Skull Headband
A stranded colorwork headband featuring a bold skull motif, knitted in the round with ribbed edges. Graphic and a bit punk, and a quick satisfying knit that uses very little yarn.

The pattern includes full charts and written instructions for the colorwork, so you can work from whichever suits you.

Pattern Details
Skill level: Confident beginner, comfortable knitting in the round. Full charts and written instructions for the design are included
Construction: Knitted in the round
Size: One size: 19 inches / 48 cm circumference, 5 inches / 12.5 cm high. To fit head circumference 21-22 inches / 53-56 cm
Needles: 5mm, 16 inch / 40 cm circular
Tension: 19 sts x 23 rounds = 4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10 cm in stranded stockinette on 5mm needles, after blocking
Yarn: Aran weight in two contrasting colours. Sample knitted in Ístex Léttlopi in Black Sheep Heather and White. Any Aran weight yarn with good stitch definition works beautifully
Techniques: Stranded colorwork, ribbing

Notes
For yarn substitutions, an Aran weight wool or wool-blend with good stitch definition will give the best results for the colorwork section.