The knitted sweater is so firmly and reliably fixed in the wardrobe modern man, that it is even impossible to imagine that people could once do without it. Today, a knitted sweater can be found in men's, women's and children's wardrobes. It is practical, easy to wear, has hundreds of various models, as well as options color scheme or decor. And most importantly, it is very cozy, warm and perfectly protects from the cold.

A knitted sweater is a must-have item in any girl’s wardrobe, regardless of age. You can’t do without it in kindergarten or school. It will definitely come in handy on a camping trip or a trip to nature. It will protect you from the cold and give you a feeling of comfort in any situation.

Models

The range of children's knitted sweaters is rich and varied. Among the most popular models the following can be distinguished.

Knitted sweater with hood

One of the most comfortable and favorite models for children. The hood can always be placed over the head to protect the child from the sun, wind or rain. The hood may have different shapes and depth, decorated with fur trim, etc.

Sports bomber jacket

This model is especially popular this season. A stylish jacket will look very impressive when made from different, contrasting shades of yarn. Or the knitted cuffs and elastic at the bottom edge of the sweater can be contrasting. The jacket is decorated with two pockets, a stand-up collar, and sometimes a hood is added.

Raglan jacket

Very beautiful jacket, which is suitable for a special occasion, thanks to its original style. Upper part sweaters are knitted in a seamless, continuous fabric, so finished product looks very elegant and gentle.

This model looks especially impressive when made from yarn in delicate shades of lavender, mint, pale pink, soft blue, etc.

Faux jacket

Most often, this model is part of the school wardrobe. Outwardly, it resembles a thin jumper worn over a blouse or shirt, but in fact, it is a one-piece item.

Such a sweater can have a different neckline, be made from plain yarn, or with a geometric print, such as diamonds.

Jacket with buttons

A universal option that suits any occasion. This could be a sweater for school, a walk on the street, or even an element of a holiday costume.

For its knitting, the softest wool of the most different shades– from delicate pastels to rich, bright ones. It is often supplemented with pockets and may have a hood.

Jacket with zipper

Ideal option for the most young fashionistas who have not yet learned to handle buttons. Such sweaters are very comfortable because they are quickly and easily unfastened and fastened. They serve not only to protect against the cold, but also as a bright addition to clothing. You can always throw this jacket over a bright T-shirt and leave it unbuttoned.

Jacket with fur inside

This jacket is perfect for cool autumn or spring days. It can easily replace a thin windbreaker or even a demi-season jacket.

The model is usually complemented by a hood and thick knitted cuffs on the sleeves and along the bottom of the product. Models with fur in a contrasting color to the jacket look especially interesting.

Kangaroo jacket

An original model with one deep pocket on the stomach. The model is often complemented by a hood. Perfect for very young children.

Openwork jacket

A variety of elegant clothes for girls. Ideal for festive and special events. It is usually knitted from thin yarn.

It can be additionally decorated with beads, rhinestones, sequins and other decorations. May have a straight, fitted or flared style.

Jacket with round yoke

Another type of elegant sweater with an amazingly beautiful and feminine style. The yoke is often made openwork, decorated with knitted flowers, petals, braids, and geometric patterns. This model looks most impressive in a single-color version, although the yoke is often knitted with a contrasting thread.

Summer

Summer sweaters for girls they are knitted from thin, light yarn, for example, cotton, acrylic, viscose. Most often these are models with an openwork pattern, with a long or short sleeve. The color scheme can be anything, from delicate, light shades to bright colors.

Warm

Knitted sweaters, intended for the cold season, are knitted mainly from wool. Fur can be used for additional insulation. Warm sweaters Most often they are complemented by hoods, and the sleeves and lower part are complemented by cuffs.

Material

When it comes to clothes for a child, as a rule, items made from natural materials are chosen. However, modern synthetic materials often surpass in their characteristics natural fabrics. And most often a combination of natural and synthetic materials is used.

Made from knitwear

Knitwear is one of the most popular materials for children's sweaters. It is very soft and pleasant to the touch, practical to wear and wash.

Made from wool

Wool retains heat perfectly, but can cause an allergic reaction when in contact with delicate baby skin. In addition, small children sometimes complain that the jacket is “prickly.” That's why best option for a knitted sweater - merino, llama or angora goat wool. This is a very soft material that does not cause discomfort when worn.

The only drawback is that the wool rolls up quickly, so when knitting it is recommended to add a knitting thread to it.

In order for a children's knitted sweater to last as long as possible, it must contain synthetic fiber. Thanks to synthetics, the service life of the jacket increases, it wears and stretches less, is easier to wash and dries faster.

From "weed"

Children's sweaters knitted from grass yarn look very original and unusual. This is yarn with a pile ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters in length. The finished “grass” sweater looks like a fluffy fur product.

