Jomon by Keiko Kikuno

Jomon

Knitting
August 2023
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stitch pattern, after blocking
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1140 - 2220 yards (1042 - 2030 m)
36¾ (42½, 48, 53½) (59¼, 65, 70½)” / 92 (106, 120, 134) (148, 162, 176.5) cm bust circumference
English
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Taking cues from the rope-patterned aesthetics found in ancient Japanese pottery from the Jomon period, Keiko’s design makes a striking statement with bobbles intertwined among cable motifs reminiscent of twisted cords. Worked from the bottom up using chunky Puffin, Jomon emulates the period’s distinctive style. The broad stand-up neck not only adds structural integrity but also pays homage to the form of Jomon pottery vessels.

Shown in size 42½” / 106 cm with 0-4” / 0-10 cm positive ease.

yarn
Quince & Co. Puffin
11 (12, 14, 15) (16, 19, 20) skeins Bosc 147

needles
32” circular needle in size US 11 8.0 mm

gauge
17 sts and 20 rnds = 4” 10 cm in stitch pattern, after blocking.