Knitting the Heart and Soul
Hat and Cowl Set Pattern
Knitting the Heart and Soul Hat and Cowl Set
Using a variegated yarn mixed with a white yarn, this hat’s hearts change colors. Such a fun effect! The matching cowl is squishy and warm and just zips along. It’s a quick and easy pattern and the best part is… it’s free!
Read on for the free pattern!
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Skill Level → Intermediate with knowledge of fair isle knitting
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Yarn
White yarn → Berocco Vintage Chunky White
Variegated Yarn → Zen Garden Serenity Chunky in Frilly Fiji
Berocco Chunky → Knit a Double Brim in gray held double with Rowan Cashmere Haze for a super soft and warm brim. Body of hat made with Pink and White Berocco Chunky
Related Post → Knitting the Diamond Hill Beanie
Related Post → The Blake Hat
Pattern for Hat
Assuming worsted weight yarn, 4″ = 18 stitches: Gauge is important! Swatch first or it may not fit.
For sizes child/teen/adult and size 8 needles, cast-on 64/80/88 stitches. Place marker and join in the round.
Knit for 2 inches and then changed to light yarn.
Knit 2 rows.
3rd Row: k3 light yarn, k1 variegated, continue for the rest of the round
Rows 4 and 5: knit 2 rows with light
Row 6: knit 1 light, knit 1 variegated, then for the rest of the round knit 3 light, knit 1 variegated
Repeat Rows 4, 5 and 6 until hat is 6, [7.5, 8.5″] long
Then: k2tog
knit
k2tog
knit
There should be 12- 14 stitches left on the needles.
Begin the lining
Then, with lining yarn, this is peach in my project (can be the same or any color):
Kfb around
Knit
K1, kfb, k1, kfb around
Now knit until lining is as long as the hat. It will look like an hourglass.
Pull the lining into the hat through the hole at the top.
Then turn the hat right side out. Pull the lining to just under the edge of the hat and stitch it on.
Next: turn the hat inside out and stitch the hole closed
Pompom – Optional but fun
If you like a faux fur pompom try here: Etsy: faux fur pompoms
It is also fun to make your own yarn pompoms. I like to use the Knitpicks Clover Pompom Maker. For help use this guide.
I hope you enjoy knitting this fun hat!
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