Crochet Beanie/Hat - Getting it to fit - Do's and Dont's

[@c.9983]

I really appreciate the explanation. I only crochet a baby blanket once for my baby granddaughter ( crib size ) and one beanie. But when I attempted to make a beanie for my daughter...it was another story! After my third attempt I had to find help. I was making a cone, and of course when I watched your video I understood I just needed a larger hook :-). This information is very valuable. Thank you kindly.

[@Xenonalay]

oh i love you so much! I used your tutorial (while i was VERY new btw) to make my son a beanie that i made into a viking helmet. I wanted to do a mini-photo shoot with my newborn daughter, so i wanted to make her a bear hat.....i should have just come back to your video....i used another persons video and 3 attempts later and a very ripply start, i undid it and came back to you. you're the only one that does it right for me. *hugs from USA*

[@bettstr1]

Thanks so much. Your info on the difference between head circumference and the measurement after the increases helped me soooo much. I finally understand. Also thank you for all your videos. It's thanks to you that I started to enjoy crocheting again. :-)

[@RachelHulen]

This. Is. Awesome. Thank you so much. When I started to crochet, I tried making hats way too early and got discouraged. After 10 years, maybe it's time to try again! (I now do a ton of other projects: blankets, bags, anything that isn't clothing!)

[@CrochetwithClare]

Yes give it a go now you have a lot more practice, I would use this video instead, though

[@CrochetwithClare]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrMsi=ATMpv-e8vipyJ9sd

[@debracole8184]

Thanks for this, you explain it so well, and your voice is lovely.

[@CrochetwithClare]

HI there, you can change to a smaller hook , depending on how many sizes you change it may have different size stitches

[@Theperilsofbev]

this is exactly what i was looking for :) I have torn out the "basic half double crochet beanie 3 x's because of it being oversized! great tips here!! thanks

[@3gatoss]

video notes for myself - if it lays flat, go down a hook size - if it curves too quick, go up a hook size - inc rows until circumference on outside of beanie is ~1 inch / 2cm smaller than the measurement of the head - if want baggier beanie : add more (1-2) rows, no inc (i dont want this)

[@oupy466gjnb]

How wonderful for this. I was making a hat and got stuck and you are a life saver! Like the single crochet lines on the slouchy hat too! Thanks again!

[@carmenhastings9875]

Exactly!! Thank you!

[@CrochetwithClare]

@kathyboly19 LOLOL so glad that i saved you from going crazy . it is such a common problem with the hats . thanks for watching :)

[@Elizabethmitts]

you help me so so much . when dont makes for alog time and if I forgot something I just go back to your video's . thank you so so much ,Thank you sweetie Dear Lady

[@SuperBettyboop40]

Thanks for this! My sister gave me 3 ply yarn and I want to make her a hat for her birthday. I've made your hat patterns over the years and I got some favorites of yours.

[@CrochetwithClare]

All of my hat patterns can be made for any size and with any yarn. www.crochetwithclare.com/hats.html

[@melmckenna4599]

I'm grateful to have found you thank you

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi, my owl hat has earflaps and braids, if you want a slouch hat, add extra rows to the normal length of you want it baggy/wider hat you will need more increase rounds and then decrease the brim to fit

[@CrochetwithClare]

@busystudentbeauty It normally means that there are too many stitches... but if you have the write amount of stitches you can drop a hook size or 2 and it should help/get rid of the problem :)

[@CrochetwithClare]

@abbymoreland Yes it is in the description box :)

[@kathyboly19]

There are NO WORDS to express my GRATITUDE for this MUCH NEEDED TUTORIAL!!! God bless you for thinking to do this!!! You may have saved my sanity!!! ;-) Happy New Year.

[@beverleyroyston1396]

this lady is my dream come true ive learnt so much from her site thanks a million for sharing your craft ive managed to make hats and baby shoes thankyou again and i wish you a very happy xmas and new year

[@CrochetwithClare]

HI there, for the holes use a smaller stitch, I will send you a video that is for a good double crochet hat. The half double crochet hat i am not sure as i normally so not use that stitch to make a hat

[@lucindaboyd3300]

i love all of your videos and your work i have made so many things watching you.

