The Drummer Boy Headband by The Guild of Arachne

The Drummer Boy Headband

Knitting
May 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
80 - 90 yards (73 - 82 m)
Large
English
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This headband evokes the haunting rhythm of a young boy’s drum echoing through the ancient tunnels beneath Richmond Castle. It’s a tribute to courage, mystery, and timeless folklore — this headband is a story you can wear.

Skill level: Beginner
Size: 60cm (fully stretched); 50.5cm (unstretched)
Gauge: 24 stitches = 10 cm (4 inches) in stranded stockinette
Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.0 mm (US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs)
Yarn: Drops Lima mix/Drops Lima

  • Main colour: White – 17g
  • Contrast colour: Black – 5g
  • Ribbing: Red and Olive – 13g total
  • Additional colours: Red and Navy (for duplicate stitch) – 2g scrap yarn