Another traditional onegift for newborn (along with booties) - This cap. The gift will be especially cute if you make it yourself. Let'sknit a cap with your own hands as a gift !

How to crochet a cap

I do not like knitting patterns, which are directly related to knitting density. I prefer to knit patterns than according to the diagrams.

That's why I decided to look for baby cap pattern and soon I succeeded.

I present to your attention the diagram I constructed.

In the book in which I found this cap pattern, other, more complex ones, consisting of several parts, were also proposed, but for knitting I chose this very simple pattern, because the knitted fabric stretches relatively easily and takes the desired shape.

The upper part (33 cm) is divided into three equal parts (11 cm each), segments of the same length are laid at the very bottom of the diagram (11 cm each).

To knit I started crochet single crochet from top to bottom.

I used a special one for knitting a cap. baby cotton.

It was very easy for me to knit, since the height of one row with my knitting density was exactly 0.5 cm.

Probably the most difficult thing is to make a decrease in order to knit a small rounding 2 cm high (see in the diagram), this is easier to do if you build a pattern, for example, on a newspaper and simply apply knitting to it, determining whether it is time to finish the row and move on to the next one.

The bend at the very bottom of the part (0.5 cm) causes somewhat less problems.

Narrow part cap(the back one) I had to make striped because the salad skein of cotton was not enough for a whole cap.

This is precisely why the lowest stripe of yellow thread is the widest.

After cap detail tied in the shape of a strange letter T, all that remains is to assemble the cap by making two seams.

Make the seams outward, you don’t want them to put pressure on the delicate baby’s head from inside the cap.

I connected the cap using a crochet hook and yellow thread.

Then, using the same crochet hook, I tied the cap at the front, slightly tightening the knitting (to give the cap a more beautiful shape).

I tied the cap and along the bottom, from the same yellow threads I made and strings(I find them more practical than a button or other fastening options).

Of course, before using it for its intended purpose, the cap must be washed using detergents for children (for example, soap) and ironed.

Decorate the cap can be done in a variety of ways: lace, ribbons, ruffles, embroidery or appliqué.

However, you should not be zealous in this direction, because for happy parents there is nothing more beautiful than the face of their newborn or newborn! :)

Knitted caps.

Two-color.

2p: according to the drawing how the loops lie.

3 rubles Knit purl stitches over the knit stitches, and knit stitches over the purl stitches.

4p: knit according to the pattern.

Knit these 4 rows.

Knit like this for 10 - 12 cm, then divide all the loops into 3 parts and knit like a heel.

Having reached the bottom, we collect loops for the elastic from below along the edge and knit 2 cm with a 1x1 elastic band, leaving 3-5 loops for ropes along the edges.

When the hat is ready along the edges, heels, we cast on loops for the ruffles and intensively add loops (from 1 we make 3), 1 l., from 1-3, etc.

We make an increase only in the 1st row and then knit 4-5 cm in stocking stitch.

We make the second ruffle in exactly the same way, but 3-4 cm.

We tie the edges with cloves (hook).

If you think that the ruffles will hang too loosely, go along the edge, heel, with a needle and thread and pull it a little.
You can try on the hat if you have kids, I knitted 10 stitches more, because I knitted this costume for 6-9 months and it depends on the yarn. My thread was of medium thickness.

I embroidered the flowers with a knitting needle. Yes, if you need a larger size, cast on 65 stitches and then in the last row add 10 = 75. Of course, depending on what the pattern will be. And we knit 13 - 14 cm like this, and the rest as indicated above. If you have any questions, please contact me, I will always help!!!

The pattern I used to knit the hat.

Rapport is equal to 4 loops.

