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This pattern features several kinds of cables, all leaning towards the right, giving the headband the cute appearance of a candy cane. Use variegated yarn for an extra-trippy look.

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You will get a PDF document that includes:

• Written instructions in English, using US, UK and metric measurements and needle sizes
• Chart of the whole pattern (you can use the written instructions without the chart; this is just here in case you prefer charts)

All my patterns are using Calibri font size 13 in black on white, so they are accessible and easy to read on different screens and when printed. All abbreviations and acronyms are explained in the pattern.

Skills required: knit, purl, cast on, cast off, increase and decrease. The cables are explained in detail, so you can do it even if you don’t have a lot of experience with cables.

Size

The instructions below are for a headband that can be adapted to different adult and teen head sizes. The width is about 11 cm (4.4 inches) at the widest point, and about 6 cm (2.4 inches) at the narrowest point. You can make it wider by adding 1-2 garter stitches at the beginning and at the end of each row (thereby widening the garter stitch edge). You can make it narrower (for example, for a child) by using lower weight yarn and smaller sized needles.

Recommended yarn

DK weight, wool or acrylic that is slightly elastic. You will need 70-100 metres (75-110 yards), depending on the size. For this project I used Schoeller+Stahl Zimba Fix Color (shade #19, “Kitt”), which is a mix of 80% wool and 20% polyamide; my headband fits a medium-sized adult woman’s head, and I used about 70 metres.

Gauge: 20 stitches per 10 cm (4 inches) in garter stitch.

Needles

• Knitting needles of 4mm / 8 UK / 6 US or size needed to obtain gauge.
• (Optional) Crochet hook size 3 mm (US C or D, UK 11) to create neat edges.
• Cable needle one size smaller than the knitting needles.
• Tapestry needle to bind off (optional)

Enjoy making this lovely unique headband!

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