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Does pregnancy force you to spend almost all your time within four walls? Then you can take up crafting and spend your time creating beautiful things. For example, knit exclusive items for yourself.
Knitting for pregnant women is perhaps the most common way of spending time in cases where a woman is prescribed bed rest.
Knitted clothes for women: which is preferable
Openwork sweater with honeycomb patternTaking into account the peculiarities of the figure due to the interesting position, pregnant women most often wear (and, accordingly, knit) the following outfits:
- tunics:
- dresses;
— sweaters and jackets;
- ponchos, poncho scarves;
- capes.
Let's look at some in more detail.
Tunic: easy to knit and looks great
Knitted tunic for pregnant women with a braid pattern Typically, the most popular knitting pattern is the tunic. And this is quite justified, because women usually knit for themselves - and a tunic for pregnant women is both a very comfortable and beautiful form of clothing.
A tunic is not quite a dress, but it’s not a jacket either. It's something in between.
A tunic can be very feminine if, for example, you choose an empire style. This model is characterized by short sleeves and a very high waistline. Knitting patterns for this model are quite simple, and you can easily figure them out, even if you are new to needlework. Knitted tunics for pregnant women are a convenient wardrobe item. They highlight the belly well and are comfortable and feminine.
Knitted dress? What a sight for sore eyes!
Knitted clothes for pregnant women also include various types of dresses. Knitting a dress with knitting needles is somewhat more difficult than crocheting, but for simple models with a minimum of lace it is quite normal. For example, we knit an elementary business dress in a business style.
To do this, you should purchase natural wool; you will need approximately three hundred grams of thread for a standard size. The pattern is elementary. In your work you will use the front stitch, air loops and stitches of different types (with and without crochet, connecting). You will find knitting patterns on our website.
Sweater for my husband, jacket for myself
From simple to more complex. So, after simple patterns, we knit a warm sweater. And here, too, there is no need to reinvent the wheel. A simple braid pattern will look very beautiful. The main thing to remember is that we knit it very carefully and count the loops.
The difficulty of knitting a jacket or sweater for pregnant women is that they consist of more parts, and the number of loops in the rows varies. However, such complexity is worth it - a beautiful warm wool sweater will be the main highlight of your wardrobe. It can be combined with jeans and a business skirt, and the sweater will look appropriate in any situation. It is also very warm and will keep you warm.
If we move on to more specific things - to a specific model of sweater. An excellent option for pregnant women is a pullover that uses a wedge-shaped edge. Its basic pattern is quite simple. It is necessary to make an odd number of loops and three air rises. The pattern is also not complicated - replace the first double crochet or single crochet with three or one air lift (respectively). Start the loops before the rapport, repeat the repeat and end with the loops after the rapport. This must be repeated for the first time from the first to the seventh row, and then constantly from the second to the seventh.
And a few words instead of a conclusion. We women knit more often for our own pleasure. Therefore, do not deny yourself the joy - create your wardrobe from things that were born in your hands.
See what beautiful outfits for pregnant women are offered:
Long vest with “twigs” 
Diamond Sleeve Maternity Poncho 
Openwork flared gray maternity dress
Knitting density: on knitting needles No. 5 with a thread in two folds, stockinette stitch 10 sts x 27 r. = 10 x 10 cm.
Description of work.
Back
On knitting needles No. 5, cast on 112 stitches and knit 2 stitches for the placket. = 1 cm trace way: 1 chrome. p., 110 p. elastic 2 x 2 (start 2 knit p.), 1 chrome. p. Continue according to the pattern: 1 chrome. p., *14 p. persons. satin stitch, 2 p. smooth surface.*, rep. from * to * 5 times, 14 sts. satin stitch, 1 chrome. p. At a height of 36 cm from the edge of the bar = 98 r. distribute 7 decreases in every 6th r. 12 times; perform each decrease of the 1st series to the right of each of the 7 facial tracks. satin stitch (knit 2 stitches together with a slant to the left between the first two stitches of each knit stitch), and each decrease of the 2nd series to the left of each of the 7 knit tracks. satin stitch (knit together the last 2 stitches of each stitch); continue alternating a series of decreases on the right with a series of decreases to the left of the face paths. iron. At a height of 61 cm from the edge of the bar = 166 rubles. leave the resulting 28 stitches uncovered on the needle.
