The “LACEY” hat - wear your heart on your hat

This romantic stocking cap is knit in the round. Vertical lace panels alternate with columns of colorful hearts. An additional heart dangles from the top. The hearts are knit separately and sewn on. The optional picot edging is crocheted.

THE BASICS

• Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Toddler / Child / Adult

• Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms

• Instructions are for knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles

• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

• Knitting skill level - EXPERIENCED

• Picot edging is crocheted (optional)

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Knitting in the round

• Basic increases and decreases

• Knitting I-cord

• Basic crochet stitches for optional picot edging

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 100 to 200 yds (91 to 183 m) DK or light-worsted weight yarn depending on size made

• Approx. 20 yds (18 m) fingering weight yarn for hearts

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) 12” or 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 2 (2.75 mm) straight needles for hearts

• U.S. size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook for picot edge (optional)

• Stitch markers

• Stitch holder

• Cable needle

• Yarn needle

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This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. It may not be sold in full or in part. All commercial use, as well as reproduction, publication, or distribution (including distribution of the digital file and/or photographs) without written permission from the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.