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Yarn Standards

Head Circumference Chart

Infant/Child

  Preemie Baby Toddler Child Tween
Circumference (in.) 9–12 14–16 16–18 18–20 20–22
(cm.) 23–30.5 35.5–40.5 40.5–46 45.5–51 51–56


Adult

  Woman Man
Circumference (in.) 21–23 22–24
(cm.) 53–58.5 56–61

  

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