Autumn and winter are the season for cozy, warm and stylish knitted hats, which, according to fashion trends, can complement and decorate any image. From classic to sport, modern knitted headwear amazes with its diversity, novelty of ideas and soft comfort.
Fashionable color palette
In the area of headwear, knitted or crocheted by hand, the same rules and trends apply as on the world catwalks. In particular, this concerns shape, texture and color.
Knitted hats, fashion trends in the color palette for which are described below, today have not only a functional purpose, but are also an ornament, completing the image as a whole. For each style and taste preferences, you can choose your own color scheme for the headdress and accessories that will complement the knitted ensemble.
The following colors can be considered fashionable this season:
- Green. This is a deep complex color. Dark green with blue tints or malachite, bottle green - these are the shades that can most often be found in fashionable designer collections this season.
Headwear of these shades will suit clothes of almost any color. Bright green, lighter shades, also correspond to modern fashion trends. Knitted hats of these shades look fresh and modern.
- Red. This color should be deep and rich. Burgundy and cherry shades are more popular.
- Mint. For several seasons in a row, this shade has been stirring the imagination of designers and stylists. It is also very popular in the field of knitted headwear.
- Blue. It is important to pay attention to the complexity of the shade. A light blue shade with a grayish tint will correspond to the fashion trends of this season.
- Blue. It can be indigo or dark blue, almost plum, deep purple tone.
- Terracotta and orange. These colors have not gone out of fashion for a long time. Orange should be close to brown, a rich and heavy shade.
- Powdery tones. Soft, delicate and feminine shades of powder with a pinkish or beige undertone look stylish on knitted hats and accessories.
- Grey. Dark or light tone, or their combination in one product is very relevant today.
- White and black. These classic shades look great both individually and in combination.
Fashion trends also include fluffy knitted hats without complex patterns. The simplicity of the shape and the softness of the yarn create a feeling of coziness and femininity. Large knitting or delicate lace, regular satin stitch and garter stitch - all this variety of fashionable execution methods makes it possible to choose the right option.
Large knit
Large knitting has been in fashion for a long time and is not going to give up its positions. Hats in this technique are easy to knit and beautiful to wear. They always look very stylish and textured.
The yarn chosen for them is not thin. You can knit from semi-wool, wool or acrylic, as well as cotton or mohair.
The table below shows possible yarn options for large knit hats with footage, composition and recommended needle size:
| Cotton | Wool | Acrylic | Mohair | Blended thread | |
| Compound | 100% cotton | 100% wool (alpaca, merino). | 100% acrylic | 50-70% wool, 50-30% acrylic. | Any percentage of wool and acrylic or cotton and acrylic. |
| Footage | Not thinner than 120 m per 50 g | From 150 m in 100 g | From 200 m per 100 g | Approximately 500 m per 100 g. Can be knitted in 2 threads. | Approximately 150-100 m per 100 g. |
| No. of needles | 4.5-5 | 5-6 | 5-6 | 5-6 | 5-6 |
The number of knitting needles should be selected based on the knitting characteristics. Usually they take a number slightly smaller than the one they knit with threads of the same length for a sweater or other clothing.
Knitted hats, fashion trends for which allow them to be created with large patterns from thick threads, are usually made very quickly. The best looking hat is a large knit with a regular 1 by 1 or 2 by 2 elastic band.
Today, this is the most popular pattern. It is better to knit such a hat with a lapel. Large knit hats made of mohair with a 2 by 2 elastic band are very popular. Below is how to knit such a model.
To work you need to prepare:
- mohair 100 g (meter 500 m per 100 g);
- Circular knitting needles on a 40 cm cord No. 4.5.
First, you should calculate the number of loops based on your knitting density and head circumference. To do this, knit a sample and measure the number of loops in 1 cm in a loose state. Then multiply by the head circumference.
You need to do it like this:
- Cast on the required number of stitches using any method. For a nice edge, you can use an elastic cast-on. In the sample, it is 80 sts +1 for closing in a circle.
- Knit with a 2 x 2 elastic band to the desired height without changing the number of loops. Since the hat is planned with a double lapel, you will have to knit 40 cm in height before decreasing the loops. If you need a hat with one lapel, then knit 31 cm.
- Then decrease the loops. First knit all the loops in the purl strips 2 together. Then a row according to the pattern. In the next row knit all the front strips 2 loops together. And again a row according to the pattern. Then knit all the loops 2 together and tighten the remaining loops through the row.
You can close the crown in any convenient way. To knit such a hat, you can use any pattern, any scheme. For example, braids, cords. Openwork motifs are not very suitable for large knit hats.
Beanie hats
Knitted hats (fashion trends confirm this) are very popular among young people and women of all ages. The most popular model is beanie.
It suits both teenagers and adults. It can be knitted in several ways. The easiest way is across with shortened rows.
To work you need to prepare:
- Yarn length is approximately 200 m per 100 g.
- Straight knitting needles No. 3.
Do it like this:
- Cast on 53 stitches.
- Knit the entire hat in garter stitch (one knit stitch in each row).
- The hat is knitted with so-called wedges with shortened rows. Each wedge consists of 12 rows.
- The first row is knitted without finishing 6 loops, the work is turned. All purl rows are knitted as usual with face loops. The 3rd row is not finished with 5 loops. The 5th row is not finished with 4 loops. The 7th row - 3 loops. The 9th row - 2 loops. The 11th row is knitted with all loops.
