Summer beret is a stylish accessory for hot days that will not only protect you from the scorching sun rays, but also decorate your look. Moreover, crocheted openwork hats are suitable for both little girls and older ladies.
Materials and tools for knitting a beret
Crocheted summer berets must be made of fine yarn made from natural fibers. It can be cotton, bamboo or rayon. Mercerized cotton is very suitable for knitting summer clothes, these threads are very light and pleasant to the touch. In addition, they let cool air pass well, thanks to which it is not hot at all in hats tied from these threads in summer. In addition to yarn for making an openwork summer beret with your own hands, you will need:
- hook number 1, 5-2;
- tape measure;
- scissors;
- rubber vein.
Measure your head circumference by placing a tape measure across the middle of your forehead. This is necessary for a more accurate construction of the pattern of the beret. Draw a circle for the bottom pattern. The usual part diameter for this part of the beret should be ½ the circumference of the head. Thus, if you have size 56, then you need to draw a circle with a diameter of 28 cm. If you want to make a more voluminous model of a beret, then make a pattern 2-3 cm larger.
Prepare a pattern for knitting a beret. You can choose one created specifically for this thing, or use a pattern for knitting round napkins of a suitable size.
How to knit an openwork beret
Start crocheting an openwork beret from the top of your head. To do this, type a chain of five air loops and close them in a ring. Next, knit in a round according to the prepared pattern of the pattern, making the necessary increases in each row. Apply the canvas periodically to the prepared pattern.
After finishing knitting the bottom, continue working in the reverse order, making decreases until the width along the bottom edge of the fabric becomes equal to the measurement of the head circumference. Now knit a band. To make the cap fit snugly on the head, add a rubber band. Attach it to the yarn and knit in a circle with single crochets, without making any increases or decreases. Try to knit the rim fabric as tightly as possible.
Tie the edge of the product with a "crustacean step". To do this, knit loops in the same way as single crochets, only the direction of work will be in the opposite direction, that is, from left to right.
Moisten the openwork beret, straighten and lay on a smooth surface to dry. Subsequently, wash it by hand and dry it horizontally, so the product will not deform or lose its shape.
