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Introduction
My name is Duke and my pronouns are He/Him. I’m a cisgender male gay man.

I created this simple stripe-in-the-round head/neck accessory patterns to show my solidarity with those whose gender identity is marginalized.

I will be donating 80% of sales from this pattern to “My Sistah’s House (MSH)” in Memphis, Tennessee (20% will be used to cover the fees to Ravelry, PayPal, Tech Edit, and Adobe Creative Cloud). MSH provides emergency sheltering, advocacy trainings and health services to Trans community in Memphis.

Read my story about a gender queer friend Kou HERE.

Skill Level: Beginner
Skills Needed: Knitting in the round, Knit, Purl

Colors
3 color schemes have been incorporated for unique gender identification - Transgender, Genderfluid and Nonbinary. These color schemes are commonly used in LGBTQ+ Pride flags.

Each color symbolizes the following:
◊ Red/Pink: Femininity
◊ Blue/Aqua: Masculinity
◊ White: Neutral/undefined gender
◊ Black: Lack of gender
◊ Yellow: Outside of gender reference

Learn more about the symbolism of the colors HERE.

Types
In addition to varying color schemes, 3 types of designs are included:

1. Headband (S) 20” / 50cm circumference, 3” / 8cm high
2. Neck gaiter (M) 20” / 50cm circumference, 5.5” / 14cm high
3. Cowl (L) 24” / 60cm circumference, 8” / 20cm high

Suggested Materials
With the following suggested yarn, you will be able to knit all 3 types of designs in 3 color schemes. You can also pick and choose colors/patterns by referring to color estimates (included in pattern).

• Anzula Luxury Fibers Squishy (80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon)
2 114g skeins in Au Natural
1 50g skein in Black
1 Rainbow skeinette chains, consisting of:

• 20g Madam
• 20g 1 Red Shoe
• 20g Rust (Not used)
• 20g Curry
• 20g Clover (Not used)
• 20g Aqua
• 20g Chiva
• 20g Violet

• US #1 (2.25mm) and US #2 (2.75mm) circular needles (16” or longer), or size to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle and scissors for weaving in ends