The diagram and description of a knitted hat-helmet will help knit a beautiful headdress for your child even for a novice needlewoman. It is known that knitting came to Europe from Ancient Egypt, and it was brought by the Copts - the first Christians of this country.
Initially, knitting was considered a male privilege, and women were only allowed to use a spinning wheel. Historians have established that in different countries in ancient times, riots arose, where representatives of the stronger sex defended their exclusive right to work with knitting needles and yarn.
Features of the model
The "Helmet" hat knitted with knitting needles, the pattern and description of which can be found in fashionable printed publications on knitting, is popular with many mothers who choose it as a headdress for their babies. This model is also popularly called "bogatyrka" or "budenovka".
The history of the creation of the first bogatyrs goes back to the times of epic bogatyrs. Experts note that the modern version of this model of winter headdress was invented by Vasnetsov, creating ammunition for the young Red Army.
The classic Budenovka differs from other hats in that its base is made up of 6 spherical triangles tapering towards the top. It has 3 sides: 2 side and a back one, which are raised and fastened to the top in the warm season and lowered in the cold. In the knitted Budenovka, the parts do not rise, but fit tightly around the head and neck.
This type of headdress will suit both boys and girls of different ages, as well as adult lovers of knitted items. The bogatyrka comes in several variations, but they all have in common that it has a helmet-shaped top and a warm cloth for the neck.
The helmet hat differs from other headwear in that it has:
- large volume of knitted fabric;
- covers the forehead, ears and neck;
- Suitable for both boys and girls;
- no fasteners;
- there may be a lining;
- easy to put on and take off.
The children's bogatyrka usually covers not only the head and neck, but also part of the back, shoulders and chest. It comes in different variations, which allows needlewomen to show their own imagination.
The Budyonovka hat differs from other headwear in the way measurements are taken to create it.
To ensure that the model is correct and fits the child well, you need to measure:
- Head circumference.
- Facial circumference.
- Planting depth.
- The height of the throat.
- The width of the chest area.
Measuring the circumference of your head will help you choose the size of your hat. To get it, you need to put a "centimeter" from the bridge of your nose to the back of your head.
To form the face opening, you will need data on the face circumference. To do this, apply a tape measure from the lobe of one ear to the other.
The depth of the fit will help to knit the hat so that it is not too deep or "shallow", but sits perfectly on the baby's head, while tightly fitting, but not pressing. To do this, measure the distance from the bridge of the nose to the base of the back of the head, then divide the resulting number by 2.
By placing a tape measure vertically on the neck, measure the height of the neck. This indicator is needed to form a scarf of the required size.
The width of the chest part is measured by placing a centimeter on the shoulder. The measurement is necessary to form the lower part of the headdress in the form of a helmet. Experts note that the more accurately the measurements are taken, the greater the chance of knitting the product the first time and not wasting time on unraveling and re-tying it.
Selecting yarn
A knitted hat-helmet, the diagram and description of which are popular on the Internet, can be made of different threads. Usually, its winter version is knitted from warm yarn, and the decorative one is made from thin and non-linty yarn.
Basically, yarn containing natural animal wool is used for knitting children's and adult headwear.
The advantages of such threads are that they:
- retain heat;
- breathe;
- do not cause allergic reactions;
- natural;
- eco-friendly;
- pleasant to the touch;
- elastic.
Yarn made from natural fibers retains heat well. At the same time, it does not retain air and moisture, allowing them to escape, so that the body does not sweat or overheat.
Most natural wool threads are hypoallergenic. When in contact with the skin, they do not cause irritation or allergic reactions.
Skeins of warm yarn are made from sheep, rabbit, camel or goat down. Such material is natural and environmentally friendly, that is, after its service life is over, it is easy to dispose of without worrying about the environment, since such threads quickly and completely decompose. In addition, they can be burned.
Natural threads are pleasant to the touch. They do not prick the body and do not cause itching attacks.
One of the important properties of any knitting threads is their elasticity. With this quality, they are able to take any shape and stretch.
When choosing threads for knitting a children's heroic hat, you need to:
- sniff the skein;
- apply it to your face;
- read the composition;
- stretch the end of the thread in your hands;
- twirl the thread between your fingers.
Before buying a skein of yarn you like, you need to smell it. This is done to determine its naturalness. If the yarn has a barely perceptible or obvious unpleasant chemical smell, it is better not to take it.
Experts recommend putting the skein you like to your face and understanding how pleasant the material is to your skin. If the threads are not prickly and do not leave lint on your face, they are suitable for knitting a hat.
