A sweater is the most popular item to protect against the cold, as the wool material provides warmth and retains heat best.
The classic roll-up collar style was developed in the nineteenth century in Northern Europe and was originally used as an everyday item.
Later, sweaters began to be used in the process of losing weight, since it was believed that such a warm thing increases sweating and promotes the process of burning fat. Over the entire history of its existence, the sweater has acquired a very wide range of uses, being part of military uniforms, an element of the attire of sailors and fishermen, and one of the options for winter sportswear.
Nowadays, sweaters are often understood as both pullovers and jumpers. In our article, we will consider sweaters in this broad context.
Benefits of knitted sweaters
When cold weather sets in, every fashionista wants to wrap herself in a warm thing to feel cozy and comfortable. A knitted sweater is ideal for this purpose, since natural wool is incredibly warm.
The undoubted advantage of knitted items is that in their production various knitting methods are used, due to which the products themselves are decorations and do not require additional decor.
Models
The range of sweaters nowadays amazes with its diversity, although just recently it was impossible to imagine that there would be such a huge selection among the models of this product.
Large knitted models, as well as coarse and thick ones, are very popular, especially in combination with things made from lighter flowing fabric. Such a play on contrasts looks incredibly feminine and very advantageously emphasizes the advantages of the figure, while, on the contrary, it hides flaws well.
Each of the models has its own distinctive feature, for example, a raglan sweater has a loose cut of the sleeves, sweaters with a zipper are comfortable thanks to the fastener, a loose fit makes you feel cozy, and a warm one is especially good in the winter cold.
Models of sweaters with braids look very elegant and festive, with a collar - they protect the neck well from the cold wind and to some extent replace a scarf; short ones - go well with shirts and blouses. A long sweater can be used as wool dress, and the model with a throat allows the collar of the shirt to come out, which will give the image a businesslike look.
Youth sweaters
Among young people, voluminous sweaters, loose-fitting, or even models several sizes larger are quite common, giving the image a certain sense of freedom and a slightly hooligan, casual style.
In addition, most often the choice of young girls falls on sweater models of the same type of knitting without decorative elements, as well as on models made using the purl knitting technique.
Both short and long sweaters are popular, which can be used both as an independent element of the wardrobe and in combination with other things.
Fashion trends 2016
As stated earlier, in the old days, sweaters were part of the men's wardrobe and were used in various fields. Female model, as well as the men's one, had only one style, which was a straight-cut product with a multi-layer collar that fitted the throat.
Only with the passage of time and change fashion trends women's sweaters began to be produced in a variety of model representations. This season, the most popular are elongated models of a loose style, in which you can wrap yourself up like in a warm blanket and forget about the cold forever.
Material
Sweaters can be made from wool of natural origin, but they can have one significant drawback - they can be a strong allergen. Then synthetic wool fibers, which are also used to make sweaters, although they are less warm, will be your salvation.
In addition, cashmere is often used in the manufacture of sweaters, thanks to which the products are soft, light and thin, but no less warm.
Another common material for making sweaters is Angora wool, which is a very soft and warm fiber obtained from the wool of animals of the same name: Angora rabbit and goat.
Speaking about the Angora goat, it should be noted that the material obtained from its wool is called mohair and is also well used in knitting sweaters, but also contains other fibers, since the peculiarity of the wool of the Angora sheep requires the addition of sheep wool or acrylic fibers to the yarn.
Knitting methods
Sweaters can be made in various techniques knitting, using various methods, due to which they will have a characteristic appearance. Among the knitting techniques, the most popular are purl straight, knitting inclined to the right and left, as well as purl with different sides of the slope.
Among the most popular methods of knitting, the first place is occupied by a knitting machine, since it is characterized by the speed of production of the product, which is much higher than the manual version. Knitting machines used both in factories (a full-fledged large unit) and at home (a special mini-version).
Knitting machines can also perform various knitting techniques, the main thing is to correctly set the required mode and set all the settings.
In addition, handmade products, which can be knitted using knitting needles or a hook, are especially valued. It is worth noting that crocheting a sweater can be very difficult, since the work is quite large-scale, but it will be indispensable in completing any small details.
Color and print
In addition to the variety of model ranges and the method of making sweaters, there are also different color variations of the products, thanks to which they will find their owners, depending on their preferences.
For example, black sweaters are in greatest demand, since dark material is not as easily soiled as light material, which is quite practical, and the black color focuses attention on the advantages of the figure and visually slims.
