Enclosed Cable II Headband

This pattern is part of the Curvaceous Cables book, with 5 other patterns and a how-to on shaping cables.

It is also in the “2 Shaped Headbands” pattern, as an option to purchasing the pdf book.

Finished Dimensions – Samples 1 and 2 / Sample 3 / Sample 4:
Width at widest point: 2.5 / 3.5 / 3″
Width at narrowest point: 2 / 2/5 / 2″
Length (unstretched): 18 / 21 / 20.5″

Yarn: Sample 1: Garden Yarns Cashmere, 100% cashmere, approx 100 yd / 2 oz hank: 1 hank Wild Rose Pink

Sample 2: The Shearer’s Yarn, 100% wool, 215 yd / 4 oz hank: 1 hank Natural

Sample 3: Cascade Yarns 220, 100% wool, 220 yd / 100 gr hank: 1 hank #7805 Flamingo Pink (used double)

Sample 4: Kraemer Yarns Limited Edition Bulky Alpaca, 100% alpaca, 120 yd / 100 gr skein: 1 skein #Y2002 Fawn

Gauge: Samples 1 and 2: 4.5 sts and 7 rows = 1″ (2.5 cm) in Stockinette with size 8 ndls

Sample 3: 3.5 sts and 5 rows = 1″ (2.5 cm) in Stockinette with size 10 ndls

Sample 4: 3.5 sts and 4.75 rows = 1″ (2.5 cm) in Stockinette with 2 strands yarn and size 10.5 ndls or size to give gauge. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Substitute Yarn Weight: heavy worsted / worsted doubled or bulky / bulky

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Dimensions:

• Width at widest point: 2.5”
• Width at narrowest point: 2”
• Length (unstretched): 18”

Happy Knitting!
Dawn