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Zaramama Hat by Allyson Sgro Pattern
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Category:
KnittingType:
AccessoryFit:
Women, Girls, Plus-sized, Tall, PetiteItem:
HatSkill Level:
Beginner
Basic Skills Necessary:
- Knit and purl.
- Follow US pattern abbreviations or knit charts.
- Decreasing (K2tog).
Pattern Description:
Designer Allyson Sgro/Chemical Lace Designs was inspired by the Incan goddess, Zaramama, who was incarnated in the fields through oddly shaped ears of corn. Her cabled hat band highlights the thick and thin yarn.
Using just one skein of Galler Yarns Asana Bulky, this snug fitting hat makes a great last minute gift!
About the designer: Allyson Sgro is a scientist living and working in Princeton, NJ with her husband and cat. When her cat isn't taking over her lap, she enjoys cooking, reading, travelling, and knitting. Allyson has been working with indie yarn companies and expects to have several patterns released in the near future. She can be found online at her website, Chemical Lace Designs - http://chemicallacedesigns.com/.
Gauge:
16 sts in stockinette st = 4" (10 cm). For best results, always check your gauge.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- Child (Adult Medium, Adult Large): 18"/46 cm (20"/51 cm, 22"/56 cm) head circumference.
Materials:
- Galler Yarns Asana Bulky, colorway 405 (3.5 oz/100 g, 140 yds/128 m) - 1 skein
- US 9/5.5 mm circular and double pointed knitting needles, or any size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
Suggested yarn:
140 yards of Bulky weight
Preferred Brand/Yarn:
Galler Yarns Asana BulkyColorway:
405Zaramama Hat by Allyson Sgro Pattern
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About the Designer
Once upon a time in 1920's Luxembourg, Joseph Galler and his brother began a business in the heart of the capitol city: "H. Galler - Bonneterie en Gros," or "H. Galler Wholesale Handknitting Yarns." The boys, only in their late teens, had to use their father's name, H. Galler, as they were too young to assume the business title. With hard work and determination, the brothers maintained a ...
Once upon a time in 1920's Luxembourg, Joseph Galler and his brother began a business in the heart of the capitol city: "H. Galler - Bonneterie en Gros," or "H. Galler Wholesale Handknitting Yarns." The boys, only in their late teens, had to use their father's name, H. Galler, as they were too young to assume the business title. With hard work and determination, the brothers maintained a successful shop for almost 2 decades until the German invasion of Luxembourg in 1940 shut them down.
It took three years to navigate an escape of war-torn Europe, but in 1943, Joseph Galler, wife Renee, and children Henry and Michele, arrived in New York City. Here, Joe began a career with Fiber Yarns, a company that dyed yarns for resale to the trade. To his dismay, he learned that this company was skimming yarn off the top of every order and keeping excess yarn for resale and profit. In the middle of the holiday Christmas party, Joe addressed his boss' thievery in front of the crowd and quit on the spot. He would rather face an unknown future than accept money from a crook.
Striking out on his own, Joe began TricotLux and eventually incorporated as Joseph Galler Inc. in 1951. Importing only the finest quality yarns and selling at the lowest prices possible earned him a loyal following. His unending work ethic was halted only with his death at the age of 92 in 1993.
Galler Yarns has remained in the hands of Joseph's family, passing to Henry and now to the 3rd generation, Henry's daughter Star.
The Galler Yarns business continues to thrive today with the same ethical standards and integrity that Joe proudly and firmly instated.
Even though Joe was convinced computers were evil, we welcome you to the new generation and our website. We thank you for considering our yarns.
Star Galler
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