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Peruvian Fairisle Headband
PERU FAIRISLE HEADBAND
Based on the detailed patterns of traditional Peruvian hats
Note: Includes instructions for extending the length of the headband with a button band if you have used finer wool and/or smaller needles.
MATERIALS
1 50g ball of a 4-p;y wool in a darker background colour and 1 50g ball of a lighter colour for the pattern (two colours)
OR
1 50g ball of a 4-ply wool in a darker background colour and small amounts of three complimentary colours
A pair of 3.25mm knitting needles
A Tapestry needle
(For variation) three buttons
TECHNIQUES
Casting on and off, Fairisle - following a colourwork chart, K2 P2 Rib, Stocking Stitch (Knit row 1, Purl row 2).
(For variation) button holes, garter stitch (knit every row)
MEASUREMENTS
If using West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply wool, the headband will measure 10 inches wide when laid flat: 20 inches in total (51cm) and 4 inches tall (10cm). There is some stretch.
VARIATION
Instructions are given detailing how to extend the length of the headband with a garter stitch button band.
DIFFICULTY
Easy - Medium
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- First published: February 2022
- Page created: February 19, 2022
- Last updated: February 16, 2024 …
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