The Velvet Truffle Kiss Hat: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Plush, Textured Chocolate Treat
Indulge in Sweetness: The Velvet Truffle Kiss Hat
Get ready to create the coziest, most decadent accessory you'll ever wear. The Velvet Truffle Kiss Hat is a free knitting pattern designed to look like a luxurious, oversized chocolate kiss wrapped in velvet. Using a soft, chunky velvet yarn and a clever gathered base, this playful yet sophisticated hat is a true treat to make and wear. Perfect for beginners looking for a quick, satisfying project, this pattern will have you crafting a plush, textured masterpiece in no time.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth knitting experience.
- Yarn: 2 skeins of Bernat Velvet Plus in 'Rich Chocolate' (or any super bulky weight #6 velvet yarn, 300g/108yds per skein).
- Knitting Needles: US 15 (10mm) circular knitting needles with a 16-inch cable; US 15 (10mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the crown.
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
- Optional: Small piece of stiff felt or fabric in silver or gold, needle and thread for the plume.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up, creating a tall, tapered shape that mimics a chocolate kiss. The base is gathered with a drawstring to form the classic flat bottom.
Abbreviations
- CO: Cast on
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Rnd(s): Round(s)
- PM: Place marker
- SM: Slip marker
- BO: Bind off
Bottom Ribbing (Creates the Flat Base)
- Using the long-tail method, CO 40 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. PM to mark the beginning of the round.
- Rnd 1-4: *K2, P2; repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Body of the Hat (The Tall, Tapered 'Kiss' Shape)
- Rnd 5: K all sts. (40 sts)
- Rnd 6-20: Continue knitting every round (stockinette stitch) until the piece measures approximately 8 inches from the cast-on edge. The hat will look like a tall tube.
Crown Decreases (To Form the Pointed Top)
- Rnd 21: *K8, K2tog; repeat from * around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 22: K all sts. (36 sts)
- Rnd 23: *K7, K2tog; repeat from * around. (32 sts)
- Rnd 24: K all sts. (32 sts)
- Rnd 25: *K6, K2tog; repeat from * around. (28 sts)
- Rnd 26: K all sts. (28 sts)
- Rnd 27: *K5, K2tog; repeat from * around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 28: K all sts. (24 sts)
- Rnd 29: *K4, K2tog; repeat from * around. (20 sts)
- Rnd 30: K all sts. (20 sts)
- Rnd 31: *K3, K2tog; repeat from * around. (16 sts)
- Rnd 32: K all sts. (16 sts)
- Rnd 33: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 34: K all sts. (12 sts)
- Rnd 35: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * around. (8 sts)
- Rnd 36: K2tog around. (4 sts)
Finishing the Top
- Cut yarn, leaving a 10-inch tail. Thread tail through a tapestry needle and slip through remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close the top. Weave in end securely.
Creating the Flat Bottom (The 'Kiss' Base)
- Cut a 24-inch length of yarn. Thread onto a tapestry needle.
- Weave the needle through the cast-on edge stitches (the bottom of the hat), going through each stitch. Do not pull tight yet.
- Gently pull the yarn to gather the bottom edge into a tight circle, forming the flat base of the kiss. The ribbing will naturally curl inward.
- Secure the gathered center by stitching through it several times. Weave in all ends.
Optional 'Plume' (The Little Paper Flag)
- Cut a small rectangle (about 2 inches by 1 inch) from a piece of stiff felt or fabric in a contrasting color (e.g., silver, gold, or white).
- Fold it in half lengthwise to create a flag shape.
- Using a needle and thread, attach the folded end to the top point of the hat, letting the flag stick up like a real Hershey's Kiss plume.
Care Instructions
Hand wash in cold water, lay flat to dry. Do not wring.
