Size

One size

Length: 11 cm

Width: 45 cm

Measurements are taken after washing. The headband is elastic and stretches to fit up to approx. 66 cm.

Skills

Double knitting in the round.

Materials

Hand-dyed Fine Organic Merino (held together with Kid Silk Mohair throughout)

100% organic merino wool, high twist. Approx. 365 m / 100 g per skein. A wonderfully soft base to work with.

Fine Organic:

Color 1: 14 g

Color 2: 14 g

Hand-dyed Kid Silk Mohair

72% kid mohair / 28% silk (singles). Lightweight, luxurious, super soft, and a dream to work with. Approx. 420 m / 50 g per skein.

Kid Silk Mohair:

Color 1: 8 g

Color 2: 8 g

Needles & Notions

4.5 mm circular needle

1 stitch marker

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Tension Gauge Sample

Always check your gauge before starting. Cast on 18 sts (total 36 sts), holding Fine Organic and Kid Silk Mohair together. Work 19 rows in double knitting using 4.5 mm needles to achieve 10 x 10 cm.

If too tight, switch to larger needles.

If too loose, switch to smaller needles.

Abbreviations

RS = Right side

WS = Wrong side

CO = Cast on

St(s) = Stitch(es)

Stm = Stitch marker

BOR = Beginning of round

BO = Bind off

Good to Know Before You Start

The headband is part of the Double Knitting Series Thelma, which also includes a scarf, shawl, mittens, and hoodie.

The headband is worked in the round throughout. Although the pattern refers to RS and WS, in double knitting both sides are wearable and there is no true “front” or “back.”