Tanager Headband by Spring Harrison

Tanager Headband

Knitting
September 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 Rib Stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
48 - 55 yards (44 - 50 m)
2 sizes : Sm/Med, Med/Lg
English
This pattern is available from projectweekendshop.com for $5.95.

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About the Project:

Designed to sit ever-so-softly over your ears to keep out frosty winter chills, the Tanager headband is the perfect project for a new knitter looking to learn some new techniques.

It’s a quick and easy project, and the best part is that you can get two headbands out of just one ball of our yarn, so get ready to make one for you and one to give away!

Project Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Advanced Beginner projects are perfect for any knitter who has completed a few beginner projects and are comfortable making simple stitches like KNIT & PURL. These projects are great for those looking to take their skills to the next level and might have simple increases and decreases for shaping, color work and knitting in the round techniques.

Time to Make:

1-2 hours

Materials & Tools Required:

  • 1 ball of Project Weekend Loll, 125g (4.4oz):125m (137y)
  • 1 pair of straight or circular 6.5mm / US 10.5 knitting needles
  • 2 stitch holders
  • 1 knitter’s sewing needle

Pattern Size Guide:
(Small/Medium), (Medium/Large)

Project Measurements: (Finished Dimensions)

Finished circumference: 18” (19”)
Finished height: 4” (4”)

About Our Yarn:

This pattern was designed using 1 ball of Project Weekend’s Loll, our exclusive blend of 65% merino wool and 35% baby alpaca, which has been sustainably grown and spun in the highlands of Peru and Argentina. Silky soft, decadent, and with a beautiful drape, Loll is available in 12 beautiful and sophisticated colors.

Each ball weighs 125g / 4.4 oz and contains 125m / 137y of yarn and is produced in a fair trade certified mill.