[@CrochetwithClare]

HI there, sorry for the slow reply, I have been on vacation for 2 weeks :) I would try a smaller hook, when something frills it means there are too many stitches,make sure you only do the 2 dc's in the second row only this is a common mistake :) Thank you for watching

[@vampcherie5819]

WOW... WOW... WOW .... TY SO MUCH!!! Gosh only video that is SO informative! Cant ty you enough! *** TIP: As for the magic circle... but I do know to prevent the big hole in the center of the top of your beanie / cap ... after your first or foundation round, PULL the tail created to start your chain, do this before starting round 2 or sl st or chaining. Works every time for me. SO, magic circle is so not needed!

[@CrochetwithClare]

@jimRYE4789 Hi, no sorry i dont have that in a vidoe.. but ... if you look up single crochet back loops. you will see how to make the stich :)

[@spiceness]

great video! Thankyou! I kept thinking there must be a correlation between the diameter and the finished circumference of a hat but never thought to measure around it!! And the chunky wool... i made a hat and thought I did something wrong. now I know what I did wrong was to make it out of chunky yarn! never again! Brilliant video as usual!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Yes you will make the crown of the hat, you will keep increasing on each row until it reaches the measurement that you said and then when you have it that size you will STOP increasing and continue with the sides of the hat with NO increasing

[@CrochetwithClare]

@VickyVue Hi Vicky, What are you tring to do? Is it the crown ? How long have you been crocheting for ?

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi, that happend to the best of us :) I would try doing 1 less increase round, i was shared the following information as well today , i am yet to try it the mathematical formula for getting circumference if you know the diameter (measurement across hat). You just measure from 1 edge to the other and multiply that number by 3.142 & the answer you get is the measurement of the circumference.

[@valkiernan8306]

Clare, I don't do the magic ring either, I really dislike it. What I do is chain 3, DC in your 1st chain stitch at the tail, DC in there. I do it with all my Granny's, just make sure that you bring your straggler around with it.

[@CrochetwithClare]

I would say use a smaller hook so that the stitches are a little tighter, just go down one hook size

[@CrochetwithClare]

@333freakflag What yarn are you using ? is it the hook recomended for your yarn ?

[@CrochetwithClare]

I have a video called, double crochet crown and that will show you how to make the top of the hat . I do not have a pattern or video for the dark hat sorry

[@lindseyworsnop4524]

Thanks for the help! I have been struggling with this! I kind of figured it was pretty easy once I knew!

[@mariapezzot6831]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! This is exactly what I needed. 😁

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thanks for watching !

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi, No sorry I do not have a written version of that yet :(

[@mjperfume1523]

Do you have a pdf for your high tea hat? If the answer is yay please tell me where yougo to.

[@333freakflag]

@bobwilson123 yeah it is. im using worsted weight yarn. im good though. i tried the beanie again and it came out perfectly :)

[@reginasaid]

You're awesome. Thanks for all your videos...

[@Wildflower-h8d]

Great tips clare. Please can you post a link on the not so visible seam while crocheting a beanie / tam. Thank you

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you! Here is the link to the invisible seam crochet hat kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrM

[@cynthiarubino8891]

Hi! thank you so much for the videos, I now really enjoy crocheting.

[@333DFG]

I can't do magic circle. I've made three different beanies. The first one was made with chunky yarn and came up way too big, so I undid and remade it again and it came up too small. So the next two I used Aran and DK/8ply. But still I had problems. Either too big or small. So thanks very much for this video because I think it will help me alot better now. I prefer to work in the continous round too because joining leaves huge hole, well it does with me.

[@loricookjohnson5033]

Also, I am gonna drop down a hook size, so wish me luck, lol. I am pretty new to making hats but I love it!

[@hanajabri3573]

Lori Johnson lol

[@UnbeadableDesigns]

Hi, thanks for giving that link in the description! I've been searching for something like this!

