How to decorate a knitted hat for a woman with beads, fur, rhinestones, beads. Photo

Knitted hat – an integral attribute of the cold season. Any woman can make her headdress unique and decorate it with stylish accessories by following the simple instructions given in this article.

How to Decorate a Knitted Hat for Women with Your Own Hands

It happens that your favorite hat becomes unfashionable, but you don’t want to part with it. In this case, you can use the tips and master classes below.

You can decorate a knitted hat for women in different ways. The main rule is to keep it in moderation. The decoration should harmoniously match the hat itself and the style of clothing.

The image of the new design of the hat should also be chosen in accordance with the age of its owner. Recommended options for decorations for fashionistas of different ages can be seen in the table.

Type of decoration	Girls	Women
Rhinestones	can be used in any combination	allowed in moderate quantities and subdued colors
Pompoms	will add playfulness and spontaneity to the image	If desired, use the decor for sports hats
Lace	not often suitable for young girls	will add elegance to your look
Fur	It's good to use fluffy fur in the form of a hat trim and pom-poms	beautiful fur trim will add nobility and emphasize taste
Veil	in combination with a stylish image	this kind of decoration is coming back into fashion
Flowers	For design it is better to use bright colors	the color should match the hat
Chains	The decoration is suitable for youth fashion	used in the form of small elements

When choosing a decoration for a hat, you need to consider the shape of your face. So, if your face is narrow and thin, you don’t need to make too big decorations. And vice versa, if your face is full, the decorative elements can be voluminous.

For ease of decoration, prepare tools and materials in advance:

• A blank on which you can put the hat, for ease of sewing on decorations. This can be a simple 3-liter jar.
• Needle and thread in matching colors.
• Scissors.
• Glue. Sometimes it is more convenient to glue the decor.

Beads

The bright design will suit a youth hat, and noble colors will decorate the hat of an elegant woman. For work you will need beads, a needle and thread.

Beading options:

• A pattern of beads of different sizes. This decoration can be done on the front side of the hat, on the lapel or on the side. A symmetrical pattern is formed in the form of flowers or a simple sequential arrangement of beads of different sizes. The colors of the decorations can be contrasting or match the tone of the product.
• Decorating the edge of a hat or arranging beads in rows. You can sew several rows combining different colors and different sizes. So, an interesting option would be with 3 vertical rows located on the side, made of beads of the same color, but different tones.
• Decorating the volumetric pattern of the hat. If the hat has a voluminous knit with elements such as “spikelet” or “shell”, then each of them can be decorated with beads.
• Embroidering the lapel. A hat lapel completely embroidered with beads will look attractive.
• A chaotic arrangement of beads of different sizes throughout the entire fabric of a knitted hat. This design with pearl beads is fashionable in the new season.

Ribbons

Ribbons can be sewn on in different ways.

The easiest way is to sew a ribbon on a ready-made image. To do this, draw a pattern on the hat with chalk and sew a knitted ribbon, laying stitches along its center. You can make 2 bows from ribbons of different widths, put them on top of each other and sew a bead or rhinestone in the center.

Another option is embroidery of flowers with satin ribbons. This embroidery is very popular among needlewomen, due to the realistic results and the variety of embroidery options. Using this technique, you can create a masterpiece from the simplest hat.

The tape can also be used in the following way:

1. Unravel or cut off the top of the knitted hat.
2. Using a needle and thread, fold the edge inward.
3. Insert a ribbon into the resulting drawstring, gather the edge of the hat and tie a bow. This option is suitable for girls who wear their hair in a ponytail.

Rhinestones

Rhinestones never go out of fashion, only the colors and finishing options change.

For crystal decoration, it is better to use a single-color hat. Before sewing, it is recommended to first lay out the pattern and make sure it is acceptable. Classic silver rhinestones will be a universal decoration.

They can be sewn in different sequences:

• distribute evenly over the entire canvas;
• embroider a large decorative element (imitating a flower or crystal);
• decorate only the lapel or the bottom of the hat with rhinestones;
• use rhinestones in combination with ribbons or fur trim;
• embroider a light-colored hat with a scattering of colored rhinestones.

To strengthen the rhinestones, you can use special glue, which is sold in craft stores. Then the work will be easier and faster.

