Crochet cocoon cardigan diagram and description

Description

In order to knit a product such as a crocheted jacket (the pattern can be solid or openwork), it is important to choose the right yarn, calculate the pattern repeats and maintain the specified dimensions. All these stages in due sequence will be covered in this article using the example of two products of varying degrees of complexity.

Simple rectangular jacket

The photo shows the simplest model of a sweater that you can imagine.

It is based on a rectangle sewn in a special way. By and large, this item can be called more of a cardigan. However, it can also be called a jacket. This is often done by fashionistas, taking into account that this is a garment for the top with a detachable front part. In fact, any crocheted jacket (the pattern does not matter) requires the presence of two shelves with or without a fastener. As a rule, its length reaches the waist or slightly below. Longer models should already be called cardigans. In modern magazines, blouses are also often called pullovers, jumpers and even tops.

In order to get a high-quality and beautiful crochet sweater for beginners (a diagram of the pattern used is given below), you need to take measurements. Must be clearly marked:

• Product length (DI).
• Sleeve length (SL).
• Back width, distance between shoulder blades (ShS).
• Sleeve circumference (OR).

It is also necessary to make a control sample, according to which the jacket will be calculated.

Beginning of work

The chain of air loops from which the pattern begins to be knitted will be located along the bottom edge in the finished jacket.

The length of the first row (like all the others, because we are knitting a rectangle) is equal to the planned sleeve length, multiplied by two and added to the back width (DRx2+ShS). Such an openwork crocheted jacket - the patterns can be different - plays the role of both a warm product and a purely decorative one. Its purpose depends on the pattern and the selected yarn: wool, cotton, viscose.

Product stitching and binding

The rectangle must be knitted until its height is equal to the planned length of the product (DI). At this stage, work on the scheme stops. The part needs to be steamed with an iron. The canvas should only be exposed to steam, without placing the soleplate of the device on it. Then the rectangle is folded along the long edge and the short sides are sewn from the open edges to the fold line. Only part of the fabric is left unsewn, the length of which is equal to half the girth of the sleeve (OP/2).

At the final stage, the open edges of the fabric are tied with several rows of a dense pattern. If we are talking about crocheting warm sweaters (patterns that are more dense are used), then the binding can look like just single crochets. When the product is intended for use in summer, the bar becomes an independent decoration. Often the main fabric is made with some simple pattern, and the binding is made wide and openwork. Its upper part becomes a collar. This distinguishes both summer and warm crocheted sweaters (different patterns are used, but the model is the same).

Technology for calculating loops and rows

Regardless of whether the cocoon cardigan is made with crochet or knitting, the mathematical calculations preceding the work will be identical. But first you should prepare a square sample of the selected pattern. To knit the product under study, a fragment of 10x10 centimeters is enough.

We prepare it, count the number of loops and rows, and then divide by 10. As a result, we find out how many required units fit in one centimeter. Now we divide the width of the product by the number of loops, and the length by the number of rows. We write down two new values. After all, they are the ones who will help us knit the desired piece of clothing that will exactly suit our figure.

Photo gallery of completed works

A photo gallery of handmade products will help you visually examine the model, choose a color, etc.

A cardigan is a long jacket that is worn with jeans, trousers, and dresses. Initially, this item of clothing was for men, until it attracted the attention of the unforgettable Coco Chanel. With the light hand of the famous Frenchwoman, the cardigan appeared in the women's wardrobe. Today, the product is constantly present in the collections of famous brands, and needlewomen are looking for options on how to create an original long jacket on their own. To crochet a cardigan, you need to prepare a pattern and material, correctly calculate its quantity, and choose the optimal technique. The article contains 4 popular knitting patterns for cold and warm seasons; for beginning knitters, they will be a good help in their work.

Preparation

To create a truly beautiful product, you need to work hard at the preparatory stage. You should start by choosing a pattern. In this case, each needlewoman can rely on her own taste. The main thing is to compare the repeat of the selected pattern with the calculations, the technology of which we will study a little later. And it is also worth considering that for knitting patterned cocoon cardigans you should choose plain yarn. Moreover, it can be pastel shades or rich acidic ones.