Before buying yarn, you should always read its composition. In this case, the buyer immediately understands what the thread is made of and how natural it is. Also, the length of the thread and its weight are usually indicated on the label so that the craftswoman can calculate how many skeins she will need. Here is information about the diameter of the knitting needles suitable for the work.
In order to determine the elasticity of the thread, you need to take its free end in both hands and stretch it slightly. This manipulation will allow you to feel whether the material is springy or not. In this way, the homogeneity of the threads is also determined, which is an indicator of its quality.
Experienced needlewomen recommend twisting the free end of the thread between the thumb and index finger. They do this to understand how it will behave after several washes. The more the yarn frays, the worse it will hold its shape after several wears.
Most often, for knitting a helmet hat, they take:
- "Alpaca";
- "Cashmere";
- "Merino";
- "Mohair";
- "Cotton".
Alpaca yarn is a natural product made from the down of the animals of the same name. These llamas live in the mountains of South America and Peru. They have very warm down, which warms well and repels dirt. Things made from threads that include this material do not accumulate static electricity and do not wrinkle.
Cashmere yarn is made from the wool of goats that live in the mountains of Tibet. This material is considered elite, as items made from it are soft, light and have a subtle shine.
The only drawback of pure cashmere is that it quickly rolls during active wear, so artificial threads are often added to natural ones to avoid rapid deterioration of the products.
Experts consider the most expensive yarn to be "Merino" because it is very light and warm. In addition, its pile does not fall out, as happens with other fluffy threads, and does not irritate the skin when touched. The material is made from wool sheared from the withers of fine-wool sheep.
Mohair threads come from Turkey. They are made from the wool of goats living in Angora. This yarn is warm, breathable and soft. It practically does not get dirty and does not deform.
Cotton threads are also considered natural threads, as they are made from the fibers of the inflorescences of the plant of the same name. The yarn is distinguished by its environmental friendliness and the fact that it breathes. Light hats for spring and summer are usually made from such material.
For those who are going to knit a bogatyrka hat for their child, experienced needlewomen recommend choosing skeins marked "Kids" on the label. They are more delicate and better suited for children's skin.
For a girl
A knitted hat-helmet, the diagram and description of which will appeal to any beginning needlewoman, is available for girls. The headdress can be knitted from bright yarn or decorated with plain, but noticeable patterns.
Hats for girls of different ages are always more cute and interesting. This is due to the fact that in creating a warm product you can show more imagination than in the case of boys.
To knit a girl's heroine for a one-year-old fashionista, you will need 0.1 kg of yarn and separate and circular knitting needles of a suitable diameter. The main part of the product is knitted with the front surface, using front (LP) and back (IP) loops. The work also includes other types of patterns and manipulations with thread.
| Pattern | How to knit |
| Rubber | Alternating front and back stitches. |
| Decrease | Slip 1 stitch as if it were a knit stitch, and knit the 2nd stitch and pull the slipped stitch through it. |
| Increase | Knit a crossed loop from the yarn over. |
To knit a children's headdress, you need:
- Cast on 200 stitches.
- Knit row 1, sequentially 2 knit stitches and a 4 by 4 elastic band, where 4 purl stitches alternate with 4 knit stitches. Finish the row with 4 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches.
- Row 2 is designed according to the pattern formed on the fabric.
- Knit, alternating the pattern of rows 1 and 2 to a height of 5.5 cm.
- Knit a new row, alternating joining 2 stitches together with a knit stitch, 4 purl stitches and decreasing.
- Make a new row with a repeat of knit, 4 purl and knit.
- Knit the next row, alternating knit stitch, 2 stitches together purlwise and knit stitch. There should be 100 stitches left on the needles.
- Knit with a 2x2 elastic band until the fabric measures 4.5 cm in length.
- Close the center 18 loops, forming the front neckline.
- Knit the remaining loops with a 2 x 2 elastic band.
- Mark the center of the back with a contrasting thread.
- Close 2 loops on both sides 1 time and 1-2 times in a row so that 74 working loops remain.
- Add 1 loop in the next row after the edge stitches 6 times.
- Knit the added stitches with a rib pattern.
- Close 29 loops on each side at a distance of 14 cm from the colored thread. This is how the side parts of the bogatyrka are formed.
- Knit the remaining stitches in stockinette stitch.
- Close the work as soon as the length of the canvas is the same as the side parts.