The pile is very soft and pleasant to the touch. To create children's sweaters, bright yarn in rich colors is most often used: yellow, pink, green, blue, purple, sometimes in a combination of several shades.

Made from acrylic

The acrylic jacket is very practical and comfortable to wear. Acrylic is a soft and pleasant material that does not prick and does not cause discomfort to the child. An acrylic jacket is highly wear-resistant; it practically does not shrink during washing and does not stretch out over time.

Features of selection by age

For a newborn

It is best to choose a knitted sweater for a newborn girl with the most loose and simple cut, without complex patterns and relief design. It would be good if it was seamless, so that rough seams would not rub the baby’s delicate skin.

As for the material, it is best to choose soft, delicate wool, such as merino.

For girls 1-3 years old

A jacket for girls of a tender age should not only be beautiful, but also as comfortable as possible. Tiny children's fingers are not yet able to cope with complex fasteners or buttons, so it is best to choose sweaters with a zipper.

It would be good if the jacket had a couple of pockets so that the baby could hide her hands in cool weather or put a handkerchief and other useful things in the pocket.

For girls 4-6 years old

Middle and senior girls preschool age, as a rule, already do a good job with buttons and hooks, so sweaters can have more complex and interesting designs. In this case, it is advisable to choose the cut of the sweater as simple as possible - straight or flared.

For teenage girls

Girls adolescence prefer sweaters with unusual, interesting design. Prints depicting cartoon characters fade into the background.

Girls choose calmer patterns, such as geometry or abstraction.

Color and pattern

White relevant for any clothing, including knitted sweaters. White jacket Most often it is an element of elegant, festive clothing. For knitting, a beautiful openwork or other pattern is chosen; snow-white ones can be used as decorative additions. satin ribbons, fur, beads, etc.

A green knitted sweater is a hit this season. All shades of green are in fashion, especially grass, bottle green, the color of the first leaves, light green and others. Green is often combined with other colors such as white or pink.

For children younger age You will definitely like bright, colorful sweaters or models with interesting decorative elements. For example, bright pockets made of contrasting color yarn or an interesting button shape can serve as decorations.

Prints can be very different. Geometry never goes out of fashion - bright stripes or colored polka dots. Almost all girls are crazy about floral patterns. A jacket with embroidered or knitted flowers and leaves is probably present in every girl's wardrobe.

Age 5 years, height 112 cm. Semenovskaya Ivushka threads 50% cotton, 50% viscose 430 m per 100 grams. I knitted a sample of 40 loops for 40 rows, steamed and measured. The width of the sample is 13 cm, height 8 cm. Divide 40 by 13 and 8, and find how many loops and rows there are in 1 cm, respectively. I got PP=3, PR=5. Density on machine 4.
Back: cast on 90 stitches, knit 8 stitches, then with openwork pattern No. 154 (I have Brother KH 930E/KR850) I don’t know about punched cards... I’ll post a photo

Having knitted 82 rows in a straight line, close 3p, 2p, 2p, 1, p for the armhole. Having knitted 142r with openwork, close 16p for the neckline to the right, knit 2 more rows (total 144r) and close 21 shoulder loops. The other side is mirrored.

Before: cast on 46 sts, knit 8 rows and then knit in an openwork pattern. At 82 r close for armholes 3p, 2p, 2p, 1p. At the height of 120 rows, close for the neck 10p, 3p, 2p, 1p, 1p. At a height of 144r, close 21p of the shoulder.

Sleeve: Cast on 48p, knit 8p, start increasing with 10p, every 16 rows 9 times, 1p on both sides. It turns out: 10 rubles, 26 rubles, 42 rubles, 58 rubles, 74 rubles, 90 rubles, 106 rubles, 122 rubles, 138 rubles. In the 148th row, start decreasing for the 2 stitches on both sides, and then every 4 rows, 2 loops 5 times, then every 2 rows, 2 loops 5 times. Having knitted 180 rows, 12 rows before the end of the work I make a decrease using the partial knitting method to make the edge more rounded. I also continue to decrease 2 loops at a time (I throw them over with a decker) and on the opposite side I push 2 needles to the front non-working position (turning on partial knitting on the carriage), knit to the left, wrap the thread around the last needle, pull out 2 needles on the other side, knit, wrap, again I push out 2 more needles on the left. At a height of 192r we finish the sleeve.

I knitted facings for the front, neck and sleeves, and tied them on. Published

Bomber

The name of this style comes from its original purpose - the jackets of US bomber pilots looked similar. Over time, the bomber jacket model migrated to the peaceful wardrobe and became one of the elements school uniform. The main differences between a knitted bomber jacket for girls and other sweaters are their volume and the presence of tight cuffs on the collar, sleeves and bottom of the product. For some bomber models, the presence of deep pockets is considered a prerequisite.

