If you have not yet knitted yourself a stylish thing for spring - it's time to do it. As you know, sleeves of various enlarged shapes and silhouettes are in trend in 2018. Hayward will be just the thing for those who do not want to look like on the catwalk (these clothes cannot be worn), but at the same time look modern.
The peculiarity of this pullover is the lowered armhole line and wide bottom. This pullover looks great on a variety of body types.
It is necessary
- Yarn - 500 g
- Knitting needles - 3-4 mm
- Markers for marking the number of loops
Instructions
Step 1
We measure the circumference of the neck - this measurement is taken at the collarbones, so the neckline of the Hayward should be quite wide. We measure the collarbone in front, add the same number of centimeters on the back and 3 cm on the shoulders with a slim figure, and 5 cm each if the figure is large. This is the size of the neckline, we will be guided by it when working.
Step 2
We knit a sample from the purchased yarn - a rectangle of about 20x20 cm, sprinkle it with water, put it on a cloth, cover with a damp towel and leave it for 8-10 hours or until it dries.
Step 3
Using this sample, we calculate the number of loops of 10 cm. Now it is clear how many loops you need to dial for the neckline. Let's say the size of the neck is 60 cm, in 10 cm of the sample there are 16 loops. We do the calculation like this: multiply 60 by 16 and divide by 10. We get the final figure - 96 loops.
Step 4
Now we need to calculate the raglan. In the Hayward, the sleeves are peculiar, so the calculation will be different than in the usual raglan. We leave 3 cm on the shoulders with a slim figure, 5 cm with a full one.
Again we do the calculation: if there are 16 loops in 10 cm, then there are 8 loops in 5 cm, and 5 loops in 3 cm.
In addition, in Hayward, 1 loop is taken per raglan, which means that we separate 7 loops for one sleeve for slender ones and 10 loops for beautiful ones, as they say now about full ones, into the sleeves.
For two sleeves, respectively, 14 and 20 loops, and we subtract this number from 96 loops. We get 82 or 76 loops.
We divide this figure in half - we get the number of loops for the back and front.
But! There is one caveat: during knitting, the back will increase faster, so initially you need to subtract 2 loops from the back and add them to the front. Why this is so - it will become clear a little later.
So, the calculation for slender ones turned out like this: 96 loops minus 14 loops will be 82 loops. Then we divide 82 in half, we get 41 loops. Subtract 2 - and we get 39 loops for the back and 43 for the front. You can start knitting. For a complete calculation, the same, only take your numbers.
Step 5
We collect loops on the knitting needles. If it is convenient - on circular. Or you can start knitting on 5 knitting needles, then go to circular knitting needles of the same size You can immediately start knitting, adding 1 loop along the raglan line. Then you get an ordinary product. If you want it to fit perfectly, you need to tie a sprout. For this, we subtracted 2 loops from the back.
How does the sprout fit? We start knitting from the back of the sleeve, right from the raglan line. In the figure, this is point 1. We knit to point 2, turn knitting and knit to point 3. Turn again and knit to point 4. And so we turn the fabric and knit alternately to the last, 15th point, and only after it we begin to knit round. While knitting the sprout, add a loop on both sides of the raglan lines every 3 rows. We mark each raglan loop with markers on both sides - this will not let you lose it.
Step 6
We got something like in the photo: the back is longer, the front is shorter. This is the sprout. Experienced knitters advise doing it in all knitted items - even for babies, not to mention adults. The sprout gives an excellent fit, and the item looks more elegant.
Step 7
After the sprout is tied, you can knit in a circle, remembering to add loops along the raglan line.
For Haywards, it is not advised to make "fancy" raglan lines, on the contrary - they are made almost invisible. To do this, raglan is knitted from elongated loops, crossed. Although everyone's taste is different, you can do it however you like.
Advice for adding loops along the raglan line: if the yarn is thin, do the increase after 3 rows. If thick - after 4. This addition provides a stylish low armhole.
The classic length of the raglan line is considered 17-23 cm, in the Hayward it can reach 30 or more centimeters - this is from the desire of the knitter.
The length of a Hayward is a relative thing, not defined by anyone. It also depends on your desire, imagination, etc.
Step 8
When knitting in a circle, keep an eye on the width of the piece. It doesn't have to be narrow. As a rule, you need to add 10 cm to the width of the back and front to fit. Therefore, during the knitting process, keep track of this moment. Skinny Hayward is not a Hayward.
In order for it to turn out stylish, measure the widest part of your figure and count how many loops should be in the finished product so that it fits freely around the figure.
For example, let's measure the hips - let them be roughly 90 cm. This means that for the finished product you need 90 cm + 10 cm for the front and 10 cm for the back, for a total of 110 cm.
We know that there are 16 stitches in 10 cm of our knitting. We do the calculation: 90x16 / 10 = 144 loops.
If your chest is wider than your hips, we calculate for the chest.
Step 9
During the knitting process, the Hayward can be measured to see which length suits you best, and at what level you can finish knitting the armhole. Once the sleeve is tied, we remove the loop of the sleeves with a thread and leave it on for a while.
We knit the rest of the loops to the desired length of the Hayward in a circle and close in the usual way.
Step 10
Now we knit the sleeves - with circular knitting needles or on 5 knitting needles, as you like. We knit the desired length and close.
Our Hayward is almost ready.
Step 11
The last step is washing and drying the Hayward. Pay attention to the yarn markings and wash the havod accordingly. Then lay out on a cloth and leave to dry. Let it dry completely, and only then can the Hayward be put on and worn.
