Free Knit Heart Hat Pattern

Free Heart Hat Pattern by Ashley Lillis

The Bentley Hat is a great hat pattern to use as a foundation for other projects. I recently knit one up in a dark gray and was inspired to create a fun Valentine’s Day hat by adding a heart on the front using the duplicate stitch. I love how it turned out!

What is Duplicate Stitch?

Duplicate stitch is a great way to add on to an already finished project — sweaters, hats, scarves, pillows, etc. It’s called duplicate stitch stitch because you use a tapestry needle and a contrasting color yarn and weave the yarn over the existing stitches to create a specific design. The contrasting color is woven on top of the work by following the path of the existing yarn. Duplicate stitch is usually added on top of stockinette stitch.

Here are step by step instructions on how to knit this fun heart hat!

Step 1: Download the free Bentley Knit Hat Pattern

Grab your own pattern PDF of the Bentley hat so you can follow the step by step instructions on how to create this great hat.

Step 2: Get your Supplies Ready

Make sure you have all of your supplies handy so you can easily knit your hat up. Here are links to the materials you’ll need:

• Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in Slate

• Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in

• Size 10mm 16" Circular Knitting Needles

• Extra Large Pom Pom Maker

• Stitch Marker

• Fabric Scissors

• Tapestry Needle

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Lion Brand Yarn 640-148 Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Slate Hometown Yarn, 1-Pack

LENOOCLE Rainbow Enamel Tile Bracelet Colorful Beaded Stretch Bracelet Geometric Stackable Color-Block Strand Bracelet for Women Girls (Long Straight Tile Bracelet)

Size 15 Circular Knitting Needles 16 Inch Set Round Metal Kit

Step 3: Knit the Bentley Hat

Follow the pattern PDF instructions to knit the Bentley hat in your desired color. Newer to knitting? Watch the video below to see exactly how to knit the hat in the round.

Step 4: Print the Duplicate Stitch Heart Chart

Next you’ll take your finished Bentley Hat and begin the process of adding the duplicate stitch heart. Print out the Duplicate Stitch Heart Chart below to have handy or follow along on your phone, iPad, or computer.

Duplicate Stitch Heart Chart by Ashley Lillis

Step 5: Add the Duplicate Stitch Heart to Your Hat

Follow the chart and watch the video below to see how to add the duplicate stitch heart.

Step 6: Wear Your Hat + Enjoy!

Sport your handmade heart hat— make one for yourself and for your friends :)