A stylish headdress can be knitted or sewn with your own hands. Original models for beginners and experienced craftswomen are easy to find in the public domain. One of the easiest items to make is a knitted hat, which can be complemented with a set of a scarf, mittens or a muff. You just need to choose the right yarn and choose a knitting pattern.
The nuances of choosing yarn and tools
Wool is most often chosen for creating winter products; it is warm, but it pricks and shrinks, and is also a strong allergen. It is a mistake to think that the degree of protection from cold and wind depends on the thickness of the yarn. The thicker the thread, the more voids are formed between the rows. Mohair remains the best option for winter. Cashmere is not inferior to it in quality. Alpaca or angora are suitable for children's hats.
For the fall-spring season, you can use cotton, acrylic and mixed threads, a lightweight version of cashmere. If you want to make a relief pattern, you should pay attention to merino yarn. Cotton and acrylic are suitable for light summer hats.
The main requirement for yarn for children's hats is hypoallergenicity.
Knitting a hat with knitting needles is not difficult if you choose the right materials and tools. Yarn manufacturers usually indicate on the packaging what size the knitting needles should be, the number indicates their diameter. For example, No. 3 means that the thickness of the tool is 3 mm. To get a beautiful product, the knitting needle size should be one unit larger than the thickness of the yarn.
Knitting technique
A knitted hat for women is a trend of the current and next season. A product for everyday wear should be comfortable and practical. A hat in casual style will look great in an openwork knitting technique, with braids or imitation weaving. For the sport-chic style, a beanie model knitted from jersey, as well as tight-fitting options with large pom-poms, will do. Elegant hats look sophisticated and stylish, complement a classic wardrobe. Models with large patterns made of durable textured material are popular. The tourniquet has remained a trend for several seasons in a row.
Knitting hats as a hobby that brings income requires you to be aware of fashion trends. Popular this season are:
- hats with earflaps;
- classic models;
- with a visor;
- pipes;
- hoods;
- turban.
Berets, bowlers and Kubanka hats are no longer relevant. It is better to give preference to the classic version of fine texture with lining. Boho hats look very beautiful, but they are difficult to combine with everyday clothing.
Garter stitch, stocking stitch, and ribbing (including English rib) are suitable for those who are taking their first steps in knitting. For men, they make items with jacquard patterns, beanies or with arans. For children, they choose original diagonal stripes, large braids, shells.
How to take measurements correctly
For a hat to be comfortable, it must fit the size. The first measurement is the head circumference along the protruding part of the forehead and the back of the head. A couple of centimeters are subtracted from this number. This is done so that the stretchy product fits well.
The second measurement is depth. It is measured from the lobe of one ear to the other. Then the resulting number is divided by two and 3 cm is added for the classic model, and up to 5 cm for a beanie. There are also ready-made calculation tables, but they do not take into account the individual features of the head shape.
After taking measurements, you need to find out the required number of loops. To do this, knit a small sample of 10 x 10 cm and calculate how many centimeters a certain number of loops fall on. If the head circumference is 50 cm, then 50 is divided by 10, multiplied by the number of loops, say, 20. You get 100 loops in the girth or in the circumference.
The hat should fit snugly, but not too tightly. Otherwise, a constant feeling of discomfort in the forehead area can lead to headaches.
Knitting stages
For beginner needlewomen, it will be easiest to knit the base of the hat with a faceted or ribbed elastic band; you can only design the bottom in this way. Any model is made according to a certain sequence:
- rubber;
- warp;
- crown;
- decoration.
If a winter hat is knitted from thin yarn, it can be additionally insulated. The inner lining is sewn from fleece or other soft material.
The product can be decorated with an ornament or pattern during the process, the color of which is best made three to four tones lighter or darker than the main material. Contrasting shades, like black, are no longer relevant.
Stylish beanie
The trendy beanie model has an elongated shape. A universal choice is a white hat without a pom-pom, every woman will look cute in it. It is knitted mainly transversely from the back seam and around the head. Yarn containing 50% wool, 50% acrylic, knitting needles No. 6 are used. For a model with a head circumference of 55 cm, 100 grams of yarn are needed, there should be thirteen loops per 10 centimeters. The following notations are used in the master class: P - loop, R - row. Step-by-step description of creating a beanie model:
- Cast on 36 sts onto the needles.
