Hat, mitten and sock size chart
Head, hand and foot measurements for accessories.
Head circumference
| Measurement | Preemie | Baby | Toddler | Child | Tween | Woman | Man |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head circumference | 9–12 in (23–30.5 cm) | 14–16 in (35.5–40.5 cm) | 16–18 in (40.5–46 cm) | 18–20 in (45.5–51 cm) | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) | 21–23 in (53–58.5 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) |
Hands – Child
| Measurement | 2–4 y | 4–6 y | 6–8 y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand circumference | 5 in (13 cm) | 6 in (15 cm) | 6½ in (16.5 cm) |
| Hand length | 4 in (10 cm) | 4¾ in (12 cm) | 5¼ in (13.5 cm) |
Hands – Woman
| Measurement | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand circumference | 7 in (18 cm) | 7½ in (19 cm) | 8 in (20.5 cm) |
| Hand length | 6 in (16 cm) | 6½ in (16.5 cm) | 7½ in (19 cm) |
Hands – Man
| Measurement | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand circumference | 8 in (20.5 cm) | 8½ in (21.5 cm) | 9 in (23.5 cm) |
| Hand length | 7½ in (19 cm) | 7¾ in (20 cm) | 8½ in (21.5 cm) |
Feet – baby, child and youth (US shoe sizes)
| Measurement | 0-4 (Baby) | 5-9 (Toddler) | 10-13* (Child) | 1-3 (Youth) | 4-6 (Youth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages | 6–18 mo. | 2–3 y. | 4–5 y. | 6–9 y. | 10–13 y. |
| Foot Circum. | 4½ in (11 cm) | 5½ in (14 cm) | 6 in (15.5 cm) | 6½ in (16.5 cm) | 7 in (17.5 cm) |
| Sock Height | 2½ in (6.5 cm) | 3½ in (9 cm) | 4½ in (11.5 cm) | 5½ in (14 cm) | 6½ in (16.5 cm) |
| Total Foot Length | 3–4½ in (7.75–11.5 cm) | 4¾–6 in (12–15.25 cm) | 6½–7½ in (16.5–19 cm) | 7¾–8½ in (19.75–21.5 cm) | 8¾–9½ in (22.25–24 cm) |
Feet – women (US shoe sizes)
| Measurement | 4-6½ | 7-9½ | 10-12½ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Circum. | 7 in (17.5 cm) | 8 in (20.5 cm) | 9 in (23 cm) |
| Sock Height | 6½ in (16.5 cm) | 7 in (17.5 cm) | 7½ in (19 cm) |
| Total Foot Length | 8-9 in (20.25–23 cm) | 9¼-10 in (23.5-25.5 cm) | 10¼-11 in (26-28 cm) |
Feet – men (US shoe sizes)
| Measurement | 6-8½ | 9-11½ | 12-14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Circum. | 8 in (20.5 cm) | 9 in (23 cm) | 10 in (25.5 cm) |
| Sock Height | 7½ in (19 cm) | 8 in (20.5 cm) | 8½ in (21.5 cm) |
| Total Foot Length | 9¼-10 in (23.5-25.5 cm) | 10¼-11 in (26-28 cm) | 11¼-12 in (28.5-30.5 cm) |
Source: Craft Yarn Council’s www.YarnStandards.com standard body measurements. Body measurements, not garment sizes – add ease for the fit you want.
Corrected an obvious typo in the source: women’s sock height 6½ in is 16.5 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big should a knitted hat be?
Most hats are knitted 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) smaller than the head circumference so they stretch to fit.
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