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Crochet a Beanie - Spiral Version

My August 2016 notes

  • single crochet:
    • ch 2
    • 4 sc into 1st ch (2nd ch from hook) to form circle
  • half-double crochet:
    • ch 3
    • 8 hdc into 1st ch to form circle
      • another option is ch 3 and 6 hdc into 1st ch (3rd from hook)
  • double crochet:
    • ch 4
    • slip-stitch into first ch to form ring
    • 10 dc into ring
      • another option is ch 4, slip stitch to form ring, and 8 dc into ring

The rest of the patterns are the same.

  • next round: Two of each whatever into the same stitch
  • next round: One whatever in first stitch, then two whatever in the second stitch. Repeat around.
  • next round: One whatever in the first stitch. One whatever in the second stitch. Two whatever in the third stitch. Repeat around.
  • when desired diameter is reached, then crochet one stitch in each stitch around.
  • when an inch or so from the desired height, drop down one hook size to make a tighter stitch. optionally, when about a half-inch from desired height, drop down another hook size.
  • when near the end of the final round, crochet a few stitches of the smaller stitch. example, if using double crochet, then crochet three stitches of half-double crochet, followed by three stitches of single crochet, followed by a few slip-stitches to finish.
  • optional edging: ch 3, sc into next stitch, ch 3, sc into next stitch, etc.

Circumference is measured around the head at the tops of the ears.

  • Diameter = Circumference / 3.14

Height is is measured from the crown to the bottom of the ear, although I have also measured from the crown to the eyebrows. Compare that measurement with a formula:

  • Height = (Circumference / 10) * 4

Hats are generally made approximately one inch smaller in circumference than the actual circumference of the head. Sometimes, I make the hats smaller than that.

Infant info

  • Newborn:
    • head circumference = 13 inches
    • hat circumference should be 12 to 12.5 inches
    • diameter = 3.5 to 4.0 inches
    • height = 4.5 to 5.5 inches
  • 2 weeks to 3 months old:
    • head circumference = 14 inches
    • hat circumference = 13 to 13.5 inches
    • crown diameter = 4.45 to 4.75 inches
    • height = 5.5 to 6.0 inches
  • 3 months to 6 months old:
    • head circumference = 15 inches
    • hat circumference = 14 to 14.5 inches
    • diameter = 5.0 inches
    • height = 6.0 to 6.25 inches

Simple guidelines:

  • diameter = 4.0 inches and height = 5.0 inches
  • diameter = 4.5 inches and height = 5.5 inches
  • diameter = 5.0 inches and height = 6.0 inches

Previous Info

Adult man:
- circumference 22.5 to 24.0 inches
- hat height 11.0 to 11.5 inches

Adult woman:
- circumference 21.5 to 22.5 inches
- hat height 11.0 inches

For me:

  • circle math
  • my head circumference is 23.5 inches.
  • I should crochet with increasing rounds until 7.0 to 7.5 inches in diameter. 6.5 inches in diameter with a single crochet stitch makes for a super snug fit on me.
  • keep hat height between 7.5 to 8.0 inches tall.
  • finish last couple rows with a smaller hook and/or SC rows.
  • Half-double Crochet
    • Half Double Crochet Hat Tutorial
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMaE14os0fc
      • ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form ring
      • hdc 10 into ring
      • spiral around by starting with a hdc stitch into the first stitch and do 2 hdc into each stitch (20 total)
      • etc.
  • Crochet a Basic Beanie Tutorial - Half Double Crochet - Preemie to Adult size

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