Knitted cap with a knitting peak: female and male models

There are so many different models of hats that it’s easy to get lost in. But there is an accessory that is loved by many. It is suitable for both women and men. We are talking about stylish and fashionable knitted hats with a visor. At the moment, it can be traditional caps, and scarves, and berets. Of course, you can buy such an item in the store. But if you want to get an original little thing, then it's better to create it yourself. To do this, you will need to buy the right material and spend some free time. Let's look at all the stages of creation in more detail.

What you need for knitting a cap

In any production, the most important thing is preparation. In the creation of this subject, its stages are as follows.

  • Selection of a suitable model. This stage depends entirely on the personal preferences of the craftswoman.
  • Taking measurements and building a pattern . To do this, you need to measure the volume of the head and the depth of the product. The first parameter is measured in the widest part. The second is measured from ear to ear, through the back of the head.

  • The acquisition of material and tools . These criteria are interrelated. Therefore, first buy yarn, and then, focusing on its density, pick up knitting needles. Buy fiber depending on the season. For summer - cotton, linen, viscose or silk, for winter colds - wool, mohair, alpaca and angora.

Attention! For an option that you can wear all year round, high quality acrylic yarn is best.

Knitting needles are acquired by the thickness of the yarn . Usually on the label, manufacturers indicate which number is best to work with. If there is no such information or you are not sure about it, then fold the thread in half and compare the obtained thickness with the volume of the knitting needle. For a suitable number, the thickness will be equivalent to the volume of the thread.

Another method is empirical determination. To do this, knit several samples with knitting needles of different numbers and select the best result.

  • The last stage of the preliminary stage is the manufacture of a sample of the future canvas. According to him and the pattern, knitting calculations are made.

Reference! Before calculations, be sure to subject the sample to wet-heat treatment. This will reveal hidden fiber defects (stretches, sits down).

How to knit a female cap

The female model is slightly different from the male version. It is more feminine, the upper part is voluminous and various patterns and patterns are more often used.

For work you will need six / acrylic mixed yarn with parameters of 300 m / 100 g and knitting needles No. 4 . You will also need flexible plastic to insert into the visor.

Work description

  • Carry out the pattern according to the sample below, while adjusting it to your standards.

  • Associate a diamond pattern with a scythe.

  • For the pattern and the completed model, make calculations of the decreases.
  • Run two parts of the visor with the front satin and connect them along the front edge.
  • Insert a plastic blank inside the part for stiffening.

Advice! As the material for the insert, you can use a bottle of water.

  • Then, on the circular knitting needles, we collect the required number of loops for knitting the main part. At the same time, we grab the loops along the inner edge of the visor
  • Having knitted several rows with the front surface, go to the figure “rhombus with a scythe”.
  • Tighten stitches at a sufficient height.
  • If you wish, decorate the product with decor: pompom, knitted flower, applique.

How to knit a men's cap with knitting needles

The male model is distinguished by the use of an adjacent silhouette and more strict patterns.

For work you will need acrylic yarn with parameters of 400 m / 100 g and knitting needles No.

Execution process

  • Build a pattern according to your standards, using the figure below as a basis.

  • Tie a pattern: gum 1x4 and 3x4.
  • Perform calculations for knitting a product.
  • Make a visor as described in the female version. In doing so, use the “1x1 elastic” pattern.
  • From the visor, knit an elastic band 1x1 to a sufficient height to the place of execution of the cuts.
  • Go to the “3x3 elastic band” pattern.
  • Perform a decrease.
  • At a sufficient height, tighten the remaining loops with a thread.
  • Perform wet-heat treatment of the product.