A future mother always takes care of her baby in advance, trying to prepare as much as possible for his birth. In addition to buying clothes, bottles and diapers, she can tie something herself. And it will be the best gift for a newborn, because it is made with love. Knitting children's costumes is a wonderful activity for a pregnant woman, because it helps to brighten up the waiting time for a baby.
Knitting needles and hook: what to choose?
In order for the product for the baby to be practical, in the manufacture it is necessary to take into account some features of children's clothing. And first of all, pay attention that the product should be worn easily and quickly so as not to disturb the baby.
Knitting of children's costumes is carried out using knitting needles and a hook, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Knitted items will be very soft and elastic.
Crocheting a children's costume implies that it will turn out to be of an unusual shape and with an openwork pattern.
Choosing a children's model should be based on existing experience. If the needlewoman recently began to knit, it is better to pay attention to simple children's costumes. A little later, you can switch to more complex options, because experience is gradually accumulating.
What should be the children's costume?
All of the above should be considered before starting knitting. Children's costumes up to a year for kids should be:
1. Hypoallergenic. Yarn should choose high-quality, natural, which will not cause allergies. Low-quality threads in the composition may have fibers of synthetic origin, which are not suitable for a small child, especially for a newborn. It is better that the composition of the threads be mixed: natural fibers with microfiber or acrylic. If you choose only cotton, then the thing will turn out harsh, and if the hair, redness and itching may occur. By the way, it is acrylic that is most often chosen for knitting children's things, it is ideal if you need to make a warm product for a baby.
2. Convenient. If mother took up knitting a children's suit with knitting needles (children should be comfortable in clothing for up to a year), she should remember that he should not hamper the movements of the crumbs.
3. Soft. Since the baby’s skin is very delicate, the yarn should be soft, not prickly. Additional elements in the form of fasteners or buttons should also not interfere with the baby.
Moms should pay attention to the seams: they should not be rude. Shovchiki can rub the skin of the child, because over time it begins to actively move. Therefore, it is better to knit seamlessly or make them safe.
Costume for a little boy. Knit a blouse
Consider knitting children's costumes as an example for a boy. It consists of a blouse and panties. It is suitable for a baby 10 to 11 months of age.
You will need:
- 400 g of yarn consisting of 50% wool and 50% acrylic;
- knitting needles number 2.5, nasal;
- circular knitting needles No. 2,5;
- buttons and elastic.
1 x 1 elastic: knit one front and one wrong buttonhole in turn.
The main pattern:
- the first row - knit in turn two front and two wrong;
- second row - knit loops according to the pattern;
- the third - knit in turn two wrong side and two front;
- fourth row - knit loops according to the pattern.
Repeat from first to fourth rows.
Knitting needles and shelves must be knitted with a single fabric.
On knitting needles No. 2.5, dial 114 stitches and knit six rows with a 1 x 1 elastic band. In the sixth row, make the first buttonhole for the button. To do this, on the left shelf, knit the second and third from the edge of the loop together, and then make a crochet.
Then you need to knit with the main pattern, and continue to knit the last five stitches on each side with an elastic band 1 x 1 (this will be the bar). Knit buttonhole in every eleventh row until the end of the work. After 48 rows are made from the beginning of the main pattern, you can put off the loop.
Sleeves should be done this way: on knitting needles, dial 40 loops, evenly distributing them on four knitting needles (10 pieces each). Round knit fifteen rows with an elastic band 1 x 1. In the last, add 8 loops (two on each knitting needle). Then knit the main pattern of 28 rows.
Knit Raglan as follows: the main part must be divided into three parts: 30 loops for each shelf, 54 loops located in the middle will be the back. Now transfer all the loops to circular knitting needles, placing the loop of the sleeves between the shelves and the back. In the joints, knit two loops together front (raglan line).
Then knit with an elastic band 2 x 2. Knit the stitches and continue to knit according to the pattern, knit 3 front / back stitches on both sides of them. In each front row on both sides of each raglan line, one loop should be reduced.
