Heart beat, this cute hat is knitted in the round in contrasting blocks of colors, interrupted by a heartbeat line done with a simple stranded knitting method. The crown looks like a pretty pinwheel.

The written and charted pattern also have a video link on how to catch the floats in the back. Sizes and circumferences:
Child size- 18/19”, Teen size- 20”,
Small Adult sizes- 21/22”, Medium/Large/Adult- 23/24”.

Yarn
Bambon, a blend of bamboo and cotton in a set of mini skeins with two 70 yard and one 10 yard portions in DK weight yarn. Each kit has enough yarn to knit the XL size. Colors used here:
C1- Periwinkle, C2- Black, C3- Light Green
The Bamboo skeins are available at www.yarnz2go.com

Notions used
1- US size 5 (3.5 mm)
1- US size 6 (4 mm), both circular needles 16” (41 cm) in length.
Optional - US 6 double pointed needles
1 Stitch marker
Darning needle for finishing

Gauge
13 sts and 17 rows in 3” of Stockinette stitch.

Techniques used
Knitting in the round, color changes, stranded knitting, catching floats in the back, decreasing, no binding off but finishing with darning needle, weaving in ends and blocking.

Level of expertise: Advanced Beginner

Enjoy this fun project!