[@marianacuriel2304]

bobwilson how many chains did you crochet to make the crown to make the beanie hat so i can crochet them to so sell them for a cheaper price

[@VampliFyer]

If you measure the radius of a circle, you can find the circumference (distance around circle) by using the formula: C=2πr where π (Pi) equals 3.14. For example: if your crown circle measures 4 inches across from center to outer edge (radius), then the circumference = 2 x 3.14 x 4 which equals 25.12"

[@VampliFyer]

Circumference when using distance across entire circle (Diameter) is C = 3.14 x d. If your diameter measures 8 inches, then C= 3.14 x 8 = 25.12" *Hope that helps*

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you, I now use a formula asking 3.14 🌼

[@Dianalust]

I like your comments, very helpfull thanx and merry xmas

[@minister315]

Great! Thank you for showing how to make it bigger with room I thought that was the idea. I wasn't for sure.

[@midnightpassion43]

Ok, I've been having this problem lately. When you slip stitch in the first single crochet and then single, or double crochet in that same stitch and continue doing rows maybe 7, until u stop with the increase, my hat puckers (lump) right in the top of the hat where the sem is put together . that's if I do 2 stitches in the first stitch or 2 stitches when I'm ending my round. Why is that??.

[@quocsuvietnam9931]

i love all of your videos

[@reneelester5419]

Can you give instructions on how to with crocheting thread?

[@arriettamkbeauty]

With making the slouch hat or a beret hat, once you get it a couple rows bigger than you want, do you decrease gradually until get to the size of your circumference?

[@CrochetwithClare]

once you have made the hat as slouchy as you like then you use a smaller stitch and hook to make the brim to make the hat fit. you can decrease stitches for the brim as well.

[@arriettamkbeauty]

@@CrochetwithClare thank you very much!

[@CrochetwithClare]

@333freakflag awesome !

[@ShiroOokamitoko]

Hi. I'm working on a hat for the first time, and my crown is having issues. It's not laying flat or curving too quickly though. It's shaped like a saddle instead (or just really wavy if I try and flatten it). I don't know what went wrong.

[@7thgenerationvolva1996]

It's incredibly frustrating exactly what happens to me or I try bottom to top and I get just as confused lol

[@VickyVue]

@bobwilson123 Hi, I'm a newbie crocheter, I made 2 attempts to do a slouchy beanie and both were epic fails. I was soooo frustrated that I took it apart after working on it for over 8 hours. I was in tears, I thought I followed the pattern to the letter. I read patterns quite well and even have a how to crochet pattern book which shows all different stitch patterns and pics but....still an epic fail. I'll try again one day.

[@majasmagic]

Does anybody have expierience in using crochet cotton for beanies or other projects other than doilies? I have a lady who wants one, but I'm not sure what thickness to get to make it look not too stiff or too floppy 3, 5 or even 8? Any Ideas?

[@barrows86]

Hi i am wanting 2 do a beenie hat for a new born (i cant measure size of crown on head she isnt here yet) i have looked on the bev's country cottage for sizes n for a 3-6month old 14-17" head circumference so do i just carry on round until my crown measures this? I am on row 5 which i think says to stop increasing at this point f small adult. I think im lost haha please help if u can

[@TheGermanlass]

well i always face a problem .. i have the right amount of stiches but my crown(s) never looks slightly curved, well far from it .. it looks like a place mat..lol and i m nearly going crazy .. have you an explanation for what i doing wrong. Or have you an idea of how i can solve this problem. thank you

[@stevielamonte9068]

Great video. Thank you!

[@carolprada9824]

Gracias, pero me gustaria saber cuantos puntos en cada vuelta desde el principio y en que vuelta aumento o desminuyo...................

[@sandraalston7863]

Such a helpful video, thanks so much 😀.

[@CrochetwithClare]

You are so welcome!

[@susandiane58]

How do you measure your head? Across your forehead and around the back or around your hairline?

[@Toofastfourluv]

Foam head with ears?? The second one with long curls

[@jyeong]

Hi, thanks for your tutorial..if my beanie still lie flat and don't curve, can I change to smaller needle in the middle of the work or do I hv to start from scratch all over again ? :( thanks

[@melmckenna4599]

Sometimes the yarn is too thick for the hook it suggests so i just go up a hook size

[@theelord371]

My hats always have a flat top and I don't know how to get it to slowly curve until i start making the sides. Sometimes it becomes wavy. Any tips for that? I'm really not sure what I'm doing wrong

[@tellitslant0]

Hi! I was wondering if you had a link to the size chart you mentioned? Thank you!

