An oversized wardrobe item is not just voluminous clothing. It can be decorated with non-standard patterns, ornaments and all kinds of embroidery. Variants of oversized sweaters, made with knitting needles using this technology with a detailed description, will be discussed further in the article.
Oversized Sweater – Fashion Trends
An oversized sweater is a comfortable, casual, versatile and stylish element of a woman's wardrobe. A thing that looks several sizes larger than usual. However, its owner will seem gentle, graceful and feminine.
The specific features of this type of model are:
- sweeping cut;
- casual, easy style;
- unburdensomeness in details;
- the ability to harmonize with any wardrobe items.
The range of oversized sweaters is very wide, just like the palette of colors. At the same time the leading position is given to pastel shades, and gray color - to the greatest extent. The gray shade is multifaceted, it is quite easy to combine other palettes with it. Silver is given to black color - the ruler of classics. The trio of champions is completed by beige color.
Despite the fact that bright colors of sweaters are not universal, they still continue to please fashionistas. Red, bright blue, purple, yellow, pink - all of them will provide energy, add positivity and provide a good mood.
What to wear with a sweater
Voluminous models require special thought when choosing other wardrobe elements to create a smart and stylish look.
What exactly should you combine this fashionable piece of clothing with:
- Oversized sweater and skinny trousers. If trousers are to be combined with a cardigan or sweater, they must be narrow and straight, without excessive width. Trousers can be either standard length or cropped.
Narrow models made of velvet, chinos and even shorts are acceptable for a successful look. Skinny leather pants look very expressive and advantageous with large jumpers. For bohemian parties, a combination of an oversized sweater with shiny jeggings or a narrow, tight-fitting long skirt made of barely transparent or filigree fabric will be appropriate.
You can easily complete the look with rough boots or ankle boots with high heels and a short jacket on top to visually lengthen the silhouette and add slimness.
- Oversized sweater instead of a dress. A very loose sweater can easily replace a dress. A pullover with a missing collar can be combined with various voluminous scarves, collars.
Shoes should be selected depending on the future image. Sneakers, loafers, flat boots are perfect for creating a bold or sporty look, while shoes, over-the-knee boots, and boots are perfect for a dreamy look.
- Oversized sweater goes spicy with skirts, which can be lush. In such a composition, the most important thing is the structure of the product: an elongated model is best combined with flowing skirts, a short one - with rather dense ones. A voluminous sweater for everyday workdays can be complemented with both a straight-cut skirt and a pencil skirt.
- A godet skirt is a great pairing for an oversized sweater. She will be able to balance its dimensions in the shoulder area with the bottom of the image, gracefully emphasizing the curve of the hips. According to the desire and possibilities of the figure and wardrobe elements, the sweater can be tucked into trousers or a skirt.
- Sweater paired with boyfriend jeans. Tall girls will be able to demonstrate this model magnificently. Sneakers, trainers and stiletto heels will be able to complete the successful image.
- The wide sweater is a fan of layered clothing combinations, where it acts as an outer element of the set. The space that is created between the sweater and the body is easy to fill without harming the silhouette. All kinds of components of a multi-layer set are welcome.
A shirt dress is one of the items that can be paired with an oversized sweater.
- A loose sweater is very difficult to hide under outerwear. Straight-cut coats and cocoon coats are suitable as successful components., as well as large parkas. Instead of baggy models, loose jackets are perfect.
- Small bags look much more advantageous in combination with oversized sweaters than large ones. All kinds of jewelry will be appropriate only when the sweater has a deep neckline or a wide neck.
Description of the male model
An oversized sweater (with knitting needles and description) for men is discussed below. Classic styles of solid colors, made in a discreet style, which have a round neckline, are still relevant. As a rule, the models are made of thin yarn, which makes the item suitable for the office.
Elongated sweaters look unusual. This style looks great on tall and slender men. Being bold and unusual, it gives the image non-standard and daring notes.
Fashionable loose sweaters made from melange simultaneously retain warmth and look great. The most popular models are those with raised ornaments, patterns and high collars., which is offered in all sorts of variations.
V-neck sweaters are considered practical and popular. Striped colors, geometric and Scandinavian patterns, prints, and logos remain in fashion.
Oversized sweater with knitting needles with description: first you need to cut out the future model on paper from several triangles.
It will include a front shelf, sleeves, back, collar. The size depends entirely on the parameters of the man's figure. The width is half the chest circumference plus or minus 2 cm. The length depends on the actual model. If the length is over 60 cm, 36 cm are counted from the bottom elastic band and a roll-out for the sleeves is depicted. After that, the neckline and shoulders are designed.
After the back and front panels of the product, you can proceed to the sleeves, the length of which is measured from the wrist to the shoulder joint. This is approximately 60 cm, the width of the wrist is 18 cm. Next, you need to step back from the fold from the bottom half of 18 cm, from the top - set aside 19 cm.
The armholes are constructed by joining the widest part to the place where the elastic ends. The collar is knitted with an elastic band with a gradual addition of loops. When constructed, a pair of triangles and a trapezoid emerge.
