How To Measure For A Knitted Hat

It is important that the tape measure goes around the widest part of the head.

How to measure for a knitted hat. These yardages were estimated using a gauge of 5stsinch and. Use this simple math formula to determine the diameter of your hat and stitc. About an 18 above the forehead and ears.

Over the forehead and above the ears. Obviously not everyone is average these charts were just designed to give you a rough idea for project planning purposes. Basically you take the head measurement and subtract it by one to one and a half inches to get the measurement for the finished hat since the hat will stretch.

Swatch is S stitches and measures W wide. Round UP to the nearest cm. Decide where you will wear your hat.

Check the chart if your Hotdog is between sizes go up to the next size. Ready to make your hat. Everyones heads are a little bit different and if youre able we recommend measuring the head of the person the hat is for to get a better idea of the size you should be knitting.

The Stitches to Cast-On dW x SW. Then cast on that amount of stitches on a circular knitting needle. The starting point for a perfect fit is to measure the head of the person you are knitting for.

To measure up to get the right size all you need to do is measure your head or a hat you already have. If you measure your head and the measurement comes out in between numbers its a good idea to round up to the next 18 inch. Remember that knitting is very stretchy.