Stacking hats, a fashionable and practical winter accessory, are loved by people for their unique stacking design and warm texture. Below, we will introduce in detail how to weave a pile of hats, so that you can easily master this craft and add a warm touch to the cold winter days.
1. Prepare materials.
Before we start knitting the stacking caps, we need to prepare the following materials:
Yarn: Choose a color and texture that suits your preferences, and it is recommended to use soft and warm wool, such as wool, acrylic, etc.
Knitting needle: Choose the right knitting needle according to the thickness of the yarn to ensure a smooth knitting process.
Scissors: Used to trim excess wool.
Ruler: Used to measure the size of the hat.
Second, the weaving steps.
Determine the size of the hat: First, we need to determine the size of the hat. Use a ruler to measure the circumference of the head and then determine the height of the hat based on personal preference. Make a note of these dimensions so that you can refer to them during the weaving process.
Needle starting: Depending on the thickness of the selected yarn and the type of knitting needle, a certain number of needles are lifted. In general, the number of pins determines the width of the hat, so it can be adjusted according to personal preference. After the needle is lifted, the yarn is evenly distributed on the knitting needle.
Knitting the brim: Next, we start weaving the brim. The brim is knitted with a single rib stitch (i.e., one stitch is straight and one is reversed) to make the hat fit the head better. Depending on the size of the hat, weave the corresponding length of the brim.
Knitting the cap body: After finishing the brim, we start to knit the cap body. Here, the flat needle knitting method is used, i.e. positive needles are knitted in each row. During the weaving process, the size of the hat is constantly checked to ensure that it meets the desired effect. As the weaving progresses, the hat gradually takes on the effect of stacking.
Needle receiving: When the hat reaches the expected height, we begin to retract the needle. There are many ways to close the needle, but it is recommended to use the gradual needle collection method. That is, each knitting row, reduce the number of stitches by a certain number until the last few stitches remain. When closing the needle, it is necessary to maintain the tightness of the yarn to avoid looseness.
Handle the thread ends: After completing the needle retraction, use scissors to trim the excess yarn thread ends. Note that a certain length of thread should be left for subsequent suture use.
Stitch the crown: Thread the remaining strands of yarn through the knitting needle and then tighten the thread so that the crown appears closed. Next, use a stitch to hide the end of the thread inside the hat and complete the stitching work.
3. Precautions.
Maintain the tension of the yarn: During the weaving process, the tension of the yarn should be kept uniform to avoid the phenomenon of inconsistent tightness. This helps to guarantee the overall aesthetics and comfort of the hat.
Adjust the number of stitches in time: In the knitting process, the number of stitches should be adjusted in time according to the actual situation. If you find that the cap is too tight or too loose, you can increase or decrease the number of stitches appropriately to achieve the desired effect.
Pay attention to the stitching technique: When sewing the crown of the cap, pay attention to the stitching technique. Try to make the stitches as flat and hidden as possible on the inside to improve the aesthetics of the hat.
Through the above introduction, I believe you have mastered the weaving method of pile hats. Try it now and knit a warm hat for yourself or your loved ones to add warmth and love to a cold winter day. During the knitting process, you can use your creativity and imagination to experiment with different combinations of colors, textures and stitches to create a one-of-a-kind stack hat.
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