How to knit a skirt - a master class of the scheme

The simplest thing that can be crocheted and knitted is a skirt. And no matter how complicated it looks. To make a stylish skirt for any time of the year, it is enough to know the basics of knitting patterns according to the proposed patterns and be able to calculate the number of loops.

Before you start knitting patterns, you need to learn how to correctly read their patterns and master the set of loops and their types: front and back.

Usually, the knitting pattern is a square divided into cells. Each cell is one loop, respectively, the number of cells horizontally and vertically is the number of loops and rows for rapport, i.e. for knitting a pattern with front and back loops.

How to calculate the loops for a skirt with knitting needles

To calculate the number of loops for your size, you need:

• make a pattern of the product in full size (for example, outlining every detail of an already finished item of your size);
• knit 1 pattern repeat according to the selected pattern with the threads with which you will begin to knit the product;
• calculate the number of loops in 1 cm;
• compare your data with the product diagram or make your own calculations.

Please note that to knit a skirt with knitting needles, the fabric must be made dense enough, otherwise the skirt will shine through and you will have to sew an additional lining.

How to knit a simple skirt

There is very little left until the summer, so we chose a simple straight skirt knitted from thin threads. Knitting requires less knitting than crocheting, so no more than 350 g of cotton yarn will be needed for such a skirt.

• Cast on 111 stitches.
• Knit 8 rows according to pattern No. 1 in different colors as in the photo, or 24 rows in the main color, then the skirt will be monochromatic.
• Knit 20 rows according to pattern # 2.
• 90 rows according to scheme No. 3.
• 1 row with front loops.
• Start reducing the number of loops: knit 10 purl loops at the beginning of the row, * connect 2 loops, knit 2 purl, connect 2 purl *. Repeat 22 times from * to * and knit the remaining 11 purl stitches.
• If you did everything correctly, you should have 88 stitches left on the needles.
• Knit 4 rows, alternating the back row and the front row.
• Knit 4 knit loops, knit 2 loops together, * knit 9, knit 2 loops *. Repeat * to * 7 times and knit the remaining 5 knit stitches.
• Work 5 rows of garter stitch to finish.

How to knit a skirt with knitting needles

The skirt-year came to us from retro style... Typically, this is a maxi skirt, constructed in such a way that its hem expands towards the bottom thanks to the built-in gusset. Such a skirt visually makes the silhouette slimmer and taller. The legendary Brigitte Bordeaux simply adored skirts-year, and it is to her that we owe the creation of dresses with such a skirt and a tight-fitting top.

Knitted skirt-year made of fine yarn will perfectly match any tight-fitting top and will favorably emphasize your figure. We recommend knitting such an openwork skirt from light-colored threads so that it sets off a beautiful summer tan. And by adding a hat with a wide brim to the image, you will become an example of incredible femininity and attractiveness.

How to knit a straight skirt

A straight skirt is a universal wardrobe item that every girl must have. Despite its primitive shapes, a simple straight skirt can also be very different: denim, cotton, linen, knitted, etc. Even skirts, knitted with the same knitting needles, from the same threads, but with a variety of patterns, will already differ from each other and each of them will deserve special attention.

For such a skirt with openwork inserts, you will need 400 g of cotton yarn with the addition of linen, then it will not be hot in it and it will become one of your favorite things in your summer wardrobe. It is connected with straight needles # 4 and circular needles # 4, 80-90 cm long.

From the rest of the thread, you can knit another very simple, straight skirt. Thanks to its tight knit, you can wear it both in spring and autumn, with tight tights and high boots. Or knit such a skirt, but in a smaller size, for your daughter. After all, now you can calculate the required number of loops for any size.

How to knit a pleated skirt

The pleated skirt, like a well-forgotten old, from time to time returns to the world catwalks. It happened this season as well. Pleated pleats will add charm and femininity to every girl, and will favorably emphasize slender legs thanks to the flared silhouette.

But there is also a downside to such skirts. If you do not have a slim figure, the folds will fill you even more. Older women are also not recommended to wear such skirts - this is not the option that will make you younger - a pleated skirt on women after 45-50 looks at least strange, but mostly as if it was taken from the daughter's wardrobe.

For older girls, a stricter version of the skirt with pleated hem is also suitable. Such a skirt will look appropriate both with an office blouse and for a walk.

How to knit a long skirt

Classic things never go out of style, they are combined with almost any accessories and fit every look. Therefore, we have chosen a classic straight long skirt with a slit in the back, which will both accentuate your graceful figure and slender legs, and will also make the skirt more comfortable to wear and more comfortable to walk on.