Before
Start and knit like a back.
Sleeves
On knitting needles No. 5, cast on 48 sts and knit as a back for the placket. Continue next. way: 1 chrome. p., 6 persons. satin stitch, *2 p. satin stitch, 14 sts. satin stitch*, rep. from * to * 1 time, 2 p. satin stitch, knit 6 stitches. satin stitch, 1 chrome. n. Add 1 chrome on both sides of the placenta. p. row 1 p. in every 6th row. 12 times and every 4th r. 12 times (knit for the first 8 and last 14 additions 1 knit stitch crossed from the broach, for the 9th and 10th additions 1 purl stitch crossed from the broach) and knit the first 8 added stitches .persons satin stitch, 2 stitches purl. stitch and last 14 sts. satin stitch At a height of 45 cm from the edge of the bar 122 r. distribute 6 decreases in every 6th r. 12 times; perform each decrease of the 1st series to the left of each of the 6 face tracks. satin stitch (knit together the last 2 sts of each knit stitch), and each decrease of the 2nd series to the right of each of the 6 knit tracks. satin stitch (knit 2 stitches together with a slant to the left between the first two stitches of each knit stitch); continue, alternating a series of decreases on the right with a series of decreases to the left of the face track. iron. At a height of 70 cm from the edge of the bar = 190 RUR. leave the resulting 24 stitches uncovered on the needle.
Assembly
Make 3 raglan seams, starting at a height of 37 cm = 100 r. from the edge of the bar on the front and back, and at a height of 46 cm = 124 r. from the edge of the placket on the sleeve (leave the right back raglan uncovered). On knitting needles No. 4.5, pick up all sts left on the knitting needles and knit a trail. way: 2 p. together knit., 23 next. p. on the back according to the pattern of the canvas, 3 p. knit together. with a slant to the left, loops of the left sleeve, 3 stitches together, knit, then 18 next stitches according to the pattern of the canvas, 3 stitches together. with a slant to the left, front loops, 3 stitches together, then 22 next. according to the pattern of the canvas, knit 3 stitches together. with a slant to the left, right sleeve loops, knit 3 stitches together, then 19 next. p. according to the pattern of the canvas and 2 p. together with a tilt to the left. Continue RUR 19 = 8 cm with an elastic band 2 x 2 according to the pattern and knit 1 edge on both sides. P.; close all stitches. Sew the last raglan seam and side seams on the collar; sew side seams and sleeve seams.
Selection of models, descriptions and diagrams
The choice of tunic models today is as wide as possible.. The Internet is replete with various patterns and patterns, after studying which you can easily knit this piece of clothing for pregnant women with your own hands.
Some maternity models have a cut that is no different from regular tunics, which leave space at the waist. Such items have either a trapezoidal silhouette or a constriction belt under the bust, thanks to which the item can easily “adjust” to a growing belly. Thus, a pregnant woman will not be constrained in her movements, and she will not have to worry about a non-standard type of clothing.
A high-quality maternity tunic should emphasize the chest with a V-shaped neckline. In this case, the image will look harmonious and not “heavy”.
If a lady is in a short period of pregnancy, the best choice would be tunics without laces., resembling a trapezoid in silhouette. But tunics with a marked waist will attract the eyes of others to rounded shapes, which few people like.
Knitting needles
We offer you a knitting pattern for an openwork tunic for pregnant women. In it, the expectant mother will feel not only warm, but also stylish.
Styles
Size: chest girth – 108 cm, product length – 80 cm, sleeve length – 24 cm. Knitting density: openwork motif 2.5 motifs and 23 r. = 10 cm x 10 cm.
- garter knitting: knit stitches on the front and back sides;
- openwork motif 1 and openwork motif 2: knit according to the pattern.
What will you need?
Materials: about 600 g of 100% cotton yarn, knitting needles No. 4.5.
