Many young mothers during maternity leave are fond of some kind of needlework. And often prefer knitting or crocheting. This is both useful and free time. In this article we will tell you about how to create a children's hat with a crochet, what threads and patterns are best to choose, with what accessories you can complement the finished product.
First of all, you need to choose the threads. Cotton or linen yarn is suitable for the summer, and wool for the winter. Now hypoallergenic acrylic is specially made for children - it holds heat well, does not stretch, dries quickly and does not cause allergies. In addition, on sale you can find combination yarn, for example:
acrylic wool, acrylic cotton, acrylic bamboo, cotton viscose.
How to choose a pattern? As a rule, a children's hat is crocheted for the summer in openwork rows in a circle. Different colors are usually used, but you can also connect a plain headdress, adding to it with beautiful applications.
Also in the summer you can tie a hat from the sun. First you need to knit a simple hat in a circle (openwork or not), then make the fields. To do this, you need to know the rules of knitting a circle. To keep the hat in shape, a special regiline for hats is crocheted around the edges of the fields. The finished product can be supplemented with satin ribbon, applique or feathers. A knitted hat for a boy can be decorated with applications of cars, planes or tanks. In addition to this product, you can knit a scarf and mittens.
For winter, early spring or late autumn, it is better to knit a hat in tight rows (columns without or with one crochet) in a circle. A children's hat with a crochet can be made in the form of some kind of animal - a tiger, a bear, an owl, a monkey, a parrot.
How to knit a hat in a circle?
1st row. Dial five air loops, close the circle with the connecting loop.
2nd row. Type three air loops for lifting and knit eleven single crochet into a circle. Lock the circle with the connecting loop.
3rd row. Dial three air loops and knit in one loop in turn: first one column, and then two. End the circle with a connecting loop.
4th row. Again, draw three air stitches and continue to knit first 2 double crochet stitches in two stitches , and then two single crochet stitches in one stitch.
All subsequent rows (approximately 12) add one column at a time.
Then tie another ten to fourteen rows without adding. So you will get a crochet hat, the scheme of which was described above. After the fun begins - the finished product must be issued.
For a newborn, you can tie a hat or cap for photo shoots. You won’t be wearing this on the street or at home, and for beautiful photographs it will be just right. The threads must be used the same as when knitting everyday hats. The finished product can be decorated with a flower made of beads or polymer clay or other beautiful decoration. Since such a children's hat, crocheted on its own, is intended only for photo shoots, you can not be afraid that your child will swallow or eat flowers. The main thing is not to leave the baby alone!