“Should I sew a hat for love? Shouldn't we invent a new scarf? Pug-like style and socks…” – our pets sing something like this, some to themselves, and some can do it, and out loud, after going out for a walk with the onset of cold weather.
The puppy's joy from the first piece of ice and the tempting taste of the first snowball are overshadowed by glazed paws and frozen ears. And already your Yorkie or Toy, taxi or pug is running, whining and shaking from the cold, home to the warm rug by the central heating radiator.
Reference! Short and short-haired dogs are especially sensitive to cold, which is more noticeable in close proximity to the ground.
Modern fashion has also reached animals. No one is surprised anymore by dressed-up gentlemen and young ladies on four legs on the street.
To ensure that your pet looks no worse than others, leads an active lifestyle and does not get sick, it is not at all necessary to rush to the store. You can sew or knit a hat for a dog yourself. After all, clothing for animals can cost the same as for people.
If you know how to sew on a sewing machine and hold knitting needles or a hook in your hands, making a simple model will be quite possible. And with the money you save, it’s better to buy your pet his favorite treat and something tasty for yourself.
Types of hats for dogs
Hats are classified by functionality. Very briefly, there are hats:
- retaining heat;
- protecting from dirt, water and scorching sun rays;
- not preserving anything, not protecting from anything - decorative, that is, for beauty.
And our four-legged pets happily wear both.
Important! Just like humans, dogs can have weakened immune systems. There are breeds that have a genetic tendency to ear infections. For medical reasons, they are supposed to wear a hat from autumn to spring.
Purpose, functional features of hats
There are breeds and categories of dogs for which a hat is a solution in a certain situation.
First of all, these are animals with ears hanging almost to the ground - cocker spaniels, dachshunds, basset hounds and others. While walking, their ears often touch the ground, grass, etc. As a result, such a dog comes home with, at best, just dirty ears, and at worst, with some thorns attached.
This can lead to ticks on your ears, which often happens. Washing not only the paws, but also the ears after each walk, cleaning and combing them is an activity that brings no pleasure to either the dog or the owner.
That's why A special cap has been developed for them, similar to a children's cap, only with hollow ears. These are pockets for the ears, shaped like mittens.
Dark-colored dogs run the risk of overheating in the summer, especially in southern latitudes., that is, literally getting sunstroke. For them, the owners purchase light-colored caps made of light natural fabric with a sun visor.
There are even special plastic caps for bathing dogs to prevent water from getting into their ears. They are very similar to the shower caps we are used to.
Models of hats for dogs
There are as many models of hats for dogs as the imagination of their owners. And just as each dog is unique, so is its fashionable image.
If you try very hard, you can still classify the diversity of individuals into certain general types. Here are the most popular models of dog hats:
• Hooded hat or helmet. Suitable for literally everyone - both large individuals and small pets. Secure with ties or a button and loop. Commonly used in autumn, winter and spring.
• Thick, close-fitting hat. It is made of warm fabric and has several layers. Suitable for dogs with small or cropped ears.
• Snood hat or scarf. Suitable for fold-eared breeds in the cold season. An elastic band is sewn into the top and bottom edges for better fixation.
• Decorative hat. Large model range, wide range. Has no practical functions. Worn for beauty or as a joke. Emphasizes the uniqueness and character of the pet and its owner.
How to sew a hat for a dog with your own hands
Attention! The more often we try a product on an animal and adjust it during sewing or knitting, the better it will fit its owner. It is difficult to indicate the exact dimensions in the instructions without taking into account the breed and age of the animal, since each dog is individual.
Pattern and sewing
The picture below schematically shows the pattern of a cap for a dog. The product is sewn very quickly and easily.
The top can be made from waterproof fabric, such as bologna, and the lining can be lined with fleece in a matching or contrasting color.
Sewing steps:
- Fold in the edges indicated by the dotted lines.
- Process the remaining edges of the product.
- Sew in the visor, duplicated with special materials (non-woven fabric, dublerin).
- Insert a lace or ribbon into the hem, which will connect the product and secure it to the head.
How to knit a hat for a dog
The simplest hat for a dog does not require much time or knitting experience.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Measure the circumference of the dog's head. Divide the resulting number in half. This will be the width of the product.
- Select yarn and pattern for knitting or crocheting.
- We knit the sample and calculate the loops as usual.
- Cast on the required number of loops and knit a rectangle. Its height is equal to the distance from the dog’s eyebrows to the beginning of ear growth. We received the frontal part of the cap.
- Divide the number of loops by 3 and close 1/3 of the loops along the edge on both sides, thereby forming slits for the ears. We knit the middle third with straight fabric until the ears grow. This will be the parietal part.
- For the back of the head, we evenly cast on both sides the number of loops slightly less than the original one. We knit a straight fabric to the height of the frontal part. The back of the head will be a little narrower, but this was done specifically to better fit the dog’s head.
- Now all that remains is to sew the sides of the wide parts.
- We make a fastener or make ties, sew on a pompom, and decorate with taste and imagination.
Your pet will definitely like this hat for his four-legged friend. Because most of all, dogs value the care and attention of their owner. And for this they are ready to do anything.
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