Knit a pumpkin hat with knitting needles using a 2 by 2, 1x1 elastic band

Even a beginner needlewoman can knit a pumpkin hat. Fashionable headdress It is universal, so it is suitable for people of different ages.

Historians have established that the first knitted hats appeared many centuries ago. Initially, this accessory was worn only by people from the lower and middle classes. At the end of the 20th century, the pumpkin hat fashion conquered the fashion catwalks and became a must-have item for many fashionistas who follow global trends.

The uniqueness of the pumpkin hat

Knitting a pumpkin hat with knitting needles is not difficult. To do this, you need yarn and an understanding of the basics of knitting. Experts consider such a hat to be one of the universal headdresses that suits fashionistas with any type of face. This wardrobe item is also called "Onion Hat", "House" and "Binny".

The hat got its name for its shape, which resembles a pumpkin-guitar or a bow with a green crown. In addition, the upper free part sometimes resembles a house, which is why the headdress is sometimes called that.

And "Binny" is a term used by the English and, as a tribute to fashion, by most of the world's inhabitants for any knitted headdress that has no ties. The word itself comes from the foreign word "bean", which means "bean pod" or "bean" in translation.

Like any headwear, this model has its own characteristics, among which are the positive and negative qualities of the product.

The advantages of a fashionable hat include:

• versatility;
• originality;
• ease of operation;
• fast production;
• variety of yarn.

Onion hat is a hat that looks good on both men and women of different ages. It suits any type of appearance and style of clothing.

Despite its outward simplicity, the pumpkin headdress looks original and fashionable. Over the past few years, it has become a favorite item of both models and TV stars, as well as ordinary people. At the same time, the winter and demi-season headdress option has not lost its popularity for a long time.

The self-creation of a pumpkin hat and its simplicity in work are attractive. It is known that it is knitted using all sorts of elastic bands consisting of front and back loops.

Knitting a beanie is not difficult and the process will not take much time. Those who have just started to master knitting needles will need no more than 2 free evenings for needlework, and experienced craftswomen will cope with it in a couple of hours.

The modern industry offers needlewomen a wide range of different yarns for knitting. Having decided on the model, you can choose skeins to your taste and color in any specialized store.

The negative aspects of this model include the fact that it does not suit people over 60. Despite this, the hat is popular in many countries.

The hat model stands out because it fits tightly around the crown and at the same time forms an elongated rounded end at the back of the head. To achieve the desired effect, you need to cover the crown correctly.

To properly close the end of the hat-house, you need to:

1. Cut the thread, leaving at least 20 cm in length.
2. Thread it through a needle with a large eye.
3. Transfer the remaining loops onto the needle.
4. Tighten the thread.
5. Bring the remaining tail to the wrong side of the product.
6. Pass the needle and thread through the loops again for better fixation.
7. Pull the thread tight again.
8. Bring the end out and tie a knot.

The crown of the hat is fixed.

Selection of tools and materials

You can knit a pumpkin hat with knitting needles from any yarn you like. To do this, you need to decide for which season, warm or cold, this accessory will be.

The following are best suited for knitting onion hats:

• "Acrylic";
• "Alpaca";
• "Angora";
• "Cashmere";
• "Flax";
• "Mohair";
• "Wool".

Acrylic yarn or synthetic wool is made from a synthesized material. Its fibers are created from gas that has undergone certain chemical procedures. The synthesized polymer solution is converted into threads by forcing them through holes of a certain diameter. Acrylic products hold their shape well and do not wear out for a long time.

Alpaca yarn is made from the wool of the llama species of the same name, which is found only in the mountains of South America. Products made from this material are environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, warm well in the cold season, and do not pill over time.

Alpaca thread is rare in its pure form, as it is expensive, and most often manufacturers add synthetic components to it, which does not affect its qualities in any way.

Angora thread is made from the long down of the Chinese rabbits of the same name. It is warm, light, voluminous and, at the same time, the body breathes in it. The only drawback of "angora" is that over time it loses its fluffiness and volume, becoming an ordinary warm fabric.

Cashmere is considered an elite yarn because products made from it are light, warm, soft and have a noble shine. The thread is made from the down of mountain goats, whose homeland is Mongolia, China, India or Pakistan. Despite the fact that this yarn has many advantages, over time it begins to roll.

Flax headwear is more suitable for the demi-season. The yarn is of natural origin, as it is produced from the plant of the same name. Products made from it are quite coarse, but warm. Such threads are not subject to dyeing and by nature have only light shades.

"Mohair" is also considered an elite yarn of high quality. The thread is made from Angora goats that live in the mountains of Turkey. Mohair products retain heat well, breathe, repel dirt and practically do not wear out. In addition, the thread does not cause allergic reactions even on the sensitive skin of babies.

The most common and frequently encountered yarn is wool. It is made from the fur of domestic goats and sheep. Woolen items are suitable for wearing during the cold season. Despite their natural origin, some types of threads can be prickly. In addition, such items often shrink if they are not washed and dried properly.

