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