The Candy Cane headband is a tribute to the winter holidays, crispy frozen air, and the joy of unpacking presents.
Thanks to the colorwork and double-knit structure, this headband will keep you warm even during colder days.

Sizes
One-Size

Recommended ease: 1.5–2”/4-5 cm of negative ease

Finished measurements
Circumference (Unstretched): 21“/54 cm
Height: 3.25”/8 cm

Materials
Yarn: Approx. the following amounts of DK-weight yarn:
C1: 33 g/78 yd/71 m
C2: 33 g/78 yd/71 m

The sample was knitted in Sandnes Garn Petiteknit Double Sunday in colourway 1012 Cream (C1) and Sandnes Garn Double Sunday in colourway 4219 Red (C2), which is a non-superwash, soft, DK-weight merino wool yarn.

Needles
US 4/3.5 mm 22”/55 cm circular needles.

Notions
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Gauge
26 sts x 25 rows to 4”/10 cm in colourwork, after blocking.

Construction
The headband is worked in the round with either magic loop or DPNs in Stockinette Stitch. Stitches are cast on using the Long Tail Cast-On method. At the end, the headband is assembled together with Mattress stitch. Video tutorials for all the techniques are included in the pattern.