At any time of the year, a hat is a wonderful attribute with practical functions. In the summer - these are caps and panama hats, in autumn and spring - berets or elegant caps, in winter - insulated types of hats, which are presented in a huge assortment. The Chinese hat is one of the most popular models, which at all times does not lose its relevance. It is suitable for both adult ladies and young girls.
Choose yarn
Many people equate this type of needlework, such as knitting, with a quiet and soothing hobby. After all, many girls and women love this activity and create unique and beautiful things. Chinese hat is another item of clothing that can be made using knitting needles. But, before you start knitting, you should choose the right yarn so that the future product is warm and has an attractive appearance. Nowadays, in any specialized store there is a large assortment of threads.
Since a knitted Chinese hat is considered a winter attribute, the yarn must also meet the weather conditions so that the product is warm and cozy, beautiful and matches outerwear.
Types of winter yarn
Yarn for warm clothes has three main types:
- Woolen. This yarn is made from animal hair. It can be prickly, hard or soft to the touch. Products made of this material perfectly retain heat and elegantly fit the contours of the body. Popular yarn is made from sheep’s wool, since almost any element of clothing can be knitted from it - from coats to socks. The Chinese hat is no exception. And you can apply any kind of pattern to it.
- Synthetic. Such a yarn consists of synthetic fibers. It is inexpensive in cost and rich in color palette. Clothing made of such yarn is unpretentious in care, but does not keep heat as well as woolen things.
- Blended - mixed from threads of cotton, linen with viscose and all types of wool. This yarn is very popular among knitters, as it combines all the qualities of natural and artificial raw materials.
How to knit a Chinese hat
The right color of the headgear will be a great addition to any outerwear - from a chic fur coat to an everyday down jacket. The Chinese hat has long won the hearts of many women. The shape of this piece is very elegant and attractive.
Usually they start to knit a hat from the rim, the Chinese hat is no exception in this case. The work progress is not complicated and even a not very experienced craftswoman can do it:
1. You need to dial 8 stitches on the knitting needles and knit 2 rows with a facial pattern.
2. The next move is the addition of 1 loop on both sides of 8 faces in an amount of 7 times. They should be knitted with a garter pattern.
3. When the addition is done, in the middle of 8 loops you need to make a cross.
4. After you need to knit as follows:
- 7 loops - garter stitch;
- add 1 facial loop;
- we knit 8 middle stitches with the front method;
- again add 1 facial;
- then 7 loops with a handkerchief method.
5. After this, add 5 loops on both sides between the garter and facial stitch.
6. Knit again as follows:
- 7 loops by garter;
- 13 facial loops;
- 8 middle loops knit front stitch;
- 13 facial loops;
- 7 - garter stitch.
7. We knit in this way 6 rows to the middle of the model. In the middle of the initial 8 stitches, make a cross, after 6 rows the rest are knitted as the previous ones.
8. Then you need to reduce the loops in those places where they were added. So you need to do with flagella in the middle of 8 loops. Sew the ends of the headgear and drape.
Headdress
To make the Chinese hat look elegant and individual, it can be decorated with additional beautiful decor elements. On the side of the product you can pin a miniature brooch and crochet several small flowers or bows and sew it in the right place as well. Whatever you come up with, it will be your individual chip.