Each needlewoman, having knitted the desired product, is faced with the problem of choosing a method for tying the neck. This process is very important. After all, the neck is always in sight, and how it is processed depends on general view things. Also, tying the neck can fix an already worn item if, for example, the neck has stretched over time. The neckline can be worked using knitting needles and a crochet hook.

You can decorate the neckline in this way not only on a knitted item, but also on a fabric item. To do this, using a needle and thread, a “frame” is sewn for the future binding - a seam is made along the edge of the neckline. Next, single crochets or connecting stitches are tied onto it, and after that the neckline is knitted according to the chosen pattern.

Features of crocheting a neckline

Regardless of which crochet method and pattern is chosen, first you need to process the edge of the neckline with a series of single crochets. In this case, depending on the type of neck, you need to take into account some features:

When tying a V-shaped neck, you need to pay special attention to its angle. To ensure that the binding does not wrinkle, single crochets should be made not in each link of the loops of the product, but after one or two, depending on the sharpness of the angle.

Neck strap square shape also requires special attention. The corners can be smoothed out a little by tying chains of air loops at the corners of the neckline, connecting its sides. The number of air loops is calculated individually, depending on the thickness of the threads and the shape of the neck.

Tying the neck oval shape, you should be careful not to tighten it too much during work.

Which pattern should I choose?

The most common type of neck binding is the crawfish step. This type is the simplest and does not require diagrams. The most novice knitter can handle it. But this does not mean that this method of tying will look very simple. As a result, the edge of the neckline looks neat and beautiful. So, how to crochet a neckline using the “crawfish step”. This binding gets its name due to the fact that it is knitted in the opposite direction to the main knitting. That is, single crochets are knitted from left to right. As a result, the edge ends up with small jagged edges.

There are also simple patterns for crocheting a neckline, which consist of 2-3 rows. They look more elegant than the “crawfish step”. True, you need to spend a little more time creating them. For example, here is a simple harness:

Not taking into account the first required row of single crochets along the edge of the neckline:

Row 1 – alternating 2 double crochets, 1 chain stitch

2nd row – 1 single crochet in chain stitch, 4 chain stitches

Row 3 – alternating 5 single crochets with 1 chain stitch in the arch of the bottom row, 1 single crochet in the next arch.

For clarity, below is a diagram of the described type of binding with a photograph of the resulting result. The diagram below also shows two more types of simple patterns.

Another simple tying option is knitting fans. The fan is made by knitting several stitches into the same loop or base arch. To do this, first, chains of air loops are knitted along the edge of the product, creating windows. The next row will be knitting fans into these windows. Here you can get creative with the sizes of arches and fans.

This article contains the most simple methods edge processing. In order to better understand how to crochet a neckline, the video below will be a great help. Whatever tying method you choose, the main thing is to correctly knit the first row of single crochets so that the neckline does not become tight or, on the contrary, wrinkled in the future.

Video on the topic of the article

Any knitted product, be it a blouse or a dress, has a neckline that needs processing.

Knitting a neckline

Most beginning needlewomen have a question: “How to tie a neckline?” Knitting necks can be of various types. The most common shapes are round and V-shaped.

V-neck

Neck knitting pattern

Let's take a closer look at the V-shaped neckline. This method of processing is universal and, at first glance, seems very simple, but it’s worth adding braids or loops of another type, for example, if the front ones are used as the basis of the pattern, then we add purl ones, and vice versa, as a result we get an interesting, elegant model.

So, the neckline is created with knitting needles in two steps: the first is decreasing, the second is binding.

Decrease for V-neckline

It is necessary to determine the center of the back or front by dividing the total number of loops by two. If there is an odd number of them, then it is recommended to remove the middle one on a temporary loop using extra knitting needle. Next, from the middle of the product on both sides, we begin to decrease, forming bevels.

This is the general principle of making a neckline with knitting needles, on which all types of decreases are based.


Knitting a V-neck with a middle loop

There are types of deductions:

  • Simple. It is performed right at the edge of the bevel of the product. In every fourth row we knit two loops together with the front one: for the right half - at the end of the row, taking into account the tilt to the right; for the left - at the beginning, tilt to the left.

The set of loops for knitting the binding will be complicated, and the result will be a little disappointing; it won’t turn out quite neatly. Therefore, the following type is recommended.

  • Execution with some deviation from the edge. The result is clearer and more pleasing to the eye cutout boundaries. We perform the decrease by retreating several loops from the edge of the bevel, in every fourth row. For the right half: knit a row, leaving the last four loops, then knit two and one knit together, the edge one, taking into account the tilt to the right. Left half: knit the edge, one knit, then knit two loops together tilting to the left.
  • Execution with a pattern passing through the center of the product. For example, the front loops of a diamond, running along the edge of the bevel, give a simple and at the same time interesting decrease. Or, for example, you can use braids running along the edge of the bevel as a continuation of the main pattern. Depending on the originality of the design, the neckband may not be needed when using this type of reduction.

