Drop the chocolates and gift your Valentine with this fun and festive hat! This project is perfect for those trying stranded (Fair Isle) colorwork for the first time. For a bit of a challenge, you can always trade out the heart motif for any other 16-stitch motif.

Delivery Options

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Yarn

Worsted weight yarn: 125 yards in main color and 25 yards in contrast color
Shown in Berroco Vintage Worsted, colorways 5123 Blush and 5134 Sour Cherry.

Needles

US #8/5mm (or size to get gauge) 16” circular and double points AND one size smaller 16" circular for ribbed brim

Notions

Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge

20 sts = 4” in stockinette stitch on larger needles

Skill Level

Advanced beginner (knitting in the round, fair isle)

Size

Adult small/medium (large): 20” (22”) circumference

Construction

This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.

Pattern Revisions

Version 2013 - Originally published.
Version 1/20/2020 - Changes: No errata. Aesthetic update to improved layout. Added more detailed instructions for first-time colorworkers.