Crocheted &/or knitted hats should be made about 1 - 1.5” less than the head circumference. Acrylic hats stretch and sizes vary!
If you make a hat, someone will fit into it!
Hat height is measured BEFORE the brim is added - from the bottom edge of the hat to the center top. If you want a brim, on newborn hats, plan to fold up about 1" for a brim; on adult hats figure 2" or so for a brim. Use your own discretion.
Preemies: 1 – 2 lbs
Head Circumference: 9" – 10" hat circ = 7.5" – 9" Hat height = 3.5 – 4"
Preemies: 2 – 3 lbs
Head Circumference: 10" – 11.25" hat circ = 8.5" –10.25" Hat height = 4"
Preemies: 4 – 5 lbs
Head Circumference: 11.25" –12.25" hat circ = 9" –11.5" Hat height = 4–4.5"
Newborn: 5.5 – 6 lbs
Head Circumference: 12.5" – 13" hat circ = 11" – 12" Hat height = 5 – 5.5"
Newborn: 6 – 10 lbs.
Head Circumference: 13" – 14 " hat circ = 11.5" – 13" Hat height = 5.5 – 6"
Baby 3 – 6 months
Head Circumference: 14" – 17 " hat circ = 12.5" – 16" Hat height = 6.5 – 7"
Baby 6 – 12 months
Head Circumference: 16" – 19 " hat circ = 14.5" – 18" Hat height = 7.5"
Toddler – preschooler (12 months – 3 years)
Head Circumference: 18" – 20 " hat circ = 16.5" – 19" Hat height = 8"
Child (3 – 10 years)
Head Circumference: 19" – 20.5" hat circ = 17.5" –19.5" Hat height = 8.5"
Pre-teens & Teens
Head Circumference: 20.5" – 22" hat circ = 19" – 21" Hat height = 9 – 10"
Adult Woman
Head Circumference: 21.5" –22.5" hat circ = 20" –21.5" Hat height = 11"
Adult Man
Head Circumference: 23" –24" hat circ = 21.5" –23" Hat height = 11"–11.5"
Holy Needles was formed in March 2009. We crochet, knit, sew, and quilt matching beanies, booties, and blankets for newborns of families in need, blankets, hats and scarves for homeless, blankets for chemo patients, pillowcases for children in transition, and prayer shawls are created to provide comfort for emotionally needy. Our items are distributed at local hospitals, the VA, other groups, and charitable organizations in Tucson, AZ. Our goal is to gracefully meet the needs of the needy.