The festive headdress, kokoshnik, appeared around the 16th century. At this time in Rus' it was worn exclusively by married women. The decoration was made of a crown and a special fabric hair. He was hiding a woman's braid.
Gone are the days of this headdress, and now it can only be seen on holidays. But still, even today he evokes no less admiration.
It is difficult to imagine the Snow Maiden without such a beautiful attribute. And an impeccable folk costume simply cannot do without such a spectacular headdress.
You can make it yourself. We'll tell you how to crochet a kokoshnik.
What you need for knitting
For such a product you will need thin yarn. A thread of iris can handle this. But Thicker threads cannot be ruled out; they will make a dense and thick kokoshnik, if you apply a pattern of a simple single crochet stitch to it.
It is very important to decorate the kokoshnik beautifully. That's why you will need to stock up on beautiful beads, satin ribbons or large beads.
Reference. Some models have a special frame made of wire (pre-wrapped with thread).
How to crochet a kokoshnik for a girl
For a child, it is better to knit a light accessory in which the baby will not get tired. Therefore, it is worth choosing thin threads. But you need to be very careful with jewelry. Even a well-starched product may not hold up if the canvas is overloaded with decorations.
To work you will need:
- iris yarn 2 skeins white;
- 7 mm beads for decoration;
- hook 0.85.
Completing of the work
Scheme
Beginning of work
Using a hook and thread, make the initial set of chain stitches. The model will require 68 loops.
The product is knitted not in the round, but in straight and reverse rows. You should be very careful when counting loops. In the center, for greater lift, adding air loops is required. In total, 11 rows need to be knitted in the kokoshnik.
Shaping
Starting from the 8th row, you should transfer many loops and run the ends of the kokoshnik a little so that the product turns out arched.
In the pattern, for greater lifting, in addition to single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches are also used. They will require a similar technique, but instead of one revolution of the working loop you need to make two.
The most outstanding detail is made of a large number of air loops. But you should be careful, since single crochets are also used in the row to connect the air loops of the first element with the second.
Tie and decoration
Use satin ribbon to tie. You just need to sew it to the edges of the resulting knitted masterpiece.
Decorate the finished version with beads. Just sew on a few large shells in the corners without overloading the product unnecessarily.It is better to use one bead in the very top corner for each shell. This way the pattern will remain visible, and the product will not be so heavy.
Important! Initially, the resulting accessory will not stand straight, since it is made of a very thin thread. It needs to be starched.
Starching the kokoshnik
In order for the kokoshnik to be perfectly flat and stand and not slide off like a soft napkin, it needs to be prepared. For preparation, starching is necessary. There are several ways to do this. It's not just about the concentration of starch for the solution. You can also starch using glue, no matter how paradoxical it may sound. Only It is better to treat a knitted children's kokoshnik with starch.
Preparation of the solution
To work you will need:
- starch - 2 tablespoons;
- water - 1 liter.
Dissolve all the starch in a glass of cold water and mix well. Heat 1 liter of water on the stove and gradually add starch to it. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Treatment
Place the item in the solution for 20-30 minutes. Then stretch it on a flat surface and let the product dry well.
Important! Do not wring out the product after it has been removed from the solution. This can damage the fibers and stretch the loops in unnecessary places.
This procedure will then need to be carried out with the kokoshnik after each wash.
Useful tips for crocheting a kokoshnik
- The kokoshnik must be knitted strictly according to the pattern. You should get a smooth canvas.
- If the thread is thin, then it is better to starch the product and put it on the hood. This way you will get a very smooth fabric and all the loops will be neat.
- Do not unnecessarily overload the finished product with different beads. All this is beautiful, but the thin canvas can simply bend at the most inopportune moment.
- If you want a very shiny product, then it is better to add lurex thread to the main yarn. Or buy not a white iris thread, but one with added lurex fiber.
- For a girl, it is better to make a kokoshnik on the headband. Everything is done according to the circuit plan, but the last stage will be assembly.
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