In order for curvy women to look elegant and attractive, it is advisable to include such a type of clothing as a tunic in their wardrobe. Its styles, materials for production, methods of applying patterns and color solutions are so diverse that, having embodied at least some of them in reality, you can create a unique collection of charming and exclusive things.
Crochet patterns, patterns and diagrams for them, presented in the article, can help you find your own individual image.
Openwork tunic for plus size women, new items
Before starting work, it is imperative to decide on the desired style. For women of large build, it is recommended to use tunics of a loose cut. It can be straight, trapezoid or slightly flared.
Such styles may have side slits, various types of lacing and ties. The bottom of the product may also have an uneven edge: the front panel is slightly raised, and the back is lowered. The use of such techniques will give a certain charm and appeal.
A crochet tunic for plus size women, the patterns for which are presented below, will look delicate, light and very beautiful. However, all these patterns have one similarity that needlewomen should not forget about.
All of them have a vertical orientation, which visually conceals fullness and adds height to a woman. It is advisable not to use horizontal patterns, as they will act in the opposite direction - reduce height and increase volume.
Method 1
To begin with, it is recommended to take a simple, straight, loose-fitting style. So, having chosen a model, you can start working. First, you should calculate the length of the chain of air loops for the front and back of the tunic.
To do this, you need to measure the woman's hips and chest, choose the largest and divide it in half. Add 15 cm to the resulting value for freedom of movement. That is, 15 cm to the front and the same to the back.
Many experienced craftswomen recommend making a small sample of the pattern that will be used before work, to match the width of the product and the number of pattern rapports.
After the calculation, you should dial a chain of the required length. Due to possible unevenness of the set of loops, the width of the fabric may narrow with further knitting. Therefore, it is recommended to knit the chain a little longer, and the remaining excess can be hidden in it during the final binding of the edge.
Next, you can proceed to making the pattern itself. Its rapport is 33 loops. In the process, air loops and columns with 1 yarn are used. Alternating them between themselves, carefully following the pattern, the result is an openwork and beautiful fabric. The product with this pattern can be knitted both from the bottom up and in the opposite direction.
It is recommended to wear this tunic over a light blouse or contrasting T-shirt.Also in this model side slits are possible. They, based on the pattern, should be located inside the vertical stripes formed by 6 columns with 1 yarn.
Having knitted the fabric of the required length up to the beginning of the armholes, you should start making them. If the model does not provide for them, you need to continue working until the beginning of the neckline. It can be round, V-shaped or "boat-shaped", as desired. If there are sleeves, the armhole is knitted by gradually decreasing a certain number of loops on each side of the front and back according to the size of the tunic.
To knit the sleeves, you need to cast on a chain equal to:
- wrist circumference + allowance for free movement if the sleeve is long;
- arm circumference just below the elbow + allowance if the sleeve length is ¾;
- elbow circumference + allowance, if the sleeve is of the appropriate length;
- the circumference of the arm above the elbow + allowance accordingly if the sleeve is short.
The sleeve cap at the bottom is designed in the same way as the armhole. Then, closer to the shoulder, the sleeve is closed in several rows, decreasing 3-5 loops on each side, depending on the size.
After all the details are ready, they need to be sewn together either with a crochet hook or a sewing needle, and the neckline tied. The bottom of the garment and sleeves can also be processed as desired. Perform a wet-heat treatment of the tunic.
Method 2
The crochet tunic for plump women (the patterns are very easy to make) is presented by the following openwork pattern. It also has a vertical orientation. The rapport of this pattern is 14 loops. Therefore, when calculating the width of the product, it is necessary to bring it into line with the number of rapports.
Of the symbols indicated in the diagram, air loops, single crochets and double crochets are used. Such a simple pattern will look spectacular in the finished product.
Method 3
The pattern and diagram presented below, on closer inspection, have a horizontal direction. But in the finished canvas, the vertical direction still prevails.
The pattern looks very gentle and beautiful in light colors for both straight and trapezoid models. Knitting a straight style was discussed above.
Slightly flared version
If the tunic pattern is designed to be done from top to bottom, then you should start with the chest measurement, measured at the most prominent points of the mammary glands. This model can be knitted either from 2 pieces (front and back), or as a single piece.
It should be remembered that when performing in a circle, each row must be performed in reverse order.
This is due to the fact that when knitting the armholes further, the work will need to be turned, and therefore the pattern will be different. To create an expansion towards the bottom of the product, it is necessary to add the same number of loops on each side at equal intervals in the pattern along the side seams.
It is important to ensure that the newly added loops fit correctly into the main pattern.If knitting is done from the bottom up, it is first recommended to correctly and accurately calculate the number of loops to be decreased.
For this, two measurements are taken: chest circumference (necessarily through the protruding points of the mammary glands) and the width of the finished tunic at the bottom. It can be both minimal and large. This is determined individually according to the style and the woman's desire. The difference between these values is determined.
Next, the resulting segment must be divided by the length of the product from the beginning of the armhole (under the arm) to the bottom. As a result, you will get the interval through which you should decrease the loops in the area of the side seams on each side of the front and back.
Vertically oriented pattern
The next pattern is also a vertically directed design. Its rapport is 21 loops. Its scheme is easy to perform, it uses air loops, single crochets and double double crochets.
An interesting feature of this pattern is that the working thread is captured not by 1 previous row of air loops, but by 2, creating a wrapping effect, as in openwork. The finished product made with this pattern looks feminine and attractive.
Fillet pattern
Crochet tunics for plus size women, the patterns of which are presented below, have become very popular in the wardrobe of modern fashionistas.
