Sewing a snood from knitted fabric yourself

A snood is a versatile scarf that can be used as an accessory or a warmth-keeping item. There are many options for creating such items, but the simplest and most accessible to many is sewing. The basis for such snoods is mainly knitwear, and for more "winter" options fleece.

The pattern of the snood from fabric and the principle of production are quite simple. In addition, you can sew an interesting hat, forming a complete set. Such sets can be made for both children and adults - it all depends on the model and color of the material.

What is a snood and why is it so popular?

Snood is an "endless" version of a scarf, which also has other names-synonyms - a pipe, a collar. In direct translation from English, the word "snood" means "hair net", "headband". The product can be knitted (large, small pattern), made of fabric.

Various elements of leather, metal, buttons, ribbons, rivets, lace, and other types of fabric are used for decoration. The density and type of material determines the season in which the snood will be used. In general, the product can be worn at any time of the year - this item will complete any look.

Knitted yarn - what is it and what is it used for

Knitted yarn is strips of knitted tape, the width of which is 1-2.5 cm. Due to this thickness, the pattern will be textured and look original. The material has many advantages regarding color diversity, easy care, basic skills in working with raw materials. Knitted yarn is mainly used for knitting various products.

Knitted yarn will be an excellent basis for making snoods and hats. There are many sketches and methods for making collars from textile yarn - it all depends on the purpose for which the item is made.

Step-by-step process of sewing a snood from knitwear for a child

Any type of knitwear will do for sewing a children's snood, you can take footer. The work is of medium complexity and takes 2 hours for a beginner. A more experienced craftsman will be able to cope in 1 hour. A single-turn yoke option is provided. How to sew a knitted snood with your own hands:

• You need to prepare a piece of knitted fabric, chalk, scissors, sewing threads, safety pins. You need to install a knitting needle on the sewing machine.
• The pattern for a snood made of fabric in this case is elementary: You need to cut a piece of fabric of a rectangular shape with parameters 40x60 cm. Fold the workpiece in half along the longer side and sew the edges.

• Turn inside out and sew the edges of the yoke in a circle. Leave a 5 cm opening for turning.
• Sew all seams on a sewing machine. Turn the workpiece inside out and manually close the 5-cm opening.

The knitted children's snood is ready for use. Depending on the child's gender, additional decoration can be made.

How much fabric is needed for a knitted hat and snood

Calculations of fabric for sewing a children's set, which consists of a headdress and a snood, are made in accordance with the parameters of the baby. If the design contains additional elements, then the textile consumption automatically increases.

To understand exactly how much material is needed for sewing, it is worth considering the following factors:

• First, measure the circumference of your head and decide on the number of yoke circumferences.
• To the obtained numbers, you need to subtract -2, -3 cm from all sides, which are compensated by the degree of stretch of the knitwear.
• In any case, 1 running meter will be enough to sew a set for a child.

Making a hat for a snood from knitwear

After sewing a snood from knitwear, you can make a hat with your own hands. Sewing algorithm:

• Prepare a knitted fabric with the required parameters.
• Fold the strip in half along the side that determines the height of the hat.
• From the wrong side, make a stitch of the edges. Fix it on a sewing machine.
• Turn the workpiece halfway, the remaining part should be tucked inward.
• Lay out the piece so that the seam is in the middle of the pipe.
• Fold the top corners so that they are on the seam. Grind the parts completely - forming the crown of the headdress.
• Re-process the seams on the inside of the workpiece using a sewing machine and turn the piece inside out.

Process the seams, cut the threads. The hat is ready.

How to sew a turban hat from knitwear

First, you need to prepare a piece of fabric to form a pattern. The width is determined by the transverse measurement of the head circumference. Subtract a few centimeters, which will be determined by the degree of elasticity of the textile.

The height is determined by the distance from the forehead line to the back of the head (the middle of the back of the head). This parameter must be multiplied by 2, since the turban must be double. The edges of the resulting cut must be slightly rounded.

The next step is to assemble the finished piece. Fold the fabric in half along the head circumference line. Round off the corners obtained by folding the fabric. Then fold the edges to the middle. You will get a blank like this.

You will have to sew a little. First, make a seam at a distance of 5 cm from the fold line along the head circumference. This element will improve the fixation of the turban on the head. Process the edges on a sewing machine with a 5 mm long running stitch. Do not fix the edges of the threads, as they will have to be pulled up at the end of the work. The result will be a kind of frill.

The adult version of the turban hat is ready for use.

Double-sided knitted hat with your own hands

To make a knitted hat warm, you can initially make it with a lining of warm cotton. Manufacturing principle:

• Take measurements of the child’s head – circumference and length from the forehead to the back of the head (height of the product).
• The pattern is formed directly on the knitwear, and then the same blank is made from a warm lining.

• Sew the two parts together from the wrong side.
• At the top of each part, a dart is formed with the following parameters: 5 cm deep, 3 cm wide, middle fold - 1.5 cm from the edges.

• All parts are sewn together using a sewing machine. Leave an opening on one of the joints through which the product will be turned inside out.
• Sew the hole by hand using a hidden stitch.

How to sew a hat and snood from knitwear: a pattern for women

In order for a woman to look relevant and fashionable, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money and effort on choosing a wardrobe. For example, a hat and a snood can be sewn in just a few hours using an old knitted sweater.

First, instructions on how to sew a snood from knitwear:

• Cut off the bottom part of an old sweater right up to the sleeves.
• Fold the piece in half along the edges and sew using a sewing machine.
• Turn the product inside out and patch the hole.

When the snood made from fabric is ready, you can start making the hat:

• Make a simple pattern.
• Fold the fabric in half and cut out 2 pieces.
• Secure the pieces using a sewing machine.

The headdress can be decorated with elements that can be easily made from fabric scraps.

Pattern of a knitted hat for a boy

The baby should feel very comfortable in a knitted stocking cap. You need to make a pattern of this type, only taking into account individual parameters:

Sew all the parts together and make a lapel. Make a small turn-up. The child can easily put on and take off such a headdress himself, and the product will look original on a small person.

DIY knitted hat with ears for a girl

To complement a knitted snood, you can make a non-standard knitted hat that will have a non-standard shape. A fashionable option is a headdress with elongated "ears". This option is suitable for a girl and a child.

Operating algorithm:

• Take measurements: head circumference, length from forehead to crown, distance from earlobe to crown.
• The pattern is formed on paper. Fold the knitted fabric in half and transfer the pattern onto the fabric.

• The same pattern is made on thin fleece, which will serve as a lining. The fleece blank should be longer than the knitted one - the edging will be formed.
• First, all the seams of the knitted pattern are sewn together, then the fleece pattern. Lastly, the two resulting parts are fastened together.

Turn the hat inside out and sew up the seam opening.

DIY Fleece Hat

You can sew not only a fleece snood, but also a hat for it. In this case, use a similar technology. You will have to sew another fleece collar, in which the length will correspond to the head circumference. The top of the product is determined. About 10 cm is retreated from the edge and the material is pierced with an awl and thread.

Pull the threads together and tie a knot. Cut off the ends of the thread. The top will be a ruffled gathering.

Knitwear can be used to make a variety of hats and snoods. The material is universal, as it is ideal for any time of year, can be combined with any other types of textiles, and is easy to work with. Even a novice craftswoman can sew a spring-autumn set for herself or her child. Knitted hats and snoods are very functional and practical when worn.