Experienced needlewomen recommend choosing yarn for a hat like this:

1. Hold the skein in your hands to feel its feel.
2. Place the yarn on your forehead to see if it pricks.
3. Read the composition of the threads to determine the properties of the material.
4. Look in the mirror, holding the skein to your face, to see if the chosen color scheme suits you.
5. Ask the seller if it is difficult to care for a product made from this thread.

A careful study of the selected skein will allow you to understand how suitable it is for the embodiment of the intended product.

The amount of yarn needed to knit a hat-house is determined by the model chosen.

Model	Required amount of material (kg)
Without lapels, with stockinette stitch	0,1
With patterns (aran, braid, elastic)	0.15 – 0.2
With a pompom	0.3

When choosing yarn, you also need to take into account its thickness, and if it is more than 100 m, per 0.1 kg, then take 0.2 - 0.25 kg.

To choose the right knitting needles, you need to read the instructions on the packaging or make a hole in the paper with the tip and pull the selected thread through it. If it passes freely, then the diameter is chosen correctly.

Some experts recommend folding the thread in half and making several loops on the needle. If they are easy and the needle does not "walk" in them, then the right tools have been chosen.

A needle is always needed for knitting, so that it is easier to assemble the item. If the product is knitted on circular knitting needles, then only the crown will need to be sewn, and if on regular ones, then also the side part.

Models for women

You can knit a pumpkin hat with knitting needles, choosing from several models.

The top 5 popular house styles include:

1. With an elastic band.
2. With a lapel.
3. Their thick yarn.
4. With slices on top.
5. With a bubo.

Each of the listed models of pumpkin hats is attractive and interesting in its own way. For example, a headdress made with the "Elastic" pattern is easy to knit, and a product with a lapel will be warmer.

A headdress made of thick yarn will suit girls with small facial features. At the same time, such a hat will have small holes between the loops, which will make it not very warm.

In addition to the usual crown, pulled together in the classic way described above, you can knit a fashionable wardrobe detail, decorating its top with wedges. This model looks especially good on little girls and teenagers.

A hat with a pompom, knitted in the shape of a pumpkin, has a special charm. It suits people with different types of faces. The pompom can be made of threads, in the form of a tassel on a braid, or a fluffy lump of fur can be sewn on.

Before you start knitting a hat, you need to calculate the number of loops needed. To do this, measure the circumference of your head by placing a tape measure from one to the other earlobe so that it runs along the center of the crown. Then divide the resulting number by 2.

The next step is to knit a sample measuring 10 by 10. After that, straighten it and steam it. Then count the number of loops per 1 cm.

After this, measure the head circumference and multiply it by the number of loops. At the final stage, subtract 15% from the resulting number to include the stretch coefficient of the fabric.

For a girl

You can knit a pumpkin hat that looks like a real vegetable for a girl aged 2-7. The headdress will be bright and cheerful. In addition, it will make the child stand out among her peers.

For a warm headdress you will need orange and green yarn, regular and circular knitting needles, and a needle for assembling the product.

To knit a pumpkin hat for a head circumference of 42-45, you need:

1. Cast on 90 stitches using orange yarn.
2. Knit row 1 with purl stitches (p).
3. Form row 2 with stockinette stitch (LS).
4. Knit the fabric with the front surface to a height of 6 cm.
5. Make a mark.
6. Continue knitting, alternating 3 knit stitches with 1 purl stitch. Knit like this for 8 cm.
7. Divide the knitting into 9 equal parts using marks.
8. In each of the parts, continue knitting the front and back stitches as above, 1 row.
9. Insert the green thread from the next row and also keep the previously started rapport.
10. Start decreasing after 6 rows in each stitch to the right of the marker.
11. Transfer the remaining 10 stitches to circular needles.
12. Knit in odd rows and purl in even rows for 3 cm, forming the pumpkin stalk.
13. Close the working loops at the end.

On the finished product, the tail is pulled tight, measured and prepared for wearing.

For a boy

The onion hat is also suitable for a little boy. In this case, it is better to use the classic knitting method.

To create a children's headdress for a boy aged 2 to 5 years, you will need 0.1 kg of yarn and knitting needles of a suitable diameter.

To knit a fashionable pumpkin, you need:

1. Cast on 120 stitches.
2. Knit row 1 with a 2 by 3 rib pattern, where 2 front stitches alternate with 3 back stitches.
3. Form row 2 and the remaining even rows according to the pattern on the fabric.
4. Knit row 3 and the remaining odd rows according to the pattern on the fabric.
5. Finish the main pattern when the length of the product is 22 cm.
6. Start decreasing by alternating 1 ip and 2 together ip in the purl stripes of the pattern, so that in the end you get an elastic band with a step of 2 by 2.
7. Knit with a rib pattern on the fabric for 7 cm.
8. Combine 2 purl stitches in purl columns.
9. Knit 1 circular row with a 2 by 1 elastic pattern, where 2 front and 1 back.
10. Place the loops on the needle and tighten as described at the beginning.

