Each knitter with the onset of cold weather for their loved ones masters various useful products. For children - socks or warm socks, beloved mother or mother-in-law - an openwork shawl, but for representatives of the strong half of humanity - a sweater, pullover or vest.
Does a man need a vest?
Knitted men's sleeveless jackets (knitted with needles) can not be called a universal piece of clothing, as they are usually worn by those who for some reason cannot wear a sweater. Often, one or two high-quality pullovers or buttoned cardigans are enough for our husbands, brothers and fathers. Therefore, before choosing a yarn and a pattern, you should ask if a vest is necessary in principle?
Men's tank tops, knitted with needles, are usually preferred by employees of banks and other companies, where they are very strict about the dress code. In winter, it is difficult to maintain the appearance, freezing in a light white shirt, so the vest becomes indispensable. Also, men's tank tops, knitted with needles, are useful to guys who choose a casual style for themselves. In this case, the craftswoman will have to pick up the most relevant colors, ornaments and cut.
And, of course, vests are knitted for children. Moms have long appreciated the convenience and practicality of such products. Men's tank tops (knitting needles), the photos of which are used in this article, are quite suitable for both adults and children, in the latter case you only need to knit smaller details.
Types of sleeveless jackets
For many years, the most popular model of the vest, made by simple hosiery, remains the most popular. This means that the front rows of all parts are connected by front loops, and the wrong ones are purl. Moreover, the cut can be any:
- The front part is solid or divided into two shelves.
- Neck in the shape of a cape or with a collar.
- The planks are knitted with an elastic band or other pattern.
These options are often chosen by novice craftswomen, because it is very difficult to make mistakes here.
In addition, both the knitter and the customer can easily imagine the result of the work. This fact is extremely relevant when working with capricious and demanding customers (even if they are relatives or close people). Probably, every craftswoman had at least one case when the appearance of the finished product surprised one for whom it was made. The words "I do not like it, I thought it would be different" do not please a girl who spent hours creating an unnecessary thing.
But when the craftswomen have decent experience and can do more complex work, they often choose harnesses and braids to decorate sleeveless jackets. The photo below shows a diagram of classic harnesses.
On the right there is a small braid, each strand of which consists of only one loop. They cross in each front row.
On the left side is a diagram of a larger tow, its strands (three loops each) are intertwined in every sixth row. Both braids can be crossed both in the left direction and in the right.
Men's sleeveless knitting needles with a description of the algorithm for their manufacture
The order of knitting vests is not difficult, but it contains several characteristic features:
- Before work, it is necessary to perform a control sample.
- Men's vests do not fit. The front and back canvases are often even.
- Knitting usually begins with 5-7 cm of elastic.
- If you decide to decorate the product with a pattern, it is performed only in front.
- Armholes always tie. For this, several different methods are used.
How to tie armholes
The first method: after the canvases are ready and sewn, around the circumference of the armholes, knit loops on the knitting needles and knit several rows with an elastic band or garter stitch. Then slightly close.
In the second method: straps along the armholes are performed in parallel with knitting the front and back cloths. To do this, 5-8 stitches are taken and in all rows (front and back) they are knit with their front.
The third method: it is suitable for craftswomen who own a crochet hook. Such men's sleeveless jackets are tied with a crochet column. Sometimes a combination is used: simple single crochet columns and a “step of the dog”.