Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hat
In an honor of International Women’s Day, here is Hugs & Kisses XOXO hat pattern
Hugs & Kisses (XOXO) Hat
In celebration of International Women's Day 2020
by Cho Tin Tun Kirkpatrick
Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hat
The Hugs & Kisses XOXO cabled pattern knitted hat has been created in celebration of the International Women's Day 2020. I designed this hat pattern to represent not only 'women' around the world but also 'us', 'humanity'! Hugs & Kisses has a pussy hat inspired design with an XOXO cable pattern repeat. This hat can be knitted-in-the-round or flat using one or two colors. We come from various parts of the world in different shapes and forms. Knit this Hugs & Kisses XOXO hat in the way you want and customize it to be your own!
Yarn: Worsted weight (I have used various fibers in different blends. All works well with different strengths and weaknesses. If you feel the project is tight when making cable stitches, just go a needle size up. Don't stress as I have done this myself. The main goal of this project to create your own unique piece. You are the only one who could do that!)
Needle: US 8 or 5.0mm works best with worsted yarn. However, if your cable stitch tension is tight, feel free to use a needle that is one size bigger. After all, everyone knits on a different tension and guage depending on the moment!
Others: A stitch marker and darning needle
Abbreviations:
ktbl = knit to back loop
k = knit
p = purl
c4b = cable 4 back
c4f = cable 4 front
Pattern repeats:
2x2 Rib - *ktbl 2, p 2*, repeat * * until the end. You may use the knit stitch to replace ktbl.
XOXO cable pattern repeat is worked 8 stitches over a 16 rounds/rows repeat.
Hugs Kisses XOXO Hat_Flat
Cast on 8 stitches
Row 1 (rs): k8
Row 2 (ws): p8
Row 3 (rs): c4b, c4f
Row 4 (ws): p8
Row 5 (rs): k8
Row 6 (ws): p8
Row 7 (rs): c4b, c4f
Row 8 (ws): p8
Row 9 (rs): k8
Row 10 (ws): p8
Row 11 (rs): c4f, c4b
Row 12 (ws): p8
Row 13 (rs): k8
Row 14 (ws): p8
Row 15 (rs): c4f, c4b
Row 16 (ws): p8
Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hat_Round
Round 1: k8
Round 2: k8
Round 3: c4b, c4f
Round 4: k8
Round 5: k8
Round 6: k8
Round 7: c4b, c4f
Round 8: k8
Round 9: k8
Round 10: k8
Round 11: c4f, c4b
Round 12: k8
Round 13: k8
Round 14: k8
Round 15: c4f, c4b
Round 16: k8
Hat Pattern:
Cast on 88 stitches using a long-tail method.
Work 2x2 rib for 2 inches. You may change to another color for body of the hat.
Follow the XOXO pattern (flat or round) until the hat reaches desired length, ending on the 4th, 8th, 12th, or the 16th round/row. You may change to another color for the top of the hat. Be aware that you will need more length if the brim of hat is to be folded.
Knit in stockinette for 4 more rounds/rows.
Finishing for Knitting flat:
Bind off all 88 stitches. Sew the sides and top of hat.
Finishing for Knitting-in-the-round:
Place 44 stitches over two US8/5.0mm knitting needles to close the top of XOXO hat.
Kitchener stitch or mattress stitch the top. Weave in ends.
Weave in ends.
Happy Knitting!