How to crochet a hat for a newborn, simple patterns

Newborn babies, like no one else, need care. Therefore, many needlewomen prefer to make clothes for them with their own hands. A small crochet hat for a newborn is knitted quickly and easily. Such a headdress will protect from hypothermia and give the baby comfort. In addition, handmade things have a special energy of love.

Materials and tools

The quality and appearance of knitted products largely depend on the right choice of tools and materials for work. Bonnets for newborns should be:

• soft to the touch (without unpleasant tingling sensations when in contact with the skin);
• practical (no deformation or fading during use of the finished item);
• with good composition (alpaca, wool, cotton);
• hypoallergenic (without the use of toxic dyes).

Each manufacturer develops a children's line of yarn, which makes it much easier for beginner knitters to choose. When choosing a material, it is necessary to consider the season in which the item will be worn.

For the cold season (late autumn, winter, early spring), a knitted hat made of merino wool (natural thread, items made of it support proper thermoregulation) or mixed yarn (consists of natural and synthetic fibers, they are combined to increase the strength of the thread) is ideal. For the spring-autumn season, needlewomen most often choose acrylic. It suits everyone, especially those who are allergic to natural ingredients. A summer hat knitted from cotton, silk, viscose is most comfortable to use in warm weather.

Difficulties with choosing a hook are usually resolved by the yarn manufacturer. The label on each skein contains recommendations on which tool number to purchase for a particular thread. The thickness of the yarn should be a millimeter less than the thickness of the hook. When choosing a tool, the following tricks from experienced needlewomen will come in handy: metal hooks are more suitable for wool and acrylic, wooden or bamboo hooks are more suitable for silk and viscose.

Determining the size of the product

A crochet cap requires one main measurement – ​​the circumference of the baby’s head. The main thing is to use the measuring tape correctly. It should pass through three main points:

• forehead above the eyebrows;
• dots above the ears on both sides;
• back of the head.

The result obtained in centimeters is the size of the future cap.

This method is relevant if the crochet hat for newborns is knitted for personal use or for relatives. When you want to knit a set with a bonnet as a gift, tables with standard sizes will come to the rescue.

It is worth remembering that each child grows and develops taking into account individual characteristics. If the size of the hat for newborns is not exactly known, it is better to choose stretchy yarn (cotton without synthetic impurities).

Experienced needlewomen know that caps for girls are usually knitted 2 centimeters smaller than for boys. That is, the numbers from the table without changes are taken for knitting a little gentleman, but for little girls it is worth making the product a little smaller.

Knitting stages taking into account the model

There are a huge number of options for children's hats, but experienced mothers most often choose models with ties. Such a hat fits tightly to the head, has no seams.

Openwork cap

An openwork pattern is an ideal summer option for knitting a bonnet for a girl using a crochet hook. This hat looks very cute and touching. Even a beginner craftswoman can cope with the work, since the knitting pattern does not contain complex elements. It is enough to be able to perform basic columns.

Materials and tools: 100% cotton, hook No. 1.5 – 2. Step-by-step description:

1. For the first row, form an amigurumi ring, knit six single crochets (SC). To do this, make 2 turns around the fingers, knit SC into the resulting ring, tighten the short end of the thread.
2. Cast on 3 air loops (Vp), knit 2 double crochets (DC) into each loop of the first row. The second row is finished.
3. Again 3 VP, then according to the pattern – 2 CdC in one loop, one CdC in the second loop of the previous row. The last loop is 3 CdC.
4. Two CcN in one loop, then 2 CcN without increases to the end of the row (an increase is made in every 3rd loop).
5. Knit in a circle with dc, making increases in every 4th loop.
6. In every 5th loop knit 3 CcN (except for the last 7 loops – mark them with markers).
7. Knit the seven remaining loops with half-columns. Do not touch them further.
8. Next row knit 1 CcN in each loop.

The bottom of the cap is ready, then the openwork part is knitted. Pattern: make 3 lifting VP, in their base - 1 CdN, skip three VP, in the fourth knit 4 CdN, again 3 VP, in the same loop knit CdN, through 2 loops another one. Through 2 more loops - 1 CdN, 2 VP and 1 CdN in the same loop. Continue this sequence to the end of the row. As soon as knitting reaches the marker, turn the fabric and knit according to the described pattern in the other direction (9 rows in total).

The last (10th row) is tied with single crochets. From the same yarn, make ties of the desired length (for example, make a chain of VP). The crocheted cap will delight the young mother and baby all summer.

Hat with ears

The model is quite common, so the patterns and description of the cap with ears are worked out to the smallest detail. The easiest to make and most convenient to use option is the following:

• form an amigurumi ring, knit 6 dc;
• each subsequent row should begin with three air loops and end with a slip stitch;
• from the 2nd to the 8th row, knit CcN, evenly distributing the increases (in the second row - in each loop, in the third - through a loop, in the fourth - through two loops, and so on);
• from the 9th row, increases are made every other row; you need to knit as many rows until the hat reaches the desired size;
• after this we knit CCH without increases as many rows as the depth of the product requires;
• Mark the edges of the "ears" with a marker, start knitting with three air loops, then 14 CcN, turn and knit in the same sequence for another 4-5 rows. Make the second "ear" in the same way.

The model with ears is perfect for a newborn boy if you use blue, green, brown, gray shades of yarn in your work. For girls - pastel or pink colors.

Safe decor

Decorative elements of crocheted hats for newborns should be chosen carefully and cautiously. Babies can get hurt, feel discomfort or choke on small details. Experienced needlewomen advise avoiding the following items in the decor:

• beads of any size;
• fasteners with sharp edges;
• sequins, plastic figures, buttons.

The best decor is textile elements made of soft materials (knitwear, felt, yarn). A girl's hat looks very cute with a knitted bow, felt flower or ruffles. Textile boats, bears, cars are perfect for boys.

Crocheted bonnets for newborns look great with various pompoms (large and small, plain and multi-colored). You can make them yourself or buy ready-made options.

The main rule of decoration is that the elements should not interfere with the baby. The best place to attach them is the forehead or crown (for pompoms). Even soft decorations can be dangerous if they are poorly attached to the product. The crochet hat is knitted for the warmth and comfort of newborns, all its details must be carefully worked out.

Baby bonnets are not essential items. However, their touching appearance and simplicity of execution attract inexperienced knitters to engage in creativity. Crochet patterns for beginners are used by young mothers and grandmothers of a newborn baby. For the first products, it is better to choose simple patterns or satin stitch using several colors.

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