V-neck trims

Using a decrease, we got a cutout with an angle in the center of the product, which we need for the further stage of processing the neck - knitting the edging.


V-neck trims
  • A widely used method is tying along the edge of the neckline, having previously cast on loops on additional knitting needles. We start knitting from the neck of the middle of the product. We make the binding with an elastic band of a certain width, adding one loop at the beginning and at the end of every second row. We connect the ends of the binding and sew it to the edge.
  • You can decrease the loops in the center of the front, then you will get a symmetrical binding. To do this, cast on an even number of loops, knit in a circle with an elastic band, knitting two loops together in every second row, taking into account the slope of half. With this method, the center of the trim does not look so beautiful, so the following is recommended.
  • In every second row we knit with an elastic band, leaving one in front of the middle one, then remove two as knit stitches, knit the next one according to the pattern and knit the two removed through it.
  • To obtain a two-by-two elastic band, two knit stitches must be knitted in the center of the front. In every second row, leave one loop in front of the two middle ones, then knit two together, knit the next two according to the pattern, taking into account the side of the slope.
  • If the decrease was selected relief pattern, then the edge processing should be barely noticeable; you can knit an elastic band one row wide.

Cutout Shape Finishing

The finishing of the neckline plays an important role in creating a model, because the top of the garment is usually more visible and helps complete the person's image. That is why you should seriously consider the design and shape of the neckline, taking into account the latest fashion trends, figure, neck shape, in order to advantageously emphasize the advantages and hide the disadvantages. The V-neck neckline is ideal for people with short necks. Now you can tie the neck of your models using the above methods and look beautiful.

Such a simple way as tying tied neck with the help of a hook, it will give your things a second life. An ordinary, discreet dress, tied with a beautiful openwork pattern, will look much more attractive. Moreover, knitted garments, or with some lace knit trim, are now in fashion.


We have several strapping options that include step-by-step description work, as well as diagrams and patterns for finishing edges.

Ways to design a cutout for crocheting a neckline

The untreated edge can be finished with one of the proposed options. We will offer basic ways to crochet a neckline, as well as give the product a unique look.

First way- this is a type of tying with a narrow border. Such a narrow edging will look ideal on children's or light items made in openwork knitting.

Second way- this is a border smoothly turning into a collar, approximately five to twenty centimeters wide. This option is suitable for any things.

AND the last way there will be a finishing ornament ranging from one and a half to five centimeters wide. Pairs best with a medium thickness knit. Suitable for cuffs and neckline on a jumper or pullover.

Let's move on to the correct processing of the product with a description

Most often, the edges of the product, the neckline and the edges of the sleeves are tied the same way. Typically, the first row should be knitted with single crochets, after which it is woven according to any pattern you like. The most in a simple way It is considered to be a “crawly step”, so let’s start with it. Since its implementation will not be particularly difficult, there is no point in providing a diagram, but the description will be more clear.

To begin with, we tie the edge of the fabric with simple single crochet columns.

Then, without turning the work over, insert the hook into the remaining fragment of the base. Then you need to direct it forward, and pull the working thread stretched to the left through the hole. When two loops have formed, we knit them and, moving in the opposite direction, perform a “crawfish step” to the very end of the row. The edging will look like corners formed by overlapping threads.

Here are a few simple options. You need to knit on a ready-made row of single crochets (shown in the diagrams as a chain of chain stitches).

** - repetition of a fragment.

In the first row, knit *2 stitches. double crochet and 1 air. loop*. Start the next row with an arch of four loops over a stitch, knit one stitch in a chain loop *.

In the third and last row we knit five double crochets in the form of a fan and four air loops in one arch of the previous row. After this, we knit 1 single column into another arch*.

The first row consists of *double crochet*. In the second row we make a fan of four columns s/n and 3 v/p*. Third row: *in the column of the previous row we knit two columns of s/n, three chain loops, a picot of 3 chs, three single crochets and a double crochet*.

First row - *b/n column, 3 picots and three ch/p, b/n column and five ch/p above the three loops of the previous row*.

Second row - *knit a single crochet into the arch of chain stitches, and make nine chain stitches above the picot group*.

Third row - *knit nine single crochets above the chain stitch. In the column located in the previous row, knit one column b/n.

We are trying to qualitatively repair the neck of the finished product

Any knitted item frequent use has the property of stretching. The throat part is especially deformed. But with the help of thread and crochet hook you can give a deformed item a second life by tying the neck beautiful border. First you need to prepare the product.

