With the onset of autumn, many girls and women put on a jumper, going to work, study or just for a walk. This is a warm and comfortable thing that goes well with any clothes.
A classic jumper never loses its relevance, and designers also offer us new, modern models from year to year.
What is fashionable and relevant this year? Let's figure it out together!
Models
Raglan top
A raglan sweater at the top is familiar to many since childhood, especially if your mother or grandmother is engaged in knitting. This is a simple model that does not require special skills.
This is a simple classic model with a raglan sleeve, usually a semi-fitted cut. It fits perfectly into any business or casual look, great for wearing it over a shirt or turtleneck.
Bat sleeve
A wide loose sleeve with a large armhole was popular in the 80s, but today it has not lost its relevance. This is the simplest, but also the most convenient form of the sleeve, so such a jumper is very comfortable, does not constrain movements and looks stylish.
It is suitable for any everyday look, fits even into a festive look. But the most important thing is that this model is suitable for girls with any type of figure, since it allows you to hide both overweight and thinness.
Free
Oversize clothes are so fond of modern fashionistas that they do not want to give it up. Therefore, such jumpers are very popular today.
Their distinctive features are a half-down shoulder line and a free cut. The sleeve may be long or ¾.
Wide-neck models are also popular, which allow you to expose one or both shoulders. They are ideal for a casual relaxed urban look paired with boyfriend jeans.
If you want to buy a free sweater, choose a model from smooth knitwear 1-2 sizes larger. Volumetric models with braids and other knitted elements are not for everyone and often look ridiculous.
Short
Among young girls, there are huge demand for wrapped models that barely cover the waist. Most relevant are slightly loose models without elastic at the waist. They look great with fitted pants, jeans or a high-waisted pencil skirt.
This season they are decorated with voluminous embroidery and delicate stripes, but better to forget about the shiny decor in the form of sequins and rhinestones.
Neckline
A sweater with a neckline on the back looks very seductive. Usually this is a model that is deaf in the front, but has a V-shaped or teardrop-shaped neckline on the back that reaches the waist itself.
A shallow-neck sweater is suitable for office work, especially in combination with a shirt or blouse. But best of all, such a model is suitable for an informal meeting or party.
This model is suitable for girls with any type of figure, as the elongated neckline makes the silhouette slimmer.
It is contraindicated only for girls with large excess weight and folds in the back.
Lightweight knit sweaters
Lightweight knit patterns are perfect for the warm off-season.
Elongated knit jumpers go well with jeans and trousers, and cropped jumpers fit the skirt.
Since they are thin enough, it is best to wear them directly on your bare body without putting on a shirt or blouse underneath.
A light knit short sleeve sweater is perfect for cool summer days. It can even be worn with short shorts or under the bottom of a long dress. This is a stylish and unusual model, which is worthy of the wardrobe of a modern fashionista.
Knitting methods
Crochet and knitting
- Very popular models of large knitting.
If you decide to knit such a jumper with thick knitting needles, then remember that a thing can turn out to be rather rough, so you should practice before you start work.
Give preference to simple patterns, as complex textures will make the product too bulky. All loops should come out the same in size, since on a large knit any errors will be immediately evident.
- A simple cozy cardigan for every day can be knitted with a garter stitch. For work, you will need thin knitting needles if you want to get a tight garter stitch.
This is one of the simplest techniques that even a beginner will master. There are front loops in each row, therefore it is simply impossible to make a mistake.
- A sweater with braids is ideal for winter or late autumn, and skilled craftsmen who prefer to work both with a crochet and knitting needles can knit it.
There are several ways to make braids on a knitted product. The most popular simple crossover, which is performed on an even number of loops that need to be divided into two and cross, using a free knitting needle. You can execute it both left and right, depending on the sequence of the pattern.
On a knitting machine
If you have a knitting machine, you can knit a fashionable and stylish sweater, which will be no worse than an industrial one.
- The simplest and most common method of knitting weaving is the smooth surface, which looks like a knitting with knitting needles.
Since it has a front and back side, the product can be worn with one or the other side of your choice.
- The second, no less common method is called a loop post. It looks like the wrong side of the smooth surface and resembles a regular garter stitch.
You can choose any thickness of yarn, and also set the adjustment disk so as to obtain the density of knitting you need.
Having mastered the simplest methods of machine knitting, it will be possible to take for patterns with patterns. But even if you knit only with a culinary stitch, you can get a very beautiful and interesting sweater.
Fashionable knitted sweaters 2016
Knitted sweater is an integral attribute of any autumn-winter season. Volumetric bizarre silhouettes went out of fashion this year, they were replaced by seasoned stylish models.
Mohair is popular, openwork knitting, ethnic motifs. The most popular color schemes are pastel and all shades of blue.
