Hearts & Arrows Hat
This beautiful stranded colorwork hat features a charming repeating design of hearts and arrows, making it an ideal project for knitters looking to add a touch of whimsy to their wardrobe. While it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations, you can also adapt the design for year-round wear by creating a monochrome version. Simply use three shades of the same color—light for the background, medium for the hearts, and dark for the arrows—to achieve a chic and modern aesthetic that suits any season.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: This stylish hat comes in three sizes with a finished circumference of 17.75 (19.5, 21.25) inches, allowing you to choose the perfect fit. A negative ease of 2-3 inches is recommended for a snug and comfortable fit, making it suitable for various head sizes. The sample is shown in the size of 17.75 inches.
Gauge: Achieve the desired look by maintaining a gauge of 36 stitches and 40 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in stranded stockinette stitch after wet blocking. This ensures your colorwork design appears crisp and vibrant.
Materials Needed: Yarn: For this pattern, we recommend using Cascade 220 Fingering yarn, which is composed of 100% wool and offers an impressive yardage of 273 yards (250 meters) per 100 grams. You will need the following colors: 9559 Indigo Frost Heather (MC: Main Color, 1 ball for all sizes), 9568 Twilight Blue (CC1: Contrasting Color 1, 1 ball for all sizes), and 9404 Ruby (CC2: Contrasting Color 2, 1 ball for all sizes).
Needles: To complete this stranded colorwork hat, you will need US size 1 (2.25 mm) 16” circular knitting needles, as well as US size 2 (2.75 mm) 16” circular knitting needles and double-pointed needles (dpns) for the crown shaping.
Notions: Additional supplies include a stitch marker, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a 3” pompom maker to create a lovely finishing touch on the top of your hat.
Get started on this delightful stranded colorwork hat pattern today, and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a stylish accessory that can be gifted or worn throughout the year!