If a person who is just starting to get acquainted with the basics of knitting is going to knit the product being studied, it is wiser to focus on unusual yarn. For example, patchwork, variegated, gradient, etc. In this case, it is permissible to alternate knit and purl rows or knit on both sides only with knit stitches.

Materials and tools

To choose the right materials, you need to decide on the style, patterns, and season. For example, for autumn you need a warm model that would replace outerwear, and for cool summer evenings it is better to choose a white openwork cardigan. To create knitted items, yarns such as sheep and merino wool, mohair, angora, alpaca, silk, bamboo, cotton, and linen are most often used. Each skein of thread has advantages and disadvantages that influence your choice.

Measurements and pattern preparation

To crochet a cardigan, you need to take the following measurements:

1. Chest circumference. The tape runs parallel to the floor along the highest points of the chest.
2. Neck circumference. The measuring device is placed at the base of the neck.
3. Length of the product. Measure the distance along the back from the highest point of the body to the desired length.
4. The length of the sleeve. The tape runs from the shoulder joint, through the elbow and to the wrist.
5. Hip volume. Measured parallel to the floor at the protruding points.

After taking measurements, you need to compare them with the dimensions of the pattern. You will need to find the half-girth of the chest and hips, multiply by 2, and then compare with the measurements. If these units match, nothing needs to be adjusted. Otherwise, you will have to “push apart” the pattern in certain areas. The difference between the values ​​of the pattern and measurements is recorded, and then special horizontal lines are used, along which it is evenly distributed.

How to take measurements for knitted items

Pattern and knitting pattern for an openwork cardigan

Cardigan from bottom to top

To knit this version of a cocoon cardigan with crochet or knitting needles, you should perform slightly different manipulations:

1. We multiply the number of loops in one centimeter by the length of the product, and the number of rows in one centimeter by the width.
2. We cast on the calculated loops.
3. And we knit the fabric of the required length without increases or decreases.
4. Then we assemble it in the same way as described in the previous paragraph.
5. However, it is important to note that the reader can make a two-tone cardigan if desired. To do this, you should knit the product until halfway, and then switch to a different color of thread.

As you can see, the principle of operation is quite simple and quite accessible even to novice craftsmen. Although this does not mean that the finished product will be simple or uninteresting. Experienced needlewomen advise “revitalizing” it using a combination of unusual yarn and a simple pattern, or a monochrome knitting thread and a complex pattern. In any case, the work ahead will be creative and very exciting. Therefore, we recommend that the reader use his imagination.

Stages of work

This section contains crocheted cardigans; the patterns are not too complicated; both a beginner and an experienced craftsman can figure them out. Light summer models and warm options made in different techniques are offered. You can knit a long cardigan for women or a shortened model for a teenage girl - the choice is limited only by the imagination of the craftswoman. For work, both blended and natural yarn are used.

Summer floral cardigan

The cardigan fits sizes 44–52. First you need to knit the motifs themselves according to the pattern without tearing off the thread. After the fifth row, when the shelves and back are formed, you need to separate the parts. For the neckline, knit the halves of the motifs. Connect the patterns on the shoulders. Knit the motifs to the end of the part, complement the halves that were made earlier. Align the edges of the shelves with chains of 7 chain loops.

For the sleeves, tie the motifs and join them together. Similarly to the main part, align the borders and connect the parts. Then tie the edges of the product with a border, add a pattern to the edge of the neckline, shelves and sleeves.

