Knit jackets never go out of style thanks to a variety of styles, from openwork summer options to warm garments for harsh weather. You can diversify your wardrobe yourself by knitting a short jacket with knitting needles or crocheting.
It is necessary
- - knitting needles or hook;
- - threads.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide on a short jacket model. To do this, look through knitting magazines or draw a sketch of a jacket on paper, think about a color scheme. Choose a pattern of your choice: an openwork or embossed pattern is suitable for a plain product; it is better to knit a colored jacket with a satin stitch so as not to interrupt the pattern.
Step 2
Draw the pattern of the jacket on paper to make it easier to adjust the size of the garment. Use a ready-made pattern from a knitting magazine or transfer the dimensions of an existing product, such as a blazer, onto tracing paper, and correct the pattern.
Step 3
Before knitting a short jacket with knitting needles, determine the knitting density. To do this, knit a 10x10 centimeters square, count the number of loops and rows. Make a detailed calculation and record the received data on the pattern.
Step 4
Start knitting a short jacket from the back. Cast on the required number of loops and knit the pattern according to the pattern. If the product is fitted, then make the necessary reductions and additions of the loops. Apply the detail to the pattern during knitting and adjust the dimensions. Make armholes and necklines by decreasing the number of stitches.
Step 5
Tie the shelves like the back part. Experienced needlewomen are able to knit both shelves at the same time, this knitting method allows you to avoid mistakes when making armholes. Tie the sleeves of a short jacket.
Step 6
Join the knitted parts with a knitted seam. For the collar and plackets, type loops around the edge of the neck and shelves and tie the elements. Sew buttonholes on one placket. Sew on buttons or zipper. The short jacket is ready, it remains only to steam the finished product.
Step 7
To crochet a short jacket, follow the same pattern. You can immediately knit the shelves and back together to avoid side seams. In the places of the armholes, the shelves and the back will have to be finished separately. For a short jacket, you can tie many individual elements (flowers, petals, openwork squares) and connect them together with single crochets. It all depends on your imagination and skill level.