When choosing the color of yarn, you need to pay attention to the man's taste. If the product is supposed to be warm, it is better to take simple wool or wool with the addition of acrylic. The second option will give a durable and unusually warm thing.
The first step of knitting is considered to be elastic. After dialing the required number of loops, proceed to making the front. The English elastic should be several centimeters.
The meaning of knitting is as follows:
- 2 loops are knitted simultaneously from the front side;
- 2 loops from the wrong side of the front loop do not cross;
- yarn overs are purled.
The uniqueness of the English elastic lies in the special technique of knitting front and back loops, including yarn overs.
Distinctive attributes of the pattern:
- due to its uniqueness, this ornament dominates in comparison with other patterns;
- "English elastic" is extremely elastic;
- Due to the special knitting method, the pattern is loose and fluffy, which adds thickness to the product.
Many needlewomen have a question about how to make an English elastic band in a circle.
When knitting in this way, odd rows are knitted exactly the same as with regular knitting, and odd rows are knitted with purl instead of front.
Next, the key pattern is selected and the rectangular piece is knitted to the armhole. When designing the neckline, the pattern should be used as a guide. The loops are knitted, gradually decreasing, and rolled out.
After the loops are gradually closed, a sloping shoulder line is formed. The front shelf is finished. The back is knitted in exactly the same way. To complete the work more quickly, you can knit the sleeves synchronously on the same needles. The result will be symmetrical.
The oversized sweater (with knitting needles as described above) will be fully completed only after all the parts are knitted. They will need to be sewn or crocheted. The collar is knitted with a regular elastic band.
Another option for knitting an oversized men's sweater, which is also suitable for women.
Knitted sweater for a girl
A girl wearing an oversized sweater seems incredibly fragile, tender and unprotected. Such models are not routine at all, they can be decorated with ornaments and appliques.
An oversized knitted sweater with a description of the women's model is discussed below. For knitting, you need about 600-700 grams of yarn of one color. Pastel colors are considered classic: olive, beige, powder. However, bright color palettes also have their favorites.
An oversized sweater made with stockinette stitch is one of the easiest to make. This pattern is so popular that thanks to it you can learn to knit absolutely any thing.
There are many knitting methods: everything will depend on the thickness of the selected yarn. Using thin needles, you can create a very dense and even fabric, while thick ones will make the product loose, soft and homely.
The universal pattern of the garter stitch looks like this:
- cast on the required number of loops on 2 knitting needles connected together;
- knit the first row with front loops;
- we finish with an edge loop (it can be made either front or back);
- turn the work over;
- knit the next row with purl stitches, finishing with an edge stitch;
- then we continue knitting the product according to the pattern.
The product should be knitted with circular knitting needles (No. 4, 5 or 6). As a rule, pullovers are completely made with English ribbing. Because such sweaters hide surprises: after the first wash, deformation and stretching may occur.
To avoid such a situation, you need to knit a small sample from the same yarn and, having wet it, wait until it dries completely. Then you need to measure the number of loops per 1 cm and calculate in what proportion the length of the sample has multiplied.
The model is almost seamless
A model like this needs to be done with circular knitting needles from the very bottom to the armhole. After this, the front shelf and the back are knitted in a separate way with turning rows, with knitting of a pattern with reliefs. As a rule, the sweater should be made with a face knit. It is thanks to knitting in a circle that things will turn out seamless.
Sweater made of thick yarn
Models made from bulky and heavy yarn are mostly made with smooth knit or purl stitch using thick knitting needles.
The more voluminous and massive the threads from which the product is made, the more voluminous the pattern will appear (if it is appropriate). Due to the bulk of the threads, the pattern will begin to stretch.
Some designers decorate sweaters with shadow patterns. Thanks to the yarn, the product can even replace outerwear - a jacket, a down jacket, a coat.
Similar models have the following list of preferences:
- cut with abutment in certain places: if the model has a wide shoulder line, then the waist area or its lower part will be adjacent to the body;
- extended loose sleeves;
- The most fashionable are sweaters knitted with a regular stockinette stitch with voluminous sleeves, the length of which reaches the tips of the fingers;
- Layering in clothing is becoming popular.
With dropped shoulder
Knitted clothes do not always imply a dense, completely closed silhouette. Often, a wardrobe of warm clothes is equipped with charming elements that can give the image more sexuality, playfulness, and boldness.
One of the most popular solutions in modern design is the decoration of bare shoulders. Such a model can easily replace a smart shirt, blouse or sweater during the cold season and complement absolutely any fashionable image.
The off-shoulder knitted sweater is on trend. Asymmetry suits absolutely all representatives of the fair sex regardless of the body type, making the style versatile in both free and tight cuts.
Oversized sweater models, made with knitting needles with a detailed description, can create a unique image of a proud and freedom-loving girl. Knitting lovers can do without visiting fashion boutiques. In order to create the desired sweater model, it is enough to focus on a certain style and choose the color of the yarn.
Article formatting:Natalie Podolskaya
Video about knitting an oversized sweater with knitting needles
Video instructions on how to knit an oversized sweater with knitting needles (with description):
The best option for oversized is English elastic, which even beginners can do.