The popularity of the shirtfront has not waned for a sufficiently long period. Many remember how they wore a scarf in childhood, similar in shape to the top of a sweater. Such a wardrobe item is extremely comfortable to wear - there is no need to tie uncomfortable traditional scarves. Even a small child can easily put on a shirt-front.
With the right choice of yarn and pattern, such a scarf will not only protect against the cold and protect against colds. Manishka may well become a unique and beloved item not only for children, but also for women and even men’s wardrobe.
Knitting tips
One of the most important stages in the creation of knitwear is the choice of material. This rule also applies if the shirt-front is knitted with needles. The pattern that will be chosen for knitting has a primary influence on the choice of yarn. But there are general rules:
- natural threads with a minimum synthetic content are preferred;
- Before knitting, make sure that there is no allergy to the components of the yarn for the one to whom the shirt-front is intended;
- the material should be soft, non-spiky, pleasant to the touch.
In order for the product to retain its shape and not deform for a long time, you should knit it as tightly as possible. For this, it is worth choosing the smallest size of knitting needles to which such threads are knitted. Those who have a loose knitting density should prefer knitting needles 0.5-1 size thinner than recommended.
Knitting methods
There are several ways to knit a shirt front with knitting needles. The choice, first of all, depends on the model and who the product is intended for.
The most popular is knitting the shirt front in a circle, starting from the top edge. In this case, you need skills to knit raglan or design a circle, starting from the middle. You can also perform a shirt shirt on the principle of knitting a circular yoke. This type of product is perfect for preschool children due to the lack of the need to fasten it when donning.
However, due to the need to wear them over the head, such models are not suitable for women (spoil their hair) and babies who do not like such procedures. In this case, a knitted shirtfront with knitting needles will be more suitable , the scheme of which suggests that it be performed with standard knitting needles with a seam. You can subsequently insert a zipper into it or make a fastener on buttons.
There are also ways to knit a shirt front based on a sweep pattern. For example, such as in the above drawing. In this case, knitting according to the pattern starts with 8 loops, so you need to dial a number that is a multiple of this number. After the collar of the desired length is knitted with an elastic band 1 x 1, you should proceed to knitting according to the picture. At the same time, it is convenient to mark rapports by hanging special marks between them on the spoke. According to the proposed scheme, you can tie the shirt-front both in a circle and with two knitting needles. In the latter case, at the end of knitting, the product is connected to the ring by a seam or clasp.
Pattern selection
When choosing a pattern with which the shirt-front will be made with knitting needles, there will be no problems with a description if you turn to the appropriate sources. In this case, it is important to consider who this garment is intended for.
When knitting a baby shirt shirt, it is important to consider the gender of the child. Girls are very fond of various ruffles, shuttlecocks and bows. Similar elements of the decor will not work for boys.
If a man's shirt shirt is knitted with knitting needles, the scheme of the selected pattern should differ in rigor and brutality. It can be connected by facial stitch and elastic. With moderate use, braids and arana look great. You can pick up and embossed "male" pattern.
In cases where a knitted shirt front is intended for knitting with a needle for a girl or a woman, the scope of choice of models is unlimited. They can be openwork, lace, with various weaves. As decorative elements, you can use beads, embroidery, various brooches.
Experienced knitters who can not decide how to knit a shirt front with knitting needles can be advised to use a win-win option. Products made using jacquards and Scandinavian patterns look fashionable, stylish and very beautiful .
Sample making
The comfort of the shirt front sock is impossible without the correct calculation of the loops. It is important that her collar fit snugly around her neck, but not choke. So, if the shirt front is knitted with needles, the scheme for calculating the number of loops is quite simple.
The first step, as in any other knitting, is the manufacture of the sample. It is desirable that its size is not too small. The sample is knitted with the pattern that will be made on the collar. After it is connected, the canvas is necessarily steamed. This will check the shrinkage of the thread.
Loop calculation
The calculation of the required number of loops is carried out in several stages:
- Calculation of the density of knitting (i.e. the number of loops and rows in one centimeter of the fabric).
- The degree of extensibility of the sample is determined. For this, the width of the sample is measured in a calm state and after its maximum tension. After that, the result of dividing the first indicator by the second is found.
- The circumference of the head and neck is measured.
- The result of measuring the circumference of the head is multiplied by the coefficient of elongation obtained in the second step. After that, the obtained value is compared with the girth of the neck, a larger number is selected and 4 centimeters are added for loose fitting.
- Multiplying the knitting density by the circumference obtained in the previous step, you can get the number of loops that you need to dial for knitting.
Standard knitting pattern
Regardless of who the shirt is intended for, beginners knitters can be advised on a fairly simple knitting pattern. At the same time, products for adults are knitted and the shirt-front for children with knitting needles is exactly the same, the difference is only in the number of working loops.
- In the selected way, the calculated number of loops is typed on the knitting needles. In the described case, it should be a multiple of 6. This is due to the fact that in this case it is proposed to tie the goal with an elastic band 3 by 3.
- The loops are distributed over 4 knitting needles and knit in a circle until the desired neck length is reached. After that, the implementation of the increase begins.
- The addition of loops is carried out alternately to the left and to the right of the group of facial loops in each third row from one wrong loop two are knitted.
- When in the process of increasing it becomes clear that the size of the shirt front has reached the desired, the knitting loop is closed.
It is advisable to crochet the finished shirt-front using half-columns or single crochet. If the knitted shirtfront is intended for the girl with knitting needles, you can make a little more effort and tie the edge with a beautiful lace or make a fringe and tassels.
Any knitter, even without much experience, can perform a beautiful shirt-front. To do this, it is enough to find a suitable scheme, have patience and make every effort.