1st row: purl loops (color A);
2nd row: purl loops (color A);
3rd row: knit 3, remove 1 stitch without knitting - thread after knitting (color B);
4th row: remove 1 loop without knitting - thread before knitting, purl 3 (color B);
5th row: knit 1, slip 1 stitch - thread behind knit, knit 2 (color A);
6th row: knit 2, slip 1 stitch - thread before knitting, knit 1 (color A);
7th row: knit 3, slip 1 stitch - thread after knitting (color A);
8th row: remove 1 loop - thread before knitting, 3 knit (color A);
9th row: knit 1, slip 1 stitch - thread behind knitting, knit 2 (color B);
10th row: purl 2, remove 1 loop - thread before knitting, purl 1 (color B);
11th row: knit 3, slip 1 stitch - thread behind knitting (color A);
12th row: remove 1 loop - thread before knitting, 3 knit (color A);
12th row: knit 1, slip 1 stitch - thread behind knit, knit 2 (color A);
14th row: knit 2, slip 1 stitch - thread before knitting, knit 1 (color A).
Repeat from the 3rd row.

Hat: Cast on 65 loops and knit with an elastic band 1x1 (1 knit, 1 purl), 3 cm. In the last row, add 10 loops and knit with a pattern of 13-14 cm (depending on the child’s head), I have 13 cm on this hat. 13 cm, we knit the cloves, for this we knit in stockinette stitch (knit on the face, and purl on the wrong side), 6 rows, and make holes in the 7th row (if the cloves need to be more visible, then we knit 1 edge stitch, 2 yarn overs, 2 loops together, knit and etc.). We simply knit the 8th row purlwise. Then we knit 4 more rows and then we got 5 rows with the reverse 8th row. With an additional knitting needle, cast on from the wrong side in the initial row of knitting the cloves, the same number of loops as on the main knitting needle. And now we knit the 6th purl row with purl loops, 2 loops together (one loop from the main knitting needle, and the other loop from the second knitting needle that raised the loops) and so on until the end until there are 75 loops again. And now we knit like a heel to a toe. When the hat is ready, cast on 65-62 loops along the bottom edge of the hat and knit with a 1 x 1.3 cm elastic band. In the last row, leave 4 loops at the edges for ties and bind off the remaining loops. Knit the ties in a 1x1 pattern, changing stitches every 2nd row. Purl over the knits, knit over the purls. Up to the length you need the strings. The hat is ready. Of course, you first need to remove all the extra threads from the wrong side.

To make the teeth white, we knit the 7th and 8th rows with white thread.

Pattern for a blue and hot pink hat.

The number of loops is a multiple of 2 + 1 + 2 edge loops.

1st row: (blue thread) knit stitches.
2nd row: (blue thread) knit stitches.
3rd row: (white thread) knit 1, remove 1 (thread at work), knit 1, remove 1 (thread at work), etc. at the end of the row, knit 1, edge 1.
4th row: (white thread) knit 1, remove 1 (thread before work), etc. at the end of the row 1 front and 1 edge.
5th row: (blue thread) all knit stitches.
6th row: (blue thread) all knit stitches.
7th row: (white thread), remove 1 (thread at work), 1 knit, etc. at the end of the row, remove 1 (thread at work) and 1 edge.
8th row: (white thread), remove 1 (thread before work), knit 1, etc. at the end of the row, remove 1 (thread before work) and 1 chrome.
9th row: (blue thread) all knit stitches.
10th row: (blue thread) all knit stitches.

Repeat from the 3rd to the 10th row.

Pattern for a yellow-pink hat.

To knit a sample of this pattern, cast on 20 loops from a light thread on the knitting needles and then knit like this:

Row 1 = (light thread) knit 1, slip 1 stitch (thread behind the knitting needle and stretches along the wrong side), etc.
Row 2 = (light thread) knit all stitches.
Row 3 = (dark thread) slip 1 stitch (the thread is behind the knitting needle and stretches along the wrong side), knit 1, etc.
Row 4 = (dark thread) knit all stitches.

