Hat sizing

People have asked how do you make hats for babes with out having a baby around to size. Well there are standard sizes is that answer and I have found old doll heads (creepy to some) and measured them and labeled them as to what size baby they would be.  That way I can have a mannequin around to try hats on. If you do not have such things here are some standard measurements. Remember not everyone is exactly the same size at the same times these are just estimates.

Newborn

Head Circumference 13" - 14 "
Hat Circumference = 11.5" - 13"
Hat height = 5.5 to 6"

Baby - 3 to 6 months

Head Circumference: 14" - 17 "
Hat height= 6.5 - 7"

Baby - 6 to 12 months

Head Circumference: 16" - 19 "
Hat height = 7.5"

Toddler -12 months - 3 years

Hat height = 8"
Head Circumference: 18" to 20 "

Child - 3 - 10 years

Hat height =8.5"
Head Circumference: 19" - 20 1/2"

Teens

Hat height 9-10"
Head Circumference: 20 1/2" - 22"

Adult Woman

Head Circumference: 21.5" - 22.5"

Adult Man

Head Circumference: 23" - 24"


I am 23" and my husband 24" I don't land in the woman's area and he is at the very top end of the mans area. Like I said not every one is the same.