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** NKEIRUKA is a beautifully textured, beginner-friendly, knit-look double brim hat made from a rectangle. You can customize your hat by attaching a pom pom. The crochet pattern is written in 9 sizes so everybody gets a hat!**

CONSTRUCTION

Each hat is crocheted flat (turned rows), then the sides are joined using a special technique and finally the crown is gathered. A pom pom could be attached if desired.

The pattern is accompanied by a video tutorial, view here

SIZING

This pattern is sized based on HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE in 9 sizes (preemie to adult large).

YARN REQUIREMENTS

This pattern requires a DK weight yarn / #3

GUAGE, HOOK AND NOTIONS

Guage// 24 sts and 20 rows in (slst in 1 st, hdc in 1 st) stitch pattern is in 4”/10 cm using 4 mm hook.

Recommended hook// 4 mm hooks.

Notions// Tapestry needle.

For guage, the stitch pattern for guage shrinks up a bit but is very stretchy. As long as you can achieve the stitch gauge while gently stretching the swatch, that is good enough!