Inspired by Gio Ponti’s geometric ceramics, Droplene explores repetition, colour and surface. Its high-contrast motifs echo the tiles Ponti designed for Sorrento’s Hotel Parco dei Principi in collaboration with Ceramica D’Agostino, where individual geometric elements were designed to combine into larger compositions - a modular approach that translates naturally into knitted colourwork.

Each Hat in the Iterations collection is knitted bottom-up and in the round. The ideal yarn for these Hats is 4-ply or light sportweight, in a multi-plied fibre with some natural give, such as merino.

This pattern is available individually, or as part of the Iterations collection eBook.

Hat Description
Droplene is a stranded colourwork Hat worked from the bottom up in two colours. The colours are equally weighted in the pattern, using two-stitch and two-row patterning. The Hat starts with a corrugated rib brim that’s finished with a lateral braid. The body pattern features a nested diamond pattern, which alternates and repeats vertically all the way around, creating a striking graphic effect. The crown features the pattern converging towards the centre.

Pattern Details
Yarn
Yarn A: 104d/95m; Yarn B: 117yd/107m
4ply/Sock weight or sport weight, plied yarn; high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions
Set 2.75mm (3mm) DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Circular needle, 2 sizes smaller
2.75mm (3mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample Details
Shown in Malabrigo Arroyo shades ‘Purpuras’ & ‘Flama’ (335yd/306m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head

Size & Gauge
To fit size: 20in/50.75cm; use 2.75mm needles
Gauge:
30 sts x 36 rows over Corrugated Rib,
30 sts x 32 rows over Stranded pattern,
28 sts x 36 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm
Length: 8.5in/21.5cm

To fit size: 22in/56cm; use 3mm needles
Gauge:
28 sts x 34 rows over Corrugated Rib,
28 sts x 30 rows over Stranded pattern,
26 sts x 34 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm
Finished sizes:
Circumference: 18in/45.75cm
Length: 9in/22.75cm

Pattern Notes
This pattern is graded by gauge. Slight variations in yarn weight, needle size and/or gauge will be sufficient to change the size; swatching is advised. Points of adjustment are marked on the chart should you wish to make alterations to the depth.

Pattern contents
Written and charted instructions; download links for photographic tutorials

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Technical Editing: Deb Bramham
ISBN: 978-9916-693-91-9
Copyright Date: 2025
Last Revision: August 2026
File Name: WW470KDroplene
PDF File Size: 1.68MB; 150dpi