Resurrecting Old Crochet Hats
In the mid-1980's I remember my Polish mother-in-law, Henryka, showing me how to crochet in a spiral and how to add contrast surface-crochet. [Originally the surface-crochet was made using a slip stitch, however, over the years I have changed that to (slip stitch, ch1) instead, which I think is way better].
Nearly twenty (20) years later in early 2004, I began making and selling these spiralling crochet hats along with my other crochet and knit accessories in a local shop in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
Nearly twenty (20) years later in early 2004, I began making and selling these spiralling crochet hats along with my other crochet and knit accessories in a local shop in the Northern Rivers of NSW.
Seven (7) years later, Beehive Beanie was released in 2011 as a free crochet pattern on Ravelry and today (June 2018) I have revamped the written pattern by adding step-by-step photos, updated the format and added guidelines for sizing. Please note - the updated pdf pattern is available from my online shop with Ravelry, Craftsy
Adaptable Pattern
I love the fact you can use the suggested yarn and hook in this pattern, or you can follow the pattern instructions and use any other yarn and hook, by simply adapting the stitch count and number of rounds to match the head circumference you wish to make.
You can simply make beanies to suit all ages and all head sizes and you can be as creative as you want by using different colours and yarns. The result will be a spiral beanie with contrast surface-crochet resulting in a beehive-look hat which is simply perfect for spring or autumn. To make it warmer for winter I tend to add a crocheted cotton lining.
Favourite Yarns
You can use your favourite yarns to make the Beehive Beanie, simply adapt the pattern to the yarn and hook you will be using.
In this photo-tutorial, the beanie has been crocheted using yarns from my stash of Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool and Wendy Aran with Wool - both come in 400g balls, as I still have loads left even after I had knit a Crazy Stripe Jumper and a Crazy Stripe Hat.
If you want to crochet a similar hat size using same or similar yarn, please remember to check the YARNSUB website, to get the best match.
PATTERN DETAILS:
SIZES: One (1) size - Adult L-XLarge
MEASUREMENTS: Circumference 22in (56cm); Length 8.25in (21cm).
To fit 23-24in (58-61cm) head
YARN USED: Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool ● 80% Acrylic ● 20% Superwash Wool ● 400g ● 920yd (841m) ● MC Maze (692); CC Grasshopper (693) ● 1 ball of each
YARDAGE: Total 67g = 154yd (141m) ● MC - 41.5g = 95yd (87m); CC - 25.5g = 59yd (54m)
SUBSTITUTE YARN: Any similar Aran yarn. Always check with YARNSUB website to get the best match.
TENSION: 12sts to 4in (10cm) in dc stitch
NOTIONS: 5mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: Hat is worked in a spiral, top down. Instructions in this pattern are for a two (2) colour hat. Photographs accompany the written instructions of this pattern.
Before you begin:
• read through the pattern to the end;
• check your head size;
• decide whether you want a snug fit or loose fit hat;
• select yarn and hook size;
• crochet a swatch 5in (12.7cm) by 5in (12.7cm) in double crochet;
• count the number of stitches, over 4in (10cm) in the middle of the swatch;
• now you can calculate how many stitches you will need to fit the head circumference.
Rnd 2: 2dc in BL of beginning sc, 2dc in BL of each st around to marker (24sts)
Move the marker each time you finish a round.
Rnd 3: *2dc in BL of first st, 1dc in BL of next st, rep from * around. (36sts)
Rnd 4: *2dc in BL of first st, 1dc in BL of next 2sts, rep from * around. (48sts)
Rnd 5: *2dc in BL of first st, 1dc in BL of next 3sts; rep from * around. (60sts)
Rnd 6: *2dc in BL of first st, 1dc in BL of next 4sts; rep from * around. (72sts).
After you have crocheted the Crown of the Hat continue with the Body of the Hat adjusting the number of rounds accordingly. You can use the Child and Adult Hat Sizes Charts below as a guide.
YARN USED: Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool ● 80% Acrylic ● 20% Superwash Wool ● 400g ● 920yd (841m) ● MC Maze (692); CC Grasshopper (693) ● 1 ball of each
YARDAGE: Total 67g = 154yd (141m) ● MC - 41.5g = 95yd (87m); CC - 25.5g = 59yd (54m)
SUBSTITUTE YARN: Any similar Aran yarn. Always check with YARNSUB website to get the best match.
TENSION: 12sts to 4in (10cm) in dc stitch
NOTIONS: 5mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: Hat is worked in a spiral, top down. Instructions in this pattern are for a two (2) colour hat. Photographs accompany the written instructions of this pattern.
Before you begin:
• read through the pattern to the end;
• check your head size;
• decide whether you want a snug fit or loose fit hat;
• select yarn and hook size;
• crochet a swatch 5in (12.7cm) by 5in (12.7cm) in double crochet;
• count the number of stitches, over 4in (10cm) in the middle of the swatch;
• now you can calculate how many stitches you will need to fit the head circumference.
BEEHIVE BEANIE Crochet Pattern is written in USA American Crochet Terms.
