How To Measure Hat Circumference

Numerical sizing and alpha sizing small through extra large.

How to measure hat circumference. Hat size head measurement. Obviously not everyone is average these charts were just designed to give you a rough idea for project planning purposes. There are two important measurements when sizing a crochet hat head circumference and hat length.

Please stick your finger under the tape so there is a little room and there you have head circumference. 10 rows Mens Hat Sizes. Measure the circumference of the hat by placing the measuring tape on the inside edge of the hats head hole and pulling the measuring tape in a circle until both ends of the measuring tape meet.

About an 18 above the forehead and ears. These yardages are rough estimates yarn usage changes depending on stitch pattern. Once you have used the string or head measuring device to find your circumference youll have the exact measurements needed to use with the hat sizing chart.

MediumLarge ML 22 34. Set the tape right above the ears so its nearly touching them and line it up on forehead so it sits over the brows. Medium M One Size Fits Most.

While its helpful to know the average hat size be wary of using this size to determine your own measurements. Take a look at Wooly Wormheads pictures for more help. Its important to measure the childs circumference at the widest part of the head.

The next measurement is the Hat Crown Size. Use this simple math formula to determine the diameter of your hat and stitc. For the hat height measure from the crown of the head to the base of the ear for winter hats but for summer hats that have a brim and rest above the ears only measure to the top of the ear.