Sleeveless - a type of knitted pullover without sleeves, as the name implies. A must-have item in a wardrobe of a man, woman or child. Tank top can be done for any season and in any style. It is valid in many dress codes. In a word, the thing is completely universal.
Another advantage of this garment is the simplicity of the basic pattern. With knitting sleeveless knitting needles the most inexperienced craftswoman will cope.
Step-by-step instruction for beginners
- Work on creating a thing starts with a chart and taking measurements. To work, you need the following parameters: height of the product, chest volume, thigh volume. The width of the product in the armhole and at the bottom of the pattern should be slightly larger than the dimensions obtained. A small allowance is needed for a loose fit, even if you plan to tie a narrow model in shape.
- A sample outline is created based on a rectangle. Excavations of armholes and necks are drawn. On the front, they are a little deeper than on the back.
- The yarn is selected according to the purpose of a future new thing. Lush wool - for the winter version, thin cotton - for the summer. The thickness of the yarn will determine the number of knitting needles.
- After choosing a pattern, you should knit a sample of at least 20 * 20 cm in size. It will show what effect the combination of color, yarn texture and knitting method creates.
- Having measured the sample, using a simple proportion, the density of knitting is calculated, the number of loops and rows for each section of the pattern, the frequency of decreases and additions.
- The next step is to start knitting sleeveless knitting needles. Gather the required number of loops and, following the pattern, in the right places narrow or expand the canvas.
- When both parts are ready, they are slightly steamed. Connect the edges with a sewing machine or crocheting.
Armholes and neck
This part of knitting tank tops with needles may require a little more attention and some calculations.
The number of loops from which the armhole of the front part will be tied is determined, and is divided into four equal parts. When the canvas is ready to the armhole, the first part of the loops are simultaneously closed. The second part in each row is reduced by three, the third - by two. The loops of the fourth part are reduced one by one through one row. This refers only to the front rows, all purl fit in the pattern.
The armhole of the back is divided into only three parts. The first is closed in two steps, the second is reduced one loop in each row, the third - one loop through one row.
Knit 6-7 rows of straight fabric. Then they are added 2-3 times in one loop at equal intervals so that the product more accurately lies on the shoulders. The shoulder line in the product is made slightly beveled (1 cm) for the same purpose.
Simultaneously with the bevel of the shoulder, a notch for the neck is made according to the same principle as the armhole. It is important that the number of edge loops on the shoulder line coincides with the number of parts into which the armhole loops are divided. They begin to knit the neck, closing the loops in the middle part. All other decreases are made symmetrically.
With the help of circular knitting needles, loops for finishing pegs are drawn into the edge armholes and necks.
Original Models Sleeveless Knitting
Experienced knitters can tackle more complex and time-consuming options.
Lovers of stylish creative things, on the contrary, will choose a simple and daring cut.
Knitted sleeveless female sleeveless jacket can be wide and fitted, with a collar, hood or without them, solid, with a fastener or smell. It all depends on the imagination of the craftswoman.