Practice many skills in this project then move on to more intricate pieces with one of the many beautiful patterns available here on Ravelry. Skills you will practice with this piece include:

knitting-on stitches for the cast-on.
Knitting in the round.
Double knitting
Double knitted ribbing
Color work

You will also practice reading a simple chart like in Fair Isle knitting. By the time you have completed this project you will have built skills and confidence. Its also perfect for using up some of your yarn stash…

Print out this pattern and use a strip of magnet or a post-it note to keep your place on the chart if you are just beginning.

This little headband is not only adorable it is double thick so its warm and will knit up in an evening! And I guess the hearts are just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Good luck and enjoy!
Jo