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