By using the filet knitting technique in clothing, a unique color scheme of floral patterns is created, giving things lightness, fabulousness and irresistibility.
It should also be remembered that the applied motifs are recommended to be placed in a vertical direction and in the center of the product., which helps to concentrate the attention of others on it and hide areas that are not visible.
It is recommended to fill the remaining space with a small pattern to highlight the longitudinal central part of the tunic more clearly. It can be done in both the fillet technique and the usual one. Here are 2 schemes of possible patterns.
The presented fillet patterns use either single crochets with a chain stitch between them, or treble crochets to create an even grid.
In accordance with the pattern scheme, certain cells of such a grid are filled, resulting in a beautiful flower or composition. For a denser filling of the necessary cells and a clear outline of the pattern, it is recommended to knit not 1, but 2 columns with 1 vertex under the air loop of the previous row.
If the bottom cell of the grid is already filled, then both columns must be knitted not in one puncture with a hook, but in adjacent ones. The central part, framed by thin paths, as shown in this diagram, will also look effective.
It is possible to use repeating vertically arranged elements that will create the effect of an openwork ribbon. They can be located singly or in some quantity, connected to each other with a decorative seam. This knitting technique is used for both straight-silhouette and trapezoid tunics.
In Greek style
A crochet tunic for plus size women, the patterns of which depict Greek ornaments, gives both severity and solemnity.
The presented patterns are very easy to perform. They use only single crochets or double crochets and chain stitches alternating with each other. The use of this pattern is limited.
It is located either:
- along the bottom of the product;
- along the bottom of the sleeves;
- vertically, but not densely, otherwise its Greek essence will be lost.
In boho style
This style is a variety of irregularly shaped styles and connections of parts. It is ideal for the wardrobe of plump women. In order to knit a tunic in the boho style, you must first make a pattern of the model you like, and experienced needlewomen only need to have good spatial thinking.
Step by step knitting:
- The first thing you need to do is carefully select a pattern or a combination of it with another.
- Decide where to start work (from the bottom or from the top).
- Correctly calculate the parameters of the product and bring them into line with the arrangement of the patterns. Observe symmetry, if any.
When choosing a suitable pattern, you can make an accent, as described above, on the central part of the product. This is an ornament along the entire length, only on the upper part or on the entire yoke. The fillet technique is perfect for such an embodiment. The given diagrams show options for the arrangement and execution of several examples of patterns.
The rest of the fabric is knitted with a small regular pattern either in the fillet technique or in any other way, carefully following the contours of the pattern. The patterns presented below can serve as examples for filling most of the tunic. They also have a vertical direction, and in the finished product they will hide problem areas.
With ties
Crochet tunics, the patterns and models of which are shown below, can include such a decorative element as ties, which also serve as a fastener. They have different locations: on the neck, with a split neckline, under the chest, on the waist, sleeves, shoulder and side seams.
But for women with curvy shapes, it is recommended to use ties only on the neck in various versions and on the shoulder seams.
In products with one-piece sleeves, they can continue along it. This decorative element can be a caterpillar cord, a thin braid, crocheted in various variations.
It is also possible to use satin braid that matches or contrasts in color with the main product.
It can be threaded around the neck and tied at the front.
This use of ties also serves to protect the neck from stretching during wear.
If they are provided in the model in the neck area with a slit, one nuance should be taken into account.
The pattern for this product must be selected so that the cut is exactly in the middle.
In addition, it is undesirable to use those floral patterns, the integrity of which may be violated by the introduction of such an element.
When using this decorative trim, it is recommended to stick to the choice of patterns, in which the tunic will not be oversaturated with details that draw attention. It is enough to use a single type of beautiful pattern and decorate it with original ties. The given schemes can be examples.
From squares
One of the interesting ways to create original tunics is knitting from square motifs. But for plump women there are some restrictions. It is not recommended to use large squares. They visually increase the size.
It is better to use small or medium-sized motifs. There is an opinion among craftswomen that the smaller the size of the square, the more accurately the product is close to the pattern and there is no need for additional alignment and adjustment.
For beginner needlewomen, connecting motifs can be difficult. To do this, when knitting the outer row of each square, you should connect it in certain places with similar loops in the already knitted motifs.
Another advantage of smaller squares is the minimal formation of inter-motif spaces, which subsequently need to be filled with additional fragments.
You can knit the entire fabric from square motifs, or use them partially. For example, knit only the yoke, the central part of the front, decorate the longitudinal middle line of the sleeves, design the bottom of the product and sleeves, use for asymmetrical finishing of the upper and lower parts of the front.
By using this technique when knitting a tunic on its entire surface or a certain part, you can create many products that are radically different from each other.
From diamonds
Knitting items from diamonds is the same as knitting from squares. The only difference is in the arrangement of the motifs. If, according to the chosen model, the bottom of the tunic and sleeves should be made in the form of teeth, which will give the finished item an elegant look, then this type of knitting should definitely be used here.
The size of the motifs should also not be large. The diamonds are connected in a similar way to the squares technique. Based on the desired result, it is recommended to carefully select the hook for the yarn used. The optimal size for thin cotton thread is from 1.5 to 3.
It should be noted that the thicker the hook used, the softer and more delicate the motif will be. If the idea requires a denser and more rigid part that should hold its shape, it is better to take a smaller size. Below are examples of some patterns and diagrams that can be used for knitting.
Using the presented various techniques of crocheting tunics for overweight women, we can confidently say that any build can be transformed with the skillful selection of style, pattern and decorative trim.
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