Kaksi is one of the 11 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 2 of Making Stories Magazine, available on October 29.

“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

With Making Stories Magazine, we strive to feature companies and makers who focus on sustainability, transparency, fairness and equity in their work. We love telling their stories and hope to inspire and enable crafters to make conscious and informed decisions about the materials they use and the companies they support.

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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