Warm hat for baby. Hat for newborn boy and girl. Knitting with descriptions and patterns. Knitted hat for a newborn girl

Knitted spring hat for a boy

This model of hat is closer to the classics, in style and design it is more similar to an adult, a small fragment helps to distinguish it from the many standard models.

Boy's hat with two-color rice pattern

Cap size: OG 52 cm.

For knitting you will need: Alize baby wool nits (40% wool, 40% acrylic, 20% bamboo. 50 gr. / 175 m) in two threads, stocking needles No. 4.5 and No. 5.5.

Hat for a boy in the shape of a fish

Knitted hat for a boy - MK from Ekaterina Zhukovskaya

You can knit this hat for both girls and boys. It all depends on the chosen yarn color and pattern.

Size: on OG=50cm. Yarn Gazzal Baby Wool in two threads, knitting needles No. 3. Knitting density 2.6p=1cm.

Set for a boy: knitted hat and track snood

Yarn BBB Premiere. Composition: 100% merino wool. Skein weight 50 g, thread length 125 m, knitted in 2 threads, knitting needles No. 3, No. 4. Consumption per cap is 85 grams, the height of the cap is about 21 cm. About 100 grams were spent on the snood. Snood height is about 16 cm.

Knitting a hat for a little boy with knitting needles

A hat for a baby from 1 to 18 months and from 2 to 4 years from Norwegian designers DROPS is knitted from Alpaca yarn from Garnstudio with knitting needles No. 2.5. You can use any yarn of suitable thickness based on the density of 26 p*34 rows=10*10 cm, knitted in stockinette stitch.
You will need: straight knitting needles No. 2.5, yarn - 50 g, markers.
Cap size: for exhaust gas 40/42-42/44-44/46 (48/50-50/52).
Main knitting: stockinette stitch.

Traditional shaped boy's hat

Cap size: for 0-9 months (it all depends on the thickness of the yarn).
You will need: 25 g 100% virgin wool ( 50g/216m); straight knitting needles No. 2.

Knitted green hat for a boy

This comfortable model is suitable for real athletes - a hat for a boy with a visor and ears.

Knitted car hat for a boy

The hat is knitted using stockinette stitch from yarn of three colors. Its highlight is thermal stickers in the shape of cars. The stripes on the cap imitate the road, and the cars complement the automotive theme.

Interesting knitted hat for a boy

The calculation and description of the cap are given for an adult. But if you reduce the number of stitches cast on, then such a hat can be knitted for a growing boy.

Blue cap - knitted helmet for a boy

Cupcake hat knitted with knitting needles

If you choose a different color for this model, then it can be knitted for a boy.

Description of a knitted hat for a boy:

Knitted hat - budenovka for a boy

We knit a baby hat with ears, which is very important for a little person. This cap fits well on the head, does not move and the ears are closed. Any novice craftswoman can handle the hat. After all, women often start knitting only with the birth of their firstborns and do it with great pleasure and love.

Description of the knitted hat

Knitting pattern for a hat

Excellent model of a knitted hat for a baby

Cap sizes: 1/3, (6/9), 12/18 months. You will need: 50 g of Qual Merino Extra Fine yarn (105 m/50 g) and knitting needles No. 4.
Persons smooth surface: faces. rows - persons. loops, purl rows - purl. loops.
Garter stitch: knit. rows, purl rows - persons. loops.
Density of knitting hat, faces. stitch: 21 loops and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Knitted hat, job description

Cast on 97 (105) 109 stitches and knit 4 rows in garter stitch. Then mark the following 7 loops with a thread: 1st, 18th, 35th, 49th, 63rd, 80th and last (1st, 20th, 39th, 53rd, 67 -th, 86th and last) 1st, 21st, 41st, 55th, 69th, 89th and last loop. For next additions to persons. rows, perform 1 yarn over and purl. rows knit it purl. cross, for decreases on both sides, perform 1 double pull (= remove the marked loop together with the previous loop as a knit, 1 knit loop and pull it through the removed loops).

Next knit faces. stitch and perform increases and decreases. in this way: in every 2nd row after the 1st mark, add 1 loop, on both sides of the 2nd mark, decrease 1 loop, before the 3rd and after the 5th mark, add 1 loop, on both sides of 6 1st mark, decrease 1 loop and before the last mark, add 1 loop at the same time in every 4th row after the 3rd and before the 5th mark, add 1 loop, as well as on both sides of the 4th mark (= middle) Decrease 3 (4) 5 x 1 stitches in every 4th row, then in every 2nd row. After 13 (15) 16 cm from the cast-on edge (measure along the outer teeth) in the next face. row, knit every 2nd and 3rd stitches together. and at the same time close the loops.

Occipital part: Sew the closed edge, then sew the side edges of the piece. The cast-on edge forms the front side of the hat.
Ties: cast on 4 loops respectively and knit next. way: * 1 persons. loop, thread before work, remove 1 loop as purl. thread at work, from * repeat 1 time, turn, from * repeat. After 20 (22) 24 cm close the loops. Sew the ties to the bottom edge of the hat.
The hat is ready!

Knitted elf hat

In this version, the cap is knitted in one piece, folded in half and sewn at the back. A strip is sewn to the hat along the bottom edge, tightly securing the hat to the baby's head. For the hat, choose a soft blended yarn so that the hat is not scratchy.

Description of the knitted hat

Knitted hat for a boy - models from our website

Knitted blue hat for a boy

Knitted hat for boy

In order to determine the knitting density, you need to knit a sample of approximately 15x15 cm and count how many loops and rows are in 10 cm. First wet and dry the sample. Stretch slightly when measuring. Knitting density: 1 cm – 2 loops; 1 cm – 2.5 rows.