Fur

Different fur finishing methods are used for different ages.

Faux fur, reminiscent of natural fur, in natural colours and with long pile, is in fashion. Young girls can decorate the hat with funny ears in the form of fur pompoms sewn to the top of the hat. The pompoms should be of high quality and should not create a feeling of shabbyness (such decoration will only spoil the appearance).

You can decorate a knitted hat for an older woman by edging the bottom of the hat with a wide strip of fur. Such a hat, made in subdued tones, will look noble. Fur decoration is used in combination with rhinestones, beads, ribbons.

Pompoms

You can decorate hats with pompoms not only in the classic version, on the top of the hat, but you can also place them on the upper corners of the hat, and at the bottom instead of ears. You can hang pompoms on knitted laces, this will give the image spontaneity. Cap hats with large pompoms on the ends are coming into fashion.

You can buy pom-poms, but you can also make them yourself. You will need knitting thread, scissors, and a simple pom-pom template.

To make a pompom with a pile length of 7 cm, you need to do the following:

1. On thick cardboard, using a compass, draw 2 circles 5 cm in diameter. In the center of each, draw a circle 1.5 cm in diameter. Cut out the detail. Connect the resulting frames together.
2. Prepare small balls that will be easy to thread through the center of the template.
3. Wrap the form with threads in several layers. To get a dense pompom, you need to wrap until the central hole is closed.
4. Insert the blade of thin scissors between the threads and between the cardboard rings and begin cutting the threads along the outer circle.
5. When all the threads are cut, take a thread of the same color as the pompom. The thread should be strong, so you can fold it twice. Place this thread between the template rings, overlap the ends and tie, firmly fixing the pompom threads.
6. Carefully remove the cardboard template.
7. Fluff up the pompom and cut off any uneven protruding ends of the threads.

Veil

In the new season, the veil is more relevant than ever. Even in youth fashion, it occupies a leading position. Veils are used to decorate both ordinary hats and caps, as well as youth caps and hats with mouse ears.

To decorate a hat with a veil, you will need the following materials:

• knitted hat;
• a piece of black veil measuring 25x60 cm;
• Thread, needle, scissors.

Sequence of actions:

1. Place the hat face up. Place a strip of veil on top of it, aligning the center of the hat and the center of the veil, and secure them with a pin. The top of the hat should extend 3 cm above the veil.
2. Turn the hat over and join the loose ends of the veil together, overlapping them slightly.
3. In the center, along the bottom edge of the decorative strip, make a securing stitch that connects the veil and the hat material. Fold the veil in half and sew the top edge to the bottom edge with several stitches.
4. On the front side of the hat, secure only the bottom edge of the veil in the center.

Lace

Lace as a decoration may not suit everyone. It is important that the headdress matches the style of the clothes.

A hat decorated with lace inserts can become the highlight of your wardrobe, or it can make you look a few years older.

There are several ways to decorate a knitted hat for a woman:

• In the form of an openwork insert. To do this, a piece of knitwear is cut out from the front of the hat and lace is sewn in its place to match the color of the hat.
• Fine lace trim at the bottom edge.
• A wide strip of guipure is sewn along the cap's panel.

You can slightly alter the hat and get a completely new headdress.

This will require crochet skills and the following materials:

• knitted hat;
• knitting threads in the same tone;
• crochet hook.

Progress of work:

1. Step back 10 cm from the bottom edge of the hat and cut it off. Carefully fold the edge inward and sew it with a hand stitch.
2. From knitting threads, knit a lace piece equal in length to the circumference of the hat and 10 cm wide.
3. Using knitting threads, sew the lace to the bottom edge. Sew the loose ends of the knitted piece.

Chains

When decorating with a chain, it is worth remembering that this is not an elastic material. Therefore, the best option is to sew it in waves or segments. The chain can be combined with absolutely any favorite decorations: iron-on stickers, rhinestones, beads, knitted flowers, lace.

Sewing on a chain is simple: you need to lay it out along the desired contour and fix some links with threads in the same tone as the product. If short sections are used, then only the end links are grabbed. You can also decorate a hat or cap with a band with a chain.

Felt ears

A popular model among schoolchildren and young people.

To transform an ordinary hat, you will need the following materials:

• felt to match the headdress;
• thread and needle;
• scissors.

