There are several methods that are most often used to decorate knitted wardrobe items with a yoke. The most popular are two: a coquette inscribed in raglan, and round. Both one and the second can be performed from the bottom up or in the opposite direction. In the first case, it will be necessary to reduce the loop of the product in the interval between the armhole and the neck, in the second - add.
Features of knitting a round yoke
For many craftswomen, a round yoke knitted with knitting needles is a real challenge. This is not surprising, because when performing a classic raglan from above, the yoke cloth gradually expands along with the product. Usually this happens in every second row (for example, in the front). Markers mark four points and add new elements to the marked loop and after.
It is worth noting that, doing such work, it is rather difficult to make a mistake, since the whole algorithm is simple and understandable. But a completely different picture opens up when one has to deal with the calculation of a round yoke - there are no clearly marked points for the formation of new loops.
If a round yoke is made with knitting needles on top (for women, men or children), then it expands due to the addition of loops in the pattern itself. The craftswoman must be attentive and have a developed imagination in order to correctly perform the work.
Why then do you need such a round coquette? Knitting easier and faster to knit raglans. The fact is that in the first case, the decor will be divided into segments by raglan lines, and in the second, the coquette is a continuous strip of ornament that fits the shoulders beautifully and smoothly.
If a round yoke is knitted with knitting needles on top for children, this is convenient for experiments
Children's clothing is good in that it is very quick to produce and much less material is needed than for an adult product. A small cardigan or sweater is an excellent field for maneuvers. And if an error is detected during operation, then you will have to dissolve a little. In extreme cases, if you find that making a round yoke with knitting needles is too complicated, and the scheme is not clear to you, then such an unsuccessful project is not a pity to dissolve.
Plain sweater with yoke
The photo posted in the article shows an interesting and fairly simple model: a children's jacket with buttons. Her main decoration becomes a round yoke knitting. The product is made of yarn of the same color. It should be noted that on such models it is very convenient to learn new techniques.
The drawing schematically shows this jacket in a finished form. The dotted line here indicates the line that is the last row of the coquette. The entire part should be knitted according to the scheme shown in the image.
Please note that after a set of loops, you need to follow the sequence shown in Figure A.1. Then go to the diagram in Figure A.2.
One large sheet is a pattern repeat. For a child of 6-9 years old there should be six.
Care should be taken to add loops. The first half of the rapport provides the expansion of the yoke. New elements are formed when yarn is crocheted. In ordinary lace patterns, each yarn is balanced by the subsequent contraction of the loop, but there are no contractions.
The second half of the rapport is a smooth canvas without additions. Here a balance appears between the new loops obtained from the yarn and the elements cut in the same row.
The above scheme is also relevant in cases where a round yoke is knitted with knitting needles from above for women. The description should only be slightly adjusted and compared with the planned size of the product.
Running back and shelves
When the coquette part is completed, the canvas should be divided into five sections:
- Right shelf.
- Right sleeve.
- Back.
- Left sleeve.
- Left shelf.
The boundaries between the sections are best indicated with markers. Then, loops for each sleeve are transferred to the thick thread (sections No. 2 and No. 4).
The backrest part needs to be expanded a bit. To do this, the first 5 cm are knitted, adding two loops in each front row (at the beginning and at the end of the row). The resulting bevels form armholes. The same bevels need to be tied on shelves. Then the canvases of the back and shelves are transferred to common circular knitting needles and knitted together.
When the product is of sufficient length, perform a few centimeters of garter stitch and close all the loops.
Completion: knitting sleeves
To finish the work, you need to sequentially put on the needles of the previously removed loop of the sleeves, knit 5 cm with bevels (decrease in each 2nd row) and knit the details to the desired length. They can be narrowed to the cuffs or left wide. Instead of the front surface, you can use literally any ornament.
It is interesting that even the simplest model and elementary pattern will look advantageous if you knit a neat round yoke with knitting needles on top (for children). The master class presented by us covers only the main points, and the craftswoman will have to perform her own calculations herself. No matter how detailed the description, the difference in thickness and composition of the yarn will negate all the calculations.
A more complex model for diligent and diligent
The photo at the beginning of the article depicts a dress knitted from above. It is equipped with a round yoke with a jacquard pattern.
The pattern with dimensions is presented below.
To bind a product of a larger or smaller size, you should use various schemes. For children 3-8 years old, the figure on the right is suitable. And for those whose age is in the range from 9 to 12 years, as well as for adult clothing, you will need a diagram on the left.
According to the designer, the pattern contains only two colors, but if desired, you can add much more shades. Have a good experience and beautiful products!