Valley Yarns 1336 Little Gem PDF

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