What will decorate the summer wardrobe of any little fashionista, give his image completeness and special charm? Of course, Panama. For a boy, you can crochet a light cap literally in the evening or even during a walk: while the children run around with the ball or delve into the sandbox, the mother needlewoman will create a cute little thing.
What can be a panama hat for a boy (crochet)
Compared to models for girls, boy hats look more austere and classic. One can distinguish subspecies of panamocks: hats with fields, without them and a cap. All of them fit approximately the same, only the lower part differs. The decoration of this wardrobe item most often contains traditionally boyish themes: cars, trains, boats, superheroes, etc., as well as unisex themes: geometric shapes, animals, and cartoon characters. It will add originality to a product made of yarn of different colors and textures.
Crochet a panama hat for a boy: getting started
Crocheting
hats for children occurs on the principle of a napkin. The beginning is either a ring of air loops, or a self-tightening ring, if you do not want a hole in the top of the panama. This tricky trick is often used in knitting hats. The tip of the thread is wound on the finger 1.5–2 turns, then a hook is introduced into the loop formed and 6-8 crochets are crocheted. After that, you need to pull the tail - and the loop will tighten. Further, knitting continues either with a filet net, or according to the pattern of any napkin you like. The flat part (the bottom of the panama) should be about 15-20 centimeters in diameter. To more accurately determine this value, measure the circumference of the baby's head and divide the resulting number by 3.14.
Crochet a panama hat for a boy: continue to knit
As soon as the desired circle diameter is reached, begin to gradually reduce the application. You will see that the edges of the future cap begin to bend. After 2-3 rows, completely stop adding loops, knit in a circle until the desired depth is reached. What is she like? If the model is in front of you, then it is best to focus on fitting. If not, then usually for preschool children and primary school children take a value of 13-15 cm, for older children - 16-18 cm.
Fields and visors
If the panama hat has no fields planned, then when they reach the desired depth, they simply stop knitting it. It is best to walk along the edge of a row of single crochet posts with some contrasting yarn. In the case when the fields are needed, they are tied by adding loops to the desired width. It all depends on the specific model. The visor is made exclusively with single crochet columns, otherwise it will not keep its shape. Its meaning is the same as that of the fields, only in this case it is tied to the entire edge, and half, and the closing of the loops does not occur simultaneously, but from the edges to the center gradually.
Finishing touches
So you crocheted a hat for a boy, now it would be nice to decorate it. There are two easiest and fastest ways to do this:
- Tie a figurine or several of contrasting threads and sew on.
- Purchase ready-made decal and stick it.
Any of the ways are good. The choice depends only on what you prefer, and the result will be equally wonderful.