A strong graphic moves briskly across the surface of this cozy headband in four sizes (XS/S/M/L) for a fun, quick knit—or work several extra vertical repeats to make a deep neckwarmer. This design pairs a solid natural gray with a bright gradient yarn in a pattern where foreground and background are interchangeable. Use soft, lofty yarns that bloom easily for a final result with a consistent surface. This project is an excellent choice for those just starting out with stranded colorwork, as it is easy to work and quite addictive. Samples shown in size S and knit in Bare Naked Wools Kent DK, color Tide Pool (gray in headband) and Beach Glass (brown in cowl) with Feederbrook Farms Entropy in Sweet Corn, a custom gradient offered exclusively to Pairings 2018 club members. Matching Motifs: Hectare, Cob Suggested Yarn: Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Kent DK, Targhee Tango Sport, Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, elasticity, and yardage requirement. Finished Size: 17(19.5, 22, 24.5) inches in circumference(washed and blocked) to fits heads measuring up to 18.5(21, 23.5, 26) inches around Yarn Requirements: Color A (solid): 50(55, 60, 70) yards for headband / 90(105, 120, 135) yards for neckwarmer Color B (gradient): 35(40, 45, 55) yards for headband / 80(90, 105, 115) yards for neckwarmer Gauge: 21 sts and 33 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles in Kent DK (unblocked) 26 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in two-color pattern on larger needles (washed and blocked) Needles: size 6US (4.0 mm) circular needle for body colorwork (or size to obtain correct gauge) size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needle for ribbing (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)
