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We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
We're here to help you stitch sustainability into every aspect of your making.
With our carefully curated selection of non-superwash, plastic-free yarns and notions, we have everything you need to get started on your next project - and the one after that.
Here's to a wardrobe of knits we love and want to wear for years to come!
“Kaksi means “two” in Finnish.
I chose this name because it is a reversible cabled hat which looks aesthetically pleasing on the right side and wrong side.
So it feels like knitting two hats in one go.” - Camille
Bust circumference: 84.5 (93.75, 100, 111, 117.25) [128.25, 134.5, 145.5, 151.75, 161] cm / 33.75 (37.5, 40, 44.25, 47) [51.25, 53.75, 58.25, 60.75, 64.25]”
Yoke depth: 21 (22, 23, 24, 25) [26, 27, 28, 29, 30] cm / 8.25 (8.75, 9, 9.5, 9.75) [10.25, 10.75, 11, 11.5, 11.75]”
Side length from underarm: 34 cm / 13.5” (customisable)
Sleeve cuff circumference: 18.75 (20.75, 23, 23, 25) [25, 25, 27, 27, 29.25] cm / 7.5 (8.25, 9.25, 9.25, 10) [10, 10, 10.75, 10.75, 11.75]”
Upper sleeve circumference: 26.75 (29.5, 31.75, 35.5, 37.75) [41.25, 43.75, 47.25, 49.5, 52.25] cm / 10.75 (11.75, 12.75, 14.25, 15) [16.5, 17.5, 19, 19.75, 21]”
Sleeve length from underarm: 41 cm / 16.25” (customisable)
Designer: Marina Skua
Photography, Hair & Make-Up: Melinda Dela Costa
Model: Davina Ogigai
Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano
SIZES
1 (2, 3)
Finished head circumference: 47 (51, 55) cm / 18.5 (20, 21.5)” - recommended to be worn with 4-8 cm / 1.5-3” of negative ease.
YARN
Mominoki German Merino yarn (100% Merino wool; 220 metres / 240 yards per 100 g) 230 metres / 251 yards
Sample shown is knit in colourway Lac Dusty pink. Theresa wears a size 2 with 8 cm / 3” of negative ease.
NEEDLES
2 x 3.5 mm / US 5 circular needles with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16’’ (or needle size to obtain gauge)
GAUGE
22 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in main pattern, after blocking)
NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• 2 cable needles
• Crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
CONTRIBUTORS
• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Theresa Sindy
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano
The bigger sister of De Rerum Natura's Ulysse, De Rerum Natura's Gilliatt is a wonderful round, soft and satisfying fluffy yarn that shows off cables just as well as stockinette stitch. It's a delight to knit with - a perfect yarn for beginners as well as super advanced knitters - and comes in a range of gorgeous colors.
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