IMPORTANT NOTE: This pattern is available in a tutorial video for FREE on my youtube channel. If you want the printable version, grab your copy here.

The valentine hat is a beginner friendly stranded colorwork hat. I’m a beginner when it comes to colorwork, so I walk you through the process in the video and there is an included colorwork chart as well as written instructions.

MATERIALS
YARN - Worsted weight:

• MC: 98 yards {90 m}.
• CC: 25 yards {23 m}

Sample uses: I Love This Yarn (100% Acrylic - 355 yards {325 m}/ 199g) in the colorways ‘Rosy Cheeks’ (MC) and ‘Ivory’ (CC).

NEEDLES

• US 8 {5.00 mm} 16″ (41 cm) circumference. Or size needed to match gauge.
• You will also need a longer cord length or DPNs for the crown decreases.
• Rib Needles 1-2 sizes smaller than gauge for the brim in 16” {41 cm}.

OTHER MATERIALS
Yarn Needle, Stitch Markers.

GAUGE
Stockinette Colorwork - Worked in the Round

• 17.5 sts / 23 Rounds = 4″ {10 cm}. I worked the swatch in the colorwork pattern, I found my plain stockinette stitch gauge was looser than the colorwork section. It balanced out when working the colorwork for the swatch.

SIZING
One Size
20.5” {52 cm} around by 8” {20.5 cm} long

This hat only has 0.5” {1.5 cm} of negative ease based on the average female head circumference. This is to prevent the colorwork section from stretching and losing the design when you wear it.

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Note: This pattern has not been tech edited or test knit, the price reflects that.