Scratch That, Reverse It Headband by Ashley R. Adams

Scratch That, Reverse It Headband

Knitting
February 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
87 - 164 yards (80 - 150 m)
Child S/M, Child L, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L
English
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This pattern accompanies a matching fingerless mitts pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scratch-that-rev...

CONSTRUCTION - Beginning with a provisional cast-on, the headband is knit in the round. A stockinette section leads into the ribbing which is staggered at the halfway mark. The headband is finished with more stockinette and then the two edges are grafted together.

TECHNIQUES TO TRY - Provisional cast on, KFB’s, K2TOG’s, M1R’s and grafting.

SIZES - Child S/M, L (Adult S, M, L, XL)

INTENDED FIT -
Child S/M (Toddler), head circumference 17-18” or 42.5-45cm
Child L (Child), head circumference 20” or 50cm
Adult S, head circumference 21” or 52.5cm
Adult M, head circumference 22” or 55cm
Adult L, head circumference 23” or 57.5cm
Adult XL, head circumference 24” or 61cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - Circumference of 15”, 17” (18”, 18.75”, 19”, 20”) or 37.5, 42.5 (45, 47, 47.5, 50)cm. Recommended to be worn with about 3-4” 7.5-10cm negative ease.

GAUGE - 21 stitches in 4” 10cm using US size 4 3.5mm needles, knit stockinette, in the round, after blocking.

YARN - Any worsted weight yarn that meets gauge. Holding 2 strands of fingering weight yarn or one strand of DK weight yarn along with one strand of mohair could also work.
Samples are shown using Zeezee Textiles Classic Worsted base, 100% Superwash Merino, 199m/218yds/100g
Sample 1 - “Nordly’s”
Samples 2&3 - “Butterfly Bush” and “Puffer Coat”

YARDAGE - From 80m/87yds
OR 40m/44yds MC and 40m/44yds CC (Child S/M)
To 150m/164yds
OR 75m/82yds MC and 75m/82yds CC (Adult XL)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES - US size 4 3.5mm circular needles, 16” 40cm or longer if you prefer magic loop.

VIDEO TUTORIALS - links included in the the pattern