This stranded hat was inspired by the colorway Apollo, and NASA’s space shuttle program of the same name, that landed the first humans on the Moon. I am fascinated with the Universe and brought concepts like The Big Bang and Black Holes into the motifs on this hat.
This 2-color colorwork hat is worked in the round from brim to crown. The brim section is knitted in corrugated ribbing, adding a nice texture. The body of the hat starts with the word Apollo spelled out, followed by various space-related motifs. The bulky weight yarn knits up quickly and has generous negative ease that will fit most heads/hair.
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Yarn
Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Bulky (100% Superwash Merino; 106 yds [96 m]/100 g): Jet (MC), 1 ball/skein.
Jems Luxe Fibers Apollo’s Fade Monster Bulky Mini Set (100% Superwash Merino; 21 yds [19 m] /20 g): 1 set of 5 mini balls/skeins including Golden Lyre (CC1), Apollo (CC2), Serpent Slayer (CC3), Daphne (CC4) and Ill Fated Loves (CC5).
Needle/Hook
Size US 10 (6.0mm) needles, 16″ (40cm) circulars and DPNs or longer circulars for Magic Loop
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
14 sts and 19 rnds = 4″ [10cm] St st
15 sts and 18 rnds = 4″ [10cm] patt after blocking
Size
19” [48cm] circumference, 9.5” [24cm] from brim to crown
To be worn with up to 4” [10cm] negative ease.
Notions
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.
Abbreviations
See the Standard Abbreviations
Tutorials
Fair Isle or Stranded Knitting
Stranding and Catching in the Back
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About the Designer: Duke of Nikko
Duke Akiba (under the designer name “Duke of Nikko”) is a knitwear designer originally from Japan, now living in the U.S.
He specializes in Amimoji typography knitting using language and cultural symbols.
He can be found on Ravelry (duke313), Instagram (@nikkoduke) and at dukeofnikko.com.
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