Among the winter and New Year's options Blue sweaters are trending, as are models in red, gray and green. Among the prints, the most popular are thematic patterns, such as deer or snowflakes, evoking the New Year's mood.
What to wear with it?
Knitted sweaters go well with other items of clothing, provided the right choice style and length of the product.
Skirts of different styles and trousers of almost any cut are perfect, it’s even possible to use knitted dresses.
It is worth remembering the main rule: when choosing a voluminous bottom, it is best to use a fitted sweater model, and if the bottom is tight and narrow, voluminous sweaters are suitable.
With regard to shoes, the same can be said, since in combination with a sweater any pair of shoes that will be combined to a greater extent with the lower part will do.
Spectacular images
Every girl wants to look attractive and stylish, even in cold weather, but not everyone knows that even with a sweater you can create fashionable look, making it a bright unusual detail. Below are the most popular and non-standard looks with sweaters.
Very unusual way wear a sweater - combine it with a knitted dress. To do this, you will need an elongated menthol-colored sweater with a loose style and decor in the form openwork knitting and also a dress gray, without any prints, the length of which is about twenty centimeters below the sweater.
To complement this look, nude tights, black warm socks and thick-heeled ankle boots are perfect options. As outerwear you can use a thin sand-colored sheepskin coat with shortened free sleeves, and as accessories - a large clutch to match the sweater and a black knitted beret.
Stylish look, ideal for informal occasions, is obtained by combining black tight jeans with ripped knees and a gray sweater, loose fit, the front side of which is made using the purl knitting technique. It is advisable to choose a model of standard length, with a high loose collar that can be rolled up several times - this will give the image some restraint, which will look very interesting with hooligan ripped jeans.
White sneakers with black stripes, worn on the foot without a sock or with a low toe that barely peeks out of the shoe, are perfect for footwear. As for accessories, you can use a large rectangular clutch white, as well as silver jewelry in the form of bracelets, watches and rings.
Bright image with an element business style can be paired with a collarless sweater brown, which has a slightly loose cut, and is also decorated with a special knitting technique that imitates braided braids, located in the front in the middle in three rows, as well as on the sides on the sleeves.
When combining this sweater with a classic white cotton shirt, it is worth folding the sleeves slightly, as well as the bottom of the sweater, so that the cuffs and bottom of the shirt peek out from under the thick warm product - this will give light image an element of sloppiness that is incredibly stylish this season. Paired with a pleated black miniskirt and thick black tights and heeled ankle boots, the look will be light, playful and youthful.
Quite an interesting autumn look is obtained by combining a loose gray sweater with rolled up sleeves and a fur boa around the neck, imitating a sweater collar. This combination of things is visually perceived as a complete product, although it has a somewhat unusual and unusual appearance.
When complementing this look with other things, you should be careful not to overload it, so tapered black trousers and matching knee-high suede boots are best. You also shouldn't go overboard with accessories, so a brown bag, a pair of silver rings and sunglasses are all you need.
1. MODERN KNITTED ITEMS. STYLISH SWEATERS, PULLOVERS AND
JUMPERS FOR WOMEN
Women's clothing self made, knitted tailored individual characteristics figure and having an interesting modern style, will always take its rightful place in your wardrobe. An elegant sweater with a collar, a fashionable jumper in bright colors, a fitted pullover you can easily knit using knitting patterns using step by step description all stages of work. In this material you will find master classes on knitting stylish outerwear for women, as well as patterns and designs for sweaters, pullovers and jumpers both for the winter season and for the summer.
It is not always appropriate to knit a short, fitted sweater or a fashionable jacket, even if such a style is quite suitable for your body type. It is important that on cold winter days your lower back is completely covered and protected to prevent colds in important organs.
Knit a sweater or pullover to size. Too shapeless and baggy models should also be excluded from your wardrobe. For plump women with wide hips, we can recommend knitting a bright tunic jumper with a slightly fitted silhouette. Models of large size sweaters in neutral colors look interesting, and the bottom can be knitted in a contrasting bright color. If you are an experienced knitter, you don’t have to strictly adhere to
selected scheme. The pattern can be made more interesting and not stereotyped, the sleeves can also be modified - for example, knitting them a little wider, and embroidering flowers along the edges with bright threads.
For women whose figure resembles the shape of an apple, you can knit stylish pullover with a vertical stripe or a slightly fitted cardigan. But avoid chunky knit sweaters. Crewneck jumpers and tight-fitting sweaters or skinny cardigans are not suitable for you.
