Gravity by Natasha Louise

Gravity

Knitting
August 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
250 yards (229 m)
English

Gravity is a unique adventure in stranded knitting and cables resulting in a stunningly textured fabric. From the cabled brim to the crown details, this is sure to be a knitted treasure!

Yarn:
Malabrigo Arroyo Sport Pure Merino Superwash
Main Color (MC) – Chircas. Approximately 145 yards
Contrasting Color (CC) – Sand Bank. Approximately 110 yards

If using Arroyo, you would have enough leftover to create an inverse color hat!

Skill level: intermediate/advanced
Skills Required:
Stranded knitting
Cables
Knitting in the round
Increasing and decreasing
Instructions for specialized cables are defined

Construction:
Knitted from brim to crown in the round.
Instructions are both written and charted

Measurements:
One size fits most adult heads.
Circumference - 20-in (51 cm)
Height – 9.5-in (24 cm)

Gauge:
24 sts and 33 rows is 4 inches (10 cm) on US 6 (4.0 mm) over stockinette st and
20 st body repeat is approximately 2 in (5 cm) in pattern
Adjust needle size to achieve gauge

Needles and Notions:
Size US 3 (3.25 mm) for cast on
Size US 4 (3.5 mm) 16-in (40-cm) circular needles for brim
Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16-in (40-cm) circular needles for body
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Blocking board