[@gobabe2396]

Hello. I have tried to make a beanie until the yarn I used is no good. Please help me I have tried 10 in MR 12 in MR Every variation of increase. Regular increase Also the 8 DC with increase. I have tried 2 st. In one befor my stitch and or the 2 St in creases after the my regular st. It does not matter. After I get to the size of the circumference ( I inch smaller. When I begin 1:1 st. I have a big wide sloppy bowl Not a nice firm fitting beanie ! I am Trying to get a nice ski hat right fit ? I am using worsted weight I am using a I hook I have go e up abs gone dow. Nithing works it’s a big giant floppy bowl. I followed a quick patter. Calls for 10 in the ring Increase to start A snit turned out like a infant hat ? Help

[@CrochetwithClare]

try this pattern. you should stop 2 inches before your crown measurement as the crochet stretches. www.crochetwithclare.com/half-double-crochet-hat.html

[@snowbird9660]

Thanks so much for the tips. I’ve crocheting for a long time but you took the guesswork out of how to get a better fit.

[@CrochetwithClare]

i am so glad i can help

[@ShilohAsher29]

Hi Clare. Hope you are well. Haven’t received any emails recently. I’m having trouble finding your tutorial on making the beanie. Can you tell me or send me the tutorial link? Thanks. Bobbi

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, sorry for the slow reply Here is a hat video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrM or it could be this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn7EdmRqpNhjnMU

[@ANTIERU]

do you have a link for the slouch beanie in the video?

[@BeatifulBrunette1218]

My crown came out really wavy i followed your video for "Crochet a basic beanie tutorial" in the video you did 6 hdc and said that if we felt like it was too tight then to do 12 hdc instead. So i did and it came out really wavy and wouldn't lay flat. I unraveled it all so i can try again, Idk what i did wrong but i wondered if you could help me.

[@catz2505]

Clare can you help me. I've tried this so many times because I want to do it and it makes me mad because I can't. Everytime I do this it curls on 2 sides and like straight on one end. What am i doing wrong. I count very carefully everytime and I just can't get it. What am i doing wrong. I just don't have it in me to tear aother one apart....need help!

[@Toofastfourluv]

Trying to get dogs hat to stay when they shake it off

[@Stephanie_Vincent]

What has gone wrong if the material begins to form a ripple/waves?

[@lauramontgomery4694]

How do you know how many sts to put in the first round , once you make your circle?

[@CrochetwithClare]

+Laura Montgomery Hello, you do 12 double crochets into the first round :)

[@emebourgeois874]

mercie pour les vidéo de bonnet au crochet félicitation il sont très jolis

[@333freakflag]

what size hook do you recommend. i tried using an H/8 and the crown increases way too much.

[@creativeagcollector4676]

But when I crochet my beanies the crown's edge frills up is this normal? Help!

[@lavontaylor8270]

How to keep the last (or finish) row from curving

[@CrochetwithClare]

for the crown of your hat or the entire hat? a smaller stitch for a the brim of a hat than the one used for the whole hat will prevent rolling

[@mjperfume7907]

Do u fold that hat to measure the width, I’ve seen so many different way s done, so confused

[@CrochetwithClare]

for the crown? no you measure across the whole circle to see if you reached your circumference.

[@mjperfume7907]

@@CrochetwithClare I found the most easiest pattern to make a beret that looks great on me and there’s no adding rounds or markers just the increasing as u go around the ribbing. U start at the bottom of the beret/tam and the join the ends of the ribbing, the pattern was designed by sewrella called pairisienne beret ! I’m dying to make one in the color that u made, purple and there’s no calculation envolved either!

[@loricookjohnson5033]

You said you had a link underneath if your hat was too big but I don't see it. The hat actually fits him but it's a little loose & I wanted to make it a little more snug at the opening(bottom) of the hat so it doesn't fall off or so no air gets underneath it. I'm gonna try some single stitches & hope this works but any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Yes single crochet stitches will pull it in, and a smaller crochet hook like you said :) Here is another hat video that should help you on your hat adventure, this is how I make my double crochet hats kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrM

[@loricookjohnson5033]

Thank you!

