Description:
-My very first pattern release in 2017 was the super bulky version of this headband. I loved this design so much, I decided to try making a version with a lighter weight yarn. I personally love having multiple weight options for designs. Not only do I love this version even more, but I was able to perfect the seam in the back and achieve the edges I wanted to include on the original design! (It was just too wide with the super bulky yarn.) There’s something beautiful about revisiting a first design and perfecting it.
-Beautiful braids, with a dense material making it perfect for a winter headband. Great for wearing your hair up or down!

Skills:
- Intermediate beginner - pattern assumes knitter is
familiar with knit and purl stitches, and cable
knitting.

• If cable knitting is new to you, don’t worry, I have step by step video instructions included.
• The trickiest part of this pattern is the grafting/seaming at the end. Again, do not worry, I include a step by step video tutorial.

Size:
- 4 in tall x 9 - 11 in wide / 10.16 cm tall x 22.86 -
27.94 cm wide
** dimensions may vary based on yarn used - size 5/bulky yarn has a very wide range of sizes**
-Finished headband fits an average adult woman’s
head, 21 - 22 in / 53 - 56 cm

Materials:
- I used a US 11 / 8.0 mm, but I am a very tight knitter, so if you’re a loose knitter, a smaller needle might do the trick. This calls for 65-80 yards of size 5 (bulky) yarn, depending on your tension and gauge and yarn used - Size 5/bulky yarn varies greatly.
** Yardage is approximate - your tension can affect
how much yarn is used **
- 70 yards / 59 grams of size 5 / bulky weight yarn
Recommendations: Double stranded Caron Simply Soft, Lion Brand Color Made Easy,
Bernat Roving, or Eco-Cozy by Loops and Threads
- US 11 / 8 mm knitting needles, straight or circular,
OR needles to obtain gauge. If your swatch is too
small, bump up your needle size. If it’s too large,
size down needles
- Cable needle or a US 11 / 8 mm double point
needle (or smaller)
- Designer’s Sample used double stranded Caron Simply Soft in the color Charcoal Heather

Download:
-Once payment is received, you can save this pattern to your Ravelry library, and you will receive an email containing a download link button for the PDF pattern.
Make sure you have a PDF reader installed to open the pattern.

Other:

• This pattern has two options for cast on/cast off. Once you start, you cannot go back and switch methods without ripping out all of your work!
• Option one: long tail cast on, and standard bind off. When finished, sew the ends together using the mattress stitch technique. This is the easier of the two options, but it creates a more obvious and bulky seam.

• Option two, which is more challenging, but provides a much cleaner, less bulky finish: provisional cast on. Once you are finished with your headband, you will sew the seams together using the Kitchener stitch. -Video tutorials included.

Copyright:
-Please do not copy, share alter or sell this pattern, but finished products are permissible for sale. I only ask that you give credit to Alabaster Purl. I would love to see your work, so if you’re on Instagram, use hashtag #alabasterpurl and #braidedcableheadband
-The Braided Cable Headband photos and pattern are the property of Alabaster Purl, and are for personal use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. Please credit the designer if selling finished products & use a link back to Alabaster Purl Etsy, Ravelry, or website if you are selling your finished pieces online. Please make sure you are assigning an appropriate price which reflects the amount of time and effort that we both put into designing and creating this beautiful pattern.

Discounts:

• This pattern and the super bulky version or worsted version are bundled together for a 10% discount. Buy with the worsted version and get all 3 for 15% off with code SAVEON3
• Use these codes to save when you buy multiple patterns: ’SAVEON3’ to save 15% off 3 patterns ’SAVEON5’ to save 20% off 5 patterns ’SAVEON8’ to save 25% off 8 patterns Add all patterns to cart for discount.

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