Knitted winter hat for a boy

Knitted hat with earflaps for a boy

Knitted cap for a boy

Most often, on knitting sites there are a lot of knitted hats for girls, but finding an interesting model of a knitted hat for a boy is more difficult. This khaki braided cap is certainly interesting and fashionable.

Every young mother is interested in knitting hats for children from 0 to 3 years old with descriptions and patterns. After giving birth to a child or even during pregnancy, you have to acquire clothes for a newborn or unborn baby. The key point here is hats for little ones. They can be purchased, but it is much more pleasant to knit them yourself - this way the parents really care. Knitting hats for children from 0 to 3 years old is not so difficult - it is only important to choose the optimal model and learn the technique.

Newborn cap

Knitting for children begins with caps for newborns, which are required upon discharge from the maternity hospital in any weather - be it summer or harsh winter, one standard model of a knitted cap will do. The only difference here is the choice of yarn. For summer, it is better to choose cotton with acrylic or a special soft weave - it is important that the hat is soft. If we are talking about winter, then choose 100% acrylic yarn - provided that it is put directly on the baby’s head. Hats with added wool are worn only on the inner textile cap. Doctors themselves do not recommend wearing wool clothes on newborns - this can cause allergies.

Knitting a hat for children from 0 to 6 months is performed in the following sequence:

1. Buy yarn - 100 grams of yarn with the volume of thread for knitting needles No. 3 is enough. Prepare knitting needles No. 3, you can use No. 4 - then the fabric will be loose and suitable for the summer version.
2. As an example, we will describe a knitted cap using knitting needles No. 3-3.5. Therefore, only 70 loops are cast on with yarn.
3. For a better fit of the fabric to the head, knit 8 rows with a 1x1 elastic band.
4. Next, switch to stocking or garter stitch and knit another 20 rows. Do not close the loops, but break the thread. The result will be a canvas for the oval of the child’s head.
   
5. Now start knitting the back of the cap. Carefully divide the fabric into two parts using the second knitting needle. Transfer 25 stitches to the right needle without knitting. Attach a thread between the loops placed on the knitting needles for further knitting.
6. Knit 19 stitches with the attached thread. Make a connection between the back and left side parts by knitting the 20th loop of the back part together with the first loop of the left side with a purl loop.
   
7. Turn the work over and repeat the same method of connecting the parts. It turns out that only 20 loops of the back part are knitted, and the side loops are knitted like edge loops with purl loops.
8. The rads are knitted in a similar way until there are 3 loops left on the side parts.
   
9. The last 3 loops of the side parts are knitted using the same technique, only the loops of the back part are knitted 2 together according to the pattern - this is necessary to tighten the bottom edge of the hat for a newborn.
   

Finally, tie the ties for the hat. This can be done in two ways - crocheting or knitting. The ties are crocheted, catching the loops of the corners of the cap. After grabbing, tie chain loops with a hook and attached thread to the required length of the ties. Make a rise and knit one row with single crochets to the captured loops at the beginning of knitting. When finished, make a connection with the main fabric, tear off the thread and hide it.

If you don’t have any knowledge of crocheting, you can use the same knitting needles. To do this, use knitting needles to grab the same corner loops of the resulting cap. The optimal number of loops is 4, where 2 will be on the edge loops. 4 loops strung on knitting needles are knitted in garter stitch to the required string length. You can resort to knitting in stocking stitch - only in this case the ties will twist in a spiral due to the low density of the resulting “fabric”.

This technique with a standard description of hats for newborns, which can be used for knitting products for children under 1 year old. At older ages, slightly different models are used - more complex, but attractive.

Hat for a child from 1 to 2 years old

Hats for children under 2 years old may be more fashionable, but must have “ears.” Such “ears” with ties are required to prevent the headdress from being taken off during a walk - children at this age refuse to wear hats, so a child sitting in a stroller can take off the hat immediately after putting it on again.

A standard hat for children under 2 years old with a description and diagrams can be found on the Internet. But for beginners, the following simple description of the headdress is offered:

1. Take yarn with a gauge for knitting needles No. 3 or 3.5. Prepare knitting needles with the stated size and start knitting for the next example.
2. Cast on 7 stitches on the knitting needles - 2 of them are edge stitches. Knit 26 rows in garter stitch, adding 2 stitches on each knit row. The addition of loops is carried out after the edge and before it by knitting from 2 loops - 3 loops. To do this, remove the edge, knit one loop, make a stretch of fabric between the two involved loops, knit the 3rd loop. This way you won't get the holes that are typical for adding holes. The result will be 33 loops.
3. The resulting canvas is an “ear”. It is not removed from the working needle, the loops are not closed. Just move the fabric aside and knit a second one in the same way on the same knitting needle.
4. The resulting “ears” are combined in the 27th row into one fabric - knit the first 33 loops, cast on 10 loops on the knitting needles, knit the second 33 loops.
5. Knit with a turn in garter stitch. In each 4th row of the front row, make a standard increase in stitches. In the same way, add only 8 loops - make 4 additions in the fabric. As a result, there are 84 loops on the knitting needles.
6. Now you should connect the ears with knitting the forehead line. To do this, knit the entire fabric - 84 loops, cast on another 16 loops, connect the fabric, getting rid of the edge ones by simply knitting loops.
7. Next, the hat is knitted in the round - there will be only 100 stitches on working knitting needles. Knit in a similar way to almost the entire height of the head - it is better to measure directly on the child. Approximately 26-34 rows will be required.
8. Subsequently, decreases are carefully made. To do this, knitted 100 loops are divided into an equal number of sections. For example, 100 loops can be divided into 10 sections.
9. Decreases are carried out in the standard way - by knitting 2 loops together, knit or purl, as follows from the drawing and the selected knitting pattern. Carry out decreases at the end of each division into parts - knit together the last 2 loops of the part. Decreases are made in each front row, that is, after two rows.
10. Decrease stitches in this way to the remaining 10 stitches on the knitting needle. Cut a thread 15 cm long from the ball and connect the remaining loops - stretch the thread cut from the ball through all the loops. Pull the thread so that there is no gap left between the loops.
11. Hide the thread in the canvas. Additionally, make a pompom and attach it to the top of the head - this will further hide the gap between the remaining loops.