If you have an hourglass figure, you can knit a fitted sweater with a low neckline and large buttons. You can, but then wear a wide belt of the same color over it.
A universal jumper model for women (both overweight and thin) is a knitted polo jumper. The collar may have a short clasp or several buttons down to the chest line.
The most popular jumper pattern for overweight women- long jumper-tunic. This is especially true if it is a little tighter than the bottom of the silhouette and is slightly fitted. A wide belt with a buckle will also be appropriate for a long knitted jumper.
Modern models of jumpers for women include the combination version, which is now in fashion, with a V-shaped (or round) neckline and a sewn-in top of the shirt with a collar.
2. AN EASY TO PERFORM MODEL FOR BEGINNERS KNITTERS. HOW TO KNIT A JUMPER WITH A TURN-UP (EXCELLENT OPTION FOR WINTER FOR A WOMAN)
Knitting tools and materials : 50 gr. (about 50 meters) Drops Eskimo yarn (100% wool), circular needles 60 and 80 cm long, double needles.
The knitting density of the fabric is 11 loops per 15 rows in stockinette stitch, 10 by 10 cm.
The model is ideal for both slender and overweight women. Using these instructions, you can knit a jumper in the following sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.
3. DIAGRAMS WITH DESCRIPTIONS AND PHOTOS OF CLOTHING MODELS FOR KNITTED WOMEN. HOW TO KNIT A SWEATER, JUMPER OR PULLOVER WITH YOUR OWN HANDS
How to knit a sweater (season - winter, spring, summer):
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EXCELLENT SWEATER WITH A RELIEF PATTERN FOR SUMMER MADE OF COTTON YARN (WITH SHORT SLEEVES). WE KNIT WITH SPOKES No. 3 AND No. 2.5.
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BEAUTIFUL AIR WHITE SWEATER WITH VOLUME COLLAR AND KNITTED ROSE. THIS PATTERN IS KNITTED VERY EASILY AND QUICKLY. TECHNIQUE - STOCKING KNITTING (MAIN CLOTH) AND KNITING THE CUFFS AND COLLAR WITH WIDE RIB. SPOKES - No. 5,5 AND No. 6.
How to knit a pullover for a woman:
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Women's pullover in a fashionable loose style is made in stockinette stitch, garter stitch and 2 x 2 rib.
Size
XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL)
Finished Product Measurements
Chest circumference 109 (127, 147.5) cm
Length 48.5 (51, 53.5) cm
Description given for smaller size. Differences for other sizes are given in parentheses. If one size is specified, it applies to all sizes.
Marerials
Yarn Lion Brand Lion’s Pride Woolspun (80% acrylic, 20% wool) 116 m / 100 g - 7 (9, 10) skeins
Circular knitting needles 6.5 mm, length 80 cm
Stitch holders, markers, tapestry needle
Knitting density
13 stitches and 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
Tie a test pattern
Note
The pullover consists of 4 parts: back, front and two sleeves. Circular knitting needles are used due to the large number of stitches. Knit in turning rows, as on straight knitting needles.
Description
Back
Cast on 70 (82, 94) stitches.
Row 1 (right side): p2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 2: k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you knit 5 cm from the beginning.
Work in stockinette stitch (knit stitches on right side, purl stitches on back side) until you have worked 48.5 (51, 53.5) cm from the beginning, finishing by knitting a row on the right side.
Last row (wrong side): cast off first 21 (25, 29) stitches for left shoulder, purl until there are 28 (32, 36) stitches on right needle, slip these stitches onto stitch holder for back neckline, bind off remaining loops for the right shoulder.
Before
Cast on 70 (82, 94) stitches.
Row 1 (RS): (P2, K2) 5 (6, 7) times, P1, mark, K28 (32, 36), Marker, P1, (K2, P2) 5 (6, 7) times.
Row 2: (k2, p2) 5 (6, 7) times, k1, re-mark, knit to next marker, re-mark, k1, (p2, k2) 5 (6, 7) times.
Row 3: (P2, K2) 5 (6, 7) times, P1, re-mark, knit to next marker, re-mark, P1, (K2, P2) 5 (6, 7) times.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have knitted 5cm from the start, finishing by knitting a row on the wrong side.
Next row (right side): knit to the first marker, re-slip the marker, knit to the next marker, re-slip the marker, knit to the end of the row.
Next row: purl to the first marker, re-slip the marker, knit to the next marker, re-slip the marker, purl to the end of the row.
Repeat last 2 rows until you have worked 48.5 (51, 53.5) cm from start, ending by knitting a row on the right side.
