Heartsy

Heartsy Hat by Kavitha Raman

What is Being Made

The Heartsy Hat is an advanced knitting pattern designed by independent designer Kavitha Raman. This downloadable PDF pattern features a distinctive heart-shaped lace motif with bobbles that flows into an interesting crown shaping. The hat is available in three sizes—Small, Medium, and Large—to fit head sizes of 17-19 inches, 19-22 inches, and 21-24 inches respectively, with finished circumferences ranging from 15.5 inches to approximately 24 inches depending on size.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project that employs advanced-level techniques. The pattern incorporates lace knitting as a primary design element, featuring a heart-shaped lace motif combined with bobble stitches. The lace flows seamlessly into the crown construction, creating a cohesive design that moves from the body of the hat into the crown shaping. The designer notes that the heart-shaped lace motif was inspired by stitch dictionaries, specifically drawing from Hitomi Shida's work, making this a pattern that celebrates decorative and textured knitting techniques.

Stitches Used

• Lace stitches forming a heart-shaped motif
• Bobble stitches integrated throughout the design
• Crown shaping stitches for the hat's top closure

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Heartsy Hat requires DK or Worsted weight yarn. Yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 93 yards (85 meters), Medium requires 130 yards (119 meters), and Large requires 153 yards (140 meters). The sample shown in the pattern was created using Sincere Sheep Terroir Fiber Series Covet DK, a blend of 60% Rambouillet Wool, 25% Huacaya Alpaca, and 15% silk, with 150 yards per 56 grams. Knitters will need appropriate needles for their chosen yarn weight to achieve the correct gauge for this advanced pattern.

Pattern Support

Kavitha Raman offers pattern support through the CraftDoodling Designs Facebook community, where knitters can access pattern assistance, participate in knit-along challenges, contribute to pattern testing opportunities, and engage with the broader crafting community.