Chalm - this is the latest trend of fashion

Chalma is the headpiece of Muslims. Islam ascribes to its followers to cover the hair, but men and women in different parts of the world do it differently.

What is turban?

In fact, a turban or a turban is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head in a special way. Chalma is common among the peoples of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, India, Asia, and Russia.

The manufacture of turban on average takes six to eight meters of fabric, but some species require twenty or more meters of fabric.

Chalma in ancient times

In the East, there were more than 1000 ways of tying this headgear, and in its appearance it was possible to determine the status and occupation of its owner.

Initially, the turban was the headdress of men in India and some Muslim peoples. She was put on top of the skullcap. Men were forbidden to take off the headdress with strangers.

In some segments of the population, the turban was of practical importance. In ancient times, the turban of the eastern warriors could reach up to 20 kg: they could carry small weapons and necessary things in the campaigns.

Chalma as a female headdress

Over time, this attribute has also entered the women's wardrobe. Eastern women decorated their jewelry with precious stones, and the turban itself was made of expensive fabric.

Depending on the region and its climatic features, the fabric for the turban is selected. Currently, not only people professing Islam, wear a turban, but also women of all faiths.

Chalma - it's fashionable, it's convenient and practical. And those who live in a cold climate, it seems a good opportunity to wear hats that look like a turban.

Chalm-hat: fashionable hat

Hats in the oriental style had a great success in the 80s of last century. But, as they say, everything new is a well-forgotten old. It is not surprising that now they not only regained their former popularity, but also multiplied it.

Original accessories are very popular among movie stars and show business. To be stylish and fashionable, you can choose a suitable model among the ones already offered or tie the turban yourself. And this is not so difficult as it might seem at first.

If you already have knitting experience, such a headgear can be tied up in one evening. But even if it's a debut, creating a fashionable turban will not take you much time and energy. Yes, and knitting will be a way to show your creativity.

What do you need to tie a turban yourself?

So, let's look at how to tie a hat-turban with knitting needles for a woman. You will need the following materials:

• Yarn, in the composition of which there is wool and acrylic (or only acrylic - if desired);
• Needles, the format of which is indicated on the package to the threads;
• hook;
• Needle with a large eye;
• Thread in the tone of the yarn;
• scissors;
• Centimeter for taking measurements.

We knit the turban together

If you have prepared everything you need, boldly get down to business. So, how to tie a hat of "Chalma" with knitting needles? With a description of the most convenient and fastest way to get acquainted right now!

1. First you need to determine the size of the product. To measure the coverage of the head, use a soft centimeter. Measurement is made from one earlobe to the other through the topmost point of the head. The received data divide into two, remember them or write down. Tie the sample from the yarn - an elastic band 4 x 4. The elastic band is knitted as follows: the four face loops alternate with the four purlins to the end of the row. Then turn the product with the other side (toward yourself), and continue knitting.
2. Strip off the resulting sample. Count how many loops are located on one centimeter. Multiply the figure obtained by the data that determines the half of the head circumference. Add two side hinges at the edge.
3. Type the desired number of loops and start knitting. The algorithm is the same as when knitting a sample. Knit an even fabric as if you were making a scarf. Periodically try on the product. On average, its length should be about 80-100 cm.
4. When you connect the desired length, connect the two ends with a hook or needle with threads.
5. Turn the product so that the joint is further away from you (it will run from the crown to the forehead). Connect the inner edges approximately 20 cm. You should have a cap with a rounded tail on the back side.
6. Chalm woman is almost ready. Try it on yourself. Twist the loose loop from the back and pull it around the rim. You can wear a hat in different variations. You can turn the turban overturned forward, you can decorate with a brooch or other accessories of your choice.

Here is the hat-turban with knitting needles. With the description of linking this will not be difficult.

If you plan to wear a hat in the winter, use thicker yarn. For the autumn-spring period, an excellent acrylic or cotton yarn.

Many modern hats are similar to each other, but the turban cap is always a unique and unique thing, especially in its own execution.

It can be worn at any time of the year, even in summer, when it will protect the head from the scorching sun - this is the main function of turban in some African regions.

You can tie a long scarf from a suitable yarn and learn how to wrap it around your head in the form of a turban, with a characteristic overlap. You can tie a bandage for the hair: it is suitable for warm seasons, and for cool weather.

A turban cap can be tied to a girl - this headpiece is quite universal and has no age restrictions.