Helgate

Crochet
December 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 6.5 rows = 4 inches
in Double Crochet
6.0 mm (J)
153 - 184 yards (140 - 168 m)
1 (2, 3, 4)
US
English

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)
To fit head circumference: 50 (53, 56, 58.5) cm/193/4 (20 ¾, 22,23)“, to be worn with approx 2.5–5 cm/1–2” negative ease

Finished dimensions: 46 (48, 51, 53) cm/18 (19, 20, 203/4)“ brim circumference x 19 cm/7 ½” long (with brim folded)

Yarn: Kelbourne Germantown Bulky (bulky weight; 100% North American wool; 112 m/123 yds per 100-g/3.5-oz ball)

Shades:
Yarn A: Pink; 1 ball Yarn B: Honey; 1 ball
OR
Yarn A: Forest Green; 1 ball Yarn B: Lilac; 1 ball
OR
Yarn A: Emerald; 1 ball Yarn B: Jade; 1 ball

OR approx:
Yarn A: 70 (75, 79, 84) m/77 (82, 86, 92) yds of bulky weight yarn
Yarn B: 70 (75, 79, 84) m/77 (82, 86, 92) yds of bulky weight yarn

Gauge: 12 sts & 6.5 rows = 10 cm/4” in double crochet using US J-10/6 mm hook, after blocking

Hook: US J-10/6 mm
Always use a hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch marker