Plain Headband is worked in one piece, entirely in stockinette stitch. The project starts with a simple provisional cast on. The tube is then worked in the round, finished by grafting the stitches using Kitchener stitch (the seam is not visible from the right side).Sizes 1 (2, 3). To fit head circumference, approx.: 54–56 (56–58, 58–60) cm. Finished measurements, approx.: width 23 (24, 25) cm, height 11 (12, 13) cm. Gauge 16 stitches x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm, worked in the round in stockinette stitch on 5 mm needles. Row gauge is not crucial but differences will affect the amount of the yarn used for the project. Yarn, suggestion 1 Rauma Garn, Vams – 100% wool (83m/50g): 100 (100, 100) gram. Yarn, suggestion 2 – one strand of both yarns are held together throughout: Filcolana, Peruvian Highland Wool – 100% wool (100m/50g): 50 (50–100, 100) gram. Isager Garn, Soft Fine – 63% alpaca, 26% silk, 11% yak (150m/25g): 25 (25, 25) gram. Or approx. 90 (100, 115) meter of other yarn that gives a firm fabric at the correct gauge. Suggested needles 5 mm circular needles, 40 cm. A spare circular needle in a smaller size (approx. 3–4 mm), 60–100 cm. Notions Stitch marker, tapestry needle, sharp scissors. Smooth scrap yarn in a contrasting colour, for provisional cast on. Optional: elastic thread.Skill level: ◉ ◉ ◉ (3 of 5).Read about skill levels here. The samples are worked using following yarns:The Red Plain Headband: Vams from Rauma Garn (col. 35, Vinrød).The Beige melange Plain Headband: Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana (col. 977, beige), held together with Soft Fine from Isager Garn (col E6S, dark beige).The Grey melange Plain Headband: Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana (col 950, light grey), held together with CaMaRose Månestråle (col. 9004, grey). This pattern is digital and will be sent as a downloadable PDF-file to your e-mail. Please save the pattern on your computer.
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