Starting from the 5th row, repeat the pattern.

hat with ears and flower

Taken from Osinka

Using 3.5 mm needles, cast on 34 (40) sts.
Work 8(10) rows with rib knit 1/p 1.
Switch to 4.5 mm knitting needles.
Knit 1 row of faces. P.
Row. 1 (from the front side): remove the first stitch, faces. up to 5 sts from the end of the row of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 2: purl. up to 5 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 3: persons. up to 10 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 4: purl. up to 10 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 5: persons. up to 15 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 6: purl. up to 15 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 7: persons. up to 10 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 8: purl. up to 10 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 9: persons. up to 5 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 10: purl. up to 5 sts from the end of the row, wrap the thread around the trace. p., turn the work.
Row. 11: persons. to the end of the row
Row. 12: slip the first stitch, then knit. to the end of the row (you will get a scar on the front side)

Repeat these rows. 5 times (6 parts)

Then switch to thinner needles and knit 1 k/1 p with an elastic band. 34 (40) sts from a straight needle, knit 8 (10) rows with an elastic band and loosely bind off the loops according to the elastic pattern.

The front and back of the hat are knitted with an elastic band, and there are “ears” on the sides. Using thinner knitting needles, cast on 20 (22) stitches along the closed edge of one part of the hat along the closed edge of the “ear” to the other part of the hat, knitted with an elastic band. Attach a marker between the 10th (11th) and 11th (12th) stitches.
Knit 1 row of faces.
This part of the hat is knitted in garter stitch (all r. knit stitches)
Connect persons. up to 2 sts in front of the marker, decrease the loop with a slant to the left (slip one knit stitch on the right knitting needle, slip another one as a knit stitch on the right knitting needle, thread the left knitting needle into the two slipped loops from left to right behind the front walls of these two loops and knit both loops together knit behind the back wall), retake the marker, knit 2 together, knit. to the end of the row.
Track. row: all sts.
Repeat these 2 rows until 6 (8) stitches remain on the needle.
Knit 50 (58) rows without decreasing.
Buttonhole: k3 (4), bind off 2 sts, knit. to the end of the row.
Next row of knitting faces. to closed sts, dial 2 sts, knit. to the end of the row
Cast off 1 st at beginning of next. 2 rows.
Close the remaining steps..
Knit the second “eye” like the first and close the loops when there is some left on the needles.
6 (8) p. Thread the ends of the thread, sew on a button.

Today we will tell you how to knit a cap for a newborn. This little thing is absolutely necessary for the baby in both cold and warm weather.

Knitted cap: master class

Knitting a simple cap for a baby is quite easy.

For a cap like the one in the photo, you need 70 g of wool thread No. 32, folded 4 times, and knitting needles No. 3.

1. We cast on 66 loops, then knit a fabric of 11 cm using a stocking pattern, then divide the product into three equal parts;
2. The first part - 22 loops - we knit 9 cm. Next we close the loops in one row. We knit the remaining loops on the knitting needles to the end. Then, turning the product, in the next row we close 22 loops again - but from the other edge;
3. The middle 22 loops remain on the knitting needles, which we knit another 9 cm. After this, the row must be closed;
4. The cap must be crocheted, decorated with ribbons or lace;
5. The ties can be decorated with pompoms.

And here is a diagram with a description of knitting:

Of course, it’s nicer when the baby has a lot of clothes... To diversify a newborn’s wardrobe, I offer a choice of knitted caps, patterns and descriptions are below.

Here is a step-by-step process for making a baby cap.

I would also like to tell you how to knit a cap for a newborn with knitting needles for beginners:

The method is very easy and does not require much knitting experience. We knit a large rectangle, then sew it on both sides.

Depending on the circumference of the baby’s head and the thickness of the yarn, we cast on 60-70 loops. We knit with an elastic band (2 knits x 2 purls):

We knit a rectangle:

We sew the product from the inside out, first the shorter sides, then we sew the back seam:

We tighten the corners of the product with laces made from yarn - like this:

A funny hat for your baby is ready:

Knitting caps for newborns can be an excellent hobby; it helps pass the time on maternity leave to care for a baby, and for those who are especially enterprising, it can be an option for earning money if you master the knitting technique perfectly. Here is another description of a warm cap made with knitting needles:

You will need yarn - 50 g, stocking needles No. 2.5, to help the knitting needles - hook No. 2.5, hook No. 4.

