Measuring Help!

[DonnaJN]

I know my wonderful crochet sisters will help me out with this.....

I need head measurements for kids.
1. the age of the child or baby
2. the circumference around the forehead
3. the length from the top-back of the head (where the top of a beanie would be) to the bottom of the ear

I'm making beanie hats in-the-round for homeless kids and have no idea how big around and how deep to make them since I'm using a variety of yarns.

Thank You!!

[teresah]

Hiya DonnaJN, The majority of patterns I have made for beanies are free.. Just about all of them give you a pattern for children and adults.. What I do is, just add a few extra stitches to each row. There are many sites for this. ( I just search for free crochet patterns for family beanies or hats...) If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.. Teresa

[DonnaJN]

Thanks teresah. I have the patterns, but keep using different yarns so all I need are the measurements.

[teresah]

Let me check around.. I have a few in my stash...LOL Teresa

[teresah]

Hiya, Here's are some free sites and measurements... Hope it helps somewhat... Teresa


To Fit

Preemie

Newborn

6mth
(Baby)

12mth
(Toddler)

Child or
Teenager


Adult

Large
Adult



Circumference


inches

12

14

16

18

20

22

24



Length (crown to base of ear)


inches

4.25

5

5.75

6.5

7.25

8.25

9.25



Woolly Wormhead - Head size guide for babies, children & adults









1 -2 lbs 1kg
Baby's Head Circumference is 9" - 10" 23-25 cm (so hat circ. should be about 7.5" -8" 18-20 cm) Height of hat should be 3.5 - 4" 10cm

2 - 3 lbs 1.4 kg
Head Circumference 10" - 11 1/4" 25-28 cm hat circ = 8.5" - 10" 22-25 cm Hat height = 4" 10 cm

4 - 5 lbs 2 kg
Head Circumference 11 1/2" - 12 1/2" 28-33 cm hat circ = 9" - 11.5" 23-28 cm Hat height = 4 to 4.5" 10-11cm

5 1/2 - 6 lbs 2.7 kg
Head Circumference 12 1/2" - 13" 31-33 cm hat circ = 11" - 12" 28-33 cm Hat height = 5 to 5.5" 13-15 cm



Newborns
Head Circumference 13" - 14 " 33-36cm; hat circ = 11.5" - 13" Hat height = 5.5 to 6" 13-15 cm

Baby - 3 to 6 months
Head Circumference: 14" - 17 " 36-43 cm; Hat height= 6.5 - 7" 15-18 cm

Baby - 6 to 12 months
Head Circumference: 16" - 19 " 41-48 cm ; Hat height = 7.5" 18 cm

Toddler - preschooler (12 months - 3 years)
Head Circumference: 18" to 20 " 46 -48 cm; Hat height = 8" 20 cm

Child (3 - 10 years)
Head Circumference: 19" - 20 1/2" 48-51 cm; Hat height =8.5" 22cm

Pre-teens and Teens Hat
Head Circumference: 20 1/2" - 22" 53 -56 cm; height 9-10" 25 cm

Adult Woman
Head Circumference: 21.5" - 22.5" Hat height = 11"

Adult Man
Head Circumference: 23" - 24" 58.4 cm - 61 cm; Hat height = 11"-11.5"



♥ Bev's size charts ♥






Typical Head Sizes


Age
Weight
Actual Head Circumference
Hat circumference may be larger or smaller depending on the style of the hat. Knit ski caps are generally 5% to 10% smaller than people's heads. Other types of hats are near their head size, sometimes larger, if it's a loose style.
Height

Preemie
1-2 lb.
9-10"



2-3 lb.
10-11"



4-5 lb.
11-12"



5-6 lb.
12-13"


Newborn

13-14"
up to 22"

3-6 months
11-14 lbs
14-17"
up to 24"

Toddler
16-28 lbs
18-20"
up to 34"

3-10 years old

19-20.5"
up to 48"

Teens

20.5-22"


Woman

21-23.5"


Man

22-24.5"


Free Hat Links.

[DonnaJN]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I need and couldn't find on-line today. You're an angel!!

[teresah]

Hiya DonnaJN, TY, my pleasure.... Glad I could assist..