Beanie keeps turning into bucket hat...

[tamikins]

So I have tried several times to make a beanie. Out of the 4 I have made, one has turned out looking like an actual beanie. The other two ending up looking like buckets ( one I actually turned into a purse with a strap lol)  on my head due to being to big and very loose. The one I made last night for my 7 month old daughter fits, but seems a little big on her as well.  I can't seem to figure our what I am doing wrong. I like them to be tight on my head and to form to the shape of my head as well. I seem to be a tight crocheter and and trying my hardest to be a little looser with my stitches. 

 

Does anyone have any tips to help me get a tight fitting beanie?

 

Thanks!

<3

[magiccrochetfan]

http://www.crochetcabana.com/html/round_hat.html is a good tutorial on making hats the size you want. The info on circumference and diameter is great.

[AsheSkyler]

I did that with my last hat. Didn't space out my increasing stitches very well. But it made a cute bucket hat for my kid to wear.

[angelsmith52]

Good luck. Hope that you can figure it out.

[tamikins]

Thanks! I think Im starting to get it, I hope lol. I think I just need to try different hook sizes to find the right fit for me