This is a simple standard knitting cap for children under 2 years old with a description. Knitting ties for “ears” is carried out in the manner described above. The model is suitable for beginners, but experienced needlewomen can use more complex knitting of hats for babies.

Hat for children 3 years old

Knitted hats for children 3 years old can be knitted without ties. There are many models of similar knitting, but it is enough to use simpler models for boys and girls.

Hat for girls

Knit your young fashionista a hat with imitation cat ears. Girls are simply delighted with the models presented, and mothers who are novice knitters will gain incomparable experience in knitting modern patterns.

So, take the thread and suitable circular knitting needles. Follow these steps:

The result is a ready-made hat for a girl, where cat ears are made at the end. Tie belts with thread for tying or use special threads with tassels for sewing and knitting. Grab the corners of the cap and tie them with thread at the same distance from the top of the corner to get ears of the same size. Make sure that the ears do not exceed the permissible size - otherwise, the finished hat will rise, as a result of which the child’s ears are constantly exposed.

You can knit a hat for a boy in a similar way. Only in this case is the cap put on across - an imitation of a dragon's scallop is created, which was fashionable earlier and is popular now.

Boy's hat

You can provide a knitting cap with a description for a boy separately. For a simpler option, a standard cap without ties is used, which is decorated by experienced craftswomen using complex patterns on the main fabric. Braids work best for this, but you can decorate it using two contrasting threads to get a striped rainbow pattern.

Knitting a hat for a 3-year-old boy is carried out in the following way:

1. Take a thread and suitable knitting needles, knit a sample, bring it to a “finished” state, perform standard calculations to determine the knitting density.
2. After completing the calculations, start knitting - cast on the knitting needles the required number of loops.
3. Knit 8-12 rows with 1x1 rib. You can use a 2x2 elastic band if the yarn is thin and you get a characteristic “ripple” on the elastic.
4. Now move on to knitting the main pattern for the hat. The number of loops for knitting a hat should be calculated taking into account the repeat of the selected pattern. If garter or stockinette stitch is used, the number of stitches is determined only taking into account the density of the yarn and knitting needles.
5. Having knitted the main fabric almost to the height of the child’s head, they begin to decrease the loops. To do this, the number of loops is divided into equal sections. If this is not possible, send most of it to the occipital region with a seam.
6. Decrease occurs in each front row of the hat - at the end of each part, 2 loops are knitted together according to the picture. If you use simple stockinette stitch, decrease only at the back or front walls. It is important to create a neat knitting of the crown - let it create a characteristic “spiral” pattern.
7. When there are 8-10 loops left on the knitting needles, a 30 cm long thread is cut from the ball. Make a join by pulling the thread through the remaining loops and tightening them at the end - taking into account the necessary absence of gaps between the loops.
8. Sew the edge loops with a needle and the remaining cut thread. You can use a crochet hook by decreasing the knitted fabric with knitting needles.

It is better to use a pompom as a decoration for such a hat for a boy - when attaching it, the loops on the top of the head will be additionally tightened. This model is often made striped, and during stripes with changing colors, a change in pattern is used. For example, the main fabric is knitted with blue thread and stockinette stitch. Add white stripes using garter stitch on the main fabric. The canvas will visually gather like an accordion, which looks interesting and attractive.

It is important to note that when using certain patterns for knitting hats, it is necessary to first knit the appropriate samples to correctly calculate the number of loops. Without preliminary calculations, you can make a mistake with the size and the product will turn out small. When knitting in the round, you cannot correct a mistake.

When knitting hats for children from birth to 3 years old, you can use the given patterns, technologies and descriptions. It is recommended to add your own imagination to standard knitting techniques in order to make your child an individual personality and just a happy person.

Beautiful knitted items on small children evoke affection. Tiny blouses, caps, and pants cannot help but delight. But for kids, knitted clothes not only serve an aesthetic function. It is of particular value, since newborns have not yet established independent heat exchange - they really need additional thermal insulation and protection.

Clothes for legs

First of all, the child needs to insulate his legs. Knitted socks and booties do a great job with this. Socks for babies differ from adult models only in size, but booties are the first shoes, they are presented both in the form of shoes, boots, and are a kind of sandals. Booties and booties usually have ties to keep them firmly on the foot; It is not recommended to use Velcro, otherwise it will scratch the skin. Sandals can be worn in the summer, but they act only as decoration and will not protect you from dust and drafts. In summer, socks are safer. Standard sizes of socks and booties range from 8 cm to 13 cm. The size is equal to the length of the baby’s foot. Every 3 months, the leg adds 1 cm, so when calculating, you can also base your calculations on the baby’s age. Foot length is measured from the heel to the tip of the big toe.

