Colorful Winter Hat with Hearts

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn in White (100g)
• Worsted Weight Yarn in Red (50g)
• Worsted Weight Yarn in Blue (50g)
• US Size 8 (5 mm) Circular Knitting Needles
• US Size 8 (5 mm) Double Pointed Needles
• Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends)
• Pom-pom Maker or Scissors (to create pom-pom)
• Stitch Marker (optional)

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• St(s) - Stitch(es)
• BO - Bind Off

Instructions

1. Cast On: CO 80 stitches using white yarn.
2. Ribbing: Work in ribbing (K1, P1) for 2 inches to create a snug brim.
3. Body of Hat: Switch to stockinette stitch (K every row) and knit until the work measures 6 inches from the cast on edge.
4. Hearts Pattern: Begin the hearts pattern:
   • Row 1: *K5, K2tog, K2, YO, K2, SSK, K5*
   • Row 2: Knit all stitches
   • Repeat Rows 1 and 2 two more times, then knit all stitches in white yarn for 4 rows to separate the hearts.
5. Decreases: Begin decreasing for the crown:
   • Row 1: *K8, K2tog* repeat until end of row.
   • Row 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 3: *K7, K2tog* repeat until end of row.
   • Row 4: Knit all stitches.
   • Continue decreasing in this manner (K6, K2tog; K5, K2tog; etc.) every other row until 10 stitches remain.
6. Finish the Hat: Cut the yarn leaving a long tail, thread the tail through the remaining 10 stitches, pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in all ends.
7. Pom-pom: Create a pom-pom using white yarn and attach it securely to the top of the hat.

Final Size

The finished hat should measure approximately 20 inches in circumference and 8 inches from brim to top.

Enjoy wearing your new hat or gifting it to someone special!