Thilde Hat Pattern

IntroductionI am obsessed with hearts. I always have been. I make heart shaped bread, pizza, cookies, pancakes, and muffins. I sometimes sign my name with a heart.  And I use the heart emoji more than any other. I think it’s wonderful how just seeing a heart makes us think of love. In Nordic knitting, the heart also stands for courage, kindness, and understanding. Pair the heart with the star (that stands for light and protection) and you have the perfect love note! I designed the Thilde hat for Valentine’s Day 2025. But it can be worn to bring a little Valentine’s spirit all year round. Let the stars and hearts shine alone  or add a snap-on pompom for extra charm. Thilde works up quickly. It’s knit with super soft yarn and only eleven rows of colorwork. I designed it tall for extra coziness. I hope you will pull this hat out again and again on particularly chilly days.  Due to the width of this design, this hat is only available in one size. You can make a larger hat by changing the g