Knitted hat - beautiful protection

A child under one year of age has a soft area called the “fontanelle,” and until it heals, it is mandatory to wear a hat, which will protect and insulate the head. Such hats should be seamless and have a minimum of different fasteners - knitted ones are suitable for this role. In our catalog you will find knitting patterns to create beautiful hats of different types:

• classic hats;
• caps;
• hats-helmets.

And perhaps knit something individual for your boy or girl. The size of the cap is determined by the circumference of the head. A small baby’s girth is approximately 35 cm, then every 3 months it increases by an average of 4 cm and by the first year of life it reaches 47 cm. The hat should be knitted so that it can stretch slightly and at the same time not slide down onto the child’s forehead.

Knitted overalls for newborns

Overalls are a practical item in a child's wardrobe; they are easy to put on. There are two main types: overalls-bag and overalls with pants. The first type is convenient for home use, since the lower part can be unfastened and the diaper can be quickly changed, while the second type is mainly relevant for walks.

The size of overalls for newborn girls and boys is calculated based on the circumference of the chest, waist, hips, and height. It should be taken into account that babies grow quickly, and by the time the knitted item is ready, it may be small.

Accessories and decorations for babies

A one-year-old child does not need separate decorations, since knitted clothes are beautiful in themselves. Small details can be dangerous - children at this age love to taste everything. The only thing is that you can safely knit a scarf for your baby in addition to the hat and mittens. There is no need to make the scarf long; it is enough to knit it long enough to last one and a half turns.

If you still need to decorate your clothes, you can improvise with piping, tying things with picots or scallops, or adding lace. Such decorations are not suitable for things for boys up to the first year; in this case, it is better to rely on color and texture. For example, on hats for boys, patterns with braids and arans, alternating stripes of garter and purl stitch, will look great.

Choose the right yarn

The yarn must match the season for which the item is being created. Acrylic is suitable for winter clothes - it is warm, does not prick, and can withstand multiple washes. Despite its synthetic origin, it is hypoallergenic. Cashmere and angora are also suitable. Many manufacturers produce lines specifically for newborns - you can safely buy such yarn. Wool and mohair are not suitable for baby's delicate skin; they cause unbearable itching. Summer clothes are knitted from cotton yarn and bamboo. You should not use threads with the addition of lurex, sequins, etc. The yarn must match the number of knitting needles.

The simpler the clothes, the more comfortable and safe the baby

Avoid buttons - a child may tear them off and swallow them. The same goes for bells, tassels and other elements. There is no need to make applications - a child under one year of age spends most of his time in a lying position, the bulges can get in the way. In addition, overly decorated items are difficult to wash.

Pay attention to the density of the knit and the pattern

Choose simple patterns to knit an item faster. Do not knit the garment too tightly, otherwise it will pinch. Also, if you knit tightly, you risk getting a smaller size.

Knit items according to the current sizes of the baby

Tying for growth doesn’t always mean doing better. You cannot knit hats of a larger size - they will slip off and not protect the head. A child can drown in overalls, and babies react sharply to inconvenience. If the item still turns out bigger, put it aside until the baby grows up and knit something else.

The best gift is a gift made with your own hands, especially if you give it to your baby who needs your love and affection. You can, for example, knit a cute hat for your child.

What to rely on when choosing a scheme

When a caring mother wants to start knitting hats for children from 0 to 3 years old with descriptions and patterns, her eyes run wide from the number of knitting patterns and she cannot choose the most suitable one.

To choose the right one, you need to consider the following points:

1. The difficulty of knitting a hat for children from 0 to 3 years old is that it is desirable that the model come with a description and diagrams. When you select a scheme, you must understand exactly whether you can handle it.
2. Model. Of course, every mother wants her child to wear fashionable things. That is why, before you start knitting a headdress for a child, see if such hats are currently worn, and whether your daughter or son will look stylish if they wear this thing.

Season. Of course, always first of all think about what time of year you want to knit a gift for your baby or for your baby. Naturally, there is no point in knitting a warm hat for the summer or making a light cap for the winter.

3. Child's age. When you are looking for a way to knit a hat for children from 0 to 3 years old with a description and patterns, never forget to look at what age this or that item is intended for. You can also include the size of your baby or toddler in this paragraph.
4. Time spent. If you decide in the fall to knit a headdress for your child for the summer, then there is no need to rush and think about the amount of work.

But if you want to knit a hat in May before June, then you will have to think carefully about whether you can handle such a volume of work.

Of course, these tips are mainly needed for those who have just started knitting and do not quite understand what they need to do and what they want to knit for their child.

What can be tied

Once you have roughly understood how complex the pattern you need, what size your child’s head is and by what time you want to finish the work, you need to start choosing the pattern you want to knit.

Nowadays, your eyes just run wild when you look at bright diagrams and pictures. However, there are models that definitely look fashionable, stylish and beautiful, and there are those that are no longer worn at all. If you want your child to wear a fashionable hat, you can choose one of the presented models.

What to knit for your baby or toddler:

1. Caps for newborns. It may seem that bonnets have not been worn for a long time, but, as you know, fashion is cyclical, and bonnets are just proof of this. This cute and adorable little thing will not only warm your little baby's head, but will always remind you of the carefree days of your girl or your boy when they become adults. Therefore, if you doubt whether you should start knitting a cap, then feel free to pick up the knitting needles.
2. Caps. Caps always add even more charm to already cute little creatures. Moreover, this headdress has not gone out of fashion for a long time, because it looks stylish and modern. However, do not forget that caps are somewhat more difficult to knit than many other hats. But if you still decide to take up knitting needles, your child will definitely be fashionable and beautiful.

