The bonnet for a newborn baby with needles: the rules for choosing a yarn, determining the size and calculating the loops, a description of the techniques and patterns

In anticipation of a new addition to the family, young parents try to prepare in advance for the baby what he will need in the first months of life.

The first pants, blouses, and knitted bonnets for boys and girls. This is a necessary attribute in the closet of the baby, because the delicate head of the newborn needs to be protected.

In a store, of course, among all the variety you can choose a suitable product. And you can create a unique product with your own hands, which will be only your baby. After all, you want your baby to be paid attention to?

In our article, we will tell you in detail how to knit a cap cap for a newborn baby with needles, and you will see that it is not difficult at all. And as a result, you will get a thing that only your baby will have. And you'll also save a lot of money, which is another plus.

How to choose the right yarn for baby bonnets

What do you need to pay attention to, going to the store for yarn?

• Choose a soft, not prickly yarn for the baby, so that it does not cause irritation to the delicate skin.
• The yarn should be hypoallergenic and should not contain various toxic dyes.
• Choose a yarn labeled "Baby. Usually reliable manufacturers have products in their line designed specifically for children.
• It is not desirable to buy too thick yarn. The bonnet will be very voluminous and the baby will not be comfortable, which will contribute to the overheating of the delicate baby's head.

If your baby is due to be born in the cold season, you can choose to knit a cap in wool, half-wool, plush and others. The wool baby bonnet will be very warm and cozy.

For the summer and spring months, it is better to choose cotton yarn, acrylic or yarn with the addition of bamboo fiber. In a hat made of such yarn baby's head will not sweat and overheat.

Also, to knit a bonnet for a newborn by knitting needles you can use textured yarn

• velour
• boucle
• Trava

This yarn acquires the appearance of fur when knitted, which is very interesting and looks cute in products for children.

Important! Do not buy yarn with long fleece like mohair or angora. Such yarn has long fleeces, which may get into the child's eyes.

Choosing knitting needles

We advise to the choice of knitting needles with all responsibility. After all, it is from them that the look of your product depends.

If the needles are too thick in relation to the thread, the knitting will have a loose structure, and will not hold shape. And vice versa, if the knitting needles are thin in relation to the yarn - the product can be "bunched" and not malleable.

The range of needle size is large, from 1.5 millimeters to 10-12 millimeters in volume.

So how to choose? Usually the label on the skein indicates what kind of needles, you need to knit this yarn and how many grams in a skein. For a baby bonnet for a newborn by knitting need to take about 100-150 grams of yarn.

Important! Proper selection of needles, provides a quality product. If you will knit for the first time, buy needles on a flexible fishing line, so you will be more comfortable to work with.

How to choose a color

The color palette of yarns is huge. Here you can show all your imagination and choose what you like. You can get away from the obligatory standards of pink for girls and blue for boys.

Both for a girl's cap and a boy's cap, it is better to choose gentle, pastel shades. If it seems boring to you, you can add bright colors in the form of stripes, cuffs or trim. And when everything is picked out, have patience and get to work.

How to determine the size

To determine the size, you should measure the volume of the child's head with a tape. One of these measures will be enough.

If you do not have a tape measure, you can take the average value. This is 34-38 centimeters. You should take into account that some babies are born bigger and others smaller.

When measuring, make a small margin, so that the bonnet you knit will be a little overstocked and will last longer. A hat for a newborn from 0 to 3 months should not press or chafe, the baby must be comfortable in it.

Please remember to make a control pattern of 10 stitches for 10 rows. So you will be easier to count the number of loops in the set.

Patterns for bonnets

Another difficult task - what pattern to choose? It all depends on your skill level:

• If you are an inexperienced craftswoman, it is better to start with uncomplicated patterns (alternating the right and wrong loops) shadow patterns, different types of rubber bands. So you will not get confused, and the first experience will be a success.
• Experienced knitters can use patterns more complicated or combinations of different patterns. Different types of braids and plaits, pins, patterns of twisted loops and others.
• For advanced mistresses can use a jacquard technique (alternating different-colored threads). So on the front side of the product will be formed pattern.

Important! If you have little experience, do not take up complex patterns. That way it will be easier for you to finish the job.

Calculating stitches and yarn

How much yarn you need is usually specified in the instructions for the product. On average - 100-150 grams. It also depends on the thickness of the yarn itself. Thin yarn will need a little more, and thick a little less.

If you have at home a yarn that has already been used, you can knit from it. Prepare such a yarn is not difficult. It is necessary to wind it in skeins, wash it in warm water, dry it and rewind it in balls.

Also the instructions indicate how many loops to fill in to start knitting, how many rows to do, which loops to close as you go.

If you are knitting a bonnet for a newborn baby with needles for beginners, be sure to knit a 10 by 10 control pattern.

On the spokes you get 10 loops and knit 10 rows, measure this pattern, how many loops and how many rows in one centimeter. So it will be easier to count the number of loops and rows in the work.

Important! Don't neglect to knit a test pattern. This will save you the trouble of having to re-tie something in the future.

Techniques for knitting bonnets

Once the yarn is bought, the model is selected and measurements are made, we proceed to the knitting of the product itself. We start knitting from the face line:

1. On the needles we dial a certain number of loops and knit a finishing plank (with a rubber band or shawl knitting).
2. Then switch to the main fabric and knit with the pattern that is chosen.
3. Knit to the desired height, which depends on the volume of the child's head. If you are not sure how much you need to knit, you can try on the baby's head.
4. When the height of the cap is connected, close the specified number of loops on both sides and continue to knit the crown on the remaining loops.

You can knit in the main pattern or choose at your discretion. When you finish knitting to the desired height, all the loops are closed and proceed to the assembly and decoration of the cap.

Wet Heat Treatment

When a product is knitted, before it can be sewn together, it must be wet-heat-treated. What is this?

1. The future hat for the newborn must be washed in warm water and dried flat, but not on a radiator. This can leave creases, which will be difficult to remove. Then iron on the inside with a warm steam iron. Such an operation will align all the loops and the product will get a beautiful look.
2. You can sew knitwear with a special plastic needle or a needle with a rounded end. You can also knit parts with a crochet hook.

Important: Do not wash knitwear made of natural fibers in hot water. It may give great shrinkage and the product will not fit.

Cap for girls and boys

Both for a boy and a girl, the bonnet is knitted according to the same algorithm. The only difference is in the choice of colors, patterns and decorations:

• For a girl, choose gentle, pastel colors, as well as a combination of patterns. Girls also have more opportunities in decorating the product. If you know how to crochet, you can tie the finished cap or decorate it with ruffles, ribbons, beads, pompoms. Your imagination is your guide.
• When knitting a cap for a boy, use muted, neutral colors, diluting them with bright accents. This can be trim strips, stripes, combining patterns. To decorate the cap you can use pompoms, tassels, decorative buttons and more to your taste.

In hats for infants, must be tied so that the cap fits securely to the head.

Very cute look on crocheted bonnets for babies decorative ears. They can be knitted from a textured yarn. Also such caps can be used for the first baby photo shoot.

Important: Do not overload the cap with excessive decorations, do not use everything at once. Do not take large decorations. Since the child is mostly lying down, it will be uncomfortable.

Show your imagination when knitting children's items. Try different textures and colors. Have fun with the process, and you will get a unique product that only your baby will have.

Photos of crocheted bonnets for babies