Last row (wrong side): cast off first 21 (25, 29) sts for right shoulder, knit until there are 28 (32, 36) sts on right needle, place on stitch holder for front neckline, cast off remaining sts for left shoulder.
Sleeves (tie 2)
Cast on 58 (62, 66) stitches.
Row 1 (right side): k2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Repeat the last 2 rows until you have knitted 35.5 cm from the beginning. Close all loops.
Neckline
Sew the right shoulder.
Return 28 (32, 36) stitches from the back stitch holder and 28 (32, 36) stitches from the front stitch holder to work a row on the right side - 56 (64, 72) stitches.
Knit facial loops 16 rows.
Close the loops.
Assembly
Sew the left shoulder, including the piping.
Sew in the sleeves. Sew the sides and bottom of the sleeves. Fasten off the loose ends of the yarn.
BACK LAYOUT 
FRONT SCHEME 
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Size: 36-42
You will need: yarn (58% cotton, 21% wool, 21% polyacrylic; 250 m/100 g) - 400 g melange purple and 200 g melange orange; knitting needles number 5.
Edge loops: knit all the details with the edges “chain”: knit the 1st stitch, purl the last stitch.
Decorative reductions: from the right edges: chrome, knit 1, knit 2 stitches together; from the left edge: Knit 2 stitches together with a slant to the left (= slip 1 st as a knit stitch, knit the next stitch, then pull the removed loop through the knitted one), knit 1, chrome.
Knitting density: 17 p. x 25 r. = 10 x 10 cm, knitted in stockinette stitch with size 5 needles.
Left backrest: With a purple thread, cast on 60 stitches and knit with purl stitch (knit stitch = purl stitch, purl stitch – knit stitch). After 54 cm = 134 rubles. from the cast-on row, close from the left edge for the shoulder bevel, first 1 time 3 stitches, then in every 2nd row. 13 more times 3 p. After 6.5 cm = 16 r. from the beginning of the shoulder bevel, close for the neckline from the right edge, first 1 time 12 p., then in every 2nd p. 2 more times, 2 p. After 5 cm = 12 r. From the beginning of the neck close the remaining 2 loops.
Right back: knit like the left side of the back, but in a mirror image.
Left front: Using purple thread, cast on 60 stitches and knit in purl stitch. After 34 cm = 85 rub. from the cast-on row, perform for the neckline from the inner edge to the wrong side. row 1 decorative decrease, then decrease alternately in every 2nd and 4th row. another 15 times, 1 p. After 12 cm = 30 r. From the beginning of the neckline, make a shoulder bevel from the outer edge, as on the left side of the back. In the next persons. row, bind off remaining 2 stitches.
Right side of the shelf: knit like the left front, but in a mirror image.
Sleeves: Using an orange thread, cast on 66 stitches and knit in stockinette stitch (knit stitch - knit stitch, purl stitch - purl stitch). After 32 cm = 80 rub. from the cast-on row, close on both sides to roll, first 1 time, 3 stitches each, then in every 2nd row. 6 more times, 3 p. After 6.5 cm = 16 r. from the beginning of the formation of the okat, close the remaining 24 stitches in one row.
Cord: Using an orange thread, cast on 5 sts, knit 150 cm in stockinette stitch and bind off the stitches. Knit the second cord in the same way, but 18 cm long.
Assembly: sew shoulder seams. Sew the middle seams on the front and back, leaving the lower 10cm section of the front open. The middle seams are made from the front side of the product, the needle is inserted at a distance of 1 cm from the edge - in the 3rd stitch. Using a long cord in the form of a spiral, “sew” the allowances of the front middle seam (from bottom to top at intervals of 5-6 cm), the edge of the left bevel of the neckline and the left side of the back neckline (in the 5th p. from the edge) and the back seam allowance is up to half.
Leave 18 cm long ends free at the bottom front and back. Sew a short cord to the first stitch of the front facing for symmetry. Tie knots at the ends of the cords. Sew the side seams in the same way as the middle seams. (attention: the front is 7 cm shorter than the back), leaving the lower sections open for the side cuts - 10 cm long on the front and 17 cm on the back. Sew the sleeves into the open armholes (putting the edge of the sleeve under the edge of the armhole) from the front side of the product. Sew the sleeve seams. Turn the bottom edges of the sleeves right side out to a width of 2 cm and sew them with several stitches to the seams of the sleeves.
