Knitted hats for women 50 years old. Photos with descriptions and diagrams. How to knit

Knitted hats are a necessary item of women's clothing. For women over 50, there are many headwear in the modern fashion industry. In the photo, you can see that they differ in shape, style, color.

How to choose a hat model

For older women, modern designers offer a variety of classic styles, among which followers of classic fashion will choose a suitable option.

When choosing a knitted hat model, it is necessary to take into account that the headdress should emphasize the individual features of the face:

• Women with a round face will suit large berets, hats with lapels, visors. Bulky items attract attention to themselves and hide the roundness of the face. Small hats that fit tightly to the head will look unattractive on women with round faces.
• It is easiest to choose a headdress model for those with an oval or rectangular face shape, which is considered ideal. Any headdress will suit the face - voluminous and tight-fitting items, a helmet hat. As for a hat with earflaps, you should not choose it: it will cover the cheekbones, which will make the face seem even longer.

• Fur hats with earflaps and sports models are suitable for ladies with a square face.
• If your facial features resemble a triangle, then you should opt for models with visors and berets that are worn loosely and hide the forehead.
• If the dominant feature of your appearance is a large chin, then it is better to choose a cylindrical hat.

When choosing a hat, stylists advise paying attention to the compatibility of the product's color with the color of the eyes and skin tone:

• Blondes with blue and gray eyes will suit milky, beige, violet shades. Black will suit them.
• Brown eyes of brunettes will be complemented by blue, sand, or turquoise colored headwear.
• Green-eyed people should not wear a green hat. This tone will make the face look earthy.
• Brown-haired women look good in hats in beige and brown tones, and blue will make the look more expressive.

An incorrectly chosen model color can make the face look washed out and highlight its flaws.

A surefire model is felt hats, which add elegance to the image. You can wear a hat at any time. A small detail (curved edges) will add style to the image, allowing you to wear a hat under any outerwear.

Also popular are pillbox hats, caps, wide-brimmed berets of various textures. A mature woman's wardrobe should definitely include a product made of natural fur and a small knitted hat made of natural wool yarn. Good quality headwear will give a woman solidity.

General recommendations for knitting

Knitted hats for women 50 years old (photos are presented below) can be made with knitting needles by hand.

The following points should be noted:

• hat model

You can find many hat options on the Internet, which come with knitting patterns and step-by-step instructions. If you have no experience, it is better to choose simple patterns.

When considering the model, it is important:

• pay attention to how the loops look: tight, or, on the contrary, not very tight;
• understand how the product is knitted (in a circle, with a straight fabric, with a seamed fabric, with straight knitting or with zigzags, which are formed from the turns of the fabric during knitting);
• yarn selection

The winter hat is knitted from voluminous natural wool yarn or any other yarn with the addition of various threads.

The type of product depends on the quality of the selected yarn. It is better to choose the threads specified in the description.

• selection of spokes

The needles should be twice as thick as the main thread. You can use straight needles with stoppers at the ends or circular needles.

• execution of samples

You should not neglect knitting samples, because this is the only way to understand the pattern and density of knitting. The height of the sample determines the height of the headdress. You should also think about the combination of thread colors.

• the beginning of the knitting process

Before you pick up your knitting needles, you need to think about the knitting process.

The following tips will help novice craftswomen:

• when knitting a hat with a seam, you need to leave a long thread for sewing the stripes of the hat;

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• Making a circular product requires frequent fittings. It is necessary that the hat matches the shape of the head;
• to try on a straight hat you will have to sew it;
• you can take a photo of the connected part and compare it with the sample;
• the finished product should be basted and only then finally sewn with a mattress stitch. The thread left at the very beginning of knitting is used;
• The crown needs to be pulled very tightly so that there is no emptiness.

Classic knitted hat

The hat knitted in a hemisphere was considered a classic example and was fashionable back in the 70s.

Today, this model has become popular again because the product is elegant, fits tightly to the head and protects well from wind and cold.

Those who have no knitting experience are interested in how many stitches to cast on.

Determines the number of loops of the future knitting pattern.

If the lapel is made tightly, with an elastic band, then the main part should be wider.

The most common method to increase the width is to add a stitch every 3 stitches.