Elastic band: 1x1 - alternate faces. - out..

Facial surface: faces. rows - persons. p., out. rows - purl. P..

"Zigzag" pattern: made from 4 points - according to the pattern where only faces are shown. rows (circular odd). Out. rows (circular even) are made with a pattern. In purl. rows of capes are decorated from the outside. and persons cross. p. - performed out. cross. p.. Repeat this pattern from the 1st to the 12th row.

The openwork row is decorated with an auxiliary hook:

* 1 tbsp. perform 1 vp over 1 p of the previous row, repeat from *

We cast on 86 points and make an elastic band - 6 cm. Then we work with the Zigzag pattern - 21 reports:

Having knitted 7 cm from the elastic, we divide the loops into 4 stocking needles and continue working in circular rows - knits. satin stitch The first circular row - evenly decrease 2 sts. The second circular row - every 6th and 7th sts - we make faces together. We make decreases on top of the decreases of the second circular row - the same way. Third row - 5th and 6th, fourth row - 4th and 5th, etc. until there are 12 stitches left on the needles. They need to be pulled together:

We crochet the bottom edge - 1 row from st. b. n.. after that - 1 row with an openwork pattern. Using hook No. 4 we make a chain - 150 vp. - double thread, which we pass through the holes in the openwork row. Enjoy your work.

Video on the topic of the article

A warm hat for a newborn baby is knitted quickly and quite simply. Using the description of knitting, even a beginner knitter can “master” a hat. When knitting, it is very important to choose the right yarn. It is better to use natural cotton threads, and for a warm cap - woolen threads. Merino wool is very suitable - it makes soft, scratch-free children's caps. Before you start knitting, you need to determine the required number of loops. To do this, you need to knit a sample from the selected yarn and count how many loops and rows there are in 1 cm of knitted fabric.

Approximate table of children's sizes:

For everyday wear for a newborn, it is better to choose caps of a simple style, with a minimum of bows, frills, ruffles, etc. These decorations can disturb the baby.Hats with ears are more suitable for winter.

Knitting a baby cap with description and patterns

This hat is suitable for both boys and girls - it all depends on the choice of thread color. To work you will need:

∗ straight or circular knitting needles (optional, whichever is more convenient for you) No. 1, 5 and No. 2. Thinner knitting needles are for knitting elastic, so it will look neater;

∗ yarn – approximately 50g.

Knitting density is approximately 28 loops per 10 cm.

We cast on 75 stitches on knitting needles No. 1, 5 - this is for a face circumference of 27 cm. We knit with an elastic band of 1 x 1 purl . two cm, then move to sp. No. 2 and knit with stockinette stitch 8 cm. To knit the bottom, divide all the loops into three equal parts and knit like the heel of a sock, knitting the central part with a grip in each row, one loop from the outer parts.

When the bottom is knitted halfway, you need to evenly reduce its width on both sides so that by the end of knitting it is equal to 3 cm. To knit the elastic band, go to sp. No. 1.5. We collect loops for the neck on both sides from the bottom edge and knit 2.5 cm with an elastic band 1x1p. Let's close. We make ties.

Openwork cap for a newborn girl with description

To work you will need:

∗ yarn, better mixed composition - acrylic and cotton, average thickness -50g with a length of 160m;

∗ circular needles No. 3.

Description of the bouclé pattern

1 rub. – knit 1, purl 1;

2 r. and all even ones - according to a visible pattern;

3 r. – over knit – purl, over inside out – facial;

5 rub. - repeat from 1 p.

Description of the pattern “Lacy diamonds”

The number of loops should be divisible by 6 plus 7, plus two edge loops. Scheme:

Cap for girls with description

Cast on 57 stitches with knitting needles - approximately 28 cm and knit 12p for the lapel. Boucle pattern.

Then knit 7.5 cm using the “Lacy Diamonds” pattern. The length from the first row is 11 cm.

