Hello fellow knitters! As Mother's Day approaches, what better way to express your love and appreciation than with a handmade gift straight from the heart? That’s why I am delighted to bring you a charming project: knitting a cozy beanie hat adorned with a sweet hearts pattern. Whether you're crafting for your mom, grandmother, or any maternal figure in your life, this heartfelt gift is sure to warm their hearts and heads alike. Available in three sizes – S , M, and L– this versatile beanie pattern ensures a perfect fit for your loved one's head. So, gather your yarn, needles, and a sprinkle of love, to create a cherished gift and celebrate this special occasion.
Overview:
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
- Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes S (for kids), M, and L (for teens and adults). (see detailed measurements below).
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Materials:
- Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: rose berry 170 (1 skein), red 106 (1 skein) and cream 01 (1 skein).
- Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm).
- Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
- Tapestry needle.
- Ring stitch marker.
Sizes and measurements:
- Size S (for kids): head circumference = 18" (46 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
- Size M: head circumference = 20" (51 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).
- Size L (for teens and adults): head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).
Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Yardage:
- Size S: 108 - 110 yards (100- 102 m), approx.
- Size M: 128- 130 yards (118- 120 m), approx.
- Size L: 148- 150 yards (135- 137 m), approx.
Knitting Terms:
- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- k2tog: knit two stitches together.
- ssk: slip st, slip st, knit the 2 slipped sts through back loops.
Instructions:
With rose berry yarn, cast on 72 (84, 96) 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, work as follows:
Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.
Repeat the rib round ten (twelve, twelve) more times, then work as follows:
Rounds 1-2: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 2, (k 1, p 1) three times, repeat to end.
Rounds 3-4: k 1, p 1, k 6, (k 1, p 1) twice, repeat to end.
Round 5: k 11, p 1, repeat to end.
Bind on red and cream yarns and work the hearts chart. Cut the red and cream yarns, then repeat round 5 once, rounds 3-4 once, rounds 1-2 once. Work rib round 0 (once, twice).
Decreasing rounds:
Round 1: (k 1, p 1) five times, ssk, repeat to end. [66 (77, 88)] sts
Rounds 2-3: knit the k sts and purl the p sts.
Round 4: (k 1, p 1) four times, k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. [60 (70, 80)] sts
Rounds 5-6: repeat round 2.
Round 7: (k 1, p 1) three times, k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. [54 (63, 72)] sts
Note: change to DPNs when needed.
Rounds 8-9: repeat round 2.
Round 10: (k 1, p 1) twice, k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. [48 (56, 64)] sts
Round 11: repeat round 2.
Round 12: k 1, p 1, k2tog, k 4, repeat to end. [42 (49, 56)] sts
Round 13: repeat round 2.
Round 14: k2tog, k 5, repeat to end. [36 (42, 48)] sts
Round 15: k to end.
Round 16: k2tog, repeat to end. [18 (21, 24)] sts
Round 17: k to end.
Round 18: k2tog, repeat to the last st for all sizes (K the last st for Size M). [9 (11, 12)] sts
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. 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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