If you want to get a lush product, then an additional loop is added through every 2 knitted loops. To get a voluminous product, an additional loop is introduced through each loop. Loops are calculated separately for the elastic band, separately for the main part of the hat.

Knitting pattern of a classic hat

Knitting tips:

1. When choosing yarn for knitting, you need to apply it to your head and neck. The tone should be to your face. The yarn should be soft and not prickly. The following types of yarn will be suitable:

• warm and fluffy mohair, Kid-Mohair with the addition of silk thread would be ideal;
• soft threads;
• textured uneven yarn.

Experienced knitters believe that the most ideal yarn is Alpaca Wool from Vita (100 g), which consists of 40% alpaca and 60% wool.

2. It is best to knit on circular needles No. 3, 5 or 4, 5, observing the following knitting density: 20 loops per 10 cm.

3. The knitting pattern is as follows:

• cast on 98 stitches and knit with a 2 x 2 elastic pattern (2 purl stitches – 2 knit stitches) 6–8 cm; if you decide to knit the product with a cuff, then you will additionally need to knit another 5 cm;
• following the knitting pattern, knit about 15 cm;
• decrease 2 loops in 2 rows, knit 2 rows in stockinette stitch and decrease 2 loops again;
• knit 2 rows;
• knit the remaining loops 2 by 2 and tighten finally.

An interesting option is obtained if you knit a classic hat with a bulky knit. If you don’t have such yarn, you can simply twist several threads into one.

Necessary:

• knitting needles No. 10;
• a skein of thick yarn (100 g).

The knitting process looks like this:

• cast on 32 stitches and 2 edge stitches on 2 knitting needles held together;
• you should knit 12 rows with front loops;
• knit a row, pulling the loops together 2 at a time. There will be 16 loops left on the needles;
• 1 row is knitted with garter stitch;
• in the next row the loops are decreased: 2 loops are knitted together;
• There are 8 loops left through which you need to pull the working thread, tighten the loops and tie them – the product is ready.

To make a classic model, it is best to use white yarn. The hat can be worn with a fur coat, a down jacket, or a warm jacket.

Ushanka hat

This winter, hats with earflaps are in fashion.

To knit such a model, you need to select a pattern, understand the design and make a test sample.

The size of the head is taken into account, because the height, depth and width of the product depend on it.

Before starting the process, wool threads with acrylic are selected. It is better to knit on circular needles No. 3.

Cast on 98 stitches and 2 edge stitches (calculation is given for size 55). The product is knitted with double knitting or a lining is sewn on.

Knitting pattern for a hat with earflaps

The description of the knitting pattern looks like this:

• knitting the main part;
• 1 row is done with knit stitches;
• in the 2nd row, 2 loops are knitted together, 8 – with the front loop, and so on until the end of the row;
• in subsequent rows (up to row 10) - two loops are knitted together, which reduces the number of front loops with each row by one. 2 loops remain on the edge;
• knitting a lapel.

You need to determine the place for the ears and cast on 35 loops. Knit with garter stitch for about 8 cm. The ears need to be rounded: knit 2 loops together on each side on 4 rows, then close the row.

You can use another one knitting method for a hat with earflaps:

• Knitting of the model begins with the ears. Garter stitch is used.
• 6 loops are cast on, and 1 loop is added to each front row on both sides.
• You can knit 2 pieces at a time. When there are 20 loops on the needles, the next piece is knitted with garter stitch without additions.

The height of the ears should be 17 cm, width – 10.

• When moving to the main part, you need to distribute the loops.

The back part requires 37 pieces, the front part – 34, 2 edge ones are not included in this number.

• You should string 17 loops on the knitting needles, tie one part (ear), add 37 loops, tie the second part. The total number of loops should be 111.

Having knitted 14 rows, you can begin knitting the top: the loops are gradually reduced and tightened at the crown.

A fur-trimmed ushanka hat looks stylish and feminine. Pompoms and lacing make it flirty, so this type of headwear should be chosen by women who are not afraid to look extraordinary.

Hat-cap

Knitted caps bring a touch of creativity to the way of dressing. For women aged 50 (you can see a knitting sample in the photo), knitting a cap with your own hands is not difficult.