We divide the total number of loops into three equal parts of 19 sts. Next, you need to knit the bottom as in the previous model - according to the principle of decreasing loops for the heel of the sock: central 19 sts - evenly, with a diamond pattern, outer loops on both sides we knit grabbing one loop each from the first and third parts of knitting. We end up with 19p.

To make the cap sit tighter on the baby’s head, make a decrease in the next row: 1 chrome ., 2 – 1 knit ., 2 – 1 purl . Remaining – 10 p.

We fold the lapel to the wrong side . side. We cast on 55 loops (for the tie), then 15 sts from one half - the “Rhombus” pattern, 10 sts from the bottom of the cap, another 15 sts from the second half, and once again we cast on 55 loops (the second tie). First row - knit all:

55p.+ 40p. +55p.=150p.

We make two rows with a boucle pattern and close the loops. We cut the thread and thread its edge.The girl's hat is ready!

Winter hat with ears for a newborn with description and diagrams

The calculation was made for a head volume of 35 cm. Knitting density – 2px 3 r. = 1 cm x 1 cm.

To work you will need:

∗ 50 g of wool yarn for the cap and a little colored yarn for decoration;

∗ knitting needles No. 2 – straight and circular

Description of knitting pattern

Let's start with the ears. To do this, dial 4p. on straight sp. We knit 16 rubles, making symmetrical increases on both sides:

2 rub. and 4 r. – plus 1 st on each side;

6 rub. – plus 2 stitches on both sides;

8 rub. - plus 3p. on 2 sides;

15 rub. and 16 rub. – plus 1p. from 2 sides.

Next, we transfer one eye to a circular knitting needle (22 stitches), cast on 11 stitches, transfer the second eye, cast on 25 stitches. Then you need to knit 30 rubles. (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. For the crown of the cap, we decrease only in even rows. We divide all the loops (80 stitches) into five parts and in each at the edges we subtract one stitch - per row minus 10 stitches. When 6 stitches remain. in each part - we make a decrease in each row, and not every other time. Thread a thread through the remaining loops, bring it to the wrong side, and tighten.

You can decorate and sew on ribbons in different ways – for both girls and boys.

The ears of newborns can be insulated with fur. A variant of a winter children's hat for a boy, knitted using the same pattern, but with a 2x2 elastic pattern. The children's hat with ears is ready!

Knitted hat with a bear for a newborn with description and diagrams

To work you will need:

∗ blue yarn – 50g;

∗ some black and lilac yarn;

∗ circular and straight knitting needles No. 2;

∗ needle with a large eye;

∗ one black bead.

Description of work

We start from the top of the head. We cast on blue yarn with knitting needles 80 sts and knit 50 r. facial stitch. Then three rubles. white yarn and bind off all stitches. Pull the loops at the top of the head. Then you need to fold the bottom edge of the hat and hem it. Now knitting ears. We cast on 22 sts from the edge loops onto straight knitting needles and knit 16 r. stockinette stitch, as in the previous model. We gradually make a decrease:

1r. –1 chrome, 2 knits together, 16 knits, 2 knits together, 1 chrome. 20 p. left;

2 rub. -1 chrome, 2 purl together, purl, 2 purl together, 1 chrome. 18 points left;

From 3 to 12 p.m. - according to the drawing;

13r. – 1 chrome ., 2 – 1 person., 2 persons together., 2 – 1 person., 4 persons ., 2-1 persons ., 2 knits together, 2 -1 knit, 1 chrome 12 p. left;

14 rub. – 1 chrome ., 2-1 persons, 2-1 persons, 2 persons ., 2-1 persons, 2 persons together, 1 chrome 8 p. left;

15 rub. – 1 chrome ., 2-1 persons., 2 persons., 2-1 persons., 1 chrome 6 p. left;

16 rub. – 1 chrome ., 2- 1 person, 2- 1 person, 1 chrome 4 p. left;

We close the loops.

For the second ear, through 11 loops of the bottom of the cap, we cast on 22 stitches. and knit the same as the first one. We make laces and sew them on. We embroider a bear on the front of the hat with white threads - see diagram.

