Droplene – knitting pattern

Inspired by Gio Ponti’s geometric ceramics, Droplene explores repetition, colour and surface. Its high-contrast motifs echo the tiles Ponti designed for Sorrento’s Hotel Parco dei Principi in collaboration with Ceramica D’Agostino, where individual geometric elements were designed to combine into larger compositions – a modular approach that translates naturally into knitted colourwork. Each Hat in the Iterations collection is knitted bottom-up and in the round. The ideal yarn for these Hats is 4-ply or light sportweight, in a multi-plied fibre with some natural give, such as merino. This pattern is available individually, or as part of the Iterations collection eBook. Hat Description Droplene is a stranded colourwork Hat worked from the bottom up in two colours. The colours are equally weighted in the pattern, using two-stitch and two-row patterning. The Hat starts with a corrugated rib brim that’s finished with a lateral braid. The body pattern features a nested diamond pattern, which alternates and repeats vertically all the way around, creating a striking graphic effect. The crown features the pattern converging towards the centre. Pattern Details Yarn Yarn A: 104d/95m; Yarn B: 117yd/107m 4ply/Sock weight or sport weight, plied yarn; high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns. Needles & Notions Set 2.75mm [3mm] DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge Circular needle, 2 sizes smaller 2.75mm [3mm] crochet hook Stitch markers as necessary Tapestry needle Sample Details Shown in Malabrigo Arroyo shades ‘Purpuras’ & ‘Flama’ [335yd/306m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino] Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head Size & Gauge To fit size: 20in/50.75cm; use 2.75mm needles Gauge: 30 sts x 36 rows over Corrugated Rib, 30 sts x 32 rows over Stranded pattern, 28 sts x 36 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm Finished sizes: Circumference: 16.75in/42.5cm Length: 8.5in/21.5cm To fit size: 22in/56cm; use 3mm needles Gauge: 28 sts x 34 rows over Corrugated Rib, 28 sts x 30 rows over Stranded pattern, 26 sts x 34 rows over St.St. to 4in/10cm Finished sizes: Circumference: 18in/45.75cm Length: 9in/22.75cm Pattern Notes This pattern is graded by gauge. Slight variations in yarn weight, needle size and/or gauge will be sufficient to change the size; swatching is advised. Points of adjustment are marked on the chart should you wish to make alterations to the depth. 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.