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The Stargazer's Hat
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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- First published: September 2023
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