Cotton Candy Hearts Beanie (knit)

I couldn't resist putting in some hearts on this beanie. The hearts. The gradation of colors. It's very similar in pattern to the MISTY DAWN BEANIES (KNIT) - I changed the ribbing to 1x1 and added on a contrast yarn approximately halfway though the hat body.

Materials

• US 11 (8 mm) 16" circular knitting needles
• US 13 (9 mm) 16" circular knitting needles
• stitch marker
• yarn needle
• Less than 1 ball of Loops & Threads Copenhagen in Blush
• Less than 1 ball of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Fisherman
• 85 mm pom pom maker

Notes

• Sized for a preschooler (approximately 2-4 years)
• Gauge: 3 x 3 inches = 7 sts x 11 rows
• Knit in round; I didn't need double pointed needles but use them if you need to!
• Pattern adapted from Purl Soho's "Super Soft Merino Hats for Everyone!"

Finished Measurements

Circumference: 16 inches, not stretched out

Length: 7.75 inches (measured hat not including pom pom)

Abbreviations

k = knit

p = purl

k2tog = knit 2 stitches together

sts = stitches

*_* = repeat
MC = main color
CC = contrasting color

Instructions

• Using smaller needles, long tail cast on 42 sts with MC. Join in round, place stitch marker.
• Ribbing:
• Row 1-6: *k1, p1* repeat through round.
• Hat body: 
• Switch to larger needles, knit in round (stockinette) for 7 rows.
• Join CC. *CC-k1, MC-k1.* 
• *MC-k1, CC-k1*
• *CC-k1, MC-k1.*
• Repeat last two steps until you have 7 rows with hearts. Cut CC with 6 inches of tail for weaving in.
• MC-knit in round.
• Shaping crown: 
• *k5, k2tog* repeat through round (36 sts)
• *k4, k2tog* repeat through round (30 sts)
• *k3, k2tog* repeat through round (24 sts)
• *k2, k2tog* repeat through round (18 sts)
• *k1, k2tog* repeat through round (12 sts)
• *k2tog* repeat through round (6 sts)
• cut tail, thread through remaining sts
• make pom pom with CC using 85 mm maker, attach to top of hat
• weave in ends

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