Knitted Hearts Checkered Hat

This Knitted Hearts Checkered Hat is not only stylish but also practical, providing warmth and comfort while making a fashion statement. The combination of the knitted hearts and checkered pattern creates a playful and romantic vibe, making it a versatile accessory that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you're out for a casual stroll or attending a winter event, this hat is sure to turn heads and keep you looking chic and cozy.

Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: "brown" 239 (1skein), "red" 106 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S:head circumference = 19" - 21" (48 - 53 cm), height = 8.5" (22.5 cm).
• Size M/L:head circumference = 21.5" - 23" (55 - 58.5 cm), height = 9" (23 cm)

Skill level: Intermediate.

Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Yardage:

• Size S: 130 - 135 yards (120- 125 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 150- 155 yards (135- 140 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip stitch, slip stitch, then knit the two stitches together.

Instructions:

Note: the main yarn (in gray) will be referred to as yarn (A), the secondary yarn (in red) will be referred to as yarn (B).

With yarn (A), cast on 80 (90) sts. Join in the round.

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round eleven (twelve) more times.

Garter pattern:

Round 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Always work this pattern with yarn (A) when mentioned.

General pattern:

Rounds 1-2: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 5, repeat to end.

Bind on yarn (B) and use it when mentioned.

Round 3: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 2, [with yarn (B) k 1], k 2, repeat to end.

Round 4: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 1, [with yarn (B) k 3], k 1, repeat to end.

Round 5: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 1, [with yarn (B) k 1, with yarn (A) k 1] twice, repeat to end.

Rounds 6-7: repeat round 1.

Rounds 8-9: k 5,5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 10: k 2, [with yarn (B) k 1], k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern,repeat to end.

Round 11: k 1, [with yarn (B) k 3],k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 12: k 1,[with yarn (B) k 1, with yarn (A) k 1] twice,5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Rounds 13-14: repeat round 8.

Repeat the general pattern once more. Cut yarn (B), then knit 0 (1) round.

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: ssk, k 3, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [72 (81) sts]

Rounds 2-3: k 4, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 4: ssk, k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [64 (72) sts]

Rounds 5-6: k 3, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [56 (63) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Size S:

Round 8: k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 9: ssk, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [48sts]

Round 10: k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 11: ssk, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [40 sts]

Round 12: k 1, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 13: ssk, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [32 sts]

Round 14: k 1, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 15: ssk, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.[24 sts]

Round 16: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. [16 sts]

Round 17: ssk, to end. [8 sts]

Size M/L:

Rounds 8-9: k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 10: ssk, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [54 sts]

Round 11: k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 12: ssk, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [45 sts]

Round 13: k 1, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 14: ssk, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [36 sts]

Round 15: k 1, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 16: ssk, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [27 sts]

Round 17: k 1, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 18: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. [18 sts]

Round 19: ssk, to end. [9 sts]

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.