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Ancient & Modern Chullo
Ancient & Modern Chullo In the Peruvian Andes, chullos are traditionally knit by men. Huari caps have 4 corners & most traditional chullos have earflaps. I am not of Peruvian or Spanish origin & do not claim these to be authentic, but just a love letter to an ancient knitting tradition. After looking at hundreds of photos and many books, I have created my own knit “mashup” of color and shape inspired by these caps. Graced with traditional motifs in modern colors and a modified 4 corner shape, this is a fun cap to knit and gift. Instructions for a rounded top are also included.
Copyright 2022 by Lisa McFetridge
Three sizes are included. Small, Medium, Large. Medium Size shown in photos.
Always choose size to knit based on desired circumference. Earflaps are optional.
Four corner top shown. Instructions for Rounded top included.
Add extra yardage for tassels or pompom.
Materials:
MC : Malabrigo Rios COSMOS ( 35, 40, 45 ) yds / ( 30, 35, 40 ) m
CC1 : Malabrigo Rios LETTUCE ( 35, 40. 45 ) yds / ( 30, 35, 40 ) m.
CC2 : Malabrigo Rios AZUL PROFUNDO ( 45, 55. 66 ) yds / ( 38, 47, 58 ) m.
CC3 : Malabrigo Rios FUSCHIA ( 25, 30. 35 ) yds / ( 21, 26, 30 ) m.
US Size 7 / 4 mm 24 in. Circular Needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
DPNs in same size as above to complete decreases.
Sharp Darning Needle - Stitch Markers
Gauge: 21 st x 25 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette st, blocked.
4-Corner Finished Height: ( 8, 9, 10 ) in / ( 20.5, 23, 25 ) cm
Rounded Top Finished Height: ( 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 ) in / ( 21.5, 24.5, 26.5 ) cm
Finished Circumference: ( 16, 18.5, 21 ) in / ( 40.5, 47, 53.5 ) cm
measured above Latvian braid after blocking.
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- First published: September 2022
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