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Crochet Heart Stitch Hat (Puppy Love Heart Slouchy) – Crochet Pattern

July 8, 2019 by Bethany 91 Comments

This crochet heart stitch hat is much easier to work than it looks and you will love the cute little hearts the design creates. Use different colors to make your crochet hat pop! This post uses affiliate links (click here for more info). I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Whistle and Ivy!

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We don’t have a large celebration of Valentine’s Day in our house. The Boy isn’t in school yet, so there’s no need to spend weeks planning Pinterest-perfect Valentines for his classmates, but I do think the sentiment is nice, and there’s nothing wrong with reflecting and thinking about ways we can better show our love to our family and friends. So in that way, I am not a total Valentine’s Day Grinch. But even if you are, this Crochet Heart Stitch Hat (Puppy Love Slouchy) is a super cute and comfy slouchy that can be worn all winter long.

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CROCHET HEART STITCH HAT (PUPPY LOVE SLOUCHY) –  CROCHET PATTERN

Please remember: You are free to use this pattern to make and sell, but do not republish or distribute this pattern in any way. Please DO NOT use my photos in your listings.

What you need: 

  • 5 Colors of Medium Weight Yarn (Red hat: Knit Picks Brava in Dove Heather, Red, Rouge, Cotton Candy, Blush) (Blue Hat: Knit Picks Brava in Dove Heather, Marina, Cornflower, Mint, White)
  • 5.5mm  Hook
  • Yarn Needle

Abbreviations: (American Terms)
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Sk – Skip
St – Stitch
Sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only

Gauge: 14 dc = 4″

Special Stitch:
3-dc cluster: Yarn over, insert hook. Yarn over, pull through st (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops (2 loops remaining on hook). Yarn over, insert in same st. Yarn over, pull through. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops (3 loops remaining on hook). Yarn over, insert into same st. Yarn over, pull through. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops. Yarn over, pull through all 4 remaining loops. If it’s easier to understand, it’s a basically a dc3tog worked all in the same st.

Watch a video tutorial here:  

The written pattern below is for size WOMEN/TEEN. You can find a PDF  that includes 4 sizes,  Adult-Baby in my shops. The PDF is formatted for easy crocheting on-the-go or for easy printing, it doesn’t include ads or comments. 

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ADULT/TEEN SIZE HEART STITCH HAT:

HAT RIBBED BAND: 

Ch 8.
1. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in each ch. Turn. (7 sts)
2.  Ch 2. Hdc in same st. Hdc in next 6 its in BLO. Hdc in last st, going through both loops. Turn. (7 sts).
Don’t tie off after last row.

Repeat row two until your band reaches about 18″ – 19″ for adult. 

You will get this measurement by gently stretching your band and measuring the length, not the pre-stretch length. You want the hat to be snug and due to differences in yarn stretchiness, I am not providing a row count. Instead, use your measuring tape. Don’t break yarn. 

CROCHET HEART STITCH HAT BODY:

1. Fold the band in half, and using the loop from the last hdc, pull it through and sl st down the side, forming a band. Don’t tie off. 
Turn the band, so the seam is on the inside and your loop is at the top.
Beginning where you left off sewing the band: Ch 1. Sc in same sp. 
From here, you will sc around the band until you have 72 total stitches. Join with a sl st with the first st, using 2nd color.

2. Ch 1. Dc 4 in same st. Ch 1. Sk 5 sts. *Dc 4 in next st. Ch 1. Sk 5 sts* work 11 times. Join with a sl st with the first st using Dove Heather. (60 sts)

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3. Ch 2. Sc in middle of shell (not in a st, in the space between the stitches). Ch 2. Work a 3-dc cluster in the 3rd st of the 5 skipped sts from the previous round. *Ch 2. Sc in middle sp of shell. Ch 2. Work a 3-dc cluster in 3rd sk st from previous round* repeat all around the hat. Join with a sl st with first chain. (72 sts)

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4. Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (72 sts)
Join 3rd color. (You can work in BLO this row for ease-of-use).

5. – 13. Repeat rows 2 – 4 respectively, changing colors when you make the hearts row.
14. Ch 2. Dc in same st. *Dc2tog, dc in next st* work 23 times. Work a dc2tog with last 2 sts. (48 sts)
15. Ch 2. Dc in each st around. (48 sts)
16. Ch 2. Dc2tog all around. (24 sts) Tie off.

To close the hat, turn it inside out. Put a length of yarn on your needle and sew in and out each stitch across the top. Pull it tight, cinching the top closed. Tie a very sturdy knot and clip end.

Finish with a pom pom on top (get the tutorial here).

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Do you love Valentine’s Day, or are you a V-day grinch? ;)

xoxo,

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Comments

  1. Tracey says

    January 31, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    Hi! Thank you for this awesome pattern! I’m just wondering why the child size hat calls for 4.5 hook and the toddler calls for a 6.? Any clarification would be appreciated!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 1, 2021 at 7:45 am

      Hi Tracey! The gauge on this hat was a bit tricky, so switching hooks helps get the correct fit. The stitch difference was too drastic of a change because of the repeat, so moving down hooks worked best to get the sizing right. Does that make sense?

