Knit up a sweet little valentine hat with an adorable XOXO fair isle pattern and a fun pom pom on top!
Updated January, 2025
This pattern has been updated to include additional child and adult sizes. For more information on the changes, what’s included and many other questions, click here.
Ok, so I just couldn’t help myself. I liked the Fair Isle Heart Hat so much I just had to make another Valentine’s Day hat. And to be honest with you, designing fair isle patterns is SO fun. I’m a type A person so combine an artsy thing with charts and graph paper and it’s basically my dream come true. I would expect to see more of them. I mean come on, there’s even a little heart shape mixed in there!
Anyway, for this hat I went with X’s and O’x (aka hugs & kisses) in a fair isle pattern. You can discuss amongst yourselves whether the X is the hug or the kiss. Apparently much like which group is Law and which is Order in the tv show, this is a controversial subject. Let’s just agree there’s no wrong answer, yeah? (The O’s are obviously the kisses….)
This is a great pattern if you’re sort of new to Fair Isle knitting (like me) Just be sure to size up if your little one is between sizes, and be sure to carry (or float) the unused yarn color LOOSELY behind the work so that it won’t pull when the hat stretches.
XOXO Valentine Hugs & Kisses Hat Knitting Pattern
Sizes included: 0-3 months, (6 months, 1-2 years, 3-6 years, Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Large) Read our sizing guidelines post for more information.
Gauge: 19 stitches = 4 inches
Supply List:
Worsted weight yarn in bright pink and light pink
US 7 16″ circular knitting needles
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
This cute pattern is available for sale only. When you purchase this pattern, you’ll get an instant download PDF pattern in a few nicely formatted easy-to-print pages that includes written instructions and step by step photos. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry where it will also be permanently stored in your Ravelry pattern library.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Lee Orlian says
This is so cute! Love the pattern and the pictures! Also, I love how passionate you are and I appreciate the work that you have put in this project. You are inspiring me to do more! Thank you for sharing!
Cassie May says
Thank you so much!! This was not the path I originally intended to take but it’s been so much fun! Thanks for stopping by!