Inspired by the phases of our beloved moon, the Luna Headband depicts its waxing and waning in full or open moon motifs. This stranded colorwork pattern is worked in the round in either a single-sided or double-sided version. An “Eclipse” dark CC on light MC colorwork chart and a “Starry Night” light CC on dark MC colorwork chart are both available in this pattern.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Needles
18” - 24” (46 - 61 cm) circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm);

18” - 24” (46 - 61 cm) circular needles in US 5 (3.75 mm);

Or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size.

Optional crochet hook for provisional cast on depending on method.

Optional needle 1 - 2 sizes smaller than what is used for ribbing to prevent loose elastic bind off (single-sided version only).

Yarn & Yardage
Two contrasting colors in DK weight
MC = 70 - 180 yards / 64 - 165 m
CC = 50 - 150 yards / 46 - 138 m

Yarn usage will vary based on size chosen and knitting a single-sided or double-sided headband.

Notions
Tapestry needle
3 stitch markers
Scissors

SIZING AND GAUGE
Gauge
12 stitches x 13 rows for 2” (5 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern after blocking.

Size & Finished Measurements
All headbands are approximately 4.5” / 11 cm in vertical width. Please note that a double-sided headband will feel slightly tighter on head when worn.

Headband is designed with approximately 2” negative ease to provide a secure fit without too much colorwork stretching.

X-Small | Approximately 18” / 47 cm circumference
Small | Approximately 19” / 49 cm circumference
Medium | Approximately 20” / 51 cm circumference
Large | Approximately 21” / 53 cm circumference
X-Large | Approximately 22” / 55 cm circumference

Assistance in determining size is included in pattern.

Have any questions or comments? Please let me know!

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #LunaHeadband so I can admire your beautiful work! Happy knitting, friend!