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