How to knit a skirt by scissors and crochet: detailed schemes and methods of knitting skirts

Hand-knitted products are practical and have a unique look, which distinguishes them from mass-produced industrial models. Knit a skirt on the needles with your own hands is easy - it is not necessary to use complex patterns, the main thing is to choose the right yarn and tools for work.

Choosing a yarn and knitting needles

On the right choice of yarn and tools largely depends on the success of the work and how long the product will serve the mistress and keep its shape.

Material

When choosing the material for the skirt, consider the practicality of the yarn - too decorative or bulky will do at best for the final trim, but not for making the main fabric. It is better to use a dense, smooth yarn in a monochrome color - on such a fabric the pattern is clearly visible and it is easier to control the number of loops.

No less important is the composition of the yarn: wool gives warmth, but often not very comfortable to wear (it pricks, in some cases even causes irritation).

For a knitted skirt it is better to use synthetic or blended yarn of medium thickness with a low content of natural fibers. Products made of synthetics (most often acrylic) are soft, long-wearing, hold their shape well and deform little (which is especially relevant for knitted skirts).

Tool

The manufacturer usually indicates the recommended number of knitting needles on the label of the yarn. In addition, the choice of tool depends on the individual characteristics of the master - someone knits thicker, someone, on the contrary, the fabric turns out more loose, so even for the same yarn different knitters often choose different numbers of tools.

To accurately determine the number of loops, you need to tie a sample with the main pattern of the future product. Thus calculate the amount of material and the number of loops for the initial set, on the sample knitter can easily count the number of loops per centimeter of fabric. It should be taken into account that the hand-knitted things are good stretch, plus even more stretch when you wear them.

Seamless skirt, tied on circular needles, looks neat and solid. Unfortunately, despite the high initial aesthetic appearance, large items knitted on circular needles do not hold their shape well and stretch and deform much faster, even with high density knitting.

It is better to knit small items, such as a snood or a skirt for a doll, and for a skirt for a child or adult it is better to use straight and make two separate cloths - front and back. Thanks to the side seams, the product will retain its shape better, and the fabric will not "bend" to the side.

Skirt models for beginners

Knitters, who are just beginning to master the skill of making skirts, can opt for simple, but, nevertheless, attractive options.

Straight classic model

The option is great for both beginners and experienced mistresses. On the straight model looks great shawl knitting. With all the simplicity of the shawl fabric, such a hand-knitted thing will not seem boring.

For the product take a melange blended yarn and straight needles of the appropriate size. Before knitting the main fabrics make a sample and calculate the loops. The front and back are knitted from top to bottom in a straight line without adding or subtracting stitches.

For additional decoration on the sides of the skirt you can insert strips of braids. For them you can take threads of a different color. In addition to the decorative role, such strips are very practical - they help to maintain the shape of the product for a long time. The bottom of the straight model can be decorated with a crochet openwork pattern - such a variant will definitely not be boring anymore.

Beginner mistresses do not always know how to knit a belt for a skirt by the backs under the elastic band, but to do it, in fact, is not difficult. If knitting begins at the top, the waistband can be knitted at once.

The elastic waistband is folded in half, so it uses smooth stockinette knitting: the front side - the front loops, the back side - the seamless. For such a belt it is enough to knit a few centimeters, and then continue with the main pattern.

At the end of the work the belt should be tucked and sewn, leaving an opening of a couple of centimeters open (do not tear the thread). After that, the elastic band is inserted and the hole is sewn up. To make the waistband not stand out and not look thickened, do not make it too wide.

Goffre skirt for girls

The original model of goffre looks elegant, such a product indicates good taste and certain skills of the masteress. The rubber band pattern is great for knitting goffre: the addition of loops will not be noticeable, and the voluminous structured surface looks original. At the same time, the side seams are little noticeable, because perfectly hidden in the convex structure of the knitting.

How to knit a goffer skirt for a girl:

For the product to take a smooth monochrome blended yarn.
Take measurements, knit a sample and calculate the initial number of loops.
Dial the desired number of loops on straight needles and knit 3 cm of the belt in stocking knit.
For the main pattern, use a four-by-four rubber band: 4 right stitches plus 4 wrong stitches. Knit a few centimeters of the main pattern in a straight line (from the waist to about mid-thigh).
Next, start making additions. All the additions are made on the edges of the back pattern, so that the vertical strips of 4 left loops (the convex part of the pattern) remain unchanged, and the "crimp" effect is achieved by expanding the strips of the back pattern - they look like wedges. Exactly how many loops to add depends on how pronounced masters want to make the effect of corrugation. To achieve the average corrugation, it is sufficient to add one stitch on each edge of the seamless rubber on every 8-10 rows. If you add more often, the bottom edge of the skirt will be more wavy.
At the end of the work all stitches must be closed, the waistband must be tucked in and then an elastic band inserted. It is advisable to crochet the bottom edge of the product with one row of columns without stitches (you can take a yarn of a contrasting color) - it will make the bottom of the skirt more decorated and clear.

The same principle is used to knit gaffer skirts for adults. Thanks to the structure and the wedges the product looks spectacular. Such a fashionable and stylish model, hand-knitted on needles, will be a great addition to the closet of a woman with good taste. An additional bonus of this option - the product slims and visually elongates the figure.

Skirt for a doll on spokes

Paola Reina dolls are charming and stylish Spanish toys for children. To teach your child to knit, you can make a skirt together for a girl's favorite toy.

How to knit a skirt by needles for a Paola Reina doll:

Dial the right number of loops on circular needles and knit the scythe pattern. It is not necessary to knit a full-fledged belt for the doll's skirt.
If you knit in a straight line and do not add, you get a classic straight model, and if you make additions, the shape will become flared.

There is a huge selection of patterns and options for knitting skirts. Knitting instills a useful skill, develops imagination in both children and adults, and, in addition, allows you to replenish the closet with original unique things.