A long straight skirt is very easy to knit, does not require special skills and abilities, but you will need a lot of patience and yarn, because of its size. The skirt is knitted according to a simple pattern, with a single fabric and is sewn at the back. You can crochet the edges of the hem and the cut with a decorative pattern or the same "crustacean step" that is often used by craftswomen when tying various products.

• On knitting needles # 4, cast on 201 loops and knit according to pattern # 1.
• After 65 cm, continue to knit according to pattern # 2, decreasing the loops in 1 row.
• After tying the fabric to the required size, close the loops. Typically, the average length of a straight skirt is 85 cm.
• Sew the skirt along the back seam, leaving an opening of about 35 cm at the bottom.
• Crochet the edges, if desired, and insert the belt.

How to knit a flared skirt

Flared skirt or, as it is often called, skirt sun, will please not only you, but also your baby. You can knit such a skirt with absolutely any pattern, depending on your skills. We have chosen a more complicated pattern, but more delicate and elegant, and you can choose the one that is within your power and knit your own unique flared skirt according to our patterns.

You can just as easily knit a flared skirt and crochet. Below we have given for you a slightly different pattern, according to which you can knit a sun skirt both crochet and knitting, with any chosen pattern.

You can create faux or real pleats to give the flared skirt a more naughty and playful look.

How to knit a skirt with circular needles

With the help of circular knitting needles, you can knit a skirt in a circle, then it will not have seams on the sides. These knitting needles are especially good for knitting flared, wide skirts and dresses.

Small but very useful advice:

How to knit a ribbon yarn skirt

Ribbon yarn does not resemble yarn or thread more, but braid or, more precisely, an ordinary ribbon. From such threads, very peculiar products are obtained, especially dresses or skirts. It is better to knit ordinary patterns with ribbon yarn, without any quirks, it is very unusual and beautiful in itself. There is a small nuance when knitting with such threads: their ends dissolve very easily, so you need to pay special attention to securing the tails.

Ribbon yarn varies in thickness from the thinnest, barely noticeable ribbon, to the widest, from which very beautiful flounces and ruffles are obtained. Such yarn is most often used to knit children's skirts and dresses, scarves and products for interior decoration: tablecloths, lampshades.

We chose a simple ruffle kids' skirt knitted from a solid, wide ribbon yarn. Despite the simple, uncomplicated knitting, a skirt made of such yarn turns out to be very interesting.

For such a skirt, you will need one skein of ribbon yarn and the rest of ordinary cotton threads, matching the color. It is also better to knit such a skirt on circular knitting needles, otherwise the side seams will be very noticeable.

1. With ribbon yarn, cast on 100 loops on the circular needles, close them in a circle.
2. Without cutting off the ribbon yarn, knit 4 rows with the front satin stitch.
3. In the fifth row, add ribbon yarn (double stitching each loop).
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2, adding loops as needed, according to the size of the skirt, until you reach the desired length.

How to knit an elastic band for a skirt

Comprehending the skill of knitting, you definitely need to learn how to knit an elastic band. After all, it is required not only for skirts and trousers, but also for knitting almost all products - mittens, hats, scarves, cuffs and necks. jumpers and pullovers, lampshades for lamps ... You can't list everything. In addition, knitting of even the simplest English elastic band is often used even in the manufacture of an independent, full-fledged thing and is very popular among both experienced knitters and novice needlewomen.

Despite all its ease of execution and versatility, it should be noted that such a knitting has both pros and cons. Its two-sidedness undoubtedly belongs to the pluses: the product looks equally good both from the inside and from the front side. The thing turns out to be elastic, because it is not for nothing that it is still an "elastic band". And the downside is that it cannot be ironed and you need to dry it only in the unfolded form, in order to avoid stretching; and no matter how hard you try and take care of the product, over time it will still lose its shape, therefore, if you knit a scarf and plan to wear it for more than one season, then initially make it shorter than necessary. Plus, you'll need at least double the amount of yarn to knit with an English elastic as for any other pattern.

How to knit a belt for a skirt

We have already told you how to knit a beautiful, lace crochet belt... But with knitting, you can knit a denser belt, for example for a warm skirt, from thick threads.

You can also knit a tight cord with knitting needles, if suddenly master crochet you haven't succeeded yet. But even if you master it perfectly, then the extra technique will definitely not hurt you.

How to knit a skirt with knitting needles: video

Another very interesting model of a knitted skirt that will suit both adult girls and little fashionistas.

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