      Reply
  2. Jenny says

    December 29, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    Love this!! I just finished making my first one. Do you have any tips on how to make the hearts more heart shaped? Your hearts look much more like hearts than mine.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 31, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Hm. Can you show me a photo? Bethany (at) whistleandivy (dot) com

      Reply
  3. Mic says

    October 12, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    Why are they called puppy love?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 15, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      It’s just a name I made up, because of the little hearts.

      Reply
  4. Sara says

    February 8, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    Can this stitch( puppy love) be made into a messy bun hat? I made the scarf and would love to try it in a messy bun hat style.

    Reply
  5. Rhonda says

    November 10, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    Hi my name is Rhonda and I was wondering if the Puppy Love beanie could be worked with a FPDC and BPDC band instead of the ribbed band?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 3, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Hi Rhonda! Yes you can do that! I would start with a dc foundation of 72 sts, join, then work the fpdc and bpdc ribbing. Then follow the pattern to finish.

      Reply
  6. Joan says

    July 9, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    I am making the Puppy Love Heart hat, which is more important on the ribbed band 46 rows or 15″. I am on row 41 but measure 17″

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      July 10, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      The actual length. Please note, the length is only accurate before stretching it to see if it fits your head. You do want a snug fit, though.

      Reply
  7. MellowLemming says

    June 15, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    I made one of these (intended for myself) but my 2 girls loved it soooo much, that I never got to wear it! I am definitely making more this winter. You are awesome! LOVE your patterns! I posted pictures on my blog (mellowmusings.com) linking back to your site. Love, love, love!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      June 16, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      THANK YOU so much!! <3 <3

      Reply
  8. Kim Holden says

    February 1, 2017 at 6:43 am

    I have just started enjoying your patterns. Keep them coming.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      February 1, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Thank you so much Kim!

      Reply
  9. Lisa Van says

    January 21, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Hi Bethany,
    Wanted to tell you I am a big fan of all your designs, you create such beautiful things! I have done the slouchy hat and the boat shoe slippers and I must tell you I had absolutely no problems with following your written instructions. I personally found them well written. I thought you should know that.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 21, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you for taking the time to let me know, Lisa! You are so kind!

      Reply
      • Lisa Van says

        January 22, 2017 at 3:36 pm

        You are so very welcome…and deserving! :)

        Curious, have you seen the “Striping Shells Hat” over at the redheart.com site? I must say, I like your design so much better for some reason.

        L.

        Reply
        • Bethany says

          January 23, 2017 at 12:48 pm

          I haven’t! It must be similar?

          Reply
          • Lisa Van says

            January 23, 2017 at 2:23 pm

            With the exception of the brim (which was FPDC) it was exactly the same. At first I thought it was you until I saw the designer name that was listed for the pattern. Can I send a pic of it to you?

          • Bethany says

            January 23, 2017 at 3:34 pm

            Is it on their website? I can take a look.

  10. Tanja says

    January 10, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    My gauge must be way off, cause even with a j hook my band wasn’t long enough to go around my head :( I did 48 rows of hdc to make it fit and am doing 84 dc for the first row

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      January 10, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      Yes, it should stretch 4 inches or more. But changing the stitch count works too!

      Reply
  11. Danielle says

    December 22, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Omgeez! I just finish making this hat with the pompom for my 7yr old and it came out beautiful! She loved it! Thank you so much for the pattern and the clear precise instructions with pictures. You Rock!

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 22, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      You are welcome! So glad you liked the pattern, thank you for taking the time to let me know :)

      Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 26, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Yay! You’re welcome, I am SO glad you love it!!

      Reply
  12. Jerusha Hawkins says

    December 10, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    I did the 39 rows for the band. H hook and med weight yarn. NO way this will fit and I have a small head. Super cute pattern though.

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      December 11, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Did you meet the gauge?

      Reply
    • Jerusha says

      December 12, 2016 at 12:26 am

      Had to use a j hook :) thank you! Cute pattern!

      Reply
  13. Trish Guinn says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    I LOVE this pattern!!! My first attempt, unfortunately, yielded a baby-sized beanie, even with the H hook and worsted weight yarn… I’ll have to try that six-stitch increase to make an adult one. It’s quite lovely, though! My imagination is thrilled with the creative possibilities for the ombre hearts. :)

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BNqF0g0jA2h/?taken-by=handsdowncreations

    Reply
  14. Gemma says

    November 4, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Hi Bethany and thank you for this lovely pattern.

    I’d love to see a You Tube video for this too and/or more photos of the steps.

    I’m also really struggling with the 72 stitch count. Did you day this should actually be 60?

    Thank you :)

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      November 5, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      Okay! I will get that on my channel as soon as I can! It’s 72, then the following is 60.

      Reply
      • Gemma says

        November 7, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        Thank you for your really lovely and fast response. I can’t wait :)

        Thanks again as I love what you do

        Reply
  15. Michelle says

    October 15, 2016 at 6:02 am

    Really easy and fast to make. Love this pattern! Thanks😀

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      October 15, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  16. Kari says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    One section 2 of body should there be a total of 12 hearts?

    Reply
    • Bethany says

      September 21, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Yes, 12 total.

      Reply
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