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HAT SIZES: S (M, L) for head circumferences of 13-17 (18-22, 23-25)" / 33-43 (46-56, 58.5-63.5) cm, blocked

SHAWL SIZE: 90” x 16” (229 cm x 41 cm), blocked

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Pearlescent Worsted yarn 

Shawl and hat both shown in color: Idyllic

1 skein needed for hat; 4 skeins needed for shawl

See Notes on page 5 for additional construction options and yardages.

If that color isn't available, any from this category will work.

NEEDLES:

US size 8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, plus circular needles with 12-16” (30-40 cm) cable for hat

US size 6 (4.00 mm) for hat brim only

US size 8 (5.00 mm) DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate - This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include: k2tog, simple cables or twisted stitches (1/1 LT and 1/1 RT), Long-Tail cast on, knitted bind off, and adding fringe with a crochet hook.

Notes from the Designer:

Heartbeat is a hat and shawl set named after the design of the pattern, which resembles a beating heart. Although we may have days where we want to just lay in bed and cuddle up in our blankets or heavy sweaters, our hearts are always still beating to remind us of the good things happening in our lives – one of these things being life itself. The Heartbeat hat and shawl are designed to be oversized to allow for maximum comfort, while also giving a visual representation of our constantly beating hearts.

The shawl has one size option, but the length is easily adjustable. The hat has three size options with three brim options: unfolded, folded, and double folded. The shawl is knitted flat from one end to the other with fringe added on the ends, and the hat is knitted from the bottom up in the round. The hat is designed to be knitted using circular needles with a small cable and DPNs for the crown.

• Click the Videos tab to watch a video on how to add fringe and work the 1x1 Twisted Rib, RT/LT, C2F, and C2B stitches featured in this pattern.
• Approximate hat yardage: 70 (100, 120) yds / 64 (91.5, 110) m for an unfolded brim; 100 (130, 160) yds / 91.5 (119, 146) m for a 1x folded brim; and 120 (160, 200) yds / 110 (146, 183) m for a 2x folded brim.
• The hat is shown in size M, modeled on a 22" (56 cm) head. It used 150 yds (137 m).
• The shawl shown here used 846 yds (774 m).
• When working the crown of the hat, switch to DPNs when necessary.
• Throughout the pattern, you can choose to work twisted stitches or cables instead.
• The shawl is knit flat, but I recommend using circular needles to help with the weight of the shawl.
• Click here to watch a tutorial on how to work cable stitches without a cable needle.

Designed by Becca Leith

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Happy knitting!

Chandi

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