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Hi Folks!

Thanks for checking out the Heartstrings Hat! Although ‘heart strings’ are actual anatomical structures (fibrous tissues that connect valves and muscles in the heart), this hat’s name takes a more literal approach. Like its cousins, the Heartstrings shawl and cowl, this pattern uses simple two-stitch cables and slipped stitches to create geometric hearts…on strings. This double-layered hat is completely reversible, with one side showcasing the textured heartstrings while the other showing off some simple stockinette, each side knit in different colors.

Here’s a quick summary of the pattern:

Sizes:
The pattern includes instructions for three sizes. Each of these sizes is designed to fit the indicated head circumferences with an average of 2 inches of negative ease.
-- Small: head circumferences of 18 to 20 inches (46 to 51 cm)
-- Medium: head circumferences of 20 to 22 inches (51 cm to 56 cm)
-- Large: head circumferences of 22 to 24 inches (56 to 61 cm)

Dimensions:
Brim circumference:
-- Small: 17 in (43 cm)
-- Medium: 19 in (48 cm)
-- Large: 21 in (53 cm)
Height from the top of hat to the bottom of unfolded brim:
-- Small: 10 in (25 cm)
-- Medium: 11 in (28 cm)
-- Large: 12 in (30 cm)
The height will be approximately 3 in (8 cm) less when the brim is folded up.

Yarn Requirements:
The pattern calls for two colors of light fingering weight or heavy lace weight yarn. The sample was knit with Malabrigo Sock (light fingering weight, high twist, 100% wool) in Tiziano Red and Pearl colorways.
Yardage:
-- Small: 500 yards (457 m)
-- Medium: 550 yards (503 m)
-- Large: 600 yards (549 m)
Please note that each of the two colors will require half of the yardage above. For example, if you’re knitting the Small size, you’ll need 250 yards of each color.

Needles:
2.75 mm (US 2) needles in your preferred format for knitting small circles (e.g., DPNs, magic loops, etc.) and in the round (16-inch circular needles recommended)

Gauge:
The gauge for the sample shown is 32 sts by 48 rows for a 4 in by 4 in (10 cm by 10 cm) square in stockinette stitch after washing and laying flat to dry

Other Materials:
-- 6 stitch markers, including one unique marker to mark the beginning-of-round
-- Cable needle (optional)
-- Tapestry needle to weave in ends

I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Catherine, Ash, Kayleigh, Bethany, and Lauren for taking the time to test knit this hat! The feedback you provided was tremendously helpful, and I hope your Heartstrings Hats keep you warm for many winters to come!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Reach out! I’ll do my best to respond back as quickly as I can.