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Hello everyone! It’s not usual for me to knit for Valentine’s Day, but I got inspired this year, and thought, why not make a heart themed item that can be a quick gift for a loved one. So, this beret is what I bring you for this year’s Valentine’s. I’ve knitted two versions with different yarn weights, as you will see in the rest of this post. For version A, I worked with worsted yarn and used 5 and 6 mm needles, which produced a hat that turned out very big with a loose fit. As for version B I switched to a multi colored, sport weight yarn, which I knitted using 4 and 4.5 mm needles. The resulting hat was more fitted this time. I personally think that both versions have their own charm, so it is up to you to decide which one to make based on what fit you prefer. Hope you all have a love filled Valentine’s Day!

Skill level: Intermediate

Version A
Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: white (55): 1 skein, red (106): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16” (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20”- 21” (50- 53 cm), height = 9.5” (24 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22”- 23” (56- 58.5 cm), height = 10” (25.5 cm).

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rounds = 4”x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 168- 170 yards (153- 155 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 190- 192 yards (173- 175 m), approx.

Version B
Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 1 skein. Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color cherry (390): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16” (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: One Size: head circumference = 20”- 21” (50-53 cm), height = 8.5” (21.5 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rounds = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 150- 153 yards (137- 140 m) approx.