With a zipper

A practical and comfortable knitted sweater with a zipper fits most outfits. This model can be quickly put on and taken off independently, even by very young fashionistas. The through zipper can be metal or plastic, colored, silver, gold or white. The style of a children's jacket with a zipper often involves the presence of pockets, a collar or a hood.

Blende

A jacket is a combination of a regular jacket and a shirt or blouse. The collar and cuffs protruding from under a knitted sweater look elegant and neat. This model with white cuffs can be used as casual wear to school or while going out to various events. Thanks to the blende, it is possible to avoid multi-layered clothing and reduce dressing time.

Openwork

Similar to beautiful lace elegant texture openwork sweater turns girls into fairy fairies. Gentle openwork pattern will make a knitted sweater one of the most beautiful and favorite things in your girl’s wardrobe. Thanks to the special knitting, it has excellent air permeability and is very light in weight. The density and thickness of openwork knitting can be different: it all depends on the style, thickness of the threads and your own preferences.

Warm

Warm knitted sweaters necessarily contain natural wool, which perfectly warms in the cold season. As a rule, they have an elongated style and a fairly tight knit. In order to protect the neck and head from cold and wind, sweaters are knitted with a high collar and/or hood that fastens under the neck. The cuffs of insulated models are knitted in the form of thick elastic bands or have a drawstring.

Button up

Knitted sweaters with buttons are very popular among girls. Unlike blouses with a zipper, models with buttons are more classic and provide more opportunities for creating a beautiful look. Large and small, bright, made in the form of animals, fairy-tale characters and other figures, buttons can successfully play a decorative role and elegantly decorate the simplest model.

Hooded

The hood is a functional detail of a knitted sweater. It provides the necessary protection from the cold for the head. A hood on a children's jacket is not only useful and practical, but also stylish. Many knitted sweaters sporty style and casual suggest the presence of a hood as an important detail of the image. The hood can be tightened with a drawstring along the edge, providing additional protection from the wind.

With flounces

A romantic model of a knitted sweater with ruffles or flounces should be in the wardrobe of every young lady. Girls are happy to wear it to school or kindergarten, combining with trousers or skirts. Unlike adults, it is difficult for children to appear overweight and have excess volume. On the contrary, in a beautiful knitted sweater with frills, your girl will look like a charming flower.

Materials

Fleece

Fleece is a pleasant-to-touch material synthetic origin. Despite their nature, jackets with fleece lining are perfectly breathable and allow the skin to breathe. Models using fleece fabrics perfectly retain their shape and significantly extend the service life of the products.

With fur

Children's knitted sweaters with fur in their own way functional purpose more like coats or warm jackets. Fur can be used as a lining or as a trim on the collar and hood. Original image can be created using a combined jacket, the back and front of which are cut from fur, and the sleeves are knitted from wool.

Woolen

Wool is a natural material of animal origin. Thanks to its unique ability to retain heat wool yarn has become one of the most popular materials for manufacturing knitted clothes, including knitted sweaters. Wool accepts dye well, so color palette wool threads very diverse. Woolen sweaters for girls are a great option for every day and as an addition to a holiday outfit.

Mixed

Very often, to increase the strength and wear resistance of knitted sweaters, synthetic and artificial fibers such as acrylic, polyacrylic or viscose are added to natural raw materials. All components for the manufacture of children's clothing undergo the necessary testing and are hypoallergenic and safe for children.

Popular colors

White

A white knitted sweater is always an elegant option outerwear. It goes well with clothing items of a different color. A white jacket is perfect for pairing with a school uniform.

Black

Black color is a universal color that goes equally well with bright things and with clothes. pastel colors. Many people choose this color because of its practicality, since black clothes does not require much effort during washing. In children's models, black is often decorated with bright decor.

Blue

Everything is bright and delicate shades blue from light blue to azure blue and ultramarine look very elegant in knitted sweaters for girls. Blue sweaters fit perfectly into a festive and elegant set of clothes. They go harmoniously with white and blue blouses, blue and black school skirts.

Green

Green is considered one of those natural colors that improves mood and calms. Psychologists say that the color green in children's clothing also creates a feeling of relaxation. Knitted sweaters for girls always look beautiful and very elegant. Green goes well with yellow, white, black and brown colors.

How to choose

If you decide to please your princess with a beautiful knitted sweater, then, first of all, you need to decide on the season and take into account the weather conditions at that time. For summer, light cotton blouses are suitable, and for winter, on the contrary, warm woolen models. For children, it is preferable to choose clothes made from natural materials, however, many synthetic fibers, which are used in the manufacture of sweaters for girls, have excellent hygienic properties and do not irritate the skin. A jacket that is correctly selected in size will not be too tight or baggy on the child; it will fit neatly and beautifully into the overall look.

