Drawing inspiration from the western diamondback rattlesnake, this headband includes a variety of textures for a fun project and an eye-catching look. The design incorporates a cabled diamond filled with seed stitch that is repeated along the length of the band. The edges are completed using columns of slipped and knitted stitches, for a tidy effect. Worked in either a super bulky weight yarn (or 3 strands held together to achieve a super bulky equivalent), this headband knits up quick and is a great introduction to cables for beginning knitters. The finished headband is 5” wide for good coverage of the ears and a modern look. Celebrate an intimidating animal with a totally approachable knitting project :)

THE PDF PATTERN INCLUDES

• A materials list

• Charted and full, row-by-row written instructions for two size options, including a primer on invisible horizontal seams

• A glossary of terms and abbreviations used in the pattern.

Yarn Weight/Qualities:
Super Bulky (Size 6) yarn held single

OR

one strand of Bulky (Size 5) held together with one strand of lace (SIZE 0) and one strand of fingering/sock (size 1) (i.e. three strands held together as if a single yarn)

Pictured Yarns:
White and Turquoise Variegated Sample:

1. Mother Nature’s Finest Fibers Alpaca Bulky (undyed)
2. Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang in colorway Ranch Romance
3. Garnstudio Drops Alpaca in colorway Sea Fog

Pale Blue Sample:
Knitpicks Bare Super Bulky Soft hand dyed

Approximate Yarn Amounts: 70 - 85 yds of EACH yarn used (i.e. if holding single or multiple together)

Suggested Needle Size: US 15 (10mm)

Gauge: 10 sts and 14 rows = 14” 10 cm over stockinette stitch

Available sizes: Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large

Finished Measurements: width - 5” 13 cmizes); circumference, unstretched: 18” (20)” 46 (51) cm

Intended Fit: 2 - 4” (5 - 10cm) negative ease

Techniques: knit, purl, seed stitch, slipped stitches, cables, seaming