Cast on a chain of chain stitches and knit according to the pattern without tearing the thread

Having knitted the parts according to the pattern, connect them on the shoulders, tie the edges with a border

Warm oversized model

This beautiful crocheted cardigan is also suitable for plus size women. The loose model is knitted in one piece using a 3.5 mm hook. Operating procedure:

1. We cast on 84 air loops (VP).
2. Next - 84 double crochets (dc) + 5 rows (back wall). Together with the edging you will get 6 rows.
3. We throw another 84 VP + 12 rows. We fasten the thread.
4. For the sleeve: put a mark in the middle, find the boundaries of the product on both sides. We knit 60 CH.

Explanations for decreases on the sleeves: each time we reduce the number of CH by 2:

1. Decrease + 56 dc + decrease.
2. 58 CH x 2.
3. 2 dc + decrease + 50 dc + decrease + 2 dc.
4. 56 CH.
5. 2 dc + decrease + 48 dc + decrease + 2 dc.
6. 54 CH.

We finish knitting like this: 2 dc + decrease + 30 dc + decrease + 2 dc. Then 36 CH x 5. We knit the second shelf according to the example, taking into account the features of the pattern. When both halves are ready, we connect them together and sew them together. We tie the front and neck with simple double crochets.

We take measurements, draw a pattern

We cast on air loops and knit the back wall with double crochets

We knit the front fronts, making a decrease for the sleeves in each row of two double crochets

Sew the connected parts together

We tie the shelves and neck of the product. Finished model of a warm oversized cardigan

Openwork cocoon

A simple example of a crochet cardigan for beginners:

1. Knit VP. Length of the first row = sleeve length X by 2 + back width.
2. The rectangle is knitted until its dimensions “catch up” with the planned length of the product.
3. The resulting part is steamed, folded along the long side, and the short ones are sewn from the edges to the fold.
4. The open edges are tied with single crochets or a more interesting pattern.

To knit an openwork cocoon, it is not necessary to use a pattern. The main thing is to take measurements correctly and take into account all the dimensions of the product.

Cardigan-kimono

To make an original model in the Japanese style, summer blended yarn is suitable. Explanation of the diagram: the number of loops is 8 + 3. The repetition starts from the 4th row, then the 3rd and 4th.

Crochet step by step:

1. Score 131–147 VP. Knit a pattern of 8 loops 16–18 times per row.
2. After 46–48 cm, knit 31–43 rows. Fasten the thread.
3. Score 48 VP. With 3 VP, knit the 4th row according to the pattern, cast on 48 loops for the second sleeve.
4. Knit the front row according to the pattern on all stitches: 3rd row on the back, 1st row on the sleeves. On the purl side - row 4 on all stitches. After 72 cm there will be 65 rows. Fasten the thread.
5. For the right shelf you need to dial 43–51 VP. Recreate the pattern of 8 loops 5-6 times per row. After 46–48 cm, knit 31–43 rows. Fasten the thread.
6. Score 48 VP. With VP 3, knit the 4th row according to the pattern, you will get 91–99 loops.
7. Follow step 5. The left and right shelves should be symmetrical.
8. Sew shoulder and side seams, sleeves.
9. Knit 6 rows of single crochets (SC) along the bottom of the product and cuffs.
10. For the shelves and collar, knit sc: 1 loop in each on the bottom bar, 2 loops for the rows of the pattern, 1 loop for the back. The total number of rows is 6.

We knit a cocoon cardigan according to the description

Whether the intended product will be made with knitting needles or crochet is not so important. If desired, you can combine the work of two tools. For example, knitting the cuffs and collar with knitting needles, and crocheting the main part. In any case, the technology involves the following actions:

1. We cast on a number of loops equal to the width of the product.
2. We knit an even fabric, without making increases or decreases.
3. When we reach the intended length, close the loops.
4. Mark the width of the cuff in the middle of the smaller side.
5. Take a needle and thread and sew the fabric along the lines shown in green in the diagram.
6. If you wish, you can complete the work here. Or complement the cardigan with cuffs and a collar.
7. To do this, prepare a hook and cast on new loops in the required areas. If we continue to use knitting needles. Or immediately crochet cuffs of the required length.
8. We design the gate in the same way. But in this case we move not in a circle, but back and forth.