The product is ready for trying on and wearing.

With a rubber band

An adult fashionista can knit herself an onion hat using the "Elastic" pattern, choosing a step of 2 by 2, or 1 by 1. In the first case, the stripes on the fabric will be wider than in the second. In addition, a small elastic band can be used to work with large yarn.

For the working process you will need 5 knitting needles and a skein of yarn. To get an onion hat for a woman, you need:

1. Cast on 128 stitches.
2. Distribute the loops 32 on each knitting needle, that is, divide the total number of loops by 4.
3. Knit row 1 and mark it.
4. Form row 2 with 2x2 ribbing, where 2 knit stitches alternate with 2 purl stitches. Repeat alternation to the end of the row.
5. Knit the remaining rows following the pattern on the fabric.
6. Knit in a circle to a height of 22 cm.

After the main knitting is finished, they begin to form the crown.

To do this you need:

1. Knit row 1, alternating 2 knits, 2 purl, knitted together, 2 knits, 2 purl. Repeat the pattern for the entire length of the row.
2. Form rows 2, 4, 6 and 8 according to the pattern that has formed on the fabric.
3. Knit row 3, alternating 2 knits, 1 purl, 2 knits, 2 purl together. Repeat pattern to end of row.
4. Form row 5 by alternating 2 knits, 1 purl, 2 knits, 1 purl, repeating to last stitch.
5. Knit row 7, alternating 1 knit, 1 purl, 2 knit together, 1 purl and so on to the end of the row.
6. Form row 9 by knitting all the LPs as front loops and removing the purl loops, taking the LP by the front thread and ip, knitting as front loop.
7. Knit row 10, joining 2 stitches together with knit stitches, until there are 16 stitches on the needle.
8. Cut the main thread at a height of 20 cm and thread it into the needle.
9. Place the loops on the needle and tighten in the classic way.

Finish work on the product, pull the thread to the wrong side and secure it with a knot. In the same way, knit a pumpkin hat with a 1 by 1 elastic band.

Made from thick yarn

You can knit a pumpkin hat with knitting needles using thick yarn. It should be taken into account that the thicker the thread, the thinner the elastic should be.

To work you will need a skein of thread weighing 0.15 kg, a gypsy needle and circular knitting needles.

To knit a fashionable hat, you need:

1. Cast on 85 stitches.
2. Knit row 1 purlwise.
3. Form a row of 2 knit stitches.
4. Knit row 3, alternating 1 knit with 1 purl.
5. Form row 4, creating a pattern of 1 purl and 1 front stitch alternately.
6. Knit row 5 as row 3.
7. Form row 6 as row 4.
8. Knit the fabric to a height of 80 rows.
9. Start decreasing 4 stitches in each row.
10. When there are 15 loops left in the row, you need to decrease by 2 loops.
11. Transfer the top stitches to the needle and thread when there are 11 of them on the knitting needles.
12. Tighten the crown using the classic method.

The product is ready for trying on and further wearing.

Made of mohair

A warm and beautiful hat can be made from mohair thread. In this case, you will need a skein of yarn, a needle and circular knitting needles to make the product without a side seam.

To knit a mohair headdress, you need:

1. Cast on 78 stitches.
2. Knit row 1, alternating 2 knit stitches with 2 purl stitches.
3. Form row 2 following the pattern on the fabric.
4. Rows 3, 5 and 7 are knitted as 1.
5. Even rows are formed according to the pattern.
6. Start knitting row 9 with English rib, making equal increases until you have 95 stitches on your needles.
7. Knit the fabric to a height of 25 cm.
8. Start decreasing the stitches to form the crown.
9. When there are 15 loops left on the knitting needles, transfer them to a needle with a 10 cm long thread.
10. Pull the loops together and pull the tail of the thread to the wrong side of the product.

At the end of the work, secure the thread and form the finished hat.

With a lapel

A pumpkin hat with a turn-up will be practical, comfortable and warm. For work you will need a skein of yarn, 5 knitting needles, a gypsy needle and scissors. You can also stock up on markers for convenience.

To knit a headdress, you need:

1. Cast on 123 stitches.
2. Knit 76 rows, alternating front and back stitches.
3. Divide the number of loops on the knitting needles into 4 parts and you will get 31, 30, 31 and 30.
4. Start decreasing stitches in each row until there are 10 stitches left.
5. Place the loops on a gypsy needle and tighten.
6. Bring the needle and thread to the wrong side of the product and secure it in any convenient way.

It is not difficult to knit a pumpkin hat with knitting needles. A comfortable, warm and fashionable headdress will be a successful addition to any image in the cold season.

Video about knitting a pumpkin hat

Master class on knitting a double-sided pumpkin hat with a lapel: