Since ancient times, the East has attracted people with its languor, bliss and mystery. And this was widely reflected in the culture of society, in legends and fairy tales. Exciting belly dancing and the mysterious attire of the southern people also influenced fashion trends. They have not lost their relevance even now.
One of these remarkable oriental things is a turban or, as it is also called, a turban. In its original form, it is a piece of material wound tightly around the head in a certain way.
Modern fashionistas give their preference to a knitted analogue of this headdress. Moreover, the beauty of its creation is that a novice master can cope with this work. Especially if you do the work with crochet. We will tell you how to crochet a turban.
What you need for work
Although the process of creating this item is not particularly difficult, you should carefully prepare for the work.To do this, first of all you need to decide on the following parameters.
- Seasonality of the cap. For winter cold, it is better to choose a warm and dense model, and for the off-season, a cooler option, for example, knitted with openwork knitting, is suitable.
- Age of the future owner. The older the owner, the stricter the hat should be. Conversely, bright colors and unusual decor are preferred for children: knitted flowers or butterflies.
- Presence of decorative elements. They can be either knitted or made from various decorative materials: satin ribbons, beads and beads, sequins, pieces of leather, and so on.
Attention! Removable decorations can be made for this headdress.
Then you will have a more formal item for everyday use, without decorations, and a formal option for a festive occasion.
Which yarn to choose for knitting
Yarn selection is one of the main stages of the preliminary process. Here, too, several details need to be taken into account.
- Thread thickness. It will determine how dense the hat is. A thicker item will require a bulkier yarn.. Its value varies from 500 m\100 g for openwork knitting to 200 m\100 g for dense patterns.
- Yarn seasonality. Choose different yarns for different seasons. Winter cold requires insulation, so use wool, mohair, alpaca or angora. For the summer variation, late spring or early autumn, it is better to use cotton, linen, and viscose.
Important! Acrylic yarn is an all-season option.
Which hook to use
The final result depends on which tool you use in your work. It is chosen based on two characteristics: suitable size and material.
The size of the hook is selected depending on the thickness of the thread. To do this, you can use the information from the label or fold the yarn in half and compare it with the thickness of the hook head.
The following versions of this tool are available for sale:
- metal;
- plastic;
- wood;
- bone.
The most convenient hook will be made of metal.. The only thing you need to know is: wipe it with a soft cloth before use. This action will remove the plaque that forms over time from the surface of the instrument.
The remaining options have their own number of advantages, but are quite fragile and can easily break during operation.
How to determine product size
The final stage of preliminary work is determining the size of the future turban. For this you you will need to take two measurements.
- Head circumference. It is measured at the widest part, the measuring tape should pass through the forehead, temples and back of the head.
- Depth (height) of the product. It is measured as follows: the distance from ear to ear through the back of the head is divided in half.
If you want to knit this product as a gift and you do not have the opportunity to take measurements, you can use the tabular data.
Size chart according to age
How to crochet a turban (turban)
After you have done the preparatory work, you can begin creating the product. To do this, you can use a ready-made description or choose a pattern you like and independently calculate all the stages of production. To achieve this, it is enough to know a little secret. The mystery of the appearance of this headdress lies in the unusual collection of finished knitting. The finished knitted piece looks like a regular rectangle that is assembled in a certain way.
Below we have collected several detailed interesting options for making this wonderful headdress using a crochet hook.
How to knit a turban headband
This headband is the easiest option to make. It is perfect for warm days in early spring or late autumn, when the weather is deceptive. This look will help protect your ears, but at the same time give you a feeling of lightness.
To implement this you will need a skein of red wool yarn with parameters 350 m\100 g and a hook number 3.5.
Knitting process
- Dial chain in. item of the required size (height of the product).
- Knit with the pattern from the diagram for a sufficient width (head circumference).
Pattern diagram
- Sew the narrow ends of the resulting ribbon.
- Dial a chain of 10 v. p. and knit 10 rows with a pattern.
- Using the resulting piece, pull the bandage over the seam area, with the decor seam being located on the wrong side.
Reference! You can use a satin ribbon or a piece of fabric as a transverse waist.
This place can also be decorated with various decor.
A simple turban hat model for beginners
This model is perfect for everyday use. You can knit such a hat in one evening.
To make it you will need the following materials: white cotton or acrylic yarn with parameters 400 m\100 g and hook number 3.
Manufacturing scheme
- Dial a chain from in. p., equal to the circumference of the head.
- Continue working the dc, while in the central part of the front, instead of 12 dc, knit a chain of 12 sts. P.
- Do this 4 times.
- Further work continues with the CCH.
- At a sufficient height, begin to form the rounding. To do this, decrease evenly until 4 stitches remain.
- Pull off the remaining loops.
- Sew decor (beads, sequins) in the center of the fragment connected in the form of chains, while connecting four chains at one point.
Openwork turban
This option will serve not only as protection from the cold, but also as a lovely decoration. It will go well with any type of outerwear and will suit the fairer sex of all ages.
Depending on the season, take cotton or wool yarn and follow the same procedure.
- Form a ring of 3 c. P.
- Tie 5 sc in the middle.
- Next, knit according to the pattern, making increases for expansion.
Pattern diagram
- Having reached sufficient expansion, continue knitting according to the pattern to the top point of the forehead.
- Then divide the knitting in the center.
- Gradually round the edges.
- Knit and sew on a decorative flower.
Flower diagram
Volumetric turban
This variation best suited for the cold season. It not only looks attractive and unusual, but will also allow you to protect your health.
Take a skein of wool yarn with parameters 300 m\100 g and hook number 4.
This item is knitted with lush double crochets. An example of knitting this column is shown in the photo.
Completing of the work
- Dial a chain from in. p. and knit in lush columns with a slope.
- Complete the required number of rows.
- Assemble the workpiece according to the turban assembly diagram.
- Make the necessary seams.
- Sew on decorative elements.
To decorate the product, you can use ready-made sequin strips purchased at a craft store.
Children's turban
Knitting children's clothes is an incomparable pleasure. Indeed, in addition to demonstrating creative potential, the craftswoman gets the opportunity to show her care and give the child a beautiful and extraordinary new thing.
For this hat you will need some bulky yarn and a hook. The model is knitted in the round with double crochets and decorated with a crocheted flower.
Description of work
- Perform a circle of 4 in. P.
- Knit the dc in the round, making increases to widen the fabric.
- Having knitted the bottom, we move on to knitting with knitted relief dcs.
- Finish the work at a sufficient height.
- Gather the product in the center front and sew on a decorative flower.
Useful tips for knitting a turban
And finally, let me give you some recommendations for making a hat of this type.
- Be careful when measuring the required parameters. After all, this hat should fit snugly to your head.
- Don't forget to add a couple of centimeters to your head circumferenceso that after gathering in the center front the product does not become narrow.
- Don’t get carried away with excessive decoration of the product.
- Before knitting, make a small sample and wet-heat treat it. This will show how the finished item will behave after washing. This process will also allow you to make adjustments to your work to get the best results.
- This hat has a complex shape, so you should not make it from yarn of uneven color. The variegation will distract attention from the originality of the overall silhouette.
Don't be afraid to show your imagination. Create. And even stitches for you!
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