Perfect for walking the cobblestoned streets of an old city or skipping rocks at the beach, this hat features a stitch pattern that looks like an array of staggered pebbles. The texture looks similar to the popcorn stitch, but you work it without dropping a loop from the hook.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 16 3/4 (18 3/4, 20 3/4)“ in circumference and 9 1/2” tall.

Yarn Universal Yarn Bella Cash (60% fine Merino superwash wool, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere; 230 yd 210 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): #102 blush, 2 balls.

Hook Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch marker (m); yarn needle.

Gauge 10 V-sts and 23 rnds = 31/2” in patt.

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NOTES

• The textured side (or back) of the V-stitches will show on the outside of the hat.
• When working in single crochet V-stitch, work in first single crochet unless otherwise stated.
• When working in fan, work single crochet V-stitch in first and second single crochets unless otherwise stated.
• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.

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