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❄️ Colorwork you will get hooked on

Crocheters can enjoy a cute colorwork hat as much as knitters can. The Forest Brooks Beanie lets you show off your colorwork skills, even if it is your first time trying it.

It is made in a soft, warm merino and alpaca blend, and once you make one you will want to make hats for everyone. It is part of the Fireside Crochet Collection, where the course includes printable charts to color in your own choices.

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✨ What makes it work

• Beginner friendly colorwork. A great first colorwork project.
• Split single crochet. Dense, warm fabric with a knit look.
• Four sizes. Brims from 13.5” to 20.25”, relaxed.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Northfield, Valley Yarns (70% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk, 124 yds/50g)
• Hooks: H (5.0mm) or size needed to get gauge, and G (4.0mm)
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Tapestry Needle
• To finish like the sample: Faux Fur Pom Pom (optional)

✿ Sizes

• Brim circumference: 13.5 (15.75, 18, 20.25)“, relaxed
• Fits head: 16 to 17 (18 to 19, 20 to 21, 22 to 23)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Special stitch: Split single crochet
• Gauge: 13 sts and 15 rows = 4” x 4” in split single crochet with the larger hook; 20 sts and 16 rows in sc through the back loop only · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

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