Selkie Headband by Woollen Nest

Selkie Headband

Knitting
January 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Seeded rib stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
87 - 109 yards (80 - 100 m)
For a head circumference of 54 (56, 58, 60) cm, description given to calculate the perfect length for your head circumference
English
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The Selkie headband is a wide, textured headband with a twist detail on the front. It’s ideal if you don’t want to wear a hat but still want your ears to be cosy!
Knitted in a stitch pattern resembling Fisherman’s rib, this headband is a quick knit, easily accessible to beginners.

Pattern Information:

  • This pattern has been test-knitted
  • Difficulty Level: beginner

The Selkie headband can be adapted to any head circumference. The steps to follow are detailed in the pattern.

Size and meterage are pre-calculated for the following sizes:
For a head circumference of 54 (56, 58, 60) cm, you will need:
41 (43, 45, 47) g of the recommended yarn.
82 (86, 90, 94) m of the recommended yarn.

The Selkie Headband is knitted using one strand of DK weight yarn.
Recommended yarn: Drops Lima: 50g = 100m

Needles: 4mm (straight, circular or dpns)
Gauge; 26 sts x 27 rows in stitch pattern

Notions:
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn or stitch holder