Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Valley Yarns |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | One Size |
| Techniques and Construction: | Stripes, Worked In The Round |
| Pattern Code: | 1336 |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
Size: One size
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Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK
Wheat (9)
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Valley Yarns Hawley Yarn - Cotton DK
Natural (1)
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3 Accessories
Product Description
A perfect finishing touch to any summer outfit, Valley Yarns Little Gem adds style and sun protection all in one fun project. Choose your favorite shades of Valley Yarns Hawley for this crochet project and get ready to whip up your new favorite hat! Hawley combines cotton, silk, and nylon into a warm-weather friendly tweedy yarn that has great texture and a soft, stay-cool feel. Little Gem is crocheted seamlessly in the round from the top down, beginning with a magic ring and increasing to shape the crown and body of the hat. Stripes of different depths add extra interest as you crochet and when you wear your finished hat, and they’re perfect for mixing and matching colors.
This pattern is only available as a PDF download.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: One Size; to fit 21–22” head
Finished Measurements: 22½” circumference before brim
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Hawley (50% Cotton/ 30% Silk/ 20% Nylon; 50g/135yds)
Color A – 1 ball, shown in #09 Wheat
Color B – 1 ball, shown in #01 Natural
Hook: US G/6 (4.00mm)
Gauge: 16 sts and 9 rnds = 4” in single crochet
Valley Yarns Little Gem Crochet Bucket Hat
What is Being Made
The Valley Yarns Little Gem is a beginner-friendly crocheted bucket hat designed by Olana Flynn. This one-size hat features a finished circumference of 22½ inches and fits head sizes 21–22 inches. The hat is worked from the crown downward in the round, creating a classic bucket-style silhouette perfect for summer wear.
Techniques Used
This crochet project employs several fundamental techniques suitable for beginners:
- Worked in the round: The hat is constructed from the center outward, starting at the crown and expanding downward to the brim using continuous circular construction
- Stripes: Two-color stripes decrease in width progressively from the crown to the brim, creating visual interest and dimension. The pattern uses a color-carrying technique to manage the unused yarn color throughout each round
- Increases: Strategic stitch increases are distributed throughout the rounds to shape the hat and achieve the proper circumference
Stitches Used
The Little Gem is constructed primarily using single crochet, the most fundamental crochet stitch. Additional stitches include chain stitches for round transitions and slip stitches for joining rounds. The pattern begins with a Magic Ring technique to create a closed center at the crown.
Materials and Tools
This project requires minimal materials, making it an economical choice for crafters:
- Yarn: Valley Yarns Hawley (50% Cotton/30% Silk/20% Nylon blend), 1 ball each in Color A (Wheat #09) and Color B (Natural #01). Each ball contains 50 grams and 135 yards
- Hook: US size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to achieve proper gauge
- Additional tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge and Construction Notes
The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 single crochet stitches and 9 rounds over 4 inches. Crafters should check their gauge after round 9 to ensure the hat will fit properly. The pattern includes a helpful technique for managing color changes: the unused yarn color is carried over the working yarn before chaining at the beginning of each round, eliminating the need to cut and rejoin yarn.
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