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Women's knitted hat


Two knitting needles, beautiful balls of wool, a good set and a good tea and you're ready to make your knit women's hat! The trend this winter to be at the forefront of fashion is to accessorize your outfit  with a big knit women's hat. Especially when knitting has gone from being a grandma's activity to a very trendy hobby. So what could be better than making your own women's knit hat yourself?

In autumn, winter or when it's cold, the women's knit hat is  our best friend  to keep us warm. We like it soft and fluffy, but today it's more and more complicated to find a nice quality beanie in stores. Admittedly, making your knit hat takes some time, but it's also a good easy activity to keep busy on long winter evenings by the fireplace.


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The knitting trend


When we talk about knitting, we all have in mind this image of our grandmothers sitting in their old armchairs knitting a sweater in front of Little house on the Prairie. You know that famous itchy orange sweater that we'll only wear when we visit him on Sunday to please him. However  , that era is now over  ! In recent years, knitting has grown in popularity and is one of the trendiest activities!


Knit and relax!



Making your knit women's hat  will be a great way to  relax, refocus, be zen.  When you have a busy life, where you stop running from right to left, knitting is a great way to clear your head, it's taking your time and not wasting it. Take the time to choose your pattern, pattern, yarns and colors either by going to your favorite store or even on the internet. It is not necessarily necessary to knit for hours, the benefits of knitting can be activated by assembling a few rows of your knit hat between two metro stations or in the doctor's waiting room. It has been proven that  the regular rhythm of the needles, the concentration, the sound of the friction of the wool make knitting a Zen activity, ideal for relaxing, to enjoy without moderation.


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Everywhere and all the time


Thanks to its  practical size  to carry, the knit is ideal for occupying the mind on any occasion. To stop snacking in front of the TV, to stop smoking, to avoid biting your nails, by focusing on your women's knit hat, you won't even think about  these ugly habits anymore  ! Gone are the days when you were dumbfounded in front of your phone in the metro, in the waiting room, take out your women's knit hat, do a few rows and the time will immediately seem less long to you!


Knitting to be fashionable


Today knitting has become one of the most  Instagrammable activities . What could be better than creating your own pieces yourself? No more hours spent on the internet to find THE women's knit hat that will make your girlfriends green with envy! Take your needles and  pretty balls of wool  to create a unique and original piece! So, let your imagination run wild and get started!


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Choosing the right yarn


The choice of wool is essential to obtain a beautiful women's knit hat. For beginners, opt for a  thick wool  to quickly see the progress of her hat but also to correct her mistakes more easily. There is a multitude of wool between color, quality, length... Here are some little tips to see more clearly in order to choose the best ball for your women's knit hat.


Wool ? What is that ?


Not surprisingly, wool is a fiber  that traditionally comes  from the shearing of animals such as sheep, goats and even alpacas or even camels. After shearing the animal, its fur is treated in order to detangle it, clean it and deodorize it to then be tapered, dyed and rolled up to form  balls of wool.  Today there are also vegetable and synthetic wools, less expensive but not very qualitative and resistant. We thus find wool, polyamide, cotton or even silk.


Animal wool


Goat or sheep wool are  very good quality and warm fibers.  However, they tend to pill, which is never pleasant and gives a sloppy look to the outfit. So, to keep and preserve your women's knit hat over time, choose wool that does not lint, such as alpaca!
Alpaca wool is ideal for making  a beautiful knit hat  ! Indeed, this fiber stands out clearly thanks to its insulating power, seven times greater than sheep's wool. It will also bring unparalleled softness to your women's knit hat, which you won't want to let go of. Finally, alpaca wool is  very light, respects sensitive skin and does not pill, which will allow you to keep your women's knit hat in very good condition for a long time and to maintain it easily!


Vegetable and synthetic wools


Among vegetable wools, cotton  is ideal for beginners.  Easy to knit and wash but also very comfortable, it is a perfect vegetable fiber for a knit hat. Regarding synthetic wools, the choice is not lacking between polyamide, acrylic, microfiber, lurex, nylon, polyester, and so on! Pleasant to knit and of good quality, synthetic fibers are also very affordable. The only black spot on the board is that they can  itch ... So it's a wool to avoid for a women's knit hat or clothes in contact with the skin.


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Choose your boss well


To start your women's knit hat when you are a beginner, it is important to choose a  simple pattern  so as not to be discouraged by embarking on an overly complicated project. The basic rounded hat does not need a pattern, choose the number of stitches and the type of stitch freely to obtain a more or less thick hat.  Knit, and once the desired length is obtained, stop!


Which needles to choose?



To start your women's knit hat, it is essential to have  good needles . But you will quickly notice that there are a multitude of needles, which leave us perplexed by so many choices... But don't panic, we will help you see more clearly!

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The size


Depending on the work to be done or your level, the size of the needles may vary. To make a success of your women's knit hat,  it is essential to have good comfort , handling your needles without hurting yourself or getting tired. Generally the average size of a knitting needle is 40 cm, but they can also vary between 20 or 60 cm in length. It is important to know that the longer a needle, the more difficult it is to use. A little advice for a beginner: the perfect size of a needle corresponds to the length between the armpit and the wrist.


The diameter


Although the length of the needles is important, the diameter is just as important. If you've succumbed to the charms of knitting, you've probably noticed that the needles are  numbered . These numbers refer to the diameter of the needle expressed in millimeters. The larger the diameter, the looser your stitches will be. When choosing the diameter of the needle, it is important to take into account the  type of wool  you have chosen, because not all fibers support the same tension.



Now that you have all our tips, get started and make a unique and original women's knit hat to make people jealous!


Also discover our Alpaca fiber hats  to inspire you for your models!