Muska

Inspired by the “Muska” motif found in traditional Turkish woven textiles, Muska is a fitted beanie featuring these motifs with stranded colorwork technique.

Muska means Amulet, which gives protection against evil, danger, or disease. Serving both tradition and modern, Muska givesa relaxed and quick knit experience.

SIZES

1 (2): 18 (20.5)” / 45.5 (52) cm head circumference, 9” / 23 cm length, worn with approx 1–2.5” / 2.5–6.5 cm of negative ease

YARN

Xolla, Bauma (100% Wool; 136 yds / 125 m per 50 g ball),

1 ball of each color; shown in Xarxet as C1 and Civada as C2

YARDAGE

104 (118) yds / 96 (108) m for C1 & 84 (95) yds / 77 (87) m for C2

of DK weight yarn (with approx. 10% buffer)

NEEDLES

US 6 / 4.00 mm circular needles or DPNs; or size needed to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, tapestry needle

GAUGE

21 sts x 25 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in charted colorwork motif (Muska)

A Muska motif rep is 2.5” / 6.5 cm horizontally, 1.25” / 3 cm vertically

SKILLS

Level: Intermediate

Techniques: Stranded colorwork, 1x1 ribbing, decreases