Among the many women's headwear, various models of hats with ears stand out. They not only decorate their owner, but also lift their spirits. This accessory is presented in a large assortment at retail outlets. But it’s much more interesting not to buy it, but to make it yourself. This option will help you not only reduce costs, but also find an original and stylish thing. In addition, you can please your daughter, sister or girlfriend with such an accessory by giving it as a gift.
What you need to crochet a hat
The flow of the work and its final result will depend on how thoroughly you prepare for the manufacturing process. In creating this item, preparation consists of the following steps.
- Model selection. It depends entirely on the personal preferences and wishes of the future owner.
- Taking measurements. You will need to measure the circumference of your head (the widest part) and the depth of the product (from ear to ear, across the back of your head).
- Constructing a pattern. You can carry out this stage yourself or use ready-made patterns, adjusting them to your size.
Important! Please note: depending on the model, the pattern may have a different appearance.
- Purchasing suitable material. This item entirely depends on the seasonality of the item. For warm weather - linen, cotton, viscose, silk, and for winter cold - wool, mohair, alpaca, angora. For a transitional item, use high quality acrylic.
Reference! It's also best not to use fancy fiber or sectional options.
- Next action - choosing the right tool. Manufacturers usually indicate this information on the skein label. You can also compare the thickness of the doubled thread and the hook head. These values must be equal. Another method - run samples canvases in several numbers. And then use an example to determine the appropriate number.
How to crochet a hat with ears for a child
This headdress is most suitable for babies. Especially if this accessory is made of bright material with contrasting trim.
Warm children's hat
To realize you You will need wool yarn of the main color and a little contrasting thread for finishing with parameters 350 m/100 g and hook number 3. In this capacity, you can use the existing remains of such fiber.
Completing of the work
- Take measurements and create a pattern. You can adjust the basic pattern to your size.
- Make a sample of the RLS fabric.
- Make calculations using the pattern and sample.
- Knit the main part.
- Make two ears according to the proposed pattern.
- Tie the product with a contrasting thread.
- Make cords for ties.
- For decoration, tie a lush flower. To do this, tie a strip according to the pattern and assemble it in a spiral.
You can also use applique, sequins, beads or other decorations as decoration.
Demi-season model
The second option is more suitable for the off-season. It does not have such coverage of the ear canal area and there are no ties.
To realize you you will need cotton yarn with parameters 400 m/100 g and hook number 3.
Process description
For this variation no pattern required. The product consists of two rectangles sewn together. The width of the rectangle is equal to half the volume of the head, and the height is not less than half the depth of the accessory.
- Knit a sample of the “Flower” pattern and make calculations.
- Dial the chain in. p. of the estimated length and make the canvas with the “Flower” pattern to the desired height.
- The second part is done in a similar way.
- Connect the elements at the seams using a knitting needle.
- Knit decorative bows from contrasting yarn.
Reference! You can use brooches, satin bows or other decoration techniques as bows.
- Carefully sew the top corners of the hat and attach the decor.
- Carry out wet-heat treatment of the item.
How to crochet a women's hat with ears
Despite some frivolity and childishness of this thing, it also looks lovely on girls and women. At the same time, it gives the lady's appearance playfulness and charm. This item can also be produced in two variations.
For cold weather
The first is more preferable for the cold season. It perfectly protects from frost and wind, especially if you make a lining.
To realize you you will need wool yarn with parameters 300 m/100 g and hook number 3.
Completing of the work
- Take measurements and create a pattern according to the sample below.
- Knit a sample of the fabric with lush sc.
- Make knitting calculations based on the sample and pattern.
Attention! Before calculations, be sure to carry out a wet-thermal treatment of the sample. This will give accuracy to the calculations and reveal hidden defects in the material (stretching, shrinking), if they are present.
- Produce the main part.
- Knit two triangular pieces for the ears and sew them to the base using a knitting needle. It differs from the usual one by its blunt tip.
- Tie the edges of the base and ears with a crab step.
- Attach pompoms to the bottom.
Lightweight model
The second variation is more suitable for early autumn or late spring.
To make it you will need summer yarn with parameters 400 g/100 m and a hook number 2.5. Can be used linen, cotton, silk or viscose, high quality acrylic is also suitable.
Running a Workflow
In this version knitting is done in circles.
- To begin, make a sample of the canvas and carry out its wet-heat treatment.
- Do the calculations. Visually, the product looks like a rectangle folded in half. Its width is equal to the circumference of the head, and its height is equal to the depth of the hat.
- Next, type the chain in. p. and close it into a ring. Continue the fabric according to the pattern to the desired height.
- Sew the top seam.
- Carefully stitch the top corners, giving them the appearance of ears.
- Decorate the ears with stasis or sequins.
- You can also use bows, butterflies or flowers as decoration.
Treating yourself to a beautiful new look is not that difficult. You just need a little patience and a couple of evenings of free time. Happy creativity and smooth stitches!
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