A beautiful knitted hat for a newborn baby is ready.

We hope that our article with descriptions and knitting patterns will help you knit a beautiful and warm hat for your baby. Happy knitting!

Newborn babies need to be protected from cold and drafts, so you can’t do without a warm, cozy hat. We offer several models of knitted hats and bonnets for babies for young handicraft mothers.

Knowing these measurements, all you have to do is knit the sample with the selected pattern and calculate the required number of loops.

Video: Bunny hat

Comfortable hat for a newborn

This model can be knitted for both summer and winter, it all depends on the yarn you choose. If the knitted hat for a newborn is summer or spring, then for work it is better to take thin cotton yarn, if it is autumn or winter, then wool or wool blend.

Knitting for babies should be made from special hypoallergenic yarn. This is usually high-quality acrylic, wool with acrylic added, or soft cotton.

To work on such a hat you will need yarn of two or three colors. If the hat is intended for a boy, then you can take white, light gray and blue yarn; for a girl, white, pink, and yellow are suitable.

1. For a head volume of 35 cm, cast on 65-70 stitches on the knitting needles.
2. Knit the first eight rows with a 2x2 rib (yarn of the same color).
3. Switch to a different color yarn and work in stockinette stitch.
4. After six rows, change the color, but continue knitting in stockinette stitch.
5. Having knitted a total of 18 rows, proceed to decreases (remember to alternate colors).
6. Divide the number of all loops into 7 parts.
7. On each even row, knit two stitches together every seven stitches.
8. When there are seven stitches left on the left needle, knit them all together. Make a knot and hide the thread.
9. Make a neat little seam. A simple knitted hat for a newborn is ready!

This model is very convenient for the baby and quick to implement. The design of the cap is up to you.

Video: How to knit a hat for a newborn

Video: Hat with a knot

You can learn how to knit a simple but very original hat with knitting needles by watching the video master class.

Cap-helmet

Such a warm winter hat for a newborn with knitting needles covers not only the head, but also the neck of the child.
To work, you will need 150 g of mixed yarn (wool + acrylic) (250m/100g), as well as straight and stocking needles No. 4.

1. We start with the central part of the cap. Cast on 18 stitches and knit with a 2x2 elastic band. A pattern is not required for this model, since all knitting is done with an elastic band.
2. Having knitted 50 rows, you can begin to close the middle part.
3. From the side of the middle part, pick up 18 loops.
4. Next, in each row you need to make decreases in this way: knit the last loop of the central part together with the edge loop of the side part.
5. Work continues until all the first loops in the middle of the fabric are knitted with the side part.
6. Knit the other side of the hat in the same way.
7. To knit a shirtfront that covers the neck and shoulders, cast on 18 stitches, then lift the bottom edge of the hat onto the knitting needles and close the knitting in a circle.
8. Knit in the round with 1x1 rib.
9. Then, in every fifth row, add a knit stitch. The result was a 2x1 elastic band.
10. After five rows, add purl stitches. The result was a 2x2 elastic band.
11. Knit 42 rows and close the fabric.
12. To finish, pick up the stitches around the cap and knit 15-20 rows with a 1x1 rib.
13. Make two pompoms and sew them on the sides. You can also sew on decorative buttons.

Hats for newborn babies can certainly be decorated, but when choosing decorative elements, try to avoid sharp and small parts. Let it be pompoms, tassels, soft lace or large wooden buttons.

You can learn more about how to knit a warm hat-helmet by watching the video master class.

Video: Knitted helmet for kids

We knit a cap for kids

The cap is very comfortable for babies, as it covers the entire head, does not fall off thanks to the ties, and protects well from wind and drafts.

Let's look at a detailed master class on how to knit a cap with knitting needles.

You will need 50 g of yarn (acrylic or wool + acrylic) and circular knitting needles No. 3.

