This hairband is based on Nordic design and will make an unusual Christmas present. The ends are joined with elastic, so it will fit both adults and children.

Size: The knitted part is 34cm (13.5 in) long. You can attach different lengths of elastic to adjust this to the right head size. It is 3.5cm (1 1/4 in) wide.

Difficulty: Intermediate. The only part that needs skill is working the pattern. This requires you to use two colours in the same row.

You will need:

· Wool in red, 30g, and white, 15g. I used Double Knit (8-6 ply, “light worsted”.) Tension: 10cm x 10cm square is 24 stitches across and 32 rows.

· Knitting needles. I used UK size 12 (2.75mm, US size 2.)

· Tapestry needle

· Flat elastic. Mine was 2cm wide and 24cm long.

· White sewing-thread and needle