This pattern is a part of my thesis project Homeland Collection, which is a collection of five knitting patterns designed for the wool of Finnish landrace breeds. The whole collection is also available as an eBook.

Homeland Headband is a squishy, buttoned headband. The headband has a fun construction to achieve the vertical cables. The lining is knit in stockinette, and the double fabric ensures a warm result. The cables and lining are kitchenered into a tube, and the headband is finished with buttons and buttonholes on the ends. The pattern includes both charted and written versions for the cables. The pattern is written for magic loop, but the ends can be worked with dpns as well.

Size:
One size, approx. for head circumference of 21.5-23” / 55-58 cm.

Yarn:
Jalovilla Kesävuona (100 % Kainuu Grey wool, 205 m/50 g) or other fingering weight yarn.

Shown in a unique green shade. 1 skein.

Yardage:
220 yards / 200 meters.

Needles:
3 mm (US 2 ½) - 32” / 80 cm circular needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge:
30 sts x 44 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in cable pattern worked flat (after blocking) and
26 sts x 40 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette worked flat (after blocking). Make sure your gauge matches both sections.

Others:
crochet hook, scrap yarn, stitch markers, cable needle, spare pair of circular needles (same size or smaller), tapestry needle, two buttons (0.6 ” / 15 mm in diameter).