Love-ly Cap – Knit Heart Hat
Love-ly Cap – Free Heart Hat Knitting Pattern
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to tell those around us that we’re thinking of them. With multiple sizes, and such an adorable design, this free knit heart hat pattern can help you do that.
This stocking style cap features a row of hearts dancing around the brim of the hat. It’s a super cozy, super cute knit hat.
This free knitting pattern features all sizes Newborn through Adult. I’m sharing the pattern free today in hopes that it helps you create that extra special gift for somebody you love this Valentine’s Day.
This free Valentine’s Day Knit Heart Hat Pattern comes in both knit and crochet and features worsted (4) weight yarn.
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Love-ly Cap Knitting Pattern
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Love-ly Cap Knitting Pattern
Materials:
- Yarn: Approximately 95 yards of worsted (4) yarn for smaller sizes (approx. 75 yards of base color 1, approx. 20 yards of base color 2), and approx. 225 yards for larger sizes (approx. 200 yards of base color 1, approx. 25 yards of base color 2) I used Paton’s Classic Wool and Vanna’s Choice
- Knitting Needles: Size 5.5 mm (US9) Double Pointed Needles (or use the Magic Loop Method) OR whatever size is needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn or Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
8 sts and 12 rows = 2 inches (5 centimeters) in Stockinette Stitch
***It is important to check your gauge!***
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- K2tog: Knit the next two stitches together
- **: Repeat the section in between the two stars as specified
Average Head Circumference Size Chart
13-14″ (33-35.5cm)
14-15″ (35.5-38cm)
14-17″ (35.5-43cm)
16-19″ (40.5-48cm)
18-20″ (45.75-50.75cm)
19-20.5″ (48.25-52cm)
20.5-22.5″ (52-57cm)
20.5-22.5″ (52-57cm)
Newborn Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 50 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K5 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K4 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K3 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K2 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K1 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K2 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 4.25 inches (10.75cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Rounds 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 8: Knit
Round 9: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 10: Knit
Round 11: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 12: Knit
Round 13: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 14: Knit
Round 15: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 16: Knit
Round 17: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 18: Knit
Round 19: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
Baby 0-3 Months Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 55 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around to last stitch, K1
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around to last stitch, P1
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K6 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K5 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K4 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K3 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K2 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K2 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around to last stitch, K1
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around to last stitch, P1
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 4.25 inches (10.75cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (50 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Round 8&9: Knit
Round 10: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 11: Knit
Round 12: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 13: Knit
Round 14: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 15: Knit
Round 16: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 19: Knit
Round 20: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 21: Knit
Round 22: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
Baby 3-6 Months Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 60 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K7 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K6 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K5 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K4 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K3 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K3 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K4 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K10* Repeat around (55 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (50 total sts)
Rounds 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 8&9: Knit
Round 10: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Rounds 11&12: Knit
Round 13: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 14: Knit
Round 15: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 16: Knit
Round 17: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 18: Knit
Round 19: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 20: Knit
Round 21: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 22: Knit
Round 23: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 24: Knit
Round 25: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
Baby 6-12 Months Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 66 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K6 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K5 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K4 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K3 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K2 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K2 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (60 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K10* Repeat around (55 total sts)
Rounds 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (50 total sts)
Rounds 8&9: Knit
Round 10: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 11&12: Knit
Round 13: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Rounds 14&15: Knit
Round 16: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 19: Knit
Round 20: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 21: Knit
Round 22: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 23: Knit
Round 24: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 25: Knit
Round 26: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 27: Knit
Round 28: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
Toddler 1-3 Years Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 72 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K7 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K6 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K5 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K4 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K3 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K3 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K4 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 4.5 inches (11.5cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K34* Repeat around (70 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K12* Repeat around (65 total sts)
Round 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K11* Repeat around (60 total sts)
Rounds 8&9: Knit
Round 10: *K2tog, K10* Repeat around (55 total sts)