1. Using circular knitting needles, cast on 60 stitches.
   
2. Ten rows are knitted with a 1x1 elastic band.
   
3. Knit the next 30 rows in stockinette stitch.
   
4. Divide the entire number of loops into three equal parts. 20 each for the back of the head and two temporal areas.
   
5. Knit the next front row to the black marker, and immediately after it, two stitches together with the front one.
   
6. Purl the next row up to the red marker and again, after that, purl two rows together.
   
7. Markers can be removed. Now you can see the places where you need to make reductions. The decreases are similar to those we make when we knit the heel of the toe.
   
8. Continue making decreases. Make sure that there are always 20 loops left in the central part. When there are 12 loops on the sides, decrease 6 loops at the back of the head.
   
9. The entire fabric should be closed on the sides, and eight loops should remain in the center.
   
10. We lift the edge of the sides onto the knitting needles.
    
11. Next, continue working with the rubber band.
    
12. Knit with an elastic band 3 cm.
    
13. Tie bonnet ties on the three remaining loops. This can be done in knit stitch or garter stitch.
14. Close the loops and thread. The knitted cap for a newborn is ready to try on!
    

Having learned to knit a simple cap, you can safely experiment with patterns. Any diagram with a description can form the basis of this model. Summer hats can be knitted with an airy openwork pattern, while winter hats, on the contrary, can be knitted with a dense and warm pattern. You can make a spring hat if you choose the ratio of pattern, threads and knitting density.

Knitted baby clothes are always in fashion. If the baby is expected to be born during the cold season, then why not knit a wonderful warm cap? Of course, today there is a large selection of warm clothes for newborns in stores, but handmade knitted items for children are much more interesting. In the article you will find a detailed master class on how to knit a cap for a newborn.

How to choose the right yarn and hat model?

For kids, the best headgear model is a cap. This hat allows you to cover the ears and back of the baby’s head well, and the ties prevent it from getting tangled and slipping when the child lies in the stroller and turns his head.

The choice of knitting pattern is also important. An openwork cap will be good for spring and not cold autumn, and a tightly knitted wool model is perfect for winter walks. To make the hat truly warm, you can add a knitted or fleece lining.

Yarn for knitting is selected very carefully. Today in stores you can find a lot of options for special children's yarn, which is distinguished by excellent quality, softness and a variety of bright, beautiful shades. If the composition contains synthetic fiber, then this should not be scary, the main thing is that the skein of thread is pleasant to the touch and does not prick. But for knitting, it is better for very young children to choose the most natural threads (cotton, wool).

How to knit a reversible baby cap

Depending on the choice of threads, you can make the cap thinner or, conversely, warmer. Since the pattern consists of ordinary stripes, a diagram is not needed.

The reversible model is good because it can be worn on both the front and back sides

For needlework you need:

• Yarn for children (pink color) – 100 g.
• Yarn for children (white) – 50 g.
• Knitting needles No. 3-3.5.
• Crochet hook No. 2.

During the work, the following knitting methods are used:

• Knit stitch (knit rows are knitted in stockinette stitch, and purl rows are knitted in purl stitch).
• Purl stitch (knit rows are knitted in purl stitch, and purl rows are knitted in knit stitch).
• Rib pattern – knit and purl stitches alternate (1x1).

Description:
1. Elastic cap
Loops are cast on (70 pcs) and two rows are knitted in pink. Then a white thread is started, and two rows are also knitted with an elastic band. Next, the pink thread is started again, and the next 4 rows of elastic are performed.

2. Main part of the cap
The main part is knitted like this: purl stitch with white thread (2 rows), a row of purl stitches in pink, knit stitch in pink (2 rows).

Note: Purl stitch and rows of purl stitches must not be confused!

This knitting method is repeated 4 times.

Next, there are 2 rows of white threads knitting “purl stitch” and the thread should be cut off.
Then, you need to purl one row of pink stitches. Break the thread.
At this stage, the knitting should be turned and the loops divided into two knitting needles (45 on the left and 25 on the right). A pink thread is attached.

The workpiece looks like this

Now knitting continues like this: 19 stitches in pink knit stitch, 20 and 21 stitches are knitted together with a purl stitch. The work is turned upside down. The described technique should be repeated.