USA - American Crochet Terms
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UK - British Crochet Terms
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[ ] = work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
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( ) = work instructions within parenthesis as directed,
different sizes, total stitches
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* = repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
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** = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions
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Ch = chain
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ch-sp/s = chain space/s
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sc = single crochet
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dc =double crochet
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hdc = half double crochet
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htr = half treble crochet
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dc = double crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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dtr = double treble crochet
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dtr = double treble
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ttr = triple treble
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rev sc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch)
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rev dc = reverse double crochet (crab stitch)
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sl st = slip stitch
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st/sts = stitch/es
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cont = continue
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rep = repeat
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rnd = round
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beg = begin/beginning
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yo = yarn over
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yrh = yarn round hook
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FDC = foundationless double crochet
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FTR = foundationless treble crochet
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Esc = extended single crochet
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Edc = extended double crochet
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BL = back loop
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blo = back loop only
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FL = front loop
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flo = front loop only
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BPdc = back post double crochet
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rtrb = raised treble back
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FPdc = front post double crochet
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rtrf = raised treble front
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Abbreviations List ©2015 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved.
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PATTERN STARTS:
CROWN OF HAT
With MC
Rnd 1: Magic loop, sc, hdc, 10dc in loop, do not join. Place a marker. (12sts)
Continue working around in back loop (BL) of each st.
Move the marker each time you finish a round.
BODY OF HAT
Rnd 7 – 16: 1dc in BL of each st around.
Move the marker each time you finish a round.
Rnd 17: 1dc in BL of each st to last 4sts before marker, hdc in BL of next 2sts, sc in BL of next 2sts, invisible join in both loops of last st.
Leave marker in last st.
Fasten off and hide ends.
Work in front loop (FL) of each st.
(Sl st, ch1) in FL of each st around, to last st before marker.
Fasten off and hide ends.
BRIM OF HAT
Rnd 17: 1dc in BL of each st to last 4sts before marker, hdc in BL of next 2sts, sc in BL of next 2sts, invisible join in both loops of last st.
Leave marker in last st.
Fasten off and hide ends.
Below are the measurements of Adult XLarge before the contrast surface-crochet has been added.
CONTRAST SURFACE-CROCHET OF HAT
Join CC starting at top of Crown in Round 1.
Insert the tail of your CC yarn through the middle of the magic loop and tie a single knot with the MC yarn tail, later when you have finished the contrast surface-crochet you can hide the yarn ends with yarn needle.
START Contrast Surface-Crochet
Work in front loop (FL) of each st.
(Sl st, ch1) in FL of each st around, to last st before marker.
CONTRAST BRIM OF HAT
Sc in both loops of stitch with marker, sc in each st around, invisible join.
Fasten off and hide ends.
ADJUSTING THE SIZE
This pattern uses multiples of 12 stitches, therefore to adjust the number of stitches in increments of less than 12 stitches in the Crown of the Hat please check out the chart below.
Adjusting the Size
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ALL SIZES
Rnd 1: Magic loop, sc, hdc, 10dc in loop, do not join. Place a marker. (12sts)
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Crown of Hat - Adult L-XLarge
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Rnd
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*2dc in BL of first
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1dc in BL of next
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Total sts
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2
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12sts
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N/A
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24
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3
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st
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st
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36
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4
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st
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2sts
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48
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5
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st
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3sts
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60
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6
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st
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4sts
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72
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rep from * around
Move the marker each time you finish a round.
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Crown of Hat - Adult Medium
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Rnd
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*2dc in BL of first
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1dc in BL of next
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Total sts
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2
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12sts
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N/A
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24
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3
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st
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st
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36
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4
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st
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2sts
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48
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5
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st
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3sts
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60
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6
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st
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9sts
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66
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rep from * around
Move the marker each time you finish a round.
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Crown of Hat - Adult Small
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Rnd
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*2dc in BL of first
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1dc in BL of next
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Total sts
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2
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12sts
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N/A
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24
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3
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st
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st
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36
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4
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st
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2sts
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48
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5
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st
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3sts
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60
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6
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st
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19sts
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63
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rep from * around
Move the marker each time you finish a round.
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Crown of Hat - Adult XSmall
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Rnd
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*2dc in BL of first
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1dc in BL of next
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Total sts
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2
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12sts
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N/A
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24
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3
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st
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st
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36
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4
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st
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2sts
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48
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5
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st
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3sts
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60
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rep from * around
Move the marker each time you finish a round.
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After you have crocheted the Crown of the Hat continue with the Body of the Hat adjusting the number of rounds accordingly. You can use the Child and Adult Hat Sizes Charts below as a guide.
Remember everything depends on your tension, hook size, type of yarn, crochet stitches and the individual's head shape, sometimes you may need a shorter/longer length or smaller/larger circumference. Nothing is set in concrete!
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CHILD HAT SIZES
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Head Circumference
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Crown Diameter
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Hat Circumference
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Hat Length
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14in (36cm)
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4-4.5in (10-11cm)
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12-13in (30-33cm)
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4.5- 5in (10-11cm)
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16in (40.5cm)
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4.5-5in (11-12.5cm)
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14-15in (35.5-38cm)
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5.5-6in (12.5-15cm)
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18in (46cm)
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5-5.5in (12.5-14cm)
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16-17in (40.5-43cm)
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6.5-7in (16.5-18cm)
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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO ADULT HAT SIZES
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Head Circumference
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Crown Diameter
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Hat Circumference
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Hat Length
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20in (51cm)
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5.5-6in (12.5-15cm)
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18-19in (46-48cm)
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7-7.5in (18-19cm)
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22in (56cm)
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6-6.5in (15-16.5cm)
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20-21in (51-53cm)
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7.5-8in (19-20cm)
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24in (61cm)
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6.5-7in (16.5-18cm)
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22-23in (56-58cm)
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8-8.5in (20-21.5cm)
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Adult Hat Sizes Chart © 2015 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved
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Hope you all enjoy making your Beehive Beanie!
Have a play and have some fun with different yarn colours and different yarn weights. Also if you tend to crochet looser you can always use a smaller hook size.
Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
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