- Repeat this 12 times. The number of wedges depends on the density of the work and the circumference of the head.
All that remains is to make a seam along the entire length of the hat. It can be worn with the crown down or turned up and the hat can be adjusted to fit the head.
Berets
The easiest way to crochet berets is to start from the top of the head and use any circle pattern.
You can knit using the classic pattern with double crochets, periodically knitting cones. This element has been very popular lately. For light openwork berets, napkin patterns or any round motifs are suitable.
There are several ways to knit a beret:
- Starting from the crown, you will then need to use a set of 5 double pointed needles.
- Starting from the base of the beret. This is how you will need to do the seam at the back at the end of the work. First, the main part is knitted without changing the number of loops, then the fabric is expanded. When the widest part is knitted, you need to start reducing the loops. Usually, a beret is knitted in this way from several wedges.
This type of headdress is universal. It can be knitted for summer, spring-autumn season and even for winter.
Snood
A snood or a collar is often worn as a neck accessory, but if desired, it can be thrown over the head and used as a headdress. This is the easiest type of scarf or headdress to make.
It can be knitted on circular needles, casting on the desired number of stitches and knitting the tube to the desired width with any pattern according to the scheme or as a regular scarf of the desired width and then making a seam. The snood is knitted in different sizes. It can be worn in 1 turn or in 2.
With pompoms
A hat with a pompom can be of any model. It is enough to choose the shape and pattern you like, knit the product and then select a pompom by size and color. Pompoms can be tied to the top of the hat with a ribbon. This is very convenient, since you can untie it if you want.
Pompoms can be fur or thread. You can make a pompom of the desired size or yarn yourself. For this, you can use a special device or a regular strip of cardboard of the desired width.
It is important to wind the threads tightly onto the base, pull tightly in the middle and tie a tight knot. Afterwards, you should cut all the threads on one side with a blade. The density of the pompom in this case depends on the number of turns of yarn.
With ears
For children, you can knit a hat with ears.
This can be done in 2 ways:
- First, knit the ears, then connect them into one piece, casting on the required number of loops between them and continue knitting.
- First, knit a hat with a lapel from a 1 by 1 elastic band, for example. After that, pick up the loops along the edge of the lapel in the marked places. To do this, you need to pick up only those that are knitted with the front ones. Knit the ears.
We calculate the location of the ears as follows:
- Divide the total number of loops by 5.
- Select 1 part of loops for each ear. Leave another 1 part for the back of the head and 2 parts for the forehead.
Ushanka hats can be knitted in a similar way for children and adults. These rules apply to knitting and crocheting.
Caps
The caps look very interesting in the summer version, crocheted. For this, the visor is knitted separately according to the pattern with double crochets. Then the main part of the cap is knitted and the details are sewn together.
Some strengthen the visor, make it double, and put a cardboard base inside. The cap can be decorated with embroidery or knitted flowers.
Turban and headbands
The headband is knitted with knitting needles in the form of a strip in the shape of a long rectangle of the desired width and length equal to the head circumference. For the headband, you can use a pattern of a combination of braids and cords.
To create a turban, you can knit 2 strips in stocking stitch. Hook one into the other with a loop and sew along the edges.
Bandana
A bandana or scarf is a very good headdress for the summer. It can be crocheted using any pattern you like. It is crocheted in the shape of a triangle. You can tie ties along the edges.
It depends on the model. It is also very easy to knit such an accessory with knitting needles. You can use any patterns or regular stocking stitch.
Current decor
In addition to the knitting method, model and color, additional decor can decorate a knitted headdress. It is especially good on hats that are knitted with a satin stitch or a simple elastic band.
Here are the most fashionable options for decorating a hat:
- Beads, stones, rhinestones. Generous scatterings of stones, beads, pearls or rhinestones look bright and bold on the lapel or front of the hat. It is important to choose the color, size and texture of the beads so that they harmonize with each other and with the yarn, knitting method.
- Sequins. Today it is trendy to embroider a fluffy or smooth hat with sequins in the same tone. Let them be slightly brighter than the shade of the yarn. Glitter is not recommended here. It is better to choose matte sequins or those that have a soft pearl shine.
- Contrasting satin stitch embroidery. Any ornaments from floral to Scandinavian patterns will look good and relevant on a hat knitted with satin stitch. Embroidery can be used to decorate the lapel or the main fabric of the hat.
- Straps, buckles. Today, hats with an elongated crown are very popular, which are carefully tucked at the back in any way. The fold can be secured with a strap or buckle, which will not only carry a functional load, but will also become a stylish decoration.
- Patches, chevrons, tags. You can sew any chevron or master's label on the front or side of the lapel. This detail adds style.
- Fur pom-poms. Fluffy, voluminous, yet light and airy fur pompoms will decorate a hat of any knitting. They can be matched to the yarn or be contrasting. The pompom is usually tied to the crown with ribbons. If desired, it can be removed.
When choosing decor, you should be especially careful and not overdo it. You should not combine several options in one product if you are not sure that they complement each other harmoniously and look elegant. As fashion trends confirm, knitted hats will never lose their popularity and relevance. This season, there is a large selection of models, shades and fashionable decor.
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