Ivoire Headband by Sol Le Roux

Ivoire Headband

Knitting
February 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Ivoire pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
30 - 50 yards (27 - 46 m)
Circumference: 18.5 (20.25, 22)’’ / 45.5 (51, 56) cm; Width: 3.5’’ / 9 cm
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This headband will make you travel East in an oriental dream with its elegant stitch pattern inspired by an elephant head.
Knitted in the round, is starts and ends with a portion of backloop ribbing. The stitch pattern is made of ktbl stitches, simple yarn overs and a double central decrease.

Using less than 25 grams of Aran weight yarn, it is a perfect project to use your favorite mini skein or a beautiful leftover.*

YARN
Drops Nepal (Aran: 65% Wool, 35% Alpaca; 82 yards/50 grams): 500 /Light Grey, 1 skein

NEEDLES
US 8 / 5 mm circular needles with a 16’’ cable or longer for magic loop, or size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
1 stitch marker

GAUGE
4’’ / 10 cm = 13 stitches X 23 rounds in pattern, blocked

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Width: 3.5’’ / 9 cm; Circumference: 18.5 (20.25, 22)’’ / 45.5 (51, 56) cm