So you need to knit 29 rows. Now start knitting the neckline like this:
- the first row (it will be the front one) - knit the front ones, without tying six stitches to the end of the row, turn the work;
- the second row - knit the wrong loops, not tying six stitches to the end of the row, turn the work;
- the third row - knit the front loops, without tying two loops to the end of the row, turn the work;
- the fourth row - we knit the wrong ones, turn the work, without tying two loops to the end;
- fifth row - knit the front loops and rotate the work without tying just one loop to its end;
- sixth row - knit the wrong loops and rotate the work, not tying only one loop to the end.
Assemble free loops on a knitting needle and tie six rows with 1 x 1 elastic. Close the loops according to the figure.
When assembling, you need to sew on the buttons.
Knit panties
Knit must be bottom-up. For one leg, type 52 loops on the toe spokes and evenly distribute them on the four knitting needles. Around the need to knit fifteen rows with an elastic band 1 x 1. And then - with the main pattern - 62 rows. Set aside these loops.
Knit the second leg in the same way. Then transfer all the loops to circular knitting needles and continue knitting with the main pattern for six dozen rows. Then you need to knit ten rows with 1 x 1 elastic and close according to the drawing.
To assemble as follows: bend the upper edge to the wrong side and insert the elastic band.
Suit for a newborn girl. Knit a jumper
Knitting children's costumes for little beauties is distinguished by their special grace. And the finished thing is very pretty. Usually they are performed in pink, beige or red colors. If the blouse should be fastened in front, then the buttons should be placed on the left bar. Decorated with beads, ribbon, braid. It is very important that each decorative element holds tight, because the baby can tear off a small detail.
The kit consists of a sweater and panties. The scheme of the picture is chosen at the request of the craftswoman.
It will be required for the kit:
- 150 g of pink acrylic yarn, knitting needles No. 3, 4;
- buttons for children pink or white - 4 pieces;
- elastic ribbon - 40 cm.
The jumper should be knitted like this:
- dial 46 loops of the back, perform 6 rows with an elastic band 2 x 2, perform addition once;
- to remove the armhole twice;
- close the neck and right shoulder, on the left make an elastic band two centimeters;
- Now dial also 46 stitches and tie the elastic;
- add 11 times;
- for armholes, reduce twice;
- close eleven stitches in the center;
- decrease 4 times, twice two, once one loop;
- knit with an elastic band the last two centimeters of the left shoulder;
- sew the right shoulder, pull out 72 loops from the armhole;
- decrease in every eighth row once;
- tie the neck;
- make loops on the left, sew on buttons.
Knit panties
Knitting children's costumes with knitting also means preparing pants. They fit like this:
- With knitting needles No. 3, 22 loops of each leg are typed. Tie a rubber band 2 x 2 six rows wide;
- continue knitting of the back part with knitting needles No. 4. It is necessary to add eight times in the 1st row;
- merge the trouser legs 16 cm from the edge, between them you need to dial one loop;
- in each second row, reduce six times one loop, continue work directly;
- in thirteen centimeters from the leg connection, knit two rows of garter stitch, four - the front surface, two - the wrong side, six - again the front surface;
- close the item;
- Now you need to complete the front side;
- sew the product, tuck and sew the top;
- thread the tape carefully.
If you want to tie a suit for the baby, you can knit for several evenings.
You can also use a typewriter
Knitting machines "Severyanka" are considered quite popular . Work on them makes it possible to create a knitted product with the most common pattern - culinary smoothness. This means that on the one hand, all the loops will be front, on the other hand, the wrong ones.
Canvases can also be made with complex patterns. Only in this case, the craftswoman should show a little perseverance to tie an elastic band, lace or braids.
Knitting children's costumes on the Severyanka machine will be more convenient for beginners, because it is single-loop.
Craftswomen with experience assure that even with a simple cooler they knit beautiful and functional things. Therefore, if somewhere somewhere on the mezzanine the old "Severyanka" gathers dust, it is quite possible to learn how to manage it.
Knitting tips
When knitting children's costumes, it is important to comply with the proposed knitting pattern. Over time, experience will come and patterns can be chosen more complex.
Perhaps at first it seems impossible. But in reality, after a while you will be able to knit a very nice suit for a couple of evenings. And the baby will be very warm in it (if the suit is winter).
With a little effort, you can please your beloved child with a new thing.