Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret

 

Hello everyone! It's not usual for me to knit for Valentine’s Day, but I got inspired this year, and thought, why not make a heart themed item that can be a quick gift for a loved one. So, this beret is what I bring you for this year's Valentine’s. I’ve knitted two versions with different yarn weights, as you will see in the rest of this post. For version A, I worked with worsted yarn and used 5 and 6 mm needles, which produced a hat that turned out very big with a loose fit. As for version B I switched to a multi colored, sport weight yarn, which I knitted using 4 and 4.5 mm needles. The resulting hat was more fitted this time. I personally think that both versions have their own charm, so it is up to you to decide which one to make based on what fit you prefer. Hope you all have a love filled Valentine’s Day!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Version A

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version A

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: white (55): 1 skein, red (106): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm). 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version A

 

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50- 53 cm), height = 9.5" (24 cm). 
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56- 58.5 cm), height = 10" (25.5 cm).

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S/M: 168- 170 yards (153- 155 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 190- 192 yards (173- 175 m), approx.

Version B

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version B

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 1 skein. Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color cherry (390): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm). 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: One Size: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50-53 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm). 

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 150- 153 yards (137- 140 m) approx.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version B

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m 1: make one st increase.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.

Instructions:

Notes for version B:

• Use knitting needles size US 6 (4 mm) when you cast on, then switch to size US 8 (5 mm) when the instructions say to.
• To get Version B in the measurements I specified in the measurements section, work the pattern by following the red numbers written between (). If you work following the black numbers, you will get a smaller sized hat for which measurements are not yet determined, because I have not tested it. 

With white yarn and size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 75 (84) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 2, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 times. Switch to size US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows:

First increasing round: k 3 (4), m 1, repeat to end. 100 (105) sts

Knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows: 

Second increasing round: k 5 (7), m 1, repeat to end. (120 sts)

Knit 1 (2) round(s). Bind the red yarn, then work according to the chart below. Cut red yarn and knit 1 (2) round(s).

Decreasing pattern:

Decreasing round 1: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. (100 sts)

Knit 4 rounds.

Decreasing round 2: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. (80 sts)

Knit 3 rounds.

Decreasing round 3: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Knit 2 rounds.

Decreasing round 4: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Knit 2 round.

Decreasing round 5: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 6: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 7: k2tog, repeat to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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