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03-17-2015, 06:02 PM #1
Help with making crochet pattern smaller
HI I am trying to make a top hat using a ravelary pattern. The pattern is for a 6-12 mo and I need 3-6mo old
I know that I decrease the hook size. My only question is should I go down 1 or 2 sizes? The reason I ask is it is a double strand pattern. I know that double strand patterns tend to run larger than single strand. This is why I question whether I should use a F or a G . Help much appreciated. Thanks blessings. Silentcrocheter
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03-17-2015, 06:42 PM #2
Hi Silentcrocheter, Susan2014 from Minnesota here. I dont do hats but: id ask are you a loose or tight hooker?? Id bet a F hook.
byt its a guess. Do a patch and see, you sound like your prtty good ? Let me know what you find out. There are many gals here who will know , just give them time to see. Bye for now.
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03-17-2015, 07:14 PM #3
Thank you so much. I am a pretty medium crocheter as far as tightness goes. I really appreciate you taking the time to help. Will keep you posted on what works.
Blessings
Silentcrocheter
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03-18-2015, 01:28 PM #4
If you can find a chart one hat sizes by the inch online you could use that to adjust. I know I have seen one but can't remember where. Best of luck.
Judi G
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03-18-2015, 01:42 PM #5
Silentcrocheter, I have 1 chart & will get another. hope these help you. Creating Beautiful Things in Life: How to properly size crochet hats. Chart for correct sizing, including Magic Circle Sizes.
https://www.google.com/search?q=croc...ceb-11e2-a082-
cb780a8f6396%252Fpost%252Fcrochet_hat_sizing_chart __%252F%3B400%3B230
How to Crochet a HatLast edited by Susan2014; 03-18-2015 at 01:47 PM. Reason: add on
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03-20-2015, 01:20 AM #6
I make tons of hats! But I rarely use a pattern. Most of my hats are done with double strands. I use my own head as a guide. If the hat is snug, or a bit tight on me, then I know it will fit the average child's head. But not all children have an average head size. For babies or newborns I just eyeball it.
Keep in mind that yarn does not have a memory, unless you're using sock yarn, so once it is stretched out after the child has worn it for a short time, that is the true size.
What I would suggest is that you use a smaller hook and keep your stitching a bit snug. I might also suggest that you stick with the larger size because in 3 months the baby will have grown into it. Also, how old will the child be when hat season comes along?
Hope this helps.
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03-20-2015, 01:21 AM #7
Thanks for the hat sizing chart, Susan. Wish I had that 200 hats ago!