Junko by Katya Frankel

Junko

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Knitting
October 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
390 - 585 yards (357 - 535 m)
Mitts: 15 - 21.5cm, 6 - 8.5 in Beanie: 39.5 - 53.5cm, 15.75 - 20.5 in
English
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Katya always creates such interesting graphic motifs in her Fair Isle designs. A hat and mitts combo that works in so many colourways and is sure to complement any outfit.

Junko is knitted from the brim up in the round with a little colourwork detail through its body.

  • Difficulty Intermediate – knit, purl, knitting in the round and simple colourwork, increases and decreases.

  • Yarn Yarn Stories Fine Merino 4ply (100% Wool; 195 yds / 178 m / 50g): #2505 Dark Chocolate and #2506 Dove, 1 skein each. Yarn amount may vary slightly if using different yarn.

Finished Measurements Brim circumference 15 ¾ (17 ¼, 18 ½, 20, 21) in / 39.5 (43, 46.5, 50, 53.5) cm.

To Fit Size To fit 18 (19, 20, 22, 24) in head circumference.

Gauge 28 sts and 39 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stocking stitch using 2.5 mm (US1.5) needles.

Needles and Notions Size 2.25 mm (US 1) circular needle, 16 in / 40 cm long and set of double pointed needles.
Size 2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needle, 16 in / 40 cm long and set of double pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Markers, tapestry needle.