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    Cool 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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    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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    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.

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    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.

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    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




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    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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    Thanks for the hat sizing chart, Susan. Wish I had that 200 hats ago!

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