The Zodiac hat is knit in the round using stranded color work to create the moon phases and astrological patterns shown in the design. It is crucial to knit this pattern using a looser tension to avoid puckering in the design and to achieve the correct fit.

Materials:
•Approx. 120 yards/109 meters each main color and contrasting color of fingering weight yarn, for a total of approx. 240 yards/218 meters.

Original design was worked up using colorways:
- Zodiac Sky by
Shadowthreads Yarn Co.
- Construct by Hedgehog
Fibres

•Sizes U.S. 3 (3.25 mm) and U.S. 5 (3.75 mm) circular knitting needles 16” 40 cm long and set of
four size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
•Stitch markers
•Tapestry needle for finishing