How to Add a Cozy Lining to Your Knitted Hat

Alright, let’s talk about how to add a lining to the inside of your knitted hat. It’s a super simple way to make your hat warmer, cozier, and more comfortable. Here’s what you’ll need and how to do it:

What You’ll Need:

• Fabric for the lining: Something soft and warm like fleece or flannel works great.
• Basic sewing supplies: Scissors, thread, needle, pins, and a measuring tape.

Let’s Get Started:

1. Measure Your Hat
   • First, measure the inside of your hat. You’ll need the circumference of the brim and the height from the brim to the crown.
   • Add about an inch to these measurements for seam allowance when cutting your fabric.
2. Cut the Fabric
   • Fold your fabric in half with the “nice” sides (the side you want to show inside the hat) facing each other.
   • Trace your measurements onto the fabric and cut it out.
   • Now, take your circumference measurement and divide it by 5. For example, if your circumference is 58 cm, you’ll get 11.6 cm.
   • now Fold the fabric vertically in half and make a small vertical cut about 3 cm (or 2 inches) along the folded edge.
   • Next, use your measuring tape to mark the divided circumference measurement (e.g., 11.6 cm) across the top edge of the fabric and make two more small vertical cuts in a row.
   • From these markings, we’re gonna create a crown-shaped fabric by cutting out 5 shallow right triangles from the rectangular piece. Start at the first section and cut a gentle curve downward from one mark to the next, forming a “dip” or notch. Repeat this process for all the sections, connecting the points to create a wave-like pattern. For the two edge sections, cut a single shallow curve to shape the fabric’s ends.
   • this is the final look you’re gonna get.
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3. Sew the Lining
   • Sew the sides and the top of your fabric together (remember, leave the bottom open!). Use small stitches so it doesn’t come apart later.
   • Turn it right side out—it’s starting to look like a lining now!
4. Attach the Lining
   • Slip the lining inside your hat. Make sure the seams of the lining line up nicely with the hat.
   • Fold the bottom edge of the lining under about half an inch and pin it just above the brim of the hat, so it won’t peek out.
5. Sew It In Place
   • Use a simple hand stitch, like a whipstitch or slip stitch, to attach the lining to the hat. Don’t pull the thread too tight—you want the hat to stay stretchy!
6. Finish Up
   • Once it’s all sewn in, check for any loose spots and secure them. Snip any extra threads, and you’re done!

Now you’ve got a super warm, comfy hat with a nice, clean look on the inside. Perfect for those chilly days! Give it a try, and let me know how it works for you.

Happy crafting!