Wavelet 2022 is a quick and fairly easy headband-style earwarmer!

This is a rework of an earlier design of mine; the difference is subtle, but enough that it’s not really the same project, so I’m opting to differentiate between the two, and to discontinue the original, since they’re still pretty close visually.

The new version adds two sizes (one for kids, one for larger head circumferences), the option of eyelets or no eyelets, and removes a small tweak—an extra garter-stitch row that didn’t add much to a basic Old Shale motif. Overall, this version has a better project flow, but the finished headband is only slightly different.

Gauge:
Gauge is 18 sts and 30 rows in blocked stockinette. Please be sure to check your gauge.

Materials:

• 84-158yds of Malabrigo Yarn Washted or similar yarn; sample is size medium and knit in Indiecita colorway.
• 1 16” circular needle in size needed for gauge; suggested starting point for average-tension knitting would be US7-8/4.5-5.0mm
• Tapestry needle.
• Optional stitch marker for round beginning/end

Measurements:
Circumferences are14.5(16.5, 18.5)”/36(42, 46)cm, roughly. This pattern draws in, so allow 3-4” negative ease when selecting your size.

Techniques:
Knitting in the round, increases, decreases