- Knit using the short row technique (garter stitch). There should be 132 rows in total. First, 32 front P are made, the product is turned over and 22 P are knitted. Then it is turned, 22 P again, and so on until the end of the R.
- Two R's are knitted the same way from start to finish. This results in 6 finished rows.
- Repeat this way 21 R up to 133 R, where P is closed.
The knitting is completed by picking up the loops and pulling them together, making a seam. The finished product can be decorated or left unchanged. It is acceptable to select the headdress decor to match the outerwear.
A needlewoman can decorate any beanie hat with a fur pom-pom purchased in a store. Natural shades are usually preferred. The front of the hat can be decorated with a small metal figure or patch.
Voluminous sock with cords
Many craftswomen wonder how to knit a hat with a pattern with cables. This technique is classified as medium difficulty, so it is not suitable for beginners. The simplest model is considered to be a voluminous sock hat. It can be made from different materials, including cashmere or angora. To get a clear relief, it is better to choose acrylic yarn.
To create a voluminous sock with cables, you will need two skeins of yarn containing 52% merino, 48% acrylic, 6 mm knitting needles and a fur pompom for decoration. The calculation is based on the average head size. The following notations are used in the master class: P - loop, R - row, FRONT - front, WRIST - back. Follow the instructions:
- Cast on 91 sts. Knit with a 7 cm elastic band. You should get 14 rows.
- Then with a pattern with cables: 3 purl stitches, 3 knit stitches, 3 PU, 6 FACE.
- The next row begins with an edge loop, then 6 K, 3 P, 3 K, 3 P.
- Next, knit 6 rows and cross the sts. Transfer 3 pieces to a loop holder and knit the next 3 rows. Return the skipped sts to the knitting needle and knit.
- The work continues similarly to the above algorithm up to row 42, which will be equal to 21 cm from the elastic band.
- At the end, the thread is cut. The loops are collected with a needle and pulled together, and everything is finished with a seam.
A voluminous sock hat made with a pattern with cords looks very stylish and original, does not require additional decor. If only you add a pompom. It can be purchased ready-made or knitted yourself from fluffy yarn.
Openwork hat for a girl
Before knitting a hat for a girl, you need to decide on the technique. An openwork product made of 100% mercerized cotton yarn of any bright color is ideal for spring, autumn and summer. For a head circumference of 47-50 cm (a child aged 1-2 years), approximately 70-80 g of yarn is needed. It is preferable to choose circular knitting needles No. 2.5 for the elastic band and No. 3 for knitting the base. The description uses abbreviations: P - loop, R - row. To knit an openwork hat, you need to:
- Cast on 134 sts onto needles.
- Close ranks.
- Knit 22 rows (total length approx. 5 cm).
- Add 10 sts. You should have 9 patterns with 16 sts in each.
- Next, knit in rows according to the pattern.
To make the product fit tightly, you can insert an elastic band. This will allow the pattern to remain in its original form without stretching. The hat for a girl turns out interesting and original. The wide elastic will cover the ears from the wind, and the openwork top will protect from the sun.
Decorating an accessory
It is not difficult to knit a hat with knitting needles for a woman if you choose the right pattern. Inexperienced craftswomen are recommended to start with a regular elastic band. The product turns out simple and laconic. An ornament of a different color or a fur pompom will be an excellent decoration for it. Additionally, the hat can be decorated with small beads, glass beads, a brooch.
Ribbons are not used for decoration, as they quickly become dirty and it becomes difficult to care for the product. Lace does not go well with large and small patterns, so it is rarely used. Embroidery and patches look interesting and modern. Hats are also decorated with rhinestones, they are glued in a chaotic order or duplicate the pattern, symbol, logo. Experienced craftswomen can try gradient knitting - a smooth color transition will turn an ordinary headdress into a trend of the season.
A women's hat is one of the main accessories that complements the image and emphasizes the style. A product correctly selected in shape, design, color will become an adornment of the entire wardrobe, especially if the hat is not purchased in a store, but is knitted with your own hands in a single copy.
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