Order of Merlin Headband by Lauren Slagle

Order of Merlin Headband

Knitting
March 2023
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
100 - 150 yards (91 - 137 m)
All Sizes
English
This pattern is available for $8.00 USD
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Just like all of my “Order of Merlin” patterns, this is a really fun, easy to memorize pattern used throughout! It requires no cable needle and has 1 “special” stitch that I include written instructions and video tutorial.

There are 2 options to knit this pattern!

You can knit it in the round, which is a simpler pattern that any advanced beginner can accomplish! This is also a thicker headband so, it’s warmer for the wintertime.

You can also choose the knit flat option. This is knit flat, which is more intermediate. You’re reading a charted pattern right side and wrong side, and it starts with a provisional cast on. This is only 1 layer of fabric, so it’s more for all season or even a summer headband accessory!

SIZE
The width of the pattern is the same for all sizes. You’ll want to knit the length of the headband to have 1-2” of negative ease so it is stretchy but fits snugly around the head and over the ears for warmth.

Pattern has length suggestions if you do not have a recipient to measure.

SIZE SUGGESTIONS

The width of the pattern is the same for all sizes. You’ll want to knit the length of the headband to have 1-2” of negative ease so it is stretchy but fits snugly around the head and over the ears for warmth.

The pattern includes generic sizing, this does not represent every single person, this is just a guideline. You can knit your headband to your desired length to fit any head.

GAUGE
20 sts /3” (7.5 cm) in pattern, blocked

TOOLS
available at https://www.lolodidit.com

US Size 7 (4.5mm), 24” circular needle
Tape Measure
Darning Needle
Removable Stitch Markers
Crochet Hook 4.0mm
Sock Blockers (optional)

RECOMMENDED YARN
https://www.lolodidit.com

Calculated yardage needed for a length of 18”, see sizing details on page 3 for more details:

150 yards of DK weight

1 skein of lolodidit’s USA DK
- OR -
1 skein of lolodidit’s Loriginal
1 skein of Alpaca Fluff or MoLo

Yarn Specifications:

USA DK:
100% USA superwash merino
dk weight 280 yards/115g

Loriginal:
85% superwash merino, 15% nylon
Fingering weight, 440 yards/100g

Alpaca Fluff:
74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk
lace weight 328 yards/50g

MoLo:
72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk
lace weight 459 yards/50g

You can easily use ANY of my DK weight yarn bases, like Divine Yak. Or ANY fingering weight yarn bases like Lolo’s Favorite, Dreamy, Plush Sock, or Baby Got Yak