Wondering how to make a hockey jersey? Don’t worry, we got you covered! In this article, we’ll walk you step by step on how to make your own hockey jersey in no time flat. So sit back, relax, and get ready to knit. Let’s get started.
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Step 1: Needles And Yarn
You’ll need a needle to knit your jersey and some yarn to go with it. The type of yarn you’ll need is called Sport Yarn or Women’s Sport Yarn. Both are usually a combination of acrylic, polyester, and wool. Look for a brand that is reputable and has a good reputation. Don’t worry too much about the cost as this is supposed to be a fun project!
Step 2: Design Your Jersey
Now that you have your needles and yarn, it’s time to start designing your hockey jersey. First, decide how many buttons you’ll need on your jersey and what style you want. The most common styles are the classic hockey jersey with collar and elbow patches and the sleeved style with a collar and elbow patch. If you’re new to designing clothing, take your time and do it right. Don’t rush and make errors because the result will most likely be a bad shirt. On the other hand, a good-quality rushed design can still look decent if you put your mind to it. Don’t worry too much about the size of your design as you can always cut up your sweater to make it fit any person.
Step 3: Create The Stitches
Once you have your design, it’s time to start creating the stitches. You’ll start by making a simple knot with your yarn at the start of your project. This will form the base of your stitches and it won’t matter how many times you knot your yarn, the resulting product will still be the same. You can use a tapestry needle to make this process easier and faster. When you’re finished making the knot, cut the yarn and pull it through until only a small amount of yarn remains on the outside of the knot.
After you’ve made the knot, you’ll need to decide what type of stitch you’re going to use for your jersey. There are many options including stockinette stitch, garter stitch, and moss stitch. You can use any of these stitches as long as you make sure to follow the instructions correctly.
Step 4: Start Knitting!
Once you’ve got your stitches in place, it’s time to start knitting. You’ll start by picking up stitches along the edges of the knit pattern and pulling them lightly through to the back of the knitting. As you pull the stitches through, the ribbing will make the edges stand out and give the finished product some texture. Once you’ve picked up all the stitches along the edges, it’s time to move on to the next step.
Step 5: Join The Shrink Ray
The next step is to join the inner body of your sweater to the foundation you’ve laid down. To do this, you’ll thread a needle with some of the yarn remaining on your yarn tail and pull it gently through. If you’ve done everything correctly so far, the inner body of your sweater will now be connected to the outer body and you’ll be able to work on the finishing touches.
Once you’ve got the back of your garment finished, it’s time to move on to the front and do the same thing. You’ll need to leave a longer yarn tail and go through the same process of joining the front and back of your sweater. This will make the shirt longer and narrower, like a traditional hockey jersey.
Step 6: Sew The Collar
After you’ve got your two halves of the shirt or the entire sweater done, it’s time to add the finishing touches. All you need to do is sew the collar down either way you decide. You can do this using any type of needle and thread. Make sure to use a strong thread as the stitches will be visible on the outside once you’re finished. Most commonly, the collar is attached to the shirt with a single or double strand of sewing thread. Once you’ve attached the collar, you can go ahead and do the same with the elbow patches.
Step 7: Sew The Pocket
With your sleeves finished, it’s time to move on to the last step and add the little details. Like many other brands, CCM also offers a handy little pocket on their products. To add a little touch of luxury, you can use the same thread to stitch the pocket down on the inside of your sweater or shirt.
As you can see from the photo above, the pocket is an essential element to a good-quality and luxury knit shirt or sweater. It adds that extra touch of luxury that makes a big difference in the look of your final product. When adding a pocket of this nature, you don’t want to skimp out and use a regular needle or a straight pin as these won’t look as good as the ones made out of gold or silver. Don’t forget about the CCM tag on your product either as this is another way of branding your clothing.
As you can see above, the above steps were just a brief overview of how to make a hockey jersey. Obviously not everything will go smoothly and you may need to take your time and do some trial and error to get the perfect result. Remember, this is supposed to be fun and don’t get discouraged if it takes a few tries before you get the hang of it. If you did everything correctly so far and used high-quality materials, the end result should look respectable. Now you know how to make a hockey jersey and can join the legions of stylish sweater and shirt knitters out there.