Crafty Diversions: Mahika

Mahika

by Anne Kuo Lukito

I studied cultural and social anthropology in school. Because of that background and my continued interest in the subject, I always seek out to see old buildings, indigenous culture and ancient artifacts in my travels. Mahika, which is Sanskrit for earth, is inspired by hand-painted tile work I've seen many of my travels.

This beanie hat is worked from the bottom up using a stranded colorwork technique.

Currently, Mahika is only available for purchase at your local yarn store or via PDF download from Bijou Basin Ranch.

Mahika will be available on Crafty Diversions and a wider wholesale distribution after June 2011.

Photo © Copyright by Bijou Basin Ranch

PATTERN DETAILS:

Sizes / Finished Measurements

Medium (X-Large). Sample worked in size Medium.

Materials

Bijou Spun Lhasa (75% yak down, 25 % bamboo, 2oz./180yds), 1 skein Brown (CC), 1 skein White (MC)
US 3 / 3.25 mm 16” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 3 / 3.25 mm 16” double-pointed needles (dpns), or size needed to obtain gauge
US 1 / 2.25 or US 2 / 2.75 mm 16” circular needles, or 1-2 sizes smaller than larger needles
Darning needle
Waste yarn
Stitch markers

Gauge

32 sts and 28 rows = 4” (10cm) in Colorwork pattern (see chart) worked in the round using larger needles.

Other Pattern Details

Clear, well-written and professionally edited instructions

Clear diagrams, charts and schematics

Skills and Techniques Used in Pattern

Basic shaping
Stranded colorwork

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