To do this, you should first trim the stretched collar or edging. If the fabric tends to fray, then it would be advisable to initially overcast the edge with a wide stitch, turning the edge of the fabric inward literally half a centimeter. If the fabric is made of fine knitting, overcasting can be omitted.

So, we knit the first row with single crochets, while simultaneously pulling the fabric down. To achieve the desired width, weave the same number of rows. At the end, fasten the thread and cut it.

We create a beautiful edging in the form of an openwork border

You can also make the edging in the form of such an openwork border.

1st row: cast on a chain consisting only of air loops.

2nd row: this row includes alternating single crochets and arches of three single crochets.

From rows 3 to 5, knit into an arch: two double crochets, two double crochets. loops (third row), three air. loops (4th row), 4 single crochets (5th row), we knit one double crochet into the base column.

6th row: we knit 9 double crochets into an arch, alternating them with one double crochet for the base.

7th row: in the first column of the base we knit nine columns with two crochets, alternate them with one loop, and in between make two arches of four air ones. loops

8th row: above the arches of nine pillars with crochets, make four arches of three loops, and above the arches of air. loop - a column with 2 yarn overs.

You can slightly modify the proposed ornament by completing only the first or second part of it.

Video selection on the topic of the article

Who started knitting a sleeveless vest, haven’t given up yet? Let's finish it.

Knitting up to the armholes should not raise any questions. The only possible thing is a discrepancy with the pattern - the canvas is either narrower than necessary or wider. Even with the most accurate calculation of loops, this is quite possible. This does not mean a lack of skill at all.

Here you need to look: if the + or - is small - well... you can leave it as it is. When the Fabric has narrowed, you usually smooth it with your hands along the pattern with the thought: “I’ll stretch it with an iron...”. When the pattern is wider it turns out: “Ah! I’ll sew more on the sides!” I can’t even count how many I’ve unraveled in my knitting life. finished products, hoping to stretch and sew up like this. Believe me, all craftswomen face this. It's better to fix the error at the very beginning.

Our opening is rectangular. Having finished knitting the last row of fabric, you can “crawl” with connecting loops to the beginning of the armhole (Fig. 1), make a rise and knit a row to the beginning of the armhole at the opposite end. You can also simply break the thread, tighten the knot, and tie it to the beginning of the row along the armhole line (Fig. 2). Whichever is more convenient for you.

Having tied to the line of the beginning of the neckline (it doesn’t matter whether it will be rounded or, as in our pattern, V-shaped), we mark the middle of the fabric with a colored thread or a pin (Fig. 3). Moreover, the middle is determined not simply by folding the fabric in half, but by counting the loops. You need to do everything exactly. After this, we knit the right and left parts separately.

Decreasing stitches when knitting a collar does not have to be done in each row; the frequency of decreases should be dictated by the pattern. Here we use the entire arsenal of what you and I already know: double crochets and single crochets, connecting and air loops. You need to learn how to knit these other stitches - with a common tip. In diagrams they are usually designated as Λ with transverse sticks indicating the number of yarn overs. It is they that are necessary when decreasing our V-shaped gate. In the video they are knitted in threes, but we will need two together.

In short, you need to knit anything, as long as the edge exactly matches the pattern (Fig. 4). It is impossible to explain anything here once and for all. This can only be achieved through trial and error. If the knitting pattern is very complex, then the last or first couple of stitches associated with decreasing will not break it. If the fabric is knitted with simple stitches, everything is much simpler.

Mandatory rule: each row begins and ends by attaching to the pattern. My assistant at this stage of work is a low children's table, on which everything can be laid out without any problems.

If knitting, when decreasing, behaves as in Fig. 5, this means that the decreases are not enough. And if so, as in Fig. 6, - you need to decrease it less often.

Having knitted one part up to the shoulder, we break the thread and tie it, as in Fig. 7, i.e. as if we continue to knit the interrupted row in the same direction. Otherwise, it will turn out that the same row is knitted “towards each other”, then one half of it on the front part of the canvas will turn out to be the wrong side.

The collar on the back will be rounded. This cannot be explained better than in video clips. It doesn't matter how deep the goal is. The knitting principle is the same. Don't be confused by the fact that in the second video we are talking about a round armhole.

When the back and front are knitted, you will need to sew them along the shoulder seams.

The next lesson is about this and about filling the armholes with binding.






Learning to knit a V-shaped neckline

This type of neckline is for knitted products is unlikely to go out of style. It is used in knitting sports and sophisticated patterns for men, women and children. You can wear a model with such a neckline over a blouse or simply on the body, and beautifully tie a scarf well matched to the model.

For a V-neck, the loops are divided in the middle and bevels are formed on both sides of the middle using decreases. If there is an odd number of loops, the middle loop should be closed or left temporarily (see the red ring in photo 3).

