Trittico

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The inspiration for this design came from the religious artefacts found in historical Ireland, namely, simple Celtic crosses and the intriguing recurrence of items in groups or multiples of three.

Wanting to recreate the symbolism of these forms, I deliberately went with 3 motifs around the Hat that are connected by a continuous slipped stitch line that circles the entire Hat. Each motif is marked by a vertical line, from the crown to the brim, that intersects the horizontal line at even points, creating the cross-linked design. The vertical line was a little harder to achieve and it adds a surprising twist!

This feature of using geometry to create the symbolism sits perfectly with the sideways construction of the Hat and the techniques and maths involved.

This Hat is worked sideways as a series of panels; 6 panels in total. Two panels are worked consecutively then cast-off. Stitches are then picked up and the next two panels are worked. The process is repeated once more. Finally, the first and last panel are grafted together.

 

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Yarn
139 [169] yd/127 [154] m
Sport or DK weight, single or plied yarn; solid or semi-solid yarns.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3mm/UK11/US2½ straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
3.25mm crochet hook
Approx. 2yd/2m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Ripples Crafts Merino Sport Weight 286yd/262m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino

Shown in size 20in/50.75cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head

Alternative Yarns
Stolen Stitches Nua 153yd/140m per 50g; 60% Merino, 20% Linen, 20% Yak

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs adjust your needle size or yarn weight.

Points of adjustment are marked on the chart should you wish to make alterations to the depth.

Gauge
24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 3mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 20 [22] in/50.75 [56] cm
Finished size: 15.75 [17.75] in/ 40 [45] cm
Finished Depth: 7.75 [8.25] in/ 19.75 [21] cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, slipped stitches, short rows, provisional cast-on, grafting for garter stitch

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; download links for specialist techniques
 

Orignally published August 2018, republished June 2023.

PDF file size: 3.1MB, image res. 300DPI

Product code: WW379KTrittico

Technical editors: Heather Murray, Sharon Carter & Deb Bramham