Hats with ears. Of course, when grown girls wear such hats, it seems to us some kind of wildness and stupidity. But when little girls wear such a cute thing, it always looks cute and looks surprisingly organic. Moreover, if you decide to knit this particular item, you can add fur on top of the ears to give your baby a greater resemblance to a kitten.

3. Hats with bells. Such hats can be knitted for both boys and girls. A child of any gender will look amazingly cute in this little thing. The bells themselves can be bought at any store that sells everything for needlework.
4. Hats with and without ties. If you can't decide whether you want to knit a headpiece with ties or not, again, think about what time of year you are knitting it for. If it is summer or late spring, then you can do without them. But if it’s early spring, then it’s better not to wear a hat without ties. It might fly away.

Of course, these are not all the models that can be found for knitting hats for children from 0 to 3 years old with descriptions and patterns, but these are exactly the models that will cheer you and your baby up and will definitely be used for their intended purpose.

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How to knit a cap

A newborn baby is a very small and defenseless creature, so things for him should be gentle and soft. The child should always feel comfortable and cozy. And what, if not a hat knitted by the hands of a caring mother, can you feel most comfortable in?

However, do not forget to take into account the fact that babies can be allergic to many things. This is why doctors do not recommend that young parents buy items made of wool for their baby, which can cause such a reaction. Accordingly, wool is absolutely not suitable as a material for a cap.

In this situation, it is best to choose cotton that will be pleasant for the baby. You can also use acrylic or yarn.

How to take a cap:

1. First of all, you need to purchase materials and knitting needles. 100 grams of yarn will be enough to knit a cap for your baby. You also need to purchase knitting needles with which you will knit the first gift for your baby. You can take both No. 3 and No. 4 knitting needles. The choice of knitting needles depends on what time of year you want to knit a cap for your baby or toddler.
2. Only 70 loops will be cast on with yarn.
3. Please note that the cap should fit snugly enough to your baby's head. This is why you need to knit eight rows specifically using 1x1 ribbing (one knit stitch, 1 purl stitch).
4. After all this, you need to get the hang of it and switch to any of the two types of knitting. For this, stocking or garter stitch is most often used. In this way you should knit twenty rows.
5. When you knit these twenty rows in any way convenient for you, you need to break the thread. But do not forget that there is absolutely no need to close the loops.
6. Once you have knitted the oval part for your baby's or toddler's head, you need to start making the back part.
7. First of all, you need to divide the work into two parts. To do this, use an additional knitting needle, which will become your good assistant.
8. Now stop knitting and transfer exactly twenty-five stitches to the right needle. Don't forget that you don't need to knit!
9. Next, secure the thread to continue knitting. It must be attached between the loops placed on the knitting needles.
10. With the thread you just skillfully formed, you now need to knit exactly nineteen loops.
11. After this, you need to do a difficult but very important trick - to connect the back of the head and the left side. To do this, you need to knit the twentieth loop of the back of your cap together with the first loop of the left side part. This must be done using a purl loop.
12. Next, you must turn your unfinished creation over and do the same trick with connecting the parts.
13. You must knit all rows in exactly this way until you have three loops left on each side.
14. Then you must tighten the bottom edge of the future bonnet for your baby or toddler. To do this you need to use the same technique and knit the last three stitches. The loops of the back of the head must be knitted in 2.

If you want, you can additionally knit strings for your cap. You can make them using any knitting method convenient for you - crocheting or knitting.

How to knit a hat for a small child

Of course, there are many ways to knit hats for children from 0 to 3 years old with descriptions and patterns, but in this case you will see a model with special “ears” that are necessary for small children so that they do not catch a cold or get sick, as often happens in young years.

Algorithm for knitting a hat with “ears” for a small child:

1. Choose yarn as the material, and use knitting needles size No. 3 or No. 3.5.
2. First of all, you need to cast on seven stitches on your knitting needles of the required size, two of which will be edge stitches.
3. Next, you will need to knit exactly twenty-six rows with a special garter stitch. At the same time, do not forget that in each front row you must add two loops.
4. You will get a simple fabric of thirty-three stitches. This is what is called the “ear,” which is an integral part of a baby’s hat. You don't need to remove this fabric from the knitting needle, and you don't have to close the loops either. All you need to do is move the resulting “eye” and tie the second one in the same way.
5. Both canvases that you made so that your baby’s ears do not freeze must be combined in the twenty-seventh row into one canvas. First you need to knit thirty-three loops, then pick up ten new loops on the knitting needles and knit thirty-three loops again.
6. The knitting method you need to use is garter stitch with a twist. Don't forget to add stitches when you come across the fourth knit row. It turns out that you will add eight loops in total. And you have eighty-four stitches left on the knitting needles.
7. After this, the resulting ears and forehead line are connected. You must knit eighty-four stitches, then pick up sixteen stitches and join everything together.
8. After this, proceed to circular knitting. There should be one hundred stitches on the knitting needles. You will need to knit from twenty-six to thirty-four rows.
9. Now you need to make decreases. You need to divide your 100 stitches into an equal number of sections.
10. Decrease is carried out until there are 10 stitches left on the knitting needles. Then you need to cut the thread fifteen centimeters long from the ball and connect all the loops that you have left.
11. The thread needs to be hidden in the canvas.

Such a hat will definitely warm your little baby and please the eyes of parents.

A hat for a newborn is not just a beautiful accessory, but rather protection from the outside world. It is easy for a child's ears to get cold. Therefore, knitted baby hats for newborns will be a good gift for the baby’s parents.

Hats can be in the form of helmets, hoods, panama hats or beautiful caps. When knitting a hat, it is important to choose the right thread for knitting. For a very warm hat, you need to take woolen threads, but for a summer hat, cotton is better. Acrylic thread is often used as it is safe and relatively warm. Bright, beautiful headdresses are made from acrylic threads.