[@leladandy9154]

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[@melodymaben5365]

How do I make a beanie for a 6 year old child in Bulky 5 ?

[@CrochetwithClare]

follow the pattern with a hook that your yarn recommends. you can do a dc beanie and use these head sizes as a guide. www.crochetwithclare.com/head-sizes.html

[@AFTGxmer]

hello I have a beret pattern to fit an adult woman..how can I make a beret for 7 years old girl..

[@CrochetwithClare]

+Maira Faizan Hello, I am sorry but I am not sure how to make a beret - this hat video may help you with sizing kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrM

[@alveshecrd]

Hello when I click on the Facebook link it doesn't bring me to your page

[@CrochetwithClare]

mepsduckit Yes the facebook link is for my bobwilson123 page :)

[@deegarza4681]

when you start the part that is snug to your head, do you chain one at the beginning of each round?

[@CrochetwithClare]

+Dee Garza Hello, you chain 3, then dc in each stitch here is a great video to help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrM

[@b0dianab3auty]

I made a crown to begin with for a baby who's head is 42cm but mine measured 47!!! Please show me how to complete the beanie. Idk what to do next like what pattern to do that is easy for me thank you

[@Jeboyone-fh6lp]

Hi i learned so much from your video though i made mistakes for first to two times attempt...

[@CrochetwithClare]

+Jennifer Dela Serna Solomon Thank you for watching ! I am so glad you like the video. Mistakes are good even though they can be frustrating at times, we learn form the mistakes and grow as a crocheter

[@leladandy9154]

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[@VickyVue]

EXTREMELY HARD!!! I've tried it twice and I am soooo done! I'm sitting here in tears right now and my fingers are in pain, I've done everything I could and I'm done, ready to throw all of this stuff out the window! aaaaahhhhhh!

[@lauraanderson9562]

Did u keep tryin ?

[@lynnwinter94]

Hi, do you or anyone else have a size chart for babies right up to adult size for making pretty headbands? I really hope u can help me.

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello Lynn, you can find head sizes on my document at the bottom of this page here at this link www.bobwilson123.org/helpful-crochet-information.html

[@lynnwinter94]

bobwilson123 thank u very much.

[@navatook]

I'm just starting to crochet and I can't seem to get mine to look that neat therefore I can't see my stitches and my rows go in a spiral instead in row on top of rows.. Any idea what I'm doing wrong??

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, Tension and neatness will come with practice, it seems if it is going in a spiral and not stacked that maybe you are not joining at the end of each round . This is where you join with a slip stitch and then chain up for the next round

[@navatook]

ok i was looking for the end of the row to do the increase and i marked my spot with yarn and the end of the row.. even when i connect it it still looks spiral lol... idk ill keep practicing lol i just found out i am going to be a grandma and i want to make some things for my grand baby lol

[@diannacovergirlsmith]

take a piece of yarn another color and place it at the beginning of row so you no that is where you need to slip stitch there. it will help keep you on track.

[@DeniseLynnCentralPark]

this was so very helpful, thank you so much!!

[@carmenalopez1863]

Really informative tips thank you so much!!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Thank you so much ! Thank you for watching Here is a great hat pattern to get you started kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrM

[@Mrsonly1queen]

Thanks so much! this really helped me alot :D

[@angel292005]

Awesome, thanks for the tips!!

[@jyeong]

Thanks Clare :)

[@JJECKLE13]

Thanks for the info.

[@melmckenna4599]

Is it necessary to have the model

[@CrochetwithClare]

No, you can use a balloon if you have one

[@rausatariq926]

I'm making ahat for a 6 year old but don't know how to measure plez help me how to measure.

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hello, this video tutorial has a great method on how to measure your hat to get it to fit kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2a5mK1uoqlkfrM

[@teeaniskanen6085]

Thanks for this. Finland say thanks!

[@CrochetwithClare]

Hi, are you able to send me a really good photo of it ?? Email address can be found under the video in the description

[@vesnakozina224]

Thank you!