Progress of work:

1. Cut out an ear pattern from cardboard. It can be a triangle with a rounded corner and slightly rounded sides. The length of the side is approximately 7-8 cm.
2. Cut out 4 identical pieces from felt and connect them in pairs. You can sew them over the edge with a beautiful overlock stitch, or you can glue them with special glue.
3. Sew the ears into the top of the hat, hiding the bottom edge in a small fold of the knitted fabric of the hat. The felt is dense enough and does not need additional reinforcement.

Applique and embroidery

An applique can transform and enliven any hat. In craft stores you can choose a patch for any taste. Letter appliques and coat of arms patches are in fashion.

To sew them on, you need to follow these simple steps:

1. Place the hat on a flat surface and apply the applique. Pin it in place and try on the hat to make sure the patch is in the right place.
2. Carefully sew the applique to the hat using hand stitches.
3. Sew beads or rhinestones around the design in random order.

You can make the applique yourself from felt. For example, a cat's face and paws.

To do this you will need:

• cap;
• felt to match the hat;
• chalk or chalk pencil;
• scissors;
• needle and thread.

Sequence of actions:

1. Draw the outline of the cat's head and paw on the felt. You can print out the finished image and transfer the drawing to the felt.
2. Cut out the pieces with sharp scissors, trying to make an even edge.
3. Place the applique on the hat, secure with pins and carefully sew with an even stitch “over the edge”.
4. Embroider the mustache, eyes and nose.
5. Beads and rhinestones can be sewn around the patch.

You can decorate a knitted hat for a woman with original embroidery. Satin stitch embroidery and voluminous sewing are well suited for decorating headwear.

There are 2 ways to decorate a hat with embroidery:

• embroider a pattern on the fabric and sew it to the hat as an applique;
• make embroidery directly on the headdress.

Applique and embroidery always go well with different beads and rhinestones, matched in tone or contrasting.

Pebbles and metal

Large colored stones on a hat are suitable for girls who like to attract attention. Such hats will become a bright accent and an original wardrobe detail.

To sew them on, it is not necessary to create a pattern. The stones can be placed in any order across the entire cap. Black and silver large stones on a black background are at the peak of fashion.

The use of various metal parts in the transformation of a knitted hat is also inspired by modern fashion. Such elements are sewn on several at a time.

If these are geometric rivets, they can be placed symmetrically throughout the headdress. If these are animal figures, various symbols and signs, they are sewn on in a random order and the composition is complemented with small rhinestones or stones.

Flowers from different materials

Women can decorate and make a knitted hat fashionable on their own using flowers made of different materials. These can be flowers made of felt, ribbons, beads and other materials.

To make a voluminous flower from felt, you will need the following materials:

• felt;
• pattern paper;
• scissors;
• glue gun and silicone stick.

Progress of work:

• Make a petal template from paper, 3 cm wide and 7 cm long. Round off the outer corners of the petals.
• Transfer the image onto felt and cut out the petals.
• Cut a circle with a diameter of 12 cm out of felt.

• Using glue, start gluing large petals along the outer edge of the circle. Place the 2nd row of petals and each subsequent row in a checkerboard pattern relative to the previous row and closer to the center. Make a total of 7 rows of petals. Starting with the 3rd row, create volume by making a small pinch at the bottom of the petal and fixing it with glue.
• Make the center of the flower from a circle, 12 cm in diameter, folded in 4.
• If desired, you can glue leaves to the flower.
• At the end, you need to sew a decorative flower to the hat.

Knitted decor

Knitted elements are harmoniously combined with knitted items. They can be of the same color or contrasting. Most often, hats are decorated with knitted flowers. So, you can knit 1 large or many small flowers and sew them onto the hat.

You can combine various geometric knitted elements such as triangles, circles, squares and combine them with stones or metal decor. A fashionable option is knitted faces of cartoon characters. In this case, the eyes, mustache, eyebrows, ears, mouth are knitted separately and sewn onto the hat. This model is also decorated with pompoms.

Any woman can turn her favorite knitted hat into a trendy item. To do this, you will need to decorate it with modern decor, such as beads, stones, ribbons, appliques. It is important, however, to give the headdress a style and maintain color harmony.

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