Unisex
headband in an interesting textured rib pattern. The pictured
headband was knitted with my handspun yarn, but I suggest a
commercially available alternative. Instructions are given for two
sizes: ladies' and men's. Instructions for smaller size are given
first, followed by instructions for larger size in brackets.
Yarn:
Handspun Icelandic yarn OR Solitude Yarns Icelandic, 1 skein.
Approx 75 (90) metres of yarn required.
Needles:
4 mm/US 6 dpns
Gauge:
22 stitches = 4” in stocking stitch.
Dimensions:
Ladies': stretches to fit 22” head. Men's: stretches to fit 24”
head
Notation:
CO
= cast on
k
= knit
p
= purl
dpn
= double pointed needle.
Directions
Beaded
Rib Pattern:
Round
1: *k3 p2* to end of row.
Round
2: *k1 p1 k1 p2* to end of row.
CO
100 (120) stitches over 3 dpns and join in the round.
Work
in beaded rib pattern until headband measures 3.5 (4)”
Bind
off all stitches and weave
in
any loose ends and you’re done!