Choose a jumper with a large relief pattern, pay attention to models with braids, "bumps" and other fancy knitted elements.
This year, lovers of voluminous stripes and appliques will be pleased, as they are more popular than ever. They can be found on knitted jumpers both in a laconic design, and in a rather bright, colorful and voluminous.
In a word, this season you will definitely not have problems with choosing the right sweater.
For full
When choosing a jumper, full girls should pay attention to the shape and volume of the product. Too voluminous models of thick yarn and products of light shades will not suit you.
The ideal solution is concise neutral models that are suitable for girls with any type of figure. It can be a classic straight cut sweater with a round neckline and small cuts.
Women with a pear-type body suit a sweater with a collar. If you are the owner of a large breast, give preference to a cutout "boat".
Ladies with an apple shape should give preference to a cardigan tunic, which in shape resembles a poncho and has a trapezoidal cut. Such a style will help hide the sides and protruding tummy.
Color
White
White sweater never goes out of style. In addition, he will decorate his mistress in any situation, whether it be work, leisure or party.
It will look great with a pantsuit, jeans, short skirt, leggings, trousers. And also, he looks very elegant, so he will definitely help you out in a situation where you do not know what to wear.
The black
The black jumper looks very elegant, makes the silhouette slim and fit.
In addition, any colors and shades are perfectly combined with black.
The classic black sweater is a universal thing that will always remain relevant. Well, creative young ladies can choose for themselves a fashionable style with a variety of finishes.
Grey
Gray color is neutral, it does not stand out, successfully complementing both bright and most calm images. In such a jumper, you definitely won’t look vulgar, but you can definitely look stylish and elegant.
Beige
A beige jumper is a classic of elegance, in addition, it is at the peak of popularity. Different shades of beige are relevant, one of the most fashionable is called "iced coffee." Such a jumper will be written off in any image, from everyday to business.
Red
Red never loses its relevance, it either recedes into the background, then becomes popular again, but does not disappear for good.
Today, a red sweater is in fashion, especially its best shades. For example, berry, mountain ash, coral, which looks fresh and fervent.
Blue
Blue is another favorite of all the girls who never leaves the fashionable Olympus. Now the trend is a shade of "serenity" and a dense dark blue (navy). The latter is especially practical because it is universal and non-marking. Try to dilute it with light or bright shades so that the image does not look too gloomy.
Pastel
As we wrote above, gentle pastel colors are relevant this season. Shades of pink quartz, peach, apricot, cream, light yellow are in fashion. The last tones look especially noble and suit any girl with a good taste and seasoned sense of style.
How to knit?
Let's look at how to knit one of the simplest patterns that fits almost any girl. It will be a loose knit jumper.
For it, you will need 5 skeins of acrylic threads of 100 grams each; knitting needles number 9.
- Back. Dial 59 loops and knit 4 rows of 1x1 elastic. Now, knit 35 centimeters of the main fabric with a garter stitch. Place markers at the beginning and at the end of the row to indicate your armhole. Knit another 21 centimeters from them. When you start to knit your shoulders, at the beginning and at the end of the row, remove 5 loops 3 times. When you reduce the first time, close the center 19 loops to get an armhole for the neck. Tie the thread from the new skein and round the neck. To do this, remove 3 loops 3 times from the side.
- Front. Repeat the same process until markers begin. Then knit another 16 cm, close the 13 center loops and tie a new thread. To round the neck, first remove 3 loops, then 2 and then 1 loop.
- Sleeves. Dial 27 loops and knit 4 cm of elastic. Add 2 loops at the end. Then start the usual viscous. In each 6 row add 1 loop, and in each 8 - 9 loops. This way you get 49 loops. After that, knit another 43 cm and finish the sleeve.
Assembly
Sew the backrest in front of the knit seam, and then begin to stitch the sleeves. At the end, tie the neck with an elastic band. Your jumper is ready!
What to wear?
In everyday looks, a jumper can be worn with jeans or trousers.
If you have acquired a light model of thin knitting, you can tuck in front in jeans, leaving the drooping back.
Wear a sweater with a pencil skirt or dress pants.
If you are creating a romantic or festive look, give preference to an A-line skirt, a lush or pleated model. The latter looks particularly elegant with a tight knit sweater.
A stripe knit sweater with leather things looks spectacular. It can be a miniskirt, leggings, trousers. This image is suitable for everyday or evening bows.
With a shortened fitted sweater, palazzo pants or culottes are perfectly combined. Be sure to pick up the heeled shoes to them, so as not to seem wide and squat. Do not forget about stylish accessories.
As you can see, a stylish sweater will fit into the wardrobe of any modern fashionista, and the variety of models and colors will allow you to choose the right option for your taste.