Description of work
Garter stitch:
Openwork pattern with knitting needles 1:
Openwork pattern with knitting needles 2:
Crochet
Model selection
The tunic for pregnant women is practically no different from the model for pregnant women. However, taking into account the growing belly of the expectant mother, it is necessary to add a few more elements that will hide the piquant shape.
We bring to your attention step-by-step instructions, thanks to which you will create a chic summer tunic for the expectant mother. The model has long sleeves and openwork stitching, without a collar. The diagram is based on size 42-44/46.
- head circumference if a high collar is expected;
- neck circumference, desired neck volume;
- shoulder width;
- armhole height;
- distance for decorating the bottom of the sleeve, armpit width or hem;
- breast volume;
- sprout, which can be calculated using the formula 0.14 * neck circumference;
- hip volume;
- the length of the sleeve;
- length of the product.
Even the most fragile figure will need at least 500 grams of yarn, which is more than 100 m in one skein.
It is better to have one more skein in stock, since the elastic pattern requires quite a lot of yarn.
You will also need:
- circular knitting needles suitable for the type of yarn chosen. It’s best to have two pairs – different in numbers, for example, No. 3 and 4, No. 2 and 3. The number of knitting needles should differ by one;
- knitting needles or thick threads for transferring inactive loops that will be knitted later (sleeves);
- knitting markers;
- hook for casting on additional loops.
Stage 1: collar and sprout
The dress is knitted using the Susie Myers method - continuous knitting from top to bottom, without any seams. There is an imitation of the set-in seam of the sleeve.
On circular needles with a lower number, cast on the number of stitches that corresponds to the circumference of your head. For a head circumference of 56 cm, it will be enough to cast on 100 loops. Moreover, this volume is suitable for slightly larger parameters.
Start knitting a collar of the required length.
Knit with an elastic pattern, for example, 2x2.
The elastic pattern consists of alternating knit and purl stitches. The 1 by 1 rib is knitted as follows: First the knit stitch is knitted, then the purl stitch, the knit stitch again and the purl stitch again. And so on until the end of the row. The 2 by 2 elastic band differs in that first two knit stitches are knitted, and then two purl loops. And so on until the end of the row.
If you decided to knit a dress without, then cast on the number of loops that corresponds to the volume of the neck. Skip the step of knitting the collar.
When the collar is knitted, divide the loops into 4 parts - two for the shoulders, one each for the back and front. So, if initially 100 loops were taken, then the division can be made like this - two loops per shoulder line, 48 per back and front.
Please note that the sprout will also be knitted later. And in order to place it on the main knitting needle, which becomes larger by one number, you will need to transfer several front loops (two on each side will be enough), shoulder loops and all back loops. In our example, 56 loops will be taken.
Continue knitting the elastic band. When you reach the shoulder line, make an increase on each side of the line. To make the fabric more dense, draw loops from a broach. Then continue knitting and make similar increases on the second shoulder. At the end of the row, intercept the outer loop from the extra needle, but do not knit it.
You can simplify your task a little and take two loops instead of one. Then the transition will be noticeable on the canvas, but there will be no chance of straying from the drawing.
In the example under consideration, the first row diagram will be like this: edge loop, purl loop, increase loop from the broach is knitted, two knit stitches on the first shoulder line, knit stitch increase from the broach, 48 loops with a 2x2 rib pattern (starting with the purls), knit increase loop, shoulder line - two knit stitches, again a front loop increases, two purl stitches, and a loop from the back rises onto the knitting needle.
The second row begins with a raised loop. It becomes edged. Next, two knit stitches and one purl stitch are cast on (there was a turn inside out, so the knit stitches became purl and vice versa); the increase loop from the broach is knitted purlwise, two purl loops of the shoulder line, then the back, 4 purl ones, including two increase loops, two knit stitches; one loop is lifted from a free knitting needle, but is not knitted.
The third and subsequent rows are knitted by analogy. The raised loop becomes an edge loop. Increases are made above and below the shoulder line. In rows 3, 4, 7, 8, these increases will be knitted with purl and knit stitches. In rows 5, 6, 9, 10 - knit and purl. The row ends by lifting a loop from an adjacent needle. Knitting goes on like this until the sprout is knitted.
