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Every spring, the hills of Central Texas turn blue, submitting to a thick blanket of wildflowers. This headband has open-work ribbing down the center that mimics the blossoms of a Texas bluebonnet. Slipped stitches and cables create a delicate leafy look below the blossoms as the headband tapers to a point at each end. Quick and simple, this wo...

“Tied Up and Twisted” is a set of twisty pulse-warmers and a matching hairband. They have yarn overs knit down the center which allow them to be buttoned anywhere along their length. This makes possible lots of twisting and wrapping and allows you to wear the pieces in a variety of ways.

This pattern is knit in three pieces, and I like to think there’s a little something for everyone here. The front and back are knit flat, and the cap is knit in the round. If you really hate seaming, you can easily adapt this to be knit entirely in the round. If you’re not comfortable knitting in the round, you can skip the cap. It’s pretty muc...