VectorKnits Designs
Heartstrings Hat
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Although ‘heart strings’ are actual anatomical structures (fibrous tissues that connect valves and muscles in the heart), this hat’s name takes a more literal approach. Like its cousins, the Heartstrings shawl and cowl, this pattern uses simple two-stitch cables and slipped stitches to create geometric hearts…on strings. This double-layered hat is completely reversible, with one side showcasing the textured heartstrings while the other showing off some simple stockinette, each side knit in different colors.
PATTERN DETAILS
This pattern contains instructions for knitting the Heartstrings Hat in three sizes. Each of these sizes is designed to fit the indicated head circumferences with an average of 2 inches of negative ease. The height of the brim is approximately 3 in (8 cm).
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Size |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
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Head Circumference |
18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm) |
20 to 22 in (51 to 56 cm) |
22 to 24 in (56 to 61 cm) |
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Brim Circumference |
17 in (43 cm) |
19 in (48 cm) |
21 in (53 cm) |
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Height (unfolded brim) |
10 in (25 cm) |
11 in (28 cm) |
12 in (30 cm) |
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Yardage |
500 yards of fingering-weight yarn (250 yards in each color) |
550 yards of fingering-weight yarn (275 yards in each color) |
600 yards of fingering-weight yarn (300 yards in each color) |
Needles:
- 2.75 mm (US 2) needles in your preferred format for knitting small circles (e.g., DPNs, magic loops, etc.) and in the round (16-inch circular needles recommended)
Gauge:
- 32 sts by 48 rows for a 4-inch square in stockinette stitch after washing and laying flat to dry
Other Materials:
- 6 stitch markers, including one unique marker to mark the beginning-of-round
- Cable needle (optional)
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Included Instructions:
- Standard, written instructions
- Simplified charts
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Catherine, Ash, Kayleigh, Bethany, and Lauren for taking the time to test knit this hat! The feedback you provided was tremendously helpful, and I hope your Heartstrings Hats keep you warm for many winters to come!
