Cardigan with lace elements “Amethyst”

Cardigan with lace elements “Amethyst”

The author of the model is Galina Kavizina

Cardigan size: 44-46

You will need

900 g 100% mercerized LILY cotton (50 g/125 m).

50 cm guipure lace. 

Crochet hooks for elements No. 2.5 and 2.75; hooks for knitting fabric from No. 2 to No. 3.75.

Amethyst beads.

Completing of the work

Свяжите элементы по схемам А — И.

 Please note that circular elements can be knitted either completely or fragmentarily (compare patterns A and G. You can knit according to the given patterns, or you can come up with your own options based on them.

The patterns are not an exact copy, but only show the principle of knitting. When doing the work, improvise, use voluminous bindings, textured posts, different types of crayfish step.

 Круги связаны крючком № 2,5, завитки — № 2,75. Связанные элементы отпарьте и дайте просохнуть.

Based on scheme E, several options can be linked.

 Во-первых, на бурдоне или без него. Бурдон — это толстая нить того же цвета, что и для мотивов. Он прокладывается вдоль рабочего ряда и обвязывается рабочей нитью СБН, оставаясь внутри вязания. Применение бурдона позволяет создать эффект рельефов. Во-вторых вместо С1Н можно связать пышные столбики или «попкорн». Второй ряд СБН можно вязать за ножки СБН предыдущего ряда. Обвязывать элементы можно «рачьим шагом» или добавлять пико над каждым 5-7-ым СБН.

 The size of the element can be changed by increasing the number of sc in the first row. At the desired curves, work a D1H over each sc.

Having connected the elements, proceed to assembling the bodice.

According to Fig. or according to individual sizes, make a life-size pattern for the bodice and sleeves from dense polyethylene.

 The fabric of the bodice along the side seams should be solid, and sew the shoulders. Baste the top of the sleeve pattern.

 The most interesting stage has come: creating the composition. Be guided by the photo or your own taste.

Сначала разложите самые крупные и эффектные мотивы — это акценты. Окружите их мотивами средней величины. У горловины желательно расположить дугообразные  мотивы, чтобы придать ей красивую форму.

Pin the elements in the selected places, wrong side up. Fill some of the free space between the elements with trefoils and circles.

If you have a mannequin, place a plastic sheet over it. Evaluate the composition again and, if necessary, adjust the arrangement of elements. If you like everything, shoot and continue working. Baste all elements securely so that there is no deformation during the stitching process. Please note that you will see the wrong side of the product. Sew touching motifs. Fill the empty spaces between the elements with bridges (Fig. No. 1).

After finishing work, remove the basting.

Knit the fabric of the lower part of the cardigan according to pattern K.

 It has an expanded shape, but no additions need to be made. It is enough to switch to crocheting a larger number.

 Start crocheting number 2, then use numbers 2.5, 3, 3.5, 3.75. That is, every 16 cm of fabric, knit with a new crochet hook.

 Using the same pattern K, knit the middle part of the sleeves with crochet number 2.75. Make increases on the sides to expand the fabric.

 Steam all the knitting parts and sew them together.

Tie the edging around the perimeter of the product according to pattern L.

 The twisted stitches are knitted as follows: around the connected C1H, make three yarn overs in turn and pull the PH through all the yarn overs at once.

 Sew amethyst beads into the middle of the motifs. Sew a strip of lace near the neckline.