Stellar by Julia Marsh

Stellar

Knitting
October 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in pattern chart
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
109 - 115 yards (100 - 105 m)
one size - adult
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Stellar features a colour work design of intersecting lines and triangles. The stranded ‘Fair Isle’ inspired panel creates a head band effect with a contrasting solid crown. Suitable for men and women, can be made as a beanie style hat or add the optional eye catching tassel.

One size: fits average adult head 48cm -56cm (19-22ins) circumference, approx. 23cm (9ins) from rib edge to top of crown.

Needles
Set of 3.75mm dpn’s or can be worked with a 3.75mm circular needle 40cm long. This size needle is used to cast on and work the ribbed edging.
Set of 4mm dpn’s. Can be worked with a 4mm circular needle 40cm long changing to 4mm dpn’s during the decrease rounds. Or can be worked using 4mm circular needle 80cm or longer using the Magic Loop method. This size needle is used for working the pattern panel and crown shaping.
x2 4mm dpn’s for making the optional i-cord.