For warm children's hats, good wool threads are used: cashmere, cashmere with cotton, merino wool, natural sheep wool, mohair, llama wool, alpaca. The comfort of the hat directly depends on the selected threads and the model of the hat.

Fashionable photos of kids wearing model hats in the shape of flowers and fruits are used only for filming. But in real life, a hat for a newborn should first of all be comfortable for the baby, and not just look cute.

Signs of the right hat for babies:

• warm - for winter, light - for summer;
• soft;
• without seams (or seams facing out);
• with ties;
• tightly fitting the head.

Sizes of hats for newborns by month

The head size of infants increases by 1-1.4 cm per month. Knowing the current size of the head circumference, you can calculate the size of the hat for your baby’s age in 1-2 months.

If you need to knit a hat for someone else’s child, then the approximate head circumference dimensions for the main months of a newborn’s life are given in the table.

Knitted children's hats with knitting needles with descriptions and patterns for both winter and summer are presented below.

Classic model with ties

The classic model of a cap with ties fits perfectly into the criteria for the best hat for a baby. It fits your head well, and the ties under the chin secure the hat tightly to your head. It is usually warm and comfortable.

Materials

To knit such hats, wool or fluff is used. Cashmere and merino wool, as well as alpaca, are very popular for children's clothes. A small head of a newborn will require no more than 60 g of thread. Knitting needles for knitting the main fabric take 3 sizes. To knit elastic knitting needles, you need to take half a size smaller than the main ones.

Knitting density

To knit the main pattern, you must knit a test square to calculate the knitting density.

The usual knitting density for such a hat is 25-30 loops per 10 cm. The knitting density is determined by a test washed and dried square. To determine the size of the hood, take the dimensions of the oval of the face and the depth of the product from the forehead to the crown.

Knitting process

Begin the hat by knitting an elastic band. It is knitted up to 3 cm high. Standard knitting: alternate 1 knit stitch with 1 purl loop.

Elastic knitting pattern:

Designations:

After the elastic band, the main fabric is knitted:

1. It is easier to knit in stockinette stitch. If the knitting needles for work are circular, then to obtain the fabric all rows will be knitted. If knitting is on 2 knitting needles, then knit the front rows with facial loops, and the reverse rows with purl stitches.
2. After about 20-25 rows, knitting should be completed. You will get a scarf that you can put on your head over the ears.
3. To complete knitting the hat, you also need to knit part of the hat for the back of the head. To do this, you need to divide the knitting into 3 parts (without tearing off the thread). Knit the middle part of the hat according to the pattern, connecting the last loop of this third of the knitting to the first loop of the remaining third of the knitting.
4. Repeat the operation until the entire occipital part is tied. 4 rows before the end of the main fabric, in the places where the fabrics join, you need to decrease the loops so that the cap on the back of the head is slightly tightened. You can additionally tie a couple of centimeters with an elastic band along the nape line.
5. All that remains is to tie the ties. You need to start knitting from the corner loops of the hat. By knitting 4-6 loops to the required length, you will get ties for the hat.

Openwork cap for girls

An option for a beautiful headdress for a girl is an openwork cap.

The shape of the hat covers the baby's ears and emphasizes the child's beauty. Such models are popular in the summer.

Materials

100 g cotton yarn or acrylic, knitting needles No. 2.5-4, satin ribbon for decoration.

Knitting process

Cast on the estimated number of stitches on knitting needles so that the fabric ends up tightly covering the oval of the face:

1. Knit 2 rows: the first row - knit stitches, the second - purl all loops.
2. Then knit 1 row with holes using yarn overs. Knit according to the following pattern: 1 yarn over, knit 2 loops together. Knit the next 2 rows again and again knit the row with holes.
3. This piece of work will be used to decorate the edge of the cap. A satin ribbon is then pulled through the holes.
4. After the edge of the cap, the main fabric is knitted in any openwork pattern. You can choose ready-made patterns, or you can experiment with yarn overs and loops yourself.
5. After 8-10 cm of fabric, you need to reduce the report on every 5 loops, knitting them together. Then knit 2 rows with knit stitches, add the decreased stitches back, and knit the section with the “holes” in the same way as at the beginning of knitting.

Assembling the cap

Fold the first edge of the cap over the holes and pull the ribbon through them. These will be the ties for the cap.

Fold the back edge of the cap in the same way. A ribbon stretched through the last row of holes will create the bottom of the cap.

Rectangular hat for boy

This is the easiest knitted version of a baby hat to make. In this case, more effort can be put into decorating, since the hat itself is knitted quite quickly.

Materials

Knitted with size 3.5 knitting needles and wool threads. Threads mixed with acrylic are also used. 1 skein is enough for the product.

Knitting process

Knit 2 rectangular or square fabrics 16-18 cm high. You can knit with any pattern. The density of the knitting is important here. If desired, you can then add a separate lining to the hat.

Decoration

The front side can be decorated with applique, embroidery, and beads. It all depends on the imagination and capabilities of the master.

Often such hats are decorated with images of favorite animals or popular cartoon characters. Animal faces can be embroidered with thread of the same quality, but in a contrasting color.

Assembly

The finished canvases are folded with the wrong side out. Sew with a needle or crochet along the edges and on top. The top corners can be turned into ears, matching the decoration on the front of the hat. You can attach funny pompoms or tassels to these corners.

Hat with patterns

Knitted children's hats are suitable for both boys and girls. Girls traditionally want to be dressed more smartly. A hat with patterns for little princesses is an option for spring weather. It will not be hot in it and will help prevent your child’s ears from getting cold.

