Running Headband by Cindy Dahle Remke

Running Headband

Knitting
February 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 10 - 6.0 mm
92 - 128 yards (84 - 117 m)
S (M, L) 19.5" [49.5 cm], (21" [53 cm], 22.5" [57 cm])
English
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Originally designed as a sporty headband to be used on cold winter runs, this cabled headband is stretchy enough for comfort but snug enough to stay put when you are active. With only 21 rows, it is a quick knit. There are 3 sizes included, from 19.5 inches 49.5 cm to 22.5 inches 57 cm. The Japanese method of short rows is straight-forward and creates a flawless fabric. A picture tutorial for this method is included in the pattern pdf.

Pattern has been test knit and professionally tech edited.

MATERIALS

  • Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky Tweed (100 g, 143 yds, 75% acrylic, 22% wool, 3% rayon), 1 skein bulky weight yarn, Brown OR Cascade 128 (100 g, 128 yds, 100% Peruvian Highland wool), 1 skein bulky weight yarn, color #8888
  • US size 10 6 mm needle or size needed to obtain correct gauge.
  • Cable needle in similar size
  • 9 Locking stitch markers/safety pins
  • Button

GAUGE
(after blocking)
16 sts and 21 rows = 4” 10 cm in chunky cable rib stitch
14 sts and 20 rows = 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch

SIZE
Finished Width: 4” 10 cm
Finished Circumference: 19.5” 49.5 cm53 cm], 22.5” 57 cm)

SKILLS

  • Basic knit and purl stitches including k2tog and p2tog

  • Cables

  • Short rows (picture tutorial included for Japanese short rows)