Trotting Horse Headband by Deborah Feick

Trotting Horse Headband

Knitting
June 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
20.5 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in 20.5 pairs of stitches of Double knitting =4”
US 3 - 3.25 mm
130 - 140 yards (119 - 128 m)
One size to fit 22” head
English
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This is a companion piece to my “Trotting Horse Cowl”. Since it is worked in the round, it is a bit easier for those new to double knitting.
The finished piece measures approximately 18” around and 3.5” tall with about 5” of negative ease for a nice snug fit.
I have used 16” 3mm circular needles because I am a loose knitter, but use whatever needles you need to obtain the gauge.
I used the yarn listed, but any DK weight yarn could be used. Try to pick contrasting colours for the design to really stand out.

I have loved horses since I was a child and some of my best memories are of times spent racing through the woods and fields on horseback. I hope this piece helps to recapture that feeling for all who see it!