The vest can be called one of the most popular types of clothing. It is worn to keep warm, or for beauty, it can be made in a simple office style or include crazy bright patterns and ornaments. Knowledge of the general patterns of knitting clothes is necessary to get a really high-quality crochet vest. Schemes and description are also needed, but not necessary, since this product can be connected even with a minimum of information.
Types of vests and their features
The obvious common feature that unites all types of vests is the lack of sleeves. However, today the variety of clothing models and their variations is so great that sometimes the edges are erased. Therefore, you should distinguish a vest from a cardigan, tunic and other items.
As a rule, a crochet vest (patterns and description of knitting can be taken from different sources) is worn on top of some other clothes. For example, a blouse, dress, sundress or tunic. In the classic version, it reaches the waistline, but may be slightly longer.
Vests are solid (without fasteners) and with two shelves. The latter is often left without buttons, locks or belts. They are wide open, so that the shelves act as draperies.
The simplest crochet vest: diagrams and description
There is nothing simpler than a product consisting of two parts of a rectangular shape. Using this method, you can make a warm vest from wool or angora yarn, as well as openwork summer product.
In any case, it is necessary to take the necessary measurements in advance, draw up a pattern, and also connect and measure the control sample. These measures will make it possible to obtain a crochet vest that matches the planned size. Schemes and descriptions of the simplest patterns suitable for knitting such items are presented below.
This ornament is extremely simple in execution, it allows you to provide rapid growth of the canvas and see the result of their work. In addition, when using it, knitting the neck and armhole will not be difficult. In fact, the vest can be made up of two rectangles, but the presence of armholes and necks will make it more comfortable to wear. And this diagram depicts a pattern with longitudinal stripes.
It is perfect for those who want to visually lengthen the silhouette and give it harmony.
When the rectangles are ready, they should be sewn together on the sides and shoulders, and also complete all open edges.
Shelf Vest
The next model is a bit more complicated to manufacture. It provides for the presence of two parts of the gear. To make the right pattern, it is better to look for information in any available sources: traditional periodicals, magazines, books, web pages. This is necessary so that the crocheted openwork vest (schemes can be any) had the correct cut and was functional. Otherwise, the time, material and effort spent will not bring any pleasure.
Such vests may also consist of square-shaped parts or have a roll-out of the neck and armhole. A crocheted vest (for beginners it is better to choose a simpler scheme) is often knitted from several patterns. For example, as in the following photo.
Here, the bottom is connected by an openwork pattern, and the upper parts of the parts are made with a relatively simple ornament. For this model, you can use the following pattern.
Its feature is that all the flowers are knitted in parallel with the grid without tearing off the thread. The first row forms the lower edge of the petals, and the second - the upper. The petals themselves are formed by lush columns. If desired, they can be made more voluminous by adding the number of columns.
How to calculate button plackets
If the shelves of the vest must be provided with plackets for buttons, their width should be taken into account when calculating the details of the front. The best method for making the planks is to stick them on the finished canvas. However, often the craftswomen prefer to sew a separately tied bar to the shelves.
Buttonholes must be made during the knitting process of the placket. The distance between them is calculated as follows:
- Divide the length of the strap by the number of buttons.
- The resulting size in centimeters (A) will be the distance between the two nearest buttons.
- The first loop should be done at a distance from the edge, which is equal to A / 2. The same distance should be from the last loop to the end of the bar.
The result is five full gaps (A) and two halves (A / 2).
Complicated vests
This type of vests is knitted by craftswomen with experience, since there are no unequivocal recommendations.
Observe only the general rules for constructing patterns. The photo shows a female crochet vest . Schemes of parts of the front and back are included.
A fragment that serves as the basis for knitting shelves.
Such products can be assembled from fragments, made using the technique of lace or Irish lace, be warm or decorative.