The Celtic Headband is a great project for those looking to expand their cable knitting skills on a simple and elegant accessory. Written and charted cable instructions are included in this free pattern. The headband is knit flat width-wise with the cable pattern repeated for the desired length, making the total circumference easily adjustable for any head size. The Celtic Headband knits up quick in a bulky weight yarn and uses up less than one skein of Presto by Sweet Paprika Yarns, perfect yardage for a last minute gift!

Size: Adult (stretches to 20”)
Easily adjustable for any head size.

Gauge: 17 sts = 4” in Stockinette Stitch.

Yarn: 1 skein of Presto by Sweet Paprika Yarns (4.06 oz/115 g, 135 yds/123 m, 80% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon) in colorway Boysenberry, or any bulky weight yarn to match gauge.

Needles: US size #8 (5mm) needles, or any size necessary to obtain gauge.

Other Materials: Cable needle, darning needle.

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