Galattica – knitting pattern

Worked flat from the bottom up and seamed at the centre back, Galattica is an introduction to repeats in short row colourwork. Worked in DK weight yarn the pattern can easily be adjusted for a range of sizes by changing needle size, gauge or yarn Hat Description Galattica is a vertically knit Hat with a smooth crown. It uses short-row colourwork to create lines of pods in a triangular formation around the front of the Hat. It’s worked in garter stitch throughout. Pattern Details Yarn Yarn A: 211yd/184m; Yarn B: 16yd/14m DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns. Needles & Notions Pair 3mm [3.25mm] straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge 3.25mm crochet hook 11 Stitch Markers Tapestry needle Sample Details Shown in MadTosh Tosh DK in shade ‘Cousteau’ [225yd/201m per 4oz/115g; 100% Merino] & Dragonfly Fibers Traveller DK in shade ‘Golden Compass’ [280yd/256m per 4oz/115g; 100% Merino] Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head Size & Gauge To fit size: 21in/53.25cm; use 3mm needles Gauge: 24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch Finished sizes: Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm Length: 10in/25.5cm To fit size: 23in/58.5cm; use 3.25mm needles Gauge: 22 sts x 44 rows to 4in/10cm over Garter Stitch Finished sizes: Circumference: 18.25in/46.25cm Length: 11in/28cm Pattern Notes Sizing in this pattern is achieved via adjustments in gauge or yarn weight. Pattern Support If you need help with this pattern, or have any questions about it, we have a dedicated forum thread where we can help you! Click here to visit the thread.