It is probably no secret to anyone that the figure of a teenage girl is a little angular. Our magazine offers you a free description and diagram of a beautiful pink jacket with a zipper. This thing will turn your daughter into a real little princess.

Dimensions: 134/140(146/152)158/164

To make a jacket we will need: pink yarn (cotton 60%, acrylic 40%, 140m/50g) - 400(450)500 grams; circular and straight knitting needles No. 4.5; detachable zipper (length 50(55)60cm) - 1 piece.

Types of mating

Facial surface: face- all medicinal products, wrong side- all individual entrepreneurs.
Purl stitch: front side - all IP, wrong side - all LP.
Openwork track “A”: 18 loops - width. We perform according to the diagram, which shows only the front rows. In the purl rows we knit all the loops according to the pattern. In this case, we perform the yarn overs with purl loops. Repeat from the first to the 24th row.
Openwork track “B”: 18 loops - width. We knit according to the pattern in the same way as track “A”, but just start from the 13th row.

We distribute the pattern on 92(101)110 loops as follows: edge loop, *18 loops - openwork track "A", 6(9)12 loops - front stitch, repeat from * once, 18 loops - openwork track "B", 6(9)12 loops - front stitch, 18 loops - openwork track “B”, edge loop.

Collar pattern: the number of loops must be a multiple of 4.
Front rows: edge loop, *2LP, 2IP, repeat from *, 2LP, edge loop. In the purl rows we knit all the loops according to the pattern.
We observe the knitting density: 22px31r = 10x10 cm.

For the back: cast on 92(101)110 stitches in a cross pattern and knit in accordance with the distribution of patterns described above. Next, at a height of 35.5 cm = 110 row (37.5 cm = 116 row) 39.5 cm = 122 row from the cast-on edge on both sides we close for the armholes 1x1p, 9x1p in every second row = 72 (81) 90 loops Attention! When making armholes, we continue the pattern in the tracks according to the pattern. Thus, we perform the crossings 2 (2) 1 more times. Then we knit using purl or stockinette stitch. Next, after 50 cm = 156 rows (54 cm = 168 rows) 58 cm = 180 rows from the cast-on edge, close the loops. Average 32(35)38 - neck, and 20(23)26 loops - shoulders.
For the left shelf: cast on 46(50)55 loops in a cross pattern, distribute them as follows: edge loop, 18 loops - openwork track “A”, 6(9)12 loops - stockinette stitch, 18 loops - openwork track “A”, 2(3)5 loops - stockinette stitch. We make the armhole as for the back = 36 (40) 45 loops. Next, after 44.5 cm = 138 row (48.5 cm = 150 row) 52.5 cm = 162 row from the cast-on edge we close for the neckline on the left side 1x6(7)9p, after that in every second row 1x3, 1x2, 4x1p, and in the next fourth row another 1x1p. Thus, we next close off the remaining 20 (23) 26 shoulder loops at the height of the back.

Right shelf: we knit symmetrically to the left shelf, we make an openwork path “B” according to the pattern.

For the sleeve: Using a cross cast on, cast on 44(47)50 stitches. We distribute the loops as follows: edge loop, 18 loops - openwork track "B", 6 (9) 12 loops - front stitch, 18 loops - openwork track "A", edge loop. On both sides for bevels we add 7(6)4x1p in every tenth row and 3(7)12x1p. in every sixth row, with the first 6(9)12 loops, depending on the size, included in facial surface. Next 2 loops in purl stitch and the remaining two loops in the front stitch. Total we get: 64 (73) 82 loops on the knitting needles. Next, after 31 cm = 96 row (35 cm = 108 row) 38.5 cm = 120 row from the cast-on edge, close on each side for the piping sleeves 1x2p and in every second row 1x2, 14x1, 3x2, 1x3p. Total, after 44 cm = 136 row (48 cm = 148 row) 51.5 cm = 160 row from the cast-on edge, we close off the remaining loops, depending on the size of 10 (19) 28 loops.
Assembly

Let's do it first shoulder seams. Next, we cast on 92 (96) 104 loops along the neckline on circular knitting needles and knit one row of IP. Then we continue working with the pattern for the collar. After 19 (19) 21 rows, we knit one row again with purl loops (for the fold line). Next, we continue again according to the pattern of the collar pattern. After this, 41 (41) 45 rows close all the loops, sew all the remaining seams, sew in the sleeves. We bend the collar along the fold line and sew it inward with a hidden seam. In this case, we leave the gate 7 (7) 8 cm open at the edges, to which we sew a zipper.
A beautiful and warm jacket is ready.