Shannon is a collection of 7 original Celtic-inspired design motifs worked onto headbands. Each headband is a quick knit and a very satisfying finished object. It is worked in the round so the right side is always facing the knitter.

Color is applied after the design panel is worked. Online access is required in order to view video demonstrations. Applied single crochet is the technique I used to “color in” the pictured headbands, but there are many different ways to apply color. I encourage you to explore!

Difficulty level
Advanced/Adventurous

Techniques Used
Cable knitting
Color application
Grafting
Knitting in the round
Provisional cast on
Working from charts

Size
Worked to gauge, the finished width is 4” in the front, 3” in the back, and circunference is knit to fit.

Materials & Tools
Sport weight yarn; approximately 160 yd/146 m.
Circular needles or DPNs for working a small circumference in the round, US size 4/3.5 mm
Cable needle
Yarn needle
Scrap yarn for provisional cast on
Additional tools for color application may be useful (e.g. crochet hook, Cordsmith).

Acknowledgements
My eternal gratitude to all my test knitters, Tineke the admin of Yarnpond, Jane Camann of EnvisioKnit Design Studio, JC Briar of Stitch Maps, my intrepid tech editor Evelien Schillern, my amazing knit model Amy Wilcox, and of course Alesha Goble of Yarn Nouveau for inspiring the idea in the first place and for her generous yarn support. Thank you all!