Ulukayn Kit (Urth Yarns)

Ulukayn (original Turkish name: Ulukayın) is the tree of life in Turkish mythology. It is at the very center of the earth, the underworld and the sky. Its branches hold up the sky. Its roots penetrate all layers of the earth and extend to the underground ocean. It pierces the sky and rises to unknown heights. This mythologic tree is reimagined in a skinny scarf, constructed with travelling slip stitches and Nupps.

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Weight: Light Worsted and Fingering
Yarn: Spiral Grain and Harvest
2 skeins of Spiral Grain and 1 skein of Harvest

Designer: Yiğitcan / Pufido

Craft: Knitting

Specs:

Dimensions: 78.75"/200 cm length, 4.75"/12 cm width

Needles: US 4 / 3.50 mm circular or straight needles (any length to accommodate stitches); or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, cable needle (optional)

Skill level: Intermediate

Gauge: 33 st x 44 row Branches chart measures 4.25"/11 cm x 5.25"/12.5 cm, wet blocked

Techniques: Increases, decreases, travelling slip stitches, Estonian Nupps, slipped stitches, 2-color 2-stitch I-cord 

Pattern Notes: Ulukayn is a skinny scarf starting from the tip with a small number of stitches and expanding with increases. The work continues straight with a consistent stitch count. Stitches are decreased for the final tip to mirror the starting shape. The tree motif (Ulukayın motif) is created with travelling slip stitches while Estonian Nupps embellish the branches. The pattern has 3 sections: Roots, Branches and Crown. Colors alternate every other row and C1 stitches are slipped to form the tree motif. A 2-color 2-stitch I-cord border is worked at the edges.

Hand dyed in Turkey

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Care Instructions:
A little extra care will ensure you prolong the life of your projects. Our yarns are machine-washable on a cool, delicate cycle, however hand-washing in cold water with a small amount of wool wash is highly recommended. Lay flat to dry, never use a dryer. Washing your gauge swatch is advised, especially if using contrasted, dark, or saturated colors.