Cable knit hearts and Xs and Os trail up this adorable hat. I designed this to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Why Valentine’s Day you ask? Valentine’s Day is special to me because it’s also my birthday! I enjoyed creating this unique design in honor of the occasion. Knit it in red to really send those Valentine vibes, or knit it in a neutral for a classic look. Any choice is a winner!

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)

SIZING NOTE:
• Small size is to fit head circumference ranging from 18-20”/46-81cm.
• Medium and Large sizes is to fit head circumference ranging from 21-23”/53-58.5cm.

First sample is a size large and in color in Redear.
Last sample is size medium in color Natural.
Model has a head circumference of 21.5”.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 17.25 (18.25, 19.25)“/43 (46, 48)cm circumference by 8.5 (8.5, 8.5)”/21.5 (21.5, 21.5)cm tall

YARN:
RECOMMENDED:
North Bay Fiber, Heritage (100% Targhee-Polypay; 150 yd/137m per 50g); 1 skein in Redear.
OR:
Heavy DK, light worsted weight yarn in the following amount: 152 (173, 187) yd/138 (157, 170)m

GAUGE:
25 sts x 30 rnds = 4”/10 cm in cable pattern, worked in the round and blocked

NEEDLES:
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16”/40cm circular
needles and DPNs—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needles — or one three sizes smaller than gauge needle

TOOLS:
Stitch marker(s) and tapestry needle

Also available from North Bay Fiber website.