How To Size A Knitted Hat

Because hats are stretchy you can knit one thats 1 12 inches smaller than the actual head circumference and it will still fit just fine.

How to size a knitted hat. Choose a size by measuring the wearers head circumference and comparing it to these measurements. Many baby hat patterns require size 6 4mm needles. Height of hat lying flat and unstretched from the cast-on edge to the top of the hat 11 inches.

Circular needles are generally used by. For example if we wanted to crochet or knit a hat for newborn we would stitch our flat circle until we reach approximately 35 4 in. Across or until it matches the size of the template.

Most patterns come with a recommended yarn weight and needle size and offer a gauge consisting of a number of stitches per inch and a number of rows per inch. For a baby due in the fall knit a hat in 0-3 or 3-6 month size to wear this year or 24-month size. Choose a size by measuring the wearers head circumference and comparing it to these measurements.

I generally use about 2. For a baby due in the spring knit a size 6-9 month to wear this year or a size 18-24 month for next year. Select the size that most closely matches the head circumference measurement.

If youre knitting a slouch or a beret you will want to add a bit of additional length before you begin the crown shaping. Knit a small square of fabric based on these recommended numbers and use your ruler or flexible measuring tape to. You can then use the hats sizing tape to size your hat down if necessary.

The measurements below show what size head each size hat will fit. If you dont know for sure check out our guide to knitting needle sizes. The longer the length the more the hat will slouch.