Knitting stoles by spit and crochet - step by step master class, practical advice, interesting ideas

Varieties of stoles

This type of women's clothing once came from men's fashion - Norman fishermen used to wrap themselves in knits in dank weather during storms. Later they began to be knitted in the Russian countryside for women, with openwork patterns and scalloped edges, along with Orenburg down scarves and shawls.

Today, a beautiful stoles model has all the chances to become a worthy decoration of a woman's closet for any age group. Hollywood divas repeatedly appeared with such accessories at important events.

Winter stoles are something between a narrow plaid and a large scarf. It is knitted to the full length of the body, if necessary, you can take a nap on the road, covered with a wide product of handmade. Carelessly thrown over the shoulders, the product performs the same functions as warm shawls made of angora down, sheep's wool or llama.

An openwork summer plume made of silk in the form of a thin patterned stole is the best alternative to a cape on the bare shoulders under the evening gown. The wives of monarchs and heads of state manifested in them at coronations and receptions, where the nakedness of the bodies is not welcome.

There are also stylish hybrid models that combine the simplicity of a stole and the characteristic features of knitted "transformers". These models have armholes and finished sleeves. Then in front free floors are falling down, like in a fashionable cardigan. They are worn loose "flyaway" under a dress-frontal or jeans with a turtleneck.

If you turn them over you get a shortened version of the clothes with long florals and a big shawl collar. They are worn as a vest under the belt.

There are also combined models - with an angular detail on the back. The back looks like a shawl or a fashionable poncho, the front is an ordinary stole, as on the photo.

Choosing the yarn for the stole

A stole is a large size item, so you will need a lot of yarn, at least 4-5 skeins. Suitable for winter models:

• wool and half-wool;
• fluffy mohair;
• Angora and down yarn.

Pay attention! Masters often use used yarn, unraveling unwanted sweaters or sweatshirts. The "chewy" effect is difficult to remove, even with a wet-heat treatment. Such yarns can be used for crochet, there is not so noticeable deformation.

For non-hot demi-seasonal patterns are used:

• acrylic;
• blended yarns;
• thin kidmocher;
• textured and shaped yarn (boucle, grass, karakul).

Summer openwork voiles are knitted from thin synthetic yarns or from raw materials on a natural basis:

• viscose;
• cotton
• bamboo;
• linen
• silk.

The finished product can be completed with long tassels, like shawls. Regardless of the yarn, it should be washed and rinsed in warm water, squeezed without stretching, and finished in a centrifuge. Dry tied and washed stoles unfolded on terry towels. Store in a folded form or on a trempel (crossbar "shoulders").

How to knit a stole.

The choice of pattern depends on the skill of the particular tool and the experience of the mastress. Available execution:

• on a fork - this is a special U-shaped device for knitting openwork paths and shells of beautiful yarn;
• with needles (the thicker the yarn, the higher the number, and the faster the product is knitted);
• by crochet (different techniques and patterns are available).

Let's look at how to knit the simplest models with different tools.

Knit with needles

Every needlewoman has a lot of interesting and simple schemes in her arsenal, but not all are suitable for scarves and stoles. It is best to choose double-sided patterns, for example, the face "peacock feather", on the back "sheaves". The final result depends not only on the successful choice of pattern, but also on the quality of execution.

The chosen pattern should be tested in the form of a small sample of about 20 stitches or a 10x10 cm square to make preliminary calculations:

• choose the density of the knitting (when it is too tight, increase the size of the needles);
• count the number of rapports or how to complement the pattern by the width of the product (stoles are knitted within 45-60 cm);
• assess the appearance of the pattern after wet-heat treatment (voluminous weaves often lose volume or look different than in the photo and before washing).

As you know, there are dense winter patterns for winter products and light ajour for summer ones. The simple shape of a stole is also good by the fact that you can try a new pattern without worrying about the pattern.

You can start the product with a small placket, on which will be attached puffed tassels or fringes. The description of the pattern should be clear and easy to remember after a few repetitions.

Palantine on a fork

Once this rather simple technique was very popular, and it was for stoles that it was offered in Italy. Today, the fashion for exclusive handmade is reviving this type of needlework.

Pay attention! There is only one difficulty for beginners - tying long crochet loops exactly in the middle of the U-shaped fork. Having learned how to perform the long paths carefully, you can begin to make the product.

The most suitable yarn - Kidmoger, the product will turn out light and almost weightless. Assembling the stoles - joining the long paths together. A good way to master the technique of crochet is to learn from the mistresses, who post their master classes on video.

Crochet stoles

The most common way to make stoles is to crochet a whole cloth. But no worse look openwork models made of square motifs, stitched together. As in the description of the needlepoint tips, it is important to match the tool to the thickness of the yarn:

• No. 3 or 4 hooks for thick yarn;
• thin yarn - № 1,5 or 2.

Please note: the same pattern is perceived differently in different colors. Not all patterns of meshes look beautiful in a dark yarn, but a white yarn will ennoble any "simple" pattern.

It is worth taking the time to knit a sample of about 10x10 cm to accurately calculate the number of elements:

• columns;
• semi-colons;
• air loops.

For beginners handicraft lovers, reading the scheme causes some difficulties, the next step is not always clear. In practice, however, everything is simple - usually the initial row from the chain of air loops of the required length is recruited. Then the pattern is knitted, repeating after a few rows.

The simplest patterns are for 2, 4, or 6 repeated rows. As you knit step by step, you can see how the work progresses along the row, and it becomes easier to read the pattern.

Useful tip: If the chosen pattern does not look the same in the product as the photo in the magazine or the description on the website, try similar patterns. If the product does not suit you from the start, it has no chance to be finished. Better to dissolve, knit differently, and wear for fun with an interesting pattern.

When you have to knit several openwork squares into a stole, you can experiment with different colors of yarn. This is a great way to "fit in" leftover yarn. It is recommended to work with close shades in the cold or warm range of the spectrum. Beautifully look traditional contrasting combinations. For example, beige and brown tone, pink and dark gray, blue and emerald.

If you take into account all the recommendations for knitting a stole, the product will turn out fashionable, stylish and spectacular. Avoid patterns that were popular in our parents' times, outdated ideas from old magazines. If you have creative inclinations, you can think up your scheme, dare to master complex patterns or embody your own interpretation of this type of knitted garments.

In conclusion, we offer a selection of schemes for beginners.

Photo of home-made knitted stoles