With the arrival of cold weather, men, like women, put on hats. The stronger sex has fewer of them than the ladies, but men's hats also have their favorites and leaders. One of the most striking examples is the recently popular beanie hat. This headdress can be freely purchased, but it is much more interesting to please someone close to you (dad, brother, loved one) with an item created with your own hands. To do this you will need patience and some free time. Let's take a closer look at all the stages of creating this thing.
What you need to crochet a beanie
The work process itself and its final result will largely depend on how thoroughly you prepare for it. In any knitting, preparation includes the following processes.
- Choice of model, pattern.
- Taking measurements for creating patterns and making calculations. For this step, you will need to measure the circumference of your head (at its widest part) and the depth of the product (it is measured from ear to ear through the back of the head).
- Making a sample canvases.Usually a piece of 10 stitches x 10 rubles is knitted.
Attention! Before taking the dimensions of the sample, it is necessary to carry out its wet-heat treatment. This will show how the fabric behaves after washing.
- Selecting the right material and tools.
Which yarn to choose
Yarn should be selected according to the following criteria:
- color;
- thread thickness;
- seasonality.
The first point is determined depending on the personal tastes and preferences of the future owner, as well as the creative vision of the needlewoman.
The second indicator affects the overall density of the product. That's why do not buy thick threads. Ideally suitable yarn with parameters 400 m/100 g.
REFERENCE! Depending on the weather, linen, cotton, viscose and silk are suitable for warm weather, and wool, mohair, alpaca, angora for cold weather. For a versatile option, use high quality acrylic.
How to choose a hook
The tool is selected depending on the thread density. This can be checked in three ways.
- First: read the information on the skein label. Manufacturers usually inform you about the preferred hook number.
- Second: fold the thread in half and compare its thickness with the volume of the hook head. The values must be the same.
- Third: perform several samples with different numbers and use the one you like best when working.
How to crochet a men's beanie hat
Despite the fact that this accessory looks quite simple and, at first glance, is simple to implement, there are several options for its manufacture.
Volume hat
The first model is made in a voluminous manner and has an adjacent silhouette.
For work you You will need medium thickness yarn (wool, acrylic) with parameters 350 m/100 g and hook number 4.
Description of work
- Create a pattern according to your measurements.Data for work can also be taken from the table.
- Make a sample using an elastic band according to the diagram.
- Make calculations to create the product (number of loops in the initial row, number of rows, decreases).
The pattern can be knitted in two ways.
- First way. Having typed a few v. p. and closing them in a circle, perform the bottom of the dc in a circle. while gradually expanding the canvas. Next, knit with an elastic band to the desired height without increasing.
- Second way. Dial the estimated quantity in. p., equal to the circumference of the head. Close the chain into a ring and knit the fabric with an elastic band to the required height. Then switch to DC and knit in the round, making decreases.
Ready item to wash.
Men's stocking cap
The second model is a more spacious thing. This type of headdress is sometimes called a “stocking.”
This variation uses fiber of different colors with parameters 450 m/100 g and hook No. 3.
Completing of the work
- Dial 5 v. etc. and close them into a ring.
- Knit the bottom in the round, alternating a row of dc and a row of sc. At the same time, make even additions to expand the canvas.
- At the calculated width (equal to the circumference of the head), the increases end.
- Next, knit the fabric to the desired height.
- Perform WTO.
Cross knit hat
The last method is cross knitting, using shortened rows to shape the garment.
The model is connected with sc.
The working process
- Complete the pattern and calculations.
- Dial chain in. n. calculated length.
- Knit in straight and turning rows of RLS, performing shortened rows according to the pattern.
- Sew the product along the seam and perform a WTO.
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