Only 20 pcs should be knitted. medium loops. The last loop in each row of the back part is knitted together with the loop of the side part. After each row the knitting is turned over

This technique continues until there are three loops left on each side.

Now the loops of the middle part need to be knitted two together, and the principle of knitting the side loops remains the same.

The last three rows of the back part are knitted with 2 loops.

The loops should be closed and the thread should be broken. The cap is almost ready.

Ties can be made from ribbons, laces, or crocheted from pink yarn. If you choose the crochet option, you need to knit a cord of 70 air loops and tie it to the edge of the product using a single crochet. Afterwards, the entire lower edge of the cap is crocheted with single crochets and, when we reach the opposite edge, a second tie is crocheted from air loops. The thread breaks.

This is what a crochet tie looks like

The reversible cap is ready!

Model in blue color is perfect for a boy

Knitted openwork warm cap for a newborn

To work you will need:

• High-quality soft yarn – 50 g. It is better to choose 100% wool.
• Knitting needles No. 2.5 – 4 pcs. The main part of the knitting is done on two knitting needles; the work is completed with distribution on four knitting needles.
• Crochet hook No. 2.5. This tool will be needed for knitting ties, but if you use ribbons or ready-made cord, then it is not needed.

This model will be indispensable for a newborn baby in the spring-autumn

Knitting pattern:

1. Elastic band
The elastic is knitted from 86 stitches to a height of 6-7 cm.

2. Main part
The main part is knitted in a pattern according to the pattern. For the hat you will need 21 rapports. In this way, knitting should be continued 7-8 cm from the elastic band.

Elastic and main part of knitting

The loops are divided into four knitting needles, and knitting is done in stockinette stitch from circular rows. In this case, you need to make several decreases - in the first circular row, two loops are decreased and in the second, every 6 and 7 loops are knitted together.

Afterwards, decreases are made according to the following pattern: in the third row - every 5 and 6 loops are knitted together, in the fourth row - 4 and 5 loops, etc. Continue until there are 12 stitches left on the needles. They are pulled into a ring with working thread.

Back of the cap

The cord should be crocheted (air loops 150 pcs.). The lower edge of the cap is crocheted in two rows: the first row is single crochet, the second row is openwork. Then the cord is pulled through the openwork row and ties are obtained.

The openwork cap is ready!

An easy idea for a baby hat

This cap model is suitable not only for a newborn baby, but also for older children. Knitting it will not be difficult even for novice craftswomen. The size of the cap can be changed by casting on a different number of loops. You can use the head circumference table to guide your choice of size:

You will need:

• Yarn made from natural wool or cashmere - 100 g (it is better to take 50 g of yarn in two colors).
• Knitting needles No. 3. It is better to take long ones or fastened with fishing line.
• Beads for decoration.

By changing the color of the yarn and decor, the model can be adapted for a girl or a boy

Knitting methods used in this model:

• Facial surface.
• Elastic band (2x2).
• Pattern - stripes alternate in 4 rows.

Note: The work should be done in two threads. So, the knitting will be denser and the product will be warmer.

Description:
1. Elastic band
You need to cast on 92 stitches on the knitting needles (the cap will last for 9-12 months, for a newborn the number of stitches should be reduced). The elastic band is knitted to a height of 14 rows.

2. Main part
The main part is knitted with a pattern of stripes in stockinette stitch to a height of 13 cm. The loops are closed off.

3. Assembly
The cap is sewn using two seams - first the back, then the top.

The hat is almost ready

4. Decor
Now you can crochet two laces (air loops) and decorate them with beads or just knots. You can use ready-made laces or ribbons. Then, the upper edges of the cap in the form of ears are tied with laces. You can use pompoms instead of laces, it will also be very beautiful.

A hat for a newborn boy according to this master class, decorated with pompoms

Knitting is a painstaking and difficult job, but the children's clothes that come out in the end really deserve attention and admiration. You can also crochet bonnets, see master classes in the article How to crochet bonnets for newborns.