SKYLLA A knit menstrual cup cozy with a sewn fabric lining, in the shape of a squid. This squid uses double knitting and knitting in the round and is worked in one piece beginning with the tip of the body. Designed and written and photographs by Dal e Hwang. This is a revision of a pattern that originally appeared in Anticraft: Knitting, Beading, and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister, edited by Renee Rigdon and Zabet Stewart, 2007. Gauge in stockinette over 4in (10cm): 24st/30r. Finished size: 11.75in (30cm) long, including tentacles; 6.5in (16.5cm) exterior circumference at widest point. The bag is 5in (13cm) deep and the interior circumference is 5.5in (14cm) at its widest point. It is pictured with a Divacup. MATERIALS Squid exterior - • 25g/55yds (50m) of DK to worsted weight yarn for the given size. • US#5 (3.75mm) double pointed needles (dpns) or size to get gauge. • stitch marker • yarn needle that fits through the buttons for finishing • 2 white or pearl four-hole buttons; I prefer larger buttons from 1/2-7/8in (12-22mm). • a bit of black yarn or embroidery floss held doubled • Optional - a 5/8in (16mm) button, or snaps, or hook/loop tape for the feeder tentacle strap and sewing thread that matches the yarn and a sewing needle. Lining - • 7x14in (18x36cm) piece of fabric • two lengths of 1/8in (3mm) cord at least 10in (25cm) long • sewing needle • thread which matches the fabric • pins and a safety pin or bodkin KEY CO = cast on as specified; k = knit; sl = slip; m1 = make one, in this case the lifted bar increase; inc1= increase 1st in any preferred manner that won't leave a hole; ssk = slip, slip, knit; a left leaning decrease; k2tog = knit 2 together; a right leaning decrease; yo = yarn over; psso = pass slipped stitch(es) over the stitch just worked; x# = work the part in parenthesis # times; wyif = with yarn in front; tbl = through the back of the loop, to result in a stitch where the legs are crossed over each other; (sl2 kwise, k1, psso) = centered double decrease; slip 2 stitches at the same time knitwise, then knit 1 stitch, pass the 2 slipped stitches as one over the 1 knit stitch; PM = place marker. Skylla (revision) © 2011 Dale Hwang Skylla - 1
