Doodle Headband by Jamie Lomax

Doodle Headband

Knitting
October 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
75 - 220 yards (69 - 201 m)
Approx. 12, 14, 16, 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 30, 35, 40, 45 (50, 55, 60) cm, finished headband circumference
English

This headband is worked in the round as a tube, from side to side. Simple cast on and bind (cast) off.
Knit to the desired finished head circumference then fold and seam the two ends together.

SIZES

Infant, Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult
Approx. 12, 14, 16, 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 30, 35, 40, 45 (50, 55, 60) cm, finished headband circumference

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight (4ply) yarn that achieves gauge (tension)

YARDAGE

Approx. total yardage:
75, 100, 130, 160 (180, 200, 220) yd / 69, 92, 119, 146 (165, 183, 201) m

NEEDLES

US 5 / 3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge (tension)

8in / 20cm short flexible circulars, longer circulars for magic loop or DPNs

GAUGE (TENSION)

24 sts and 24 rnds = 4in / 10cm, over colorwork after blocking

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one in different color)
Tapestry needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE

Seaming

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SAMPLE shown in the book is worked with:
Madelinetosh Tosh DK,
100% Superwash Merino Wool,
228yd / 209m per 3½ oz / 100g