- Cast on 18 stitches on the lower section around the face opening on circular needles, 5 stitches for the roundings, 25 stitches on the sides and 26 stitches on top.
- Continue working with a 1 x 1 elastic band.
- Close all loops after knitting 8 rows.
Now you can start assembling the helmet. To do this, sew the middle fabric to the side parts.
For a boy
The "Helmet" hat can be knitted with knitting needles for a boy using the pattern and description in a few evenings. There are a number of interesting models for little heroes. For example, you can form a knitted visor and stylize the hat as a real helmet from the past. In addition, the visor can be used to cover the baby's mouth and nose when visiting crowded places.
The model for a little boy with an elongated front and back part is popular among craftswomen. This option will allow the baby not to freeze in winter, as his head, neck, back and chest will be warm.
To work you will need 0.1 kg of yarn, regular and circular knitting needles of the required diameter.
To knit a bogatyrka for a 2 year old child, you need:
- Cast on 36 stitches.
- Knit row 1, alternating 15 stitches in garter stitch, making all stitches knit, 6 knit, 15 – garter.
- Form row 2 by alternating 15 knits, 6 purl, 15 knits.
- Knit like this for 18 cm.
- Close the middle 8 loops to form the neck opening.
- Knit each piece in garter stitch.
- Close 4 stitches in 2 even rows to form the neckline.
- Knit 7 more rows from the remaining loops and put the work aside.
- Cast on 26 stitches on a separate needle.
- Combine all 3 pieces by knitting 5 stitches on the right shoulder with the stitches deferred and 5 stitches on the left shoulder.
- Knit 18 cm all loops in garter stitch, forming a path of 6 front loops, as at the beginning of knitting.
- Cast on 60 stitches along the neckline.
- Knit the fabric in turning rows with the front knitting, having cast on 3 more loops on each side. Knit only 6 middle loops and 10 outer loops with the front loops and according to the pattern. Thus form 18 cm of fabric.
- Knit ½ of the stitches in the last row and fold the formed hood in half.
- Close the loops, catching 1 loop on each side.
At the end of the work, fold the front panel of the hood and, if desired, pull a cord through it for tying.
Knitted hat-helmet with a rectangular collar
A knitted helmet hat, the diagram and description of which are in old books on housekeeping, can also have a rectangular bib. The elongated front part of the product allows you to keep warm during prolonged exposure to frost and not get sick.
To knit a fashionable wardrobe item for the cold season, you will need yarn and circular knitting needles of the appropriate diameter. You can form the headdress not only in the classic way, but also from the crown.
To do this you need:
- Cast on 4 stitches on the needles.
- Knit rows 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Knit rows 5 and 6 also with the front loops, adding 2 loops to them when forming them so that at the end you get 6.
- Increase evenly in every 2nd row 9 times 6 loops.
- Knit 14 rows with knit stitches, without adding anything.
- Place 10 stitches on an additional needle.
- Continue forming the fabric in straight rows.
- Decrease 1 st on each side on the next 4 rows, working every other row.
- Mark the center of the back of the garment.
- Knit a row alternating 15 knits, 2 together, 12 knits, 2 together, 15 knits.
- Decrease 2 stitches 2 times in every 2nd row, decreasing the interval between decreases.
- Knit 8 rows straight.
- Cast on 12 stitches in a row on the chin line.
- Close the loops into a circle.
- Knit 11 rows with a 1 x 1 elastic pattern.
- Separate 16 loops from the total number for the back and front.
- Leave 8 loops for the shoulders and 4 for the raglan.
- Continue knitting with front loops, adding 1 loop from the raglan every other row 6 times.
- Knit the last 4 rows with a 1 x 1 elastic pattern.
- Close the loops.
- Cast on 35 stitches around the face oval.
- Knit 4 rows with a 1 x 1 elastic pattern.
- Close the loops.
Those who want the bogatyrka hat to be tied or fit more tightly to the body need to make air loops for the tie and pull an elastic band or other elastic cord through it.
The model of a bogatyrka hat with a long bib can be supplemented with ears or a pom-pom on the hood. For this, the selected elements are separately formed from yarn or knitted during work.
Fur pom-poms or ears look good on the baby model. These accessories can be purchased in specialized stores. The product is also decorated with embroidery or colored applique. For older girls, brooches, beads or beads are used as additional decoration for the headdress.
The pattern and description of a knitted helmet hat are often found on specialized sites. Knitting a headdress is not difficult and interesting, so even a novice needlewoman can handle the job.
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