The Stargazer's Hat by Alison Poteracke

The Stargazer's Hat

Knitting
September 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Colorwork in the round, blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
166 - 205 yards (152 - 187 m)
1, (2, 3)
English
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SIZE(S)
1, (2, 3)

MEASUREMENTS
Finished: 16, (18, 20)” / 41, (46, 51)cm
Actual: 18, (20, 22)” / 46, (51, 56)cm

YARN
Main Color – DK weight yarn 36, (40, 44)g / 104, (116, 128)y
Single Contrast Color Total – 21.5, (24, 26.5)g / 62, (70, 77)y.
Contrast Color Totals for 6 Colors – A: 8, (9, 10)g / 23, (26, 29)y / 21, (24, 27)m; B: 5, (5, 6)g / 13, (15, 16)y / 12, (13, 15)m; C: 3, (3, 4)g / 9, (9, 12)y / 8, (8, 11)m; D: 3, (3, 4)g / 9, (9, 12)y / 8, (8, 11)m; E: 5, (5, 6)g / 13, (15, 16)y / 12, (13, 15)m; F: 5, (5, 6)g / 13, (15, 16)y / 12, (13, 15)m

SUGGESTED YARN
Sample 1 (Size 2): Brooklyn Tweed, Arbor 100% American Targhee Wool (50g / 145y): MC – “Sashiko”; Color A – “Klimt”; Color B – “Spruce”; Color C – “Heron”; Color D – “Driftwood”; Color E – “Humpback”; Color F – “Ranier”
Sample 2 (Size 1): MC – Universal Yarns, Deluxe DK Superwash 100% Wool (100g / 250y) “Marigold”; CC1 – Brooklyn Tweed, Arbor “Sashiko”; CC2 – “” held double

NEEDLES
US size 5 / 3.75mm (or smaller size than needle used to obtain gauge); US size 6 / 4mm – 20-32” circular needle for magic loop.

GAUGE
23 sts & 32 rnds = 4” / 10cm over stockinette colorwork in the round, blocked.

GEAR
Stitch markers (4), scissors, tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES USED

  • Knit in the round
  • Corrugated ribbing
  • Stranded Colorwork (Fair-Isle)
  • K2tog decreases for crown shaping

TEA
Spice Market Princess Tea, hot or cold

ALBUM
“Handful of Stars” performed by Stan Getz on Spotify

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