There are things that will never go out of style. One of these wardrobe items is a Chanel-style knit cardigan. The greatest female fashion designer has managed to come up with an option that combines with different styles and images. Therefore, in the presented material we will study the features of its implementation using knitting needles.
Preparatory stage
Before starting work, it is necessary to choose yarn and knitting needles. You should not worry about the pattern. Basically, the model is performed by the front surface. That is, the front loops on the front side, and the wrong ones on the wrong side. Such a cardigan looks very interesting and original. But most importantly, it lends itself even to novice masters. The main thing is to choose yarn according to the season of socks. In addition, to make a knitted cardigan in the style of Chanel, you should not choose a mottled thread.
Classic cardigans allow the use of no more than two shades. The first is the main one, the second is for finishing edging. It is also important to note that you can choose bright yarn. However, traditional models are decorated in a calm range. White, beige, gray, pink, brown and black are also found. Tools must be selected with particular care. Craftswomen are convinced that it is more convenient to make a knitted cardigan in the Chanel style with metal ring knitting needles. Their diameter should match the thickness of the thread.
Features of model measurement
To prepare the studied wardrobe item, which is suitable for the figure of a particular person, it is important to take measurements correctly. This requires a centimeter tape, as well as a piece of paper and a pen. After we proceed to the removal of the parameters of interest:
- distance from the base of the neck to the lower edge of the cardigan;
- chest girth;
- neck girth at the base;
- distance from the lower edge to the armpit;
- distance from shoulder edge to sleeve cuff.
Calculation of cardigan sizes in loops and rows
Experienced needlewomen advise those who decided to make a knitted cardigan in the Chanel style, not to compare every step with a centimeter. This is extremely inconvenient. It is much better to convert centimeters to the required units of measurement in advance. To do this, prepare a square sample of the selected pattern 10 x 10 centimeters. We count the number of loops and rows in it. And we divide each value by 10. The number of loops in one centimeter is multiplied by the circumference of the chest and the circumference of the neck. The number of rows in one centimeter is the distance from the base of the neck to the lower edge, from the lower edge to the armpit and from the shoulder to the sleeve cuff. As a result, we manage to make circumventable calculations. Now we draw a schematic image of the conceived product and we indicate all the important parameters directly on it. After that we get to work.
Description of the creative process
To make a knitted cardigan in the Chanel style with knitting needles, you must strictly follow the instructions presented:
- Take a thread of additional color.
- We collect on the circular knitting needles the number of loops equal to the value: chest girth plus 5-7 loops for a loose fit.
- We knit 7-10 rows with a single or double elastic band.
- Next, go to the main thread and the front surface.
- Raise the canvas to the armpit.
- Separate the back and front, consisting of two identical shelves.
- We knit each part separately.
- But we only tie the back to the end. We interrupt the knitting of shelves when 11 rows are left until completion.
- Close 10 loops from each edge.
- Girth of the neck is divided by 2. And subtract from the remainder of 20 closed loops. The rest is divided by 10.
- Then we form the gate, closing as many loops as we calculated.
- Then we sew a do-it-yourself knitted cardigan in the style of Chanel at the shoulder seams.
- With the help of a hook we tie the gate and add the edging on the shelves.
- Then at the armhole we collect loops and knit a sleeve of the desired length. At the end, we knit 7-10 rows with an elastic band.
This concludes the work. And the needlewoman can boast of her new thing to her friends.