Materials

It is better to knit hats with patterns from cotton threads, since hats with patterns made from woolen threads will turn out thick and uncomfortable for newborns. You will need 70 g of cotton threads, knitting needles No. 2-3.

Knitting density

When knitting patterns, the knitting density of each sample will be individual. The pattern can be very openwork or, on the contrary, contain many braids and arans, which thicken the density of the product and the thread consumption.

For knitting, 2 patterns are used.

Scheme 1 - “Elastic band 2×2”:

Explanation of symbols:

Scheme 2 – “Basic leaf pattern”:

Legend:

A hat with a pattern can be knitted either on knitting needles with fishing line or on regular 2 knitting needles. Only the technology for knitting the purl rows will be different: when knitting in the round, all rows will be knit rows. When knitting with fabric on 2 knitting needles, on the reverse side, all the loops are knitted according to the pattern - knit stitches are knitted, and purl loops are knitted.

Knitting process

Cast on the required number of loops for knitting an elastic band. After knitting the elastic, the fabric is knitted with the main pattern to the required height. Then the gradual reduction of the loops begins. Here you can make cuts within the pattern. Or you can switch to regular stitch and reduce the number of loops on it. Deductions are made only on the front side of the product.

When 6-8 loops remain, they can be gathered onto the main thread and tightened on top of the cap. If the product was not knitted on circular knitting needles, then the hat is sewn along the seam from the wrong side.

Openwork hat

Children's hats for the summer with openwork patterns look beautiful and protect the child from the sun. You can use additional knitted decor of flowers and leaves in such products to emphasize the baby’s individuality.

Materials

Summer yarn (100% cotton, bamboo, yarnar jeans, microfiber, viscose) - 150 m in 50 g. You will need up to 40 g of yarn, depending on the type of yarn and the size of the product. Knitting needles for stockings 5 ​​pcs. and circular No. 2.5

Knitting density

On stockinette stitch 40 stitches equal 105 cm.

Knitting pattern

Legend:

To knit 3 loops together, you need to remove 2 loops separately by the front thread on the first knitting needle. Then knit the 3rd loop from the knitting needle and then pull the same loop through the 2 loops removed earlier.

Knitting process

An openwork hat using this pattern is knitted from the bottom up. All odd rows are knitted according to the pattern. All even rows are knitted with purl stitches. The last 2-3 rows need to be knitted, decreasing by every 2 loops. Pull the last loops with one thread.

With ruffles

Similar to a children's cap, you can knit a more elegant version of a knitted hat - a hat with ruffles. Ruffles can be knitted both on the front or back edge of the cap, and on top of the cap.

In this case, on the top of the head you get a large, beautiful decor that attracts attention. It is more convenient to crochet ruffles. They turn out quickly and fit beautifully on the product.

Materials

The yarn used is acrylic - 50 g per 150 m. Knitting needles 3 sizes, hook number 3.

Knitting process

To cover a head of 45 cm you need 80 loops + 2 for the edges. Knit an elastic band for the required number of rows and switch to the main fabric. It knits evenly: without increases or decreases. From the beginning of knitting to the back of the head, knit 14 cm.

Do the back part as follows: while continuing to knit the fabric, gradually decrease by 2 loops, knitting them together. Gather the remaining 20 loops and tighten with thread. Sew a seam at the back of the hat, but do not sew the seam all the way to the end of the piece. The seam is made with a needle and thread matching the color of the main knitting. It is important to make the seam carefully so that it does not interfere with the baby sleeping in the hat in the fresh air.

Ruffles are also knitted. You need to string the loops from the fold of the hat onto circular knitting needles. Next, knit 2 new stitches from each stitch in the first row. In each subsequent row you need to add 1 loop for every 2, 3 and so on. For beauty, the last row should be knitted in a contrasting color. This will emphasize the individuality of the product and add brightness to it.

Helmet

This comfortable hat and helmet is suitable for newborns of both sexes. The hat fits tightly on the head and covers the neck and ears. The only inconvenience of such a hat is that small children do not like to put things on over their heads. Therefore, it is better to wear helmet hats on children older than 6 months.

It is better to knit a helmet from soft, pleasant-to-touch threads - cashmere, merino. This model is designed for a head volume of 44 cm.

Materials

Wool yarn (50 g per 100 m) – 55 g. Circular knitting needles 3 sizes.

Knitting will be 2 types of patterns:

• elastic band 2×2;
• facial surface. When knitting in the round, all stitches must be knitted.

Knitting density

On the stockinette stitch there are 24 stitches for 30 rows equal to 10 cm by 10 cm.

Knitting process

Cast on 120 stitches and knit an elastic band in the round:

1. At 10 cm height of the fabric, close off 45 stitches for the cutout.
2. Then continue with forward/reverse knitting. Knit 8 cm and cast on 45 stitches over previously closed stitches.
3. Back to circular knitting again. Having completed 7 cm, proceed to decreases. Divide all loops into 10 parts. Continue knitting with stockinette stitch. In each even row, remove 1 loop in each part of the knitting.
4. When there are only 6 loops left, pull the cut thread through them, pull it off, bring it to the wrong side, and fasten.
5. The neckline will look neater if you crochet it with two rows of double crochets.

Winter hat with ears

Knitted children's hats with ears can be knitted according to the pattern of the square hat described earlier. The ears are made there themselves after assembling the canvases. But these will be decorative ears.

For a small child, warm ears on the hat are much more important, as they really protect the newborn. The ties secure the knitted ears on the baby's ears, and there is no need to worry about the hat coming off the baby's head.

