The headband is worked back and forth. Both charts and written instructions are provided for the stitch patterns. The cast on and bind off edges of the headband are sewn using mattress stitch. The strap for the central knot is knitted separately and sewn across the headband with mattress stitch.

Size: width 10 cm (4’’), circumference 46 cm (18’’) after wet blocking, to fit head circumference 54-58 cm (21’’ – 23’’).

Yarn: 1 skein of Lana Grossa Cool Wool (100% merino wool; 160 m (175 yds)/50 g (1.75 oz))
for beige headband: color 526;
for red headband: color 514.

Recommended Needle Size: 3.5 mm (US size 4) needles for working flat: straight or circular as you prefer. Adjust the needle size to obtain gauge below.

Notions: cable needle, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 35 sts and 35 rows to 10 cm (4’’) in main pattern using 3.5 mm needles, after wet blocking. Matching row gauge is important for this pattern, as the finished circumference depends on row gauge.

Techniques used:
Cast on
Knitting
Purling
Binding off
Decreases
Increases
Twisted stitches
Cross stitches (1x1 cables)
Mattress stitch
Knitting flat
Seaming