Cotton Hustka

The triangular kerchief is a warm-season accessory, knitted with cotton. The word Hustka in the pattern name is a reference to the Ukrainian word **“хустка”** [‘hu:stkæ], which means a kerchief or headscarf. It can be worn tied at the hip as a light accent in an outfit or worn on the head as a traditional kerchief - a detail made by your own hands. The shape highlights the stitch pattern and makes the kerchief comfortable for everyday wear. As a designer and a knitter, it matters to me not to put my needles away for the summer. This kerchief grew out of that very desire - to knit a lightweight accessory that can be worn in the warm season with the same enjoyment as winter projects. The Cotton Hustka is a knitting pattern, which sets it apart from most similar accessories traditionally made with a crochet hook. The work begins with casting on the full number of stitches, and the triangular shape is formed gradually through regular decreases - two stitches in every wrong-side row. **SIZES** XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL **WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE**: 60-63 cm (23½–24¾ in) - **XS** 65-68 cm (25½–26½ in) - **S** 70-72 cm (27½–28¼ in) - **M** 74-76 cm (29–29½ in) - **L** 78-80 cm (30½–31½ in) - **XL** 82-84 cm (32¼–33 in) - **XXL** 86-90 cm (33¾–35¼ in) - **XXXL** **HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE:** 52-53 cm (20½-20¾ in) - **XS** 54-56 cm (21¼-22 in) - **S** 56-57 cm (22-22½ in) - **M** 58-60 cm (22¾-23½ in) - **L** **WIDTH**: 48 cm (18¾ in) - **XS** 50 cm (19¾ in) - **S** 52 cm (20½ in) - **M** 54 cm (21¼ in) - **L** 56 cm (22 in) - **XL** 58 cm (22¾ in) - **XXL** 60 cm (23½ in) - **XXXL** **LENGTH**: 26 cm (10¼ in) - **XS** 28 cm (11 in) - **S** 30 cm (11¾ in) - **M** 32 cm (12½ in) - **L** 34 cm (13½ in) - **XL** 36 cm (14¼ in) - **XXL** 38 cm (15 in) - **XXXL** **GAUGE**: 20 st / 34 rows = in 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4“ in established pattern after washing and blocking. **YARN**: Rico Design - Essentials Cotton dk (50 g - 120 m) - 100% cotton 60 (65) 80 (100) 150 (150) 200 g or Fonty - Cocache (50 g -180 m) - 92% cotton, 8% cashmere 50 (50) 60 (60) 100 (100) 150 g **NEEDLES** US 2½ (3 mm) circular needles, 32” / 40″ / 47″ (100 / 120 cm) (main knitting) US 1½ (2.5 mm) circular needles, 32” / 40″ / 47″ (100 / 120 cm) (picking up sts) US 1½ (2.5 mm) DPNs (for cord) You will also need: a tapestry needle, scissors. **DIFFICULTY**: Intermediate, advanced beginner.