How Do You Alter Hat Knitting Patterns?
For the sake of brevity and simplicity, knitting patterns for hats are generally written for adult, child or baby sizes. Unless the cap is to be knit with an extremely elastic yarn that creates a finished product that makes exact sizing unnecessary, knitters must be careful to follow gauge and instruction to ensure that the hat fits snugly yet comfortably. Hat patterns, however, can be easily altered to create a perfect fit for any size. Some simple math and accurate head measurements will be required to alter the pattern. Read the pattern to determine what the finished dimensions are. You will adjust these based on the size of the hat you need to create. Measure the circumference of the hat wearer’s head, including around the ears if they should be covered by the hat. Also measure from brow to crown to determine what the hat’s height will be. Study the gauge of the pattern. Gauge is how loose or tight the knitted fabric will be and is made variable by the type of yarn and size of the