Materials

Yarn, 100% wool (50 g per 100 m) – 55 g. Knitting needles 3 sizes. Circular knitting needles No. 3 or 4.

Knitting process

Work begins with knitting the ears. The ears at the beginning consist of eight loops. During the knitting process, the front rows alternate with the back rows. When knitting in each new row, add 2 loops: one at the beginning of knitting the row, and one at the end. Knit like this until the desired ear size is formed.

Finish knitting, tie the eyelet, cut the thread. Transfer the ears onto knitting needles in the round. Knit 2 ears together and place 24 knit stitches on a knitting needle. Add 2 loops on both sides in each row, you get 28 loops in total. The fabric is knitted in the form of a single circle. This will be the base of the hat.

The straight fabric is knitted in 32 rows. Then it should be distributed onto 4 knitting needles. As you knit the fabric, decrease the knitting by 1 loop for each row until 5-7 loops remain. At the end, tie the loops and decorate the hat with a pompom.

Hat with plaits

A simple hat for the winter that can be easily knitted in a few quiet evenings - a hat with cords. Knitted in a simple fabric, can be knitted in the round.

Materials

A skein of 70 g of wool yarn and knitting needles from size 4 to 6.

Knitting process

Approximately 50 loops are needed for the head size of a 6 month old baby. Knit a few cm with 1×1 elastic.

You need to continue with the main pattern:

• 1st row: 3 p. n., 3 persons. p, 3 p. and 6 p. persons.
• 2nd row: 6 persons. loops, 3 p. n., 3 persons. p., 3 p. P.

After receiving 4-6 rows of knitting, you can begin to cross the pattern with each other, creating the illusion of a rope:

• place the first 3 loops on a separate knitting needle and leave them behind the work;
• knit the following knit stitches on the product – k3. P.;
• return the previously removed loops again to the knitting needle, knit according to the pattern.

The result was a crossing with a right slant. Continue knitting in the same way until the required height. Cut the thread. Use it to tighten all the loops. Use thread to sew up the seam on the hat. The top of the hat can be decorated with a pompom.

With diagonal elastic

Knitted hats in winter can be simple and warm at the same time. A very good model for this is a hat with a diagonal elastic band.

This hat is knitted with one oblique fabric, which is sewn with one seam diagonally.

Materials

Knitting needles size 3-3.5. Threads - 80 g

Knitting process

The fabric is knitted in the shape of a parallelogram. The shape of the fabric is obtained by simultaneously increasing the loop at the beginning of knitting and increasing it at the end. Increases and decreases must be made in every second row.

Knit the fabric until the oblique edge is equal to the circumference of the head. The loops of the outer rows are carefully sewn together. You can make a pompom from the narrower side of the hat.

With pigtails

The braids on the hat give it volume, making it look fuller and a little more grown-up on a baby.

The knitting process is similar to the description of a hat with plaits, only small braids are used for the pattern.

Materials

80 g skein of wool-based yarn and knitting needles from size 3.5 to 5.

Knitting process

You can start by knitting an elastic band of any size you wish. You can knit a hat with a pattern right away. The main pattern is made up of a regular stockinette stitch.

Work a “braid weave” in each of the 6 rows:

• Row 6: Before knitting, bring 4 knit stitches onto a new knitting needle, knit 4 knit stitches, then return 4 knit stitches from a separate knitting needle and knit them. 4 loops - just knit. Repeat this way the whole row.
• Row 12: Knit 4 stitches, slip the next 4 knit stitches onto a separate needle at the back of the fabric. Knit 4 more loops, return the loops from the knitting needle to the back of the fabric, knit them.

You can continue knitting in the same way to the required height. Cut the thread. Use it to pull all the loops into a ring. Use thread to sew up the seam on the hat. The top of the hat can be decorated with ruffles and pompoms.

With bumps

Knitted children's hats with knitting needles are more likely to be liked by parents than to provide any functional benefit. The cones rise greatly above the cap, the baby tries to tear them off, perceiving them as a toy. Below is an example of knitting such a hat with simple cones.

Materials

1 skein of 100% soft merino (50 g per 125 m). Knitting needles 3.5 cm on fishing line. Double needles 3.5 cm. Wide eye needle or hook

Knitting process

Cast on 73 stitches per circle (72 stitches, 1 for joining), mark the joint. The size is designed for 40-45 cm. The number of loops should be divided by 4.

Knit in a circle 15 cm high. Divide the fabric into 4 knitting needles, start making decreases with an inclination to one side. Decrease 2 stitches on each needle. Decrements are made through the row. On each of the knitting needles you will end up with 3 loops. Cut the thread, pull it through the remaining loops with a needle, and pull the edge of the knitting together.

Separately knit the cones:

1. Cast on 2 loops.
2. Remove the first loop.
3. From the second loop, knit 4 loops to ultimately get 5 loops.
4. On the reverse side, remove the first loop, knit 3 knits and 3 purl stitches.
5. In the 4th row, decrease by 2 loops.
6. Tighten the last 3 loops.

It turned out to be a lump. A large number of such cones can be imposed. They are sewn onto the hat in any order using a needle. You can arrange them in a symmetrical order, or you can create a chaotic pattern of multi-colored cones on a white background of the hat.

The topic of knitting, and especially knitting for children, can never be finished. Hats, scarves, blouses, booties, dresses - this is an incomplete list of products for babies that both mothers and grandmothers happily knit for their new family members.

A small list of samples of children's hats with descriptions will help you decide on the best option for your beloved baby when you want to pamper your baby and his family with a knitted product.

Article format: Natalie Podolskaya

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