A takori hat is knitted from mohair. These threads are also called Angora (they make such a thread from the wool of angora goat). All products from this material look soft, comfortable. In such a hat it will be warm even in severe frosts. Takori is combined with any style of clothing. Therefore, fashionistas can wear this headdress both with a coat and with a jacket.
Yarn
The advantage of the takori hat is its attractive and airy appearance. The yarn is soft in the product, so it does not leave streaks on the forehead, which means that it does not bring discomfort to its owner. Today, this type of hat is at the peak of popularity. Volumetric hats made of mohair will suit all women of different ages.
Everyone knows the phrase that fashion trends return over time. So, this is the same case. Indeed, voluminous caps made of mohair were especially popular in the 70s of the last century.
In addition to an attractive appearance , mohair caps are quite practical. Of this soft and pleasant yarn, needlewomen often knit things for their children.
So, knitting a hat in the style of takori is very simple. To do this, you need to prepare such yarn: angora, mohair or kid mohair.
Cap Features
Fashionable in the 70s needlework hats were knitted on the head, and worn with one lapel. Modern designers have slightly changed the model, now its length is about 45 cm. The main difference is that decreases are performed in a special way (previously the loops were simply pulled together).
How to knit a takori hat?
Pattern
The takori hat is knitted with English rubber in a circle, so the number of loops dialed for the first row should be even.
1st row. We knit 1 front, make a crochet, remove the next one as the wrong one. So we knit to the end of the row.
2nd row. We make a crochet, remove the loop as the wrong one, knit 2 loops (1 crochet and 1 loop) of the previous row of the wrong one. We knit the pattern to the end.
3rd row. 2 stitches of the previous row (1 yarn, 1 loop) we knit the front, make the yarn and remove the next loop as the wrong one. We continue.
Now we alternate the second and third row.
Having knitted a pattern with this pattern, you will learn how to knit a hat for you. You can also knit a product with a regular elastic band 1 x 1. This pattern consists of alternating 1 wrong side and 1 front loop.
Knitting hats
Consider knitting hats takori on an example. The finished product is suitable for women whose head circumference is 56-58 cm. The approximate consumption of yarn with a characteristic of 250 m / 100 g is about 80 g, depending on the thickness of the yarn and the density of the knitting needlewoman.
You should also pick up knitting needles (from number 4 to number 6).
In the example used needles number 6. They provide such a knitting density: a sample of 10 cm x 10 cm is connected in width from 12 loops and 36 rows in height with English rubber. This sample must be measured in a free state without compressing or stretching it.
For a head volume of 56 cm, you need to dial 61 loops on the knitting needles. 1 extra loop is required for a smooth circuit in a circle. Now you need to knit 140 rows of English rubber to knit a takori hat in the shape of a head. If you want to tie a slightly elongated crown, you need to knit 160 rows.
Ways to reduce loops
There are several ways to reduce the loops on the top of the cap. Each needlewoman chooses the method that she likes best. Consider the methods of reduction for a takori cap using the example of knitting a product on stocking knitting needles.
This method involves a gradual transition from knitting a product with English elastic to the usual 1 x 1 or to the front surface. This transition looks smoother. To do this, the main canvas must be divided conditionally into three parts. In each section, you need to knit 2 loops together at two key points. The first decrease should be done behind the edge loop. Two more are performed at the same distance from each other. So we knit about 30 rows. This method will be invisible in the finished product, because the reduction of loops occurs gradually. As a result, the decreases will look like a thin pigtail, which will only decorate the hat.
The method of reducing loops with fitting. This method is characterized by a decrease in loops in every third row of 4 loops. It is also necessary to knit 2 loops together in 4 parts of the main fabric. According to this scheme, it is necessary to knit about 30 rows. It is necessary to follow the pattern during the decrease. He should not be warped. After all knitted decrease loops must be connected. The result is a beautiful drawing.
The third method has something in common with method number 2. Its main difference is 4 neat triangles that connect at the crown. For this, the canvas must be divided conditionally into 4 identical parts. Decreases are performed at the end and at the beginning of each block. To do this, you need to knit together the front, back and front loops in every fourth row. Be sure to pay attention to the slope of the loops. So you should knit about 30 rows.
The method of reducing the cap of takori in the example
To form an elongated crown, it is necessary to knit the next 4 rows of caps with an ordinary 1 x 1 elastic band. Such a pattern will look more harmonious. On the knitting needles there will still be 60 loops. But the canvas is slightly narrowed due to the transition to a more compact knitting. Now you need to go to the front surface. To do this, in the next row, you need to knit 1 facial, after 2 facial we knit together. So you should knit to the last loop of the row. We knit the last and first loops together. After decreases, 30 loops should remain on the knitting needles.
Now we knit 3 rows.
Final stage
It is necessary to complete the work as follows: we reduce knitting by knitting every 2 facial loops together to the end of the row. The remaining 15 loops are tightened onto the thread. Gently stretch the thread to the wrong side, fix it, hide it.
Now the finished product must be stretched in warm water with a special tool for knitwear or just with shampoo. Dry all knitted products in a horizontal position so that they do not stretch. It is better to put a terry towel under them.
We make a double lapel. The takori hat is ready! Now you know how to tie it.
What to wear a hat
Takori hats are most often knitted from brightly colored yarn. Many stylists argue that this headpiece must be worn with a concise urban look. It is better to choose a plain outerwear with a smooth texture. After all, it is the hat that immediately attracts attention.
How to knit a hat takori, you now know. The only thing left is to pick up yarn and knitting needles.