knit 2 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches alternately.
2. A stockinette stitch in which odd rows are knitted with front loops and even rows are purl-knitted.
3. A purl stitch in which the stitches change places. In odd rows, these are purl stitches, and in even rows, they are knit stitches.
4. The braid pattern is made according to the diagram, which indicates the front and back rows. It should be repeated from row 1 to row 32.

   

   

5. The pearl pattern consists of 1 front st and 1 back st, which are shifted by 1 st in each row.
6. The "Spikelet" pattern is knitted according to the diagram:

Sweater pattern. The numbers are given for three sizes – S, M and L (respectively).

Knitting process step by step

The work must begin with knitting the parts, which are then connected into one whole product.

The algorithm looks like this:

1. Back. Cast on 74 (82/98) sts on 5.5 mm knitting needles and start working the elastic. The first row will be purl. After 15 cm, add 14 (14/16) sts evenly and switch to 6.5 mm straight knitting needles. Now you need to combine several types of pattern in one row. After the edge st, knit 1 (5/0) st in purl stitch, 84 (84/112) sts in cable pattern, 1 (5/0) st in purl stitch, 1 edge st. Next, knit evenly until the height of the fabric from the elastic is 26.5 (28.5/30.5) cm and close 14 (12/14) sts on both sides to shape the armhole. Continue knitting the remaining loops for another 20 (21/22) cm, and then close the shoulder seams.
2. Before. The detail differs from the back by the presence of a neckline. The beginning of the work is no different. You should dial the same number of loops as on the back, also distribute the alternation of patterns. At a height of 13.5 (14.5 / 15.5) cm from the beginning of the armhole, you need to close the middle 18 loops of the fabric and move on to a separate end of the sides. To make rounding, from the inner sides of the neck, decrease 1 time 3 sts, 1 time 2 sts and 3 times 1 st each. Then continue as on the back and close the shoulder loops in one row.
3. Sleeves. For each, cast on 26 (28/30) sts on 5.5 mm knitting needles and continue with a rib pattern. After 10 cm of rib, knit 2 purl sts from each stitch except the edge stitches (1 simple and 1 crossed). Then switch to 6.5 mm knitting needles and continue with a braid pattern. After 6 rows, add 1 st on both sides of the sleeve, then repeat 13 times every 3 rows. At a height of 43 (43/41) cm from the beginning of the pattern, close all the sts.

Once the pieces are connected, you can begin assembling the sweater. First, you need to sew the shoulder seams, then sew in the sleeves, connect the sides of the front and back, then the side seams of the sleeves.

Fashionable voluminous sweater for young girls

The model is made in a two-color version.

What you will need

You need to buy yarn of two contrasting shades. It is recommended to choose a thick thread, the composition does not matter.

For a size 42 product, you should take 900 g of yarn 120 m / 50 g. Of these, 500 g of red thread and 400 g of light pink. For work, you will need to purchase straight and circular knitting needles No. 8.

Scheme

The voluminous sweater is made with 1 x 1 (simple) and patent (English) rib patterns. The next step is to take measurements and determine your size using the pattern.

Knit according to the numbers indicated on the pattern for models of sizes 42, 44, 46 respectively.

Knitting process step by step

First, it is recommended to make a control sample to calculate the knitting density. The fragment should be knitted with the main pattern - patent (English) elastic. Then you will need to count the number of loops and rows in 1 cm.

After calculating, you should cast on the required number of loops and continue working with an English elastic band.

Execution algorithm:

1. Back knitted with a flat fabric without shaping the armhole and neck. During work, it is necessary to maintain the same knitting density so that the product does not look loose. Having knitted the fabric of the required size, it is recommended to close the loops in one row.
2. Before differs from the back in that it requires a neck. You should cast on the loops of the initial row, then switch to the "Patent elastic" pattern and knit an even fabric. At a distance of 15 (16,17) sts from the shoulder cut, you need to determine the middle of the fabric and close 16 middle loops. In the following rows, you need to make internal roundings separately for each side. To do this, you will need to decrease 1 time 3 sts, 1 time 2 rows and 3 times 1 st each. Then you should knit evenly to the shoulder cut and close all the loops.
3. Sleeves. First, you need to calculate the number of stitches of the cast-on row for the required width and cast them on to the knitting needles. It is recommended to knit the sleeves as a flat piece of fabric, the length of which is calculated taking into account the hem. After knitting, you should close all the stitches.

The assembly should begin with joining the shoulder sections. The second step is sewing in the sleeves, then you need to join the side sections of the sleeves, as well as the main panels - the back and front. After this, you should cast on loops from the side braids of the neckline on circular knitting needles, knit 10 cm with a 1 x 1 elastic band, close the row.

Knitting patterns

The technique for making voluminous sweaters for girls involves the use of various patterns - from flat and mesh to relief.

Example of knitting patterns for sweaters:

1. Front stitch. Odd rows – all loops are knit, even rows – all loops are purl.
2. Garter stitch. All rows must be knitted only with front or only with back stitches.
3. Pearl knitting. You should alternately perform 1 front st, 1 back st, shifting them to the side by 1 st every other row.
4. Convex leaflets. Combination of front and back loops with offset. Must be done strictly according to the pattern.
5. Simple braid. The weave is done with an additional knitting needle or pin, has one direction. You can choose in any direction.
6. Complex braid. The interlacing is done in both directions.
7. Complex relief pattern. Contains a combination of different designs. Suitable for experienced crocheters.

   

   

A voluminous sweater is a unique option for embodying the ideas of a modern girl to create her own image. A huge variety of models allows you to choose a thing for any figure, age and purpose.

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