When a woman preparing to become a mother goes on maternity leave, she has a lot of time and ideas for preparing a dowry for the baby. She can spend hours shopping and choosing diapers and booties. This activity is a great pleasure. But the future mom can get even more pleasure from the fact that she will do something for the child with her own hands.
An ancient sign says that you can not knit, being in such an interesting position. But recently, few people believe in such superstitions. Many future mothers knit for their children. If you are new to this art, then you should start with the smallest. For example, make a cap or socks. Let's look at several ways to knit a hat for a newborn.
Selection of working material
First you need to decide on the material of the threads and the size of the tool. There are two ways to knit a hat for a newborn with knitting needles : using hosiery tools or circular ones. And in fact, and in another case, the thread should be about the same thickness as the needle.
Prefer soft yarn made of cotton or acrylic. Do not choose natural wool, as it is very scratchy. Imagine that the created thing will touch the soft and delicate skin of the baby.
Create a probe
Before starting work, it is necessary to correctly calculate the number of loops for dialing. To do this, you need to bind the trial material. Dial 10-20 loops on the selected knitting needles and knit about 5-7 centimeters. Close the job and proceed with the count. Measure the length and width of the knitted fabric and divide by the number of loops and rows. With this method, you can find out how many millimeters of knitting one loop or row contains.
A more convenient option would be to count the rows and loops. The resulting number should be divided by the number of centimeters. In this case, you will find out how many loops and rows are included in one centimeter of work.
Option One: Hosiery Knitting Needles
Consider how to knit a hat for a newborn with five knitting needles. First, calculate the number of loops you need. To do this, multiply the estimated head volume by the loops included in one centimeter of work.
Dial the required amount on the knitting needles. Try to fit the resulting number to a multiple of four. Divide evenly typed loops into 4 knitting needles and knit 2 centimeters with a double elastic band. After this, you need to switch to the appropriate type of knitting. One of the simple and beautiful options for the pattern is pearl. In this case, knit a hat for a newborn girl is necessary as follows:
- One front, one wrong loop, and so on.
- Over the wrong side, knit the front, over the front - wrong.
Having knitted in this way about 15 centimeters, it is necessary to carefully close the work loops. Do not overtighten the thread and do not rush. After the knitting is completed, it is necessary to begin stitching the workpiece.
Connect the free ends of the closed loops so that you get a cross. Sew the sides together on the wrong side. At the end of the work, tie a pompom to the hat, collecting the sewn sides together, or tie the top of the cap with a beautiful ribbon.
Option two: hat for the newborn (scheme with a little mouse)
In order to make this option, you will need two stocking knitting needles. Collect 15 loops on them and start knitting. In this case, it is worth giving preference to hosiery, knitting all rows with facial loops.
- Tie one row and turn the work over.
- Sew two loops together at the beginning and add an extra loop at the end.
- Turn the knitting over again and make another row.
- Next, you need to knit two loops together again and add one at the end.
With this method, it is necessary to reduce on one side and add 5 loops on the other, and then proceed to the reverse action. Start to decrease from the side from which they were added, and add where they were reduced. You can knit a hat for a newborn girl in this way very quickly. It just seems complicated at first glance.
As a result of the work done, you should get three teeth, looking up, and three symmetrical recesses. Sew the pieces on one side of the work and tie the ties. The hat for the baby is ready! She will close her ears perfectly and will not slip.
Another way
How to tie a cap for a newborn in the form of a bonnet? Nothing is easier! Dial the number of loops equal to the circumference of the neck on the knitting needles. Sew 15 centimeters of the front surface . After that, it is necessary to evenly distribute the work to 3 knitting needles. You do not knit two side, but only remove one loop in each row from them.
Create the central part of the work by knitting the extreme loops together with one of those removed from the side knitting needles (when they remain empty, you must carefully close the loops).
After that, take the tool on the fishing line and dial loops around the entire face circle. Knit 2 centimeters with an elastic band and close them. In the corners of the work, tie ribbons or knitted threads. These will be the ties for the hat.
Conclusion
Now you know some of the most popular ways to tie a hat for a newborn. Try each of them, choose the most suitable and simple for you. Also look at the photos of the finished work.
Before you knit a hat for a newborn, think about what the pattern or pattern should be. Success in creative work!