- Hat circumference = measure around the head just above ears and subtract one inch for a nicely fitted finished hat.
- Crown width = (this is a flat circular top of the hat) you need to divide hat circumference by 3.14 (pi).
- Hat height = Head circumference / 10 x 4.
Similarly one may ask, how do you measure your head for a crochet hat?
Measurements
- Head Circumference: wrap the tape measure around the head, resting it in the middle of the forehead.
- Hat Length: place the end of the tape measure on the top, center of the head and run it down the side to the base of the ear.
Similarly, how do you measure hats? Place the string or tape around your head about 1/8" above your ear, across the mid-forehead, completely circling your head. Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. Basically you need to measure your head exactly where the hat will sit. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the next largest size.
Subsequently, one may also ask, what size is a crochet baby hat?
Baby Hat Sizes
| Age | Standard Head Size | Length from Crown to Ears |
|---|---|---|
| Preemie | 12 in / 30.5 cm | 4-4.5 in / 10-11.5 cm |
| Newborn | 10 in / 33 cm | 4.5-5 in / 11.5-13 cm |
| Baby | 14 in / 35.5 cm | 5-5.5 in / 13-14 cm |
| Toddler | 16 in / 40.5 cm | 5.5-6 in / 14-15 cm |
How do you increase the size of a crochet hat?
Option #1: Crochet the hat with a different hook size.To make a hat bigger go up in hook size and go down a hook size to make it smaller. If the pattern calls for an I hook then try it with a J hook. Bigger hook= bigger stitches= bigger hat size.