Fair Isle Sweater
SIZES 36/38 (40/42) 44/46 YOU WILL NEED Yarn (72% cotton, 17% sheep wool, 11% alpaca wool; 215 m/50 g) - 200 (250) 300 g terracotta and 50 (100) 100 g burgundy; knitting needles No. 4 and 4.5; circular knitting needles No. 4.5, length 80 cm and 60 cm; circular knitting needles No. 4, 40 cm long. PATTERNS AND DIAGRAMS RIBBING Knitting (knitting needles No. 4) in rows in forward and reverse directions: the number of loops is a multiple of 4 + 2 chrome. Persons rows: chrome, alternately knit 2, purl 2, chrome. Out. rows: knit loops according to the pattern. Knitting in the round: the number of loops is a multiple of 4. Knit alternately 2 knits, 2 purl. ATTENTION The following patterns are knitted using knitting needles No. 4.5. FRONT STITCH Knitting in rows in forward and reverse directions: front rows - front loops, purl rows - purl loops. Knitting in the round: knit stitches only. DECORATIVE DECREASES At the beginning of the row: chrome, knit 2 stitches together with a tilt to the left (= remove 1 stitch, as in knitting, knit the next loop and pull the removed loop through the knitted one); at the end of the row: knit 2 stitches together, chrome. JACQUARD PATTERN The initial number of loops is a multiple of 20. Knit according to the given pattern using stockinette stitch using the Norwegian technique from two balls. Pull the non-working thread freely along the wrong side of the work. The diagram shows all the rows circular knitting. Repeat the rapport in width. Knit in height 1 time from the 1st to the 40th r., performing decreases as shown. After the 40th r. the number of loops on the knitting needles will be a multiple of 6.
KNITTING DENSITY
19.5 p. x 24.5 r. = 10 x 10 cm, knitted with stockinette stitch;19.5 p. x 26.5 r. = 10 x 10 cm, knitted in stockinette stitch with a jacquard pattern. The samples are made on knitting needles No. 4.5.
PATTERN
GETTING THE WORK DONE
BACK
On knitting needles No. 4, cast on 86 (94) 102 sts with terracotta thread and knit for the bottom bar 6 cm with an elastic band.
Switch to needles No. 4.5 and continue working with stockinette stitch.
After 25.5 cm = 62 r. From the bottom bar, start short raglan bevels: first close on both sides 1 time, 1 p., then decrease (see “Decorative decreases”) 1 (2) 3 times in every 4th p. 1 p. each
After 28 cm = 68 r. (29.5 cm = 72 rub.) 31 cm = 76 rub. Temporarily set aside the remaining 82 (88) 94 stitches from the bottom bar.
BEFORE
Knit like a back.
SLEEVES
On knitting needles No. 4, cast on 46 (50) 54 sts with terracotta thread and knit for a 6 cm strip with an elastic band.
Switch to knitting needles No. 4.5 and continue working with stockinette stitch, while in the 1st r. evenly add 2 sts = on knitting needles 48 (52) 56 sts. In 5 (3) 5th r. from the bar, add on both sides for bevels, first 1 time for 1 p., then 6 times in every 12th r. (7 times every 10th r.) 8 times every 8th r. 1 p. = on knitting needles 62 (68) 74 p.
After 36 cm = 88 rub. (34.5 cm = 84 rub.) 33 cm = 80 rub. From the plank, start short raglan bevels on both sides and perform them as described for the back.
After 38.5 cm = 94 r. Temporarily set aside the remaining 58 (62) 66 stitches from the bar.
ROUND YOKETTE
The remaining loops of the back, 1st sleeve, front, 2nd sleeve are sequentially transferred to long circular knitting needles No. 4.5 and for all 280 (300) 320 p. knit in the round, first 1.5 cm = 4 r. (2.5 cm = 6 r.) 3.5 cm = 8 r. stockinette stitch with terracotta thread, then with jacquard pattern. Perform decreases as shown in each rapport. As the stitches decrease, switch to shorter circular needles No. 4.5.
After 15 cm = 40 r. from the beginning jacquard pattern, resp. after 16.5 cm = 44 r. (17.5 cm = 46 r.) 18.5 cm = 48 r. from the beginning of the yoke, 84 (90) 96 stitches will remain on the knitting needles.
Switch to circular needles No. 4 and knit with burgundy thread for the golf collar in the round 1 r. knit stitch (evenly decrease 0 (2) 4 sts = 84 (88) 92 sts) and 21 cm with an elastic band. After this, close all the loops according to the drawing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew side seams, short raglan seams and sleeve seams.
