Iridophore Headband by Meghan Jones

Iridophore Headband

Knitting
May 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
17.5 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
100 - 200 yards (91 - 183 m)
Baby (2-4, 6-12, Adult Small, Adult Large),
English
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PATTERN CONTAINS BOTH HEADBAND AND BRACELET

Worked with color changing yarn and clear beads this headband bracelet combo is perfect for sunny spring days. The Headband is available from Baby size to Adult Large and the bracelet has two child sizes and one Adult size.

HEADBAND SIZE: Baby (2-4, 6-12, Adult Small, Adult Large), Shown in size 6-12 (Adult Small).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 10.25 (12.5, 14.75, 17, 19.5)” unstretched, will stretch to fit head circumference of 15.25 (17.5, 19.75, 22, 24.5)” comfortably.

BRACELET SIZE: Child Small (Child Large, Adult), Shown in size Child Small (Child Large).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 6.5 (7.25, 8.25)” not overlapped.

MATERIALS:
Hikoo Abracadabra [50% other, 35% merino, 15% nylon; 100yds/50g] color: MC 711 Natural to Pink, CC 712 Natural to Purple 1 skein of each. Headband uses approx 20-30g total, Bracelet uses approx 15g

1 set US #7/4.5mm straight needles OR 24” circular needle

Tapestry needle, 1 button, sewing needle and thread to match buttons, US size 13 crochet hook.

Optional: Size 8 beads; Headband uses 8 (10, 12, 14, 16), Bracelet uses 11 (13, 15)

GAUGE
17.5 sts /44 rows = 4” in garter stitch

PATTERN NOTES
The headband is worked flat with unwrapped short rows for shaping. The beads are placed using a crochet hook at the turn of each short row and sit within the gap made by the unwrapped short row. The extra stretchy bind off is important for the headband to fit properly.