Knitting pattern

To knit a size 58 item you will need:

• yarn (150 g);
• knitting needles - No. 4, 5, hook - No. 3, 5.

The knitting process can be presented in the form of a table:

No.	Operating procedure	Description
1.	Make 6 wedges: 3 pieces with garter stitch, 3 pieces with openwork knitting.	You should start knitting with thinner needles, then transfer the thread to thicker ones. The knitting principle for openwork and smooth parts is the same: 5 cm are knitted with the addition of additional loops on the sides, then 4 rows follow without changes, starting from the 9th row, the loops are reduced.
2.	Design.	The details are crocheted.
3.	Lapel.	A low lapel is made along the rim of the resulting cap.
4.	Making a visor.	Using a crochet hook, cast on 50 loops, which should be transferred to the knitting needles.
4a.		In each row, knitted with a regular satin stitch, 2 loops are decreased. If you plan to knit a double visor, then after 12 loops remain, the knitting process goes in reverse order.
4b.		The loops are closed, the visor parts are tied together on the sides. A silicone part is inserted between them, and the visor is finally sewn to the base of the cap.

The color of the product can be very different. The main thing is that the cap matches the appearance of the owner, who prefers a sporty type of clothing.

Stocking

Knitted hats for women 50 years old (photo shows different models) continue to be a trendy accessory for everyday wear.

A stocking hat made from thin yarn can become a flirty and effective decoration for your look.

Any woman can knit a stocking hat, even if she has no knitting experience, using wool yarn with nylon and knitting needles.

Stocking hat pattern

First, you need to measure your head circumference, knit a sample (stocking stitch with a pattern is used) and calculate the knitting density.

During the knitting process, it is important to follow the following recommendations:

• The required number of loops is cast on using 2 knitting needles placed together (the number must be even);
• on the entire fabric, the first loop is removed, the last one is knitted purlwise;
• knit a low elastic band, then 16 rows should be knitted with a wider elastic band;

• the total length of the canvas should be 18 cm;
• you can start shaping the crown. 2 rows are done in stocking stitch: row - knit stitches, row - purl stitches;
• next row: knit the edge loop with the front stitch, knit 2 loops together with the front stitch to the end of the row;
• in the purl row, the loops are not decreased, but when the number of loops left on the knitting needles is equal to half of the number cast on, the decrease (up to 8 loops) also occurs on the purl side;
• The row is closed: 2 loops are knitted together and pulled through one.

The finished fabric is folded in half, the edge loops are crocheted. To make the product expressive, the edges of the hat can be crocheted with a lace pattern, and a pompom can be made from the remaining threads.

A stocking hat looks original with a thick sweater. It can be worn with a coat or jacket of the same tone as the product or a contrasting shade. Such an accessory will hide a woman's age and give her youthful enthusiasm.

Transformer

Knitted hats for women 50 years old: (photo of a transformable hat is given below) - a universal headdress. It can be easily transformed into a fashionable scarf, cape, vest and accessory to a dress.

The scarf-transformer can be crocheted or knitted on circular needles from yarn of different thickness, but it is important that it is soft. You will need 3 skeins of yarn of 100 g each. The width of the finished product is 0.4 - 0.50 m, the second side is 3 times longer. A regular garter stitch is used, but another option is also possible. After finishing the work, the product is crocheted.

Braided pattern diagram

Knitting is done like this:

• 100 loops are cast on;
• 8 elements cross "to the left side" "to the left": you need a free loop, onto which 4 loops are transferred; 4 loops on the main needles are knitted in the front way, the next 4, "as the loops look;
• 8 loops are crossed “to the right”: 4 loops are transferred to an additional knitting needle; loops are knitted on the main knitting needle, then on the additional knitting needle.

The pattern is repeated to the desired length of the product. The choice of color for the "endless scarf" becomes a problem: you can get lost in the abundance of color palette transitions. The main principle of choice: harmony of the shade of yarn with the skin type.

Bonnet

Knitted hats for women 50 years old: (photo shows a new model - a bonnet) are in trend today.

The bonnet has returned to women's fashion not so long ago, but now it has changed significantly and, instead of ties, a "snood", a round scarf, is tied to the main part.

You can knit an original hood using knitting needles using the patterns.

