One of the most widely read sections in needlework magazines is perhaps a description of how knitting pullovers is done. For men, you can choose from a wide variety of patterns. It is not necessary to be an experienced needlewoman. It is enough to know the simplest techniques for performing various ornaments. With the examples presented in this article, you can try to start knitting pullovers for men.
The choice of style and materials
It is necessary, first of all, to determine the pattern. Knitting pullovers for men can be completely different. Most often, simple patterns are used, containing various weaves in the form of braids or changing the methods of knitting loops (alternating groups of facial and wrong). Using an example of a simple ornament, try to make a sample to further determine the density. After that, you can make the necessary calculations for the manufacture of models of the required size. Below is a diagram and description of the operation of one of these patterns. The instruction and a visual image with a diagram will help you easily and quickly cope with the task even for a beginner needlewoman. When working, you need to know only two basic knitting techniques - the front and wrong loops.
Simple pullover knitting pattern
The presented pattern looks like a “checkerboard”, which makes it embossed. The following conventions are used in this description: P - loop; KP - edge loop; IP - wrong loop; LP - facial loop; ** - rapport (repeated ornament).
Instructions for knitting a pattern:
1 row - dial on the knitting needles the number of loops, a multiple of 7 plus 6P;
2 row - 1K, all drugs, 1K;
3rd, 5th, 7th row - 1KP, * 4IP, 3L *, 4IP, 1KP;
4 and all even ones - knit according to the pattern;
9th row - 1K, * all drugs *, 1K;
11, 13, 15 row - 1K, * 3L, 4IP *, 3L, 1K.
Next, continue work, starting with 1 row.
Is there even simpler knitting for men? Knitting pullovers with knitting needles can be made much faster if, when using a large pattern, work with threads whose thickness is above average.
Ornament Options
The proposed pattern can be slightly modified. To do this, for example, make the “chess” larger by increasing the number of loops in the rapport in width or the number of rows in height. As a result, we get several other rectangular parts of the ornament. Or alternate this pattern with different braids. Quite original look several types of large volume weaving. For example, in the midline of the product can be arranged branching on both sides of the tourniquet. And the decoration of the sides and sleeves can be decorated with simple braids, consisting of double weaving. Between the large elements, place the wrong side of the canvas or other simple patterns.
Operating procedure
Consider in general terms how to knit a men's pullover 48-50 sizes. To work, you need about 1000 g of wool yarn. Knitting needles are used No. 3 and No. 4. The knitting density when performing a 10x10 cm sample made with the pattern described above is 25 loops x 30 rows. Knitting pullovers for men always begins with the lower elastic band. To do this, use thinner knitting needles from the two suggested. An improvised belt will look neat if the front loops on one side are not knit, but simply removed. From the wrong side, the entire canvas is made according to the drawing. Next, you need to make accurate calculations so that the pullover looks stylish due to the skillful preliminary preparation of the ornament. Work on the manufacture of the back of the pullover according to the patterns to the shoulder area (armhole is usually not specially knitted). Simultaneously with the phased descent in several steps, draw up the neck in the same way. The shelf is executed a little differently. The main distinguishing feature is the individual design of the neck. With a V-neck, it is important to lower the loops smoothly and evenly. The rounded neck is obtained by another phased movement of the loops on a special long pin. Sleeves knit, expanding slightly upward. After assembling all the parts, tie the neck with several rows of elastic.
There are other secrets to organizing work. Experimenting and learning the basics of needlework, you can connect simple in technology, but quite attractive models.