Rounds 11&12: Knit
Round 13: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (50 total sts)
Rounds 14&15: Knit
Round 16: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 17&18: Knit
Round 19: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Rounds 20&21: Knit
Round 22: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 23: Knit
Round 24: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 25: Knit
Round 26: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 27: Knit
Round 28: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 29: Knit
Round 30: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 31: Knit
Round 32: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 33: Knit
Round 34: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
Child 3-10 Years Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 77 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around to last stitch, K1
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around to last stitch, P1
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K6 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K5 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K4 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K3 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K2 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K2 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around to last stitch, K1
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around to last stitch, P1
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 5 inches (12.75cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (70 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K12* Repeat around (65 total sts)
Round 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K11* Repeat around (60 total sts)
Rounds 8&9: Knit
Round 10: *K2tog, K10* Repeat around (55 total sts)
Rounds 11&12: Knit
Round 13: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (50 total sts)
Rounds 14&15: Knit
Round 16: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 17&18: Knit
Round 19: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Rounds 20&21: Knit
Round 22: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 23: Knit
Round 24: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 25: Knit
Round 26: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 27: Knit
Round 28: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 29: Knit
Round 30: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 31: Knit
Round 32: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 33: Knit
Round 34: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
Teen Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 80 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K5 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K4 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K3 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K2 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K1 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K2 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 5 inches (12.75cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K14* Repeat around (75 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K13* Repeat around (70 total sts)
Rounds 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K12* Repeat around (65 total sts)
Round 8&9: Knit
Round 10: *K2tog, K11* Repeat around (60 total sts)
Rounds 11&12: Knit
Round 13: *K2tog, K10* Repeat around (55 total sts)
Rounds 14&15: Knit
Round 16: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (50 total sts)
Rounds 17&18: Knit
Round 19: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 20&21: Knit
Round 22: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Rounds 23&24: Knit
Round 25: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 26: Knit
Round 27: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 28: Knit
Round 29: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 30: Knit
Round 31: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 32: Knit
Round 33: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 34: Knit
Round 35: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 36: Knit
Round 37: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
Adult Knit Heart Hat Pattern
Cast on 84 sts using base color 1 yarn
Join in the round and place stitch marker
Round 1: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 2: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 3: Repeat round 1
Round 4: Repeat round 2
Round 5: Repeat round 1
Round 6: Repeat round 2
Round 7: Knit
Continue working with base color 1 yarn and also pick up heart color 2 yarn. Carry your un-used yarn behind your work.
Round 8: *K7 (color 1), K1 (color 2), K4 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 9: *K6 (color 1), K3 (color 2), K3 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 10: *K5 (color 1), K5 (color 2), K2 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 11: *K4 (color 1), K7 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Round 12: *K3 (color 1), K9 (color 2)* Repeat around
Rounds 13&14: Repeat round 12
Round 15: *K3 (color 1), K4 (color 2), K1 (color 1), K4 (color 2)* Repeat around
Round 16: *K4 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K3 (color 1), K2 (color 2), K1 (color 1)* Repeat around
Drop and cut heart color 2 yarn
Round 17: Knit
Round 18: *K1, P1* Repeat around
Round 19: *P1, K1* Repeat around
Round 20: Repeat round 18
Round 21: Repeat round 19
Round 22: Repeat round 18
Round 23: Repeat round 19
Round 24: Knit
Continue to knit each round until your piece measures approx. 5.5 inches (14cm) in length from the cast on edge
Decreases:
Round 1: *K2tog, K19* Repeat around (80 total sts)
Rounds 2&3: Knit
Round 4: *K2tog, K14* Repeat around (75 total sts)
Rounds 5&6: Knit
Round 7: *K2tog, K13* Repeat around (70 total sts)
Rounds 8&9: Knit
Round 10: *K2tog, K12* Repeat around (65 total sts)
Round 11&12: Knit
Round 13: *K2tog, K11* Repeat around (60 total sts)
Rounds 14&15: Knit
Round 16: *K2tog, K10* Repeat around (55 total sts)
Rounds 17&18: Knit
Round 19: *K2tog, K9* Repeat around (50 total sts)
Rounds 20&21: Knit
Round 22: *K2tog, K8* Repeat around (45 total sts)
Rounds 23&24: Knit
Round 25: *K2tog, K7* Repeat around (40 total sts)
Rounds 26&27: Knit
Round 28: *K2tog, K6* Repeat around (35 total sts)
Round 29: Knit
Round 30: *K2tog, K5* Repeat around (30 total sts)
Round 31: Knit
Round 32: *K2tog, K4* Repeat around (25 total sts)
Round 33: Knit
Round 34: *K2tog, K3* Repeat around (20 total sts)
Round 35: Knit
Round 36: *K2tog, K2* Repeat around (15 total sts)
Round 37: Knit
Round 38: *K2tog, K1* Repeat around (10 total sts)
Round 39: Knit
Round 40: *K2tog* Repeat around (5 total sts)
Do not bind off. Cut approx. 7 inch tail. Using yarn needle, remove all sts from DPNs or magic loop, as if to purl. Pull tail through sts to cinch the top of hat. Using yarn needle, pull tail through to the inside of the hat. Tie a knot and weave in ends.
Fold the very top of your hat over and use your yarn or tapestry needle to tack it securely into place. Add a tassel or pom-pom to the tip of your hat.
Pom-Pom Instructions: Take both colors, and wrap them around 4 fingers 35 times. Remove from fingers. Use separate piece of yarn to tie in the middle (make sure to leave 5-7 inch tails. Cut all loops on both sides of the tie. Trim pom to desired length. Using yarn needle, attach poms to the top of the hat with the piece of yarn that you used to tie the center.
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