How Does Hat Sizes Work

Pull the tape measure snug but not tight.

How does hat sizes work. If your measurement falls between sizes choose the next largest size. USE a soft tape measure. Both measurements are important no matter how youre crocheting the hat top-down bottom-up or assembling a flat piece.

MEASURE in centimetres or inches. If you absolutely must order without knowing your size the best way to sort of guess is to try on a normal hat and see how much more room you would need fingers wise. Each finger is generally about 2 cm.

Measure the circumference around your head with a measuring tape where your head is fullest among 1 inch 25 cm above your ears. Convert inches to hat size using the sizing chart below. Sizes even though they do vary depending on the hat maker are technically universal.

Medium M One Size Fits Most. The above measurements are guidelines for hat sizes. 10 rows Before you place your hat order be sure to bone up on hat fitting.

Then place the string next to a tape measure and compare to our hat sizing chart. The easiest way is to hold a piece of string and measure around your head where the hat will sit. Write down your measurement.

Womens hat sizing is often one size fits most. Measuring your head size is easy. Repeat the procedure to ensure that your measurements are accurate.