More than chocolate or roses or winged cherubs practicing archery, a box of pastel colored candy hearts is a symbol of Valentine’s Day! I find it impossible to put them in my mouth without reading them, and I love that the messages have been updated in recent years. You’d never have found “text me” on the conversation hearts of my childhood!

Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, the sweet and cheerful colors of this simple, slouchy hat will bring a smile to your face.

Sizes
Child (Small Adult, Large Adult)

Finished Measurements
Head circumference: 16½ (19¼, 22)“ / 42 (49, 56) cm
Length: 8¼ (10, 10½)” / 21.5 (25.5, 26.5) cm

Yarn Requirements
Fingering or sock weight yarn:
90 (125, 150) yards MC
25 yards each CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, and CC5

Yarn Used for Sample
Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 231 yds / 50 g)
MC: #23730 Cream
CC1: #24573 Lady Slipper
CC2: #24570 Blossom Heather
CC3: #24250 Semolina
CC4: #24258 Green Tea Heather
For adult sizes only:
CC5: #26044 Wonderland Heather

Needles
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle and set of 4 double pointed needles or needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round
Size 3 US / 3.25 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch marker, 5 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
29 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st over stranded colorwork pattern, after blocking
To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.

NOTES
• This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
• This hat features Fair Isle-style stranded colorwork. Carry the color not in use loosely along the wrong side of the work.