My Love hat

My Love Hat by Evvash

Project Overview

My Love is a forest-themed stranded colorwork knit hat designed by Evvash. This intermediate-level pattern features a charming woodland aesthetic created through traditional two-color stranded knitting techniques. The hat is available in three sizes to accommodate different head circumferences, making it a versatile project for knitters seeking a decorative yet wearable accessory.

Sizing and Finished Dimensions

The pattern includes three size options:

• Size S: Head circumference 52–54 cm (20.4–21.5 in); hat depth 20 cm (7.9 in)
• Size M: Head circumference 55–57 cm (22–22.4 in); hat depth 21 cm (8.3 in)
• Size L: Head circumference 58–60 cm (22.8–23.6 in); hat depth 22 cm (8.6 in)

Knitting Techniques

This pattern employs stranded colorwork, a foundational Fair Isle technique where two colors are carried across the row to create patterned motifs. The forest-themed design is worked in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, which allows for seamless construction and continuous colorwork rounds. The stockinette stitch base provides a smooth, refined fabric that showcases the colorwork details effectively. Knitters will work increases and decreases to shape the crown, with techniques such as k2tog (knit two together) used to create the necessary shaping for a fitted hat.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Drops Nepal yarn in aran weight, a blend of 65% wool and 35% alpaca that provides warmth, elasticity, and a soft hand. The yardage requirement is 82 yards per 1.75 ounces (75 meters per 50 grams). Three colors are used:

• White uni color 1101 – 1 skein
• Red uni color 3620 – 2 skeins
• Grey mix 0501 – 1 skein

The color palette of white, red, and grey creates a striking forest-inspired aesthetic suitable for the woodland theme.

Tools and Gauge

Knitters will need either a 16-inch (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle or US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles for working this hat in the round. The recommended gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rounds per 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch after blocking. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions and ensuring the hat fits appropriately.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting and basic colorwork techniques. The stranded colorwork method requires managing two yarn colors simultaneously, which adds complexity beyond basic stockinette projects but remains accessible to experienced beginners and intermediate crafters.