Hearts and Darts Hat

It’s getting to be that time of year again when all things heart and pink and chocolate are plentiful. In the spirit of the season, I bring you the Hearts and Darts Hat. Although I had Valentine’s Day on the brain when I created it, I think it is cute enough to wear any time.

The yarns that I used for this hat are discontinued but do seem to still be available at a number of online stores. Of course you can always substitute something else if you so desire, I just like to let you know when I use a specific brand.

This hat is sized for an adult woman.  If you need to adjust the size of the hat a bit, changing the stitch count will not work with this hat as the pattern is a repeat of 16 stitches.  You will need to change your hook size.

Supplies
(1) Queensland Leche’ in White (50g/109 yds) or 1.5 oz of a similar worsted weight yarn
(1) Plymouth Yarn Suri Merino in Pink (50g/110 yds) or 1.5 oz of a similar worsted weight yarn
H/8 5mm hook
Optional pom pom
Large Needle

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Back Loop Single Crochet (blsc)

Hat Brim
With white yarn, ch 6.
R1) Sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
R2) Blsc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
R3-80) Repeat row 2.
Bring the two short ends together, making sure to not twist, and join with a sl st.

Hat Body
Join pink yarn and ch 1, but do not cut white yarn.
R1. Sc in the end of each row evenly around, carrying the white yarn and working over it, for a total of 80 sc. Join with sl st to beginning sc. Ch 1.

All remaining stitches will be sc worked in the back loop only. Only the color count and changes will be given from this point on. All rounds end with a sl st to join and ch 1.

R2) [2 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R3) [2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 7 white] Repeat [] around.
R4) [2 pink, 5 white, 2 pink, 7 white] Repeat [] around.
R5) [3 pink, 3 white, 4 pink, 5 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R6) [4 pink, 1 white, 6 pink, 3 white, 2 pink] Repeat [] around.
R7) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R8) [4 pink, 1 white, 11 pink] Repeat [] around.
R9) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R10) [4 pink, 1 white, 6 pink, 3 white, 2 pink] Repeat [] around.
R11) [4 pink, 1 white, 5 pink, 5 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R12) [4 pink, 1 white, 4 pink, 7 white] Repeat [] around.
R13) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R14) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R15) [1 pink, 7 white, 4 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R16) [2 pink, 5 white, 5 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R17) [3 pink, 3 white, 6 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R18) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R19) [12 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R20) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R21) [3 pink, 3 white, 6 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R22) [2 pink, 5 white, 4 pink, 3 white, 2 pink] Repeat [] around.
R23) [1 pink, 7 white, 2 pink, 5 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R24) [1 pink, 7 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R25) [2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R26) It is no longer necessary to carry the white. 80 pink.
R27-30) 80 pink.
Finish off, leaving a long tail. Use a large needle to stitch in and out around the last row of sc all the way around, pull up tight. Make a couple of stitches to close up the hole completely, and tie off.

You may have enough remaining white yarn to make a pom pom, or you can use a purchased one, or leave it without.

You may not reproduce or copy my pattern or images in any way. You may link to my pattern from another site. You may sell items made from my pattern as long as you give me credit.