Stage 2: shoulders, armhole design
When the sprout is knitted, transfer the front stitches to the main needle. Just continue knitting the pattern.
Next, divide, marking with markers, all the loops into 4 parts: shoulders, front and back. Start making the shoulders by stepping back 4 stitches from the shoulder line. Increases on the shoulders will be made through the row using the same broaches.
Having knitted the front, the thread will be in the place where the last grip was made to form the sprout. Continue knitting according to the pattern to the shoulder, transfer the marker to the main needle and increase with a knit stitch. Make a shoulder, add another knit stitch and transfer the marker to the main needle. Knit further along the pattern in front and make increases on the second shoulder in the same way.
Knit the next row, like all the other even rows, according to the pattern of the product without any increases.
In the third row of the “shoulder seam” design, first transfer the marker to the main needle, then make 4 knit stitches (one of them increases after the marker), 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches and again 4 knit stitches (the last stitch increase before the marker). Transfer the second marker to the knitting needle and continue knitting to the next shoulder, which you design in the same way.
When increases will be added in all odd rows: first remove the first marker, increase, then knit according to the shoulder pattern, before the second marker a new loop is formed from the broach and the second marker is transferred. That is, the increases will not go along the line, but along the edge of the shoulder seam. In rows 5, 7, 13, 15 there will be increases with purl loops; in rows 9, 11, 17, 19 - knit again.
Continue knitting until you reach a length that matches the height of the armhole. After this, remove the shoulder loops onto additional knitting needles or threads. This will be the base for the sleeves.
The back and front should be on different knitting needles, since between them you still need to get a certain number of loops, the width of the armpit.
For the back and front, knit 3-6 rows with increases at the beginning and end of the row, and then pick up the missing number of loops and join the knitting into a single fabric. This will create a smoother curved armhole line.
At this stage, you can create additional rotary rows so that the product fits better in the chest area. But it’s worth doing shortened rows only when there is quite an impressive volume in this area.
After combining the halves, knit down the pattern of the product until required. If necessary, make increases in the hip area. There is no need to make reductions at the waist, because the dress was originally intended for a lady in a special position. But if desired, they can be made, just like additional narrowing from below.
Stage 3: closing the loops and making the sleeves
Close the loops using an elastic method using the Jenny method. Closing occurs during the knitting process. For a 2*2 elastic band, it is formatted as follows:
- The edge is removed onto the main knitting needle.
- Before the next loop, a yarn over, the so-called collar, is made. The working thread should be in front if this stitch is a knit stitch, and in the back if it is a purl stitch.
- The next loop is knitted according to the pattern of the product.
- The collar is draped over the knitted loop, and then the previous loop.
- Further, if the next loop is the same as the previous one, then it is knitted without any yarn overs, and the previous loop is thrown over it. If the loop is different, then 2-4 steps are repeated.
In the elastic closure according to the Jenny method, the following rule is followed: the collars are made before the first loop of the group of the same name. If there are two or three purl stitches ahead, then the collar is made only on the first purl stitch. But when it is necessary for the fabric to be “super elastic”, collars are made in each loop.
When the bottom is finished, you can move on to the sleeves. Transfer the reserved stitches to the main needle and pick up the required number of stitches from below. Additional loops can be made immediately, but then there will be no comfortable fit. It is better to add loops gradually, pulling out one loop on each side.
The loops set aside for . Knit them according to the pattern of the product. When you reach the edge, pull a loop out of the track and place it on the main needle. There is no need to knit it. It will become the edge of the next row. Start the next row from the edge and knit according to the pattern to the edge, where, by analogy, pull out a new loop. There is also no need to knit it. Continue knitting until there is a slight gap left in the armhole, about 6-8 stitches. You just need to pick them up, shaping them along the bottom, and close the knitting. Knit the sleeve in the round to the required length. If desired, starting from elbow level, you can decrease one or two stitches every 10-15 rows. Close the sleeve also in an elastic way.
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