Simple decreases are made directly at the edge; for this, one loop is pulled through another (1 of them is edge). For the right half of the work in every 4th r. knit a row, except for the last 2 stitches, then knit these 2 stitches together (photo 1). For the left half of the work, knit the first 2 stitches together with a tilt to the left, i.e., remove the 1st stitch as a knit stitch, knit the 2nd stitch and pull it through the removed loop, then continue knitting with the main pattern (photo 1 ).

Casting on loops for binding along such edges is not so easy. Therefore, the 2nd method is recommended, in which the decreases are noticeable, since they are performed at a distance of one or several loops from the edge. For the right half of the work in every 4th r. knit a row, except for the last 4 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together, finish 1 knit and edge loop(photo 2).

For the left half of the work, start with an edge and 1 knit stitch, then knit 2 stitches together with a tilt to the left, as described above, then continue knitting with the main pattern (photo 2). An inclined path is formed between the main pattern and the edge. Decrements made at a certain interval from the edge may have the loops tilted towards the bevel, in which case they are a decorative design for the cutout. In this case, knit as in the previous version, but 2 stitches knitted together with the knit stitch and 2 stitches knitted with a slant to the left are swapped (photo 3). When knitting with some patterns, such as semi-patent or patent elastic bands, the neckline is not formed with simple decreases, because they fall alternately on the front or back loop.

Reductions for V-neck

In this case, it is recommended to perform double decreases, which are done not every 4th, but every 8th r. In photo 4, the detail is made with semi-patent elastic. For the right half of the work, knit all the loops of the row except the last 6 stitches, then knit 3 stitches together (= 1 double decrease), finish the row with 2 stitches of semi-patent elastic and hem. For the left half, start with an edge and 2 stitches of semi-patent elastic, then perform a double decrease, i.e., remove 1 stitch as a knit stitch, knit 2 stitches together and pull the removed loop through the knitted one (photo 4). If in the middle knitted details The motif of the pattern is performed, it is recommended to use it to design a V-neck.

For example, the two slanted face loops of a diamond serve as the edge of a V-neck (photo 5). The middle “braid” continues on both sides along the bevels of the neckline (photo 6). Symmetrical middle motif white pullover from page 23 at the beginning of the V-neck is divided into 2 parts, which continue on both sides of the neckline. Decrements in this model are made at a distance of 27 sts from the edge.

V-neck trims

When knitting the binding, an angle should be formed in the middle of the front. There is a very simple way to knit tape. Using circular or flexible knitting needles, cast on loops along the edge of the neckline (start and end in the middle of the front) and knit the binding with an elastic band (alternately 1 knit, 1 purl) in rows in forward and reverse directions to the desired width.

In every 2nd r. at the beginning and at the end of the binding, add 1 stitch.

Place the ends of the trim on top of each other and sew along the edge of the neckline (photo 7). If the V-neck is deeper and the trim is wider than in the photo, then decorating the neckline with such an asymmetrical trim is very impressive.

For a symmetrical binding, the stitches decrease in the middle of the front. Cast on an even number of stitches on short circular needles along the edge of the neckline and knit in the round with an elastic band (alternately 1 knit, 1 purl).

In every 2nd r. knit the last 2 stitches before the middle of the front together with a tilt to the left, knit the next 2 stitches together with the front one (photo 8). If the middle loop of the main pattern was closed or temporarily left, then it is included in the binding. For the binding shown in photo 9, in every 2nd r. knit the loops of the row with an elastic band, except for 1 st in front of the middle loop, remove the next 2 sts together, like knits. (i.e. insert the knitting needle from left to right, first into the middle one, then into the previous loop), knit the next loop in accordance with the pattern and pull the removed loops through it. If the neckline is decorated with double trim, then first on the faces. On the side of the binding, decreases are made on the middle loops, then on the wrong side. on the side of the binding there are also increases on the middle loops. Knit the binding with decreases, as described above, to the desired width and mark the fold line = row with purl loops. Then, on both sides of the middle loop, increases are made (knit 1 crossed loop from the broach) in the same rhythm as the decreases, until there is an initial number of loops on the knitting needles, respectively. double-width binding is knitted (photo 10).

If the binding is made with a 2x2 elastic band (alternately 2 knits and 2 purls), then there should be 2 knit stitches in the middle of the front. In every 2nd r. knit loops, except for 1 st in front of the middle 2 sts, then knit 2 sts together, knit the next 2 sts together with a tilt to the left (photo 11).

If the main pattern is raised, especially along the edge of the cutout, then the finishing of the edges should be simple and unnoticeable. Cast on loops along the edge of the neckline, knit 1 r. with an elastic band (alternately knit 1 and purl 1) and close the loops (photo 12). The pullover from page 23 has an edge tied with st. b/n and picot, emphasizes the romantic openwork pattern.