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Helgate
The perfect learn-to-crochet book for beginners!
Crochet How takes new crocheters through the basics so they can develop their skills and increase their crochet confidence with each new project. The book’s friendly teaching style, clear instructions, and easy to make patterns are specifically designed to make starting out fun and to inspire new crocheters to stick with the craft.
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
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