Moon Phase Headband by Kate Running

Moon Phase Headband

Knitting
January 2017
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
90 yards (82 m)
unisex adult
English
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Keep your ears warm and stay connected to the moon! The moon phase headband is perfect for both. The stranded color work creates a double layer of woolly goodness. I hope you enjoy knitting this as much as I do!

You will receive an instant PDF download of written instructions along with a color chart pattern.
The written instructions include details, tips, links, and step by step pictures

Size: Unisex Adult, finished size - 9”x4” flat

Materials used:
- Size 7 needle; circular, or double pointed needles
(I like to use circular)
- Sport / DK weight yarn. I used quince&co. Lark (100% wool) in Slate & Frost
which has 181 yds/skein. I had plenty of slate for two headbands!

Gauge: 2”x2” = 10sts & 12 rows using size 7 aluminum needles (unblocked, stockinette)

Skills:

  • Stretchy cast on (link provided in PDF for Tubular cast on)
  • Stretchy bind off (links provided in PDF)
  • Increasing (Link provided in PDF)
  • Fair Isle/stranded color work knitting
  • Reading a color work chart