To work you need to prepare:

• any soft wool, it is better to take mohair; you will need 400 g;
• regular and circular knitting needles No. 4, 5.

The product can be made in different ways: garter stitch, face stitch.

Sequence of work:

• The bottom of the hood is knitted, it is shaped like a cylinder, the upper part of which is semicircular. The dimensions of the part are 15 by 20.
• A rectangle is made 180 cm long and 25 cm wide. This is the main part of the headdress, which can be tied with white mohair for expressiveness.
• The back of the hood is sewn to the finished piece.

The edges of the hood are fastened with a knitted decorative rose, the technique for which is as follows:

• 100 elements are cast on the knitting needles. The first and second rows are knitted on the front side with the addition of an element.
• Another row is knitted without changes.
• In the fourth, an extra loop is added, and the length of the product increases by 6 elements.
• The loops are decreased in the same order.
• The sample is closed and sewn. A large pin with a flower is attached to the bottom edge.

The rose that holds the ends of the bonnet together makes the piece elegant. It looks stylish with any outerwear.

Turban

The turban is an unusual headdress that came from the East and was immediately liked by fashionistas.

The winter version of the turban is made of thick yarn. The color of the product and the pattern can be very different.

Scheme of making a turban

For knitting a turban with English elastic you will need:

• yarn containing 50% wool thread;
• knitting needles No. 4.

The order of the process is as follows:

• It is necessary to know the number of loops for the model. You should measure the circumference of the head and knit a small sample. Compare the number of knitted loops with the length of the product.
• You should decide on the depth of the product. Divide the resulting number of loops by 2 - this is a quarter of the finished hat. This length is collected and a strip is knitted, the length of which is equal to the length of the head circumference, increased by 2 times. It is necessary to add several loops "for the seam".
• Once the loops are closed, the product can be assembled. The folds and seams are shown in the diagram.

The finished product can be decorated with decorative flowers and beads. This headdress will suit women with a high forehead, an elongated face, and slanted eyes. A woman in a fur coat and a turban hat will look elegant.

Hat-hood

The hooded hat has an undeniable advantage: it combines a hat and a scarf.

The hooded hat is knitted according to the following pattern.

For a size 58 product you will need:

• 400 g yarn;
• knitting needles No. 5, 6.

You can choose any pattern.

The order of work is as follows:

• 48 loops are cast on and a strip is knitted with English elastic, the length of which is 9 cm;
• you should transfer the row to knitting needles No. 6 and knit 4 cm. The pattern is the simplest;
• throughout the knitting, garter stitch alternates with English rib stitch;
• After the loops are secured, the elastic is sewn.

A long scarf-hood with braids made of grey wool yarn looks fashionable and stylish. The dimensions of one piece are: 2 m — length, 30 cm — width. The dimensions of the second piece are 72 cm by 84 cm.

You should prepare:

• 100 g of yarn (75% wool, 25% silk);
• 5 knitting needles No. 7, hook No. 7;
• markers, pins.

Patterns:

• garter stitch - "how the loops look";
• stockinette stitch – straight and reverse loops;
• The convex elements of the hat are knitted according to the pattern given below.

Knitted separately:

• right side of the scarf-hood

52 loops are cast on: 1 edge loop is skipped, 4 loops are knitted in garter stitch, 16 loops are the beginning of the braid (pattern), and so on until the end of the row. This pattern is followed for 140 rows. 46 loops are closed on the front side, and the remaining 6 loops are knitted in garter stitch and transferred to a pin.

• left side of the scarf-hood

This part of the scarf is knitted according to the pattern of the right part.

• hood

You should cast on 106 loops: 1 - edge, 4 loops are made in garter stitch, 16 according to the pattern, 64 loops - front surface, 16 - according to the pattern, 4 loops - garter stitch. In this manner, you should knit 122 rows; having marked the central threads with markers, you can begin knitting the hood itself.

A bonnet hat suits any look. It can be worn with a spring jacket or a winter fur coat. Knitted hats are a stylish accessory for women's clothing. For women over 50, photos and patterns will tell you how to make your favorite model with your own hands.

Article formatting:Natalie Podolskaya

Video about knitting women's hats

Knitted hats for women 50 years old - photos of fashion trends 2018-2019 in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzhRVQjDYnE