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2 SHAPED HEADBANDS


These 2 headband designs are from my Curvaceous Cables Collection - How to Shape a Cable's Inner and Outer Edges. The curving outer edges add visual interest to a quick-to-knit accessory.

Raveled Braid Headband

Finished Dimensions - Samples 1 and 2 / Sample 3:
Width at widest point: 3 / 4.5"
Width at narrowest point: 2 / 2.75"
Circumference: 18 / 21"

Yarn: Sample 1: Garden Yarns Cashmere, 100% cashmere, approx 100 yd / 2 oz hank: 1 hank Mushroom

Sample 2: Goddess Yarns Emmanuella, 100% merino wool, approx 90 yd / 50 gr ball: 1 ball #8127 Ice Blue

Sample 3: Classic Elite La Gran, 76.5% mohair / 17.5% wool / 6% nylon, approx 90 yd / 42 gr ball: 1 ball #6516 Natural

Gauges: 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" (10 cm) / 10 sts and 14 rows = 4" in Stockinette with 2 strands yarn held together and size 11 / 13 ndls. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Substitute Yarn Weight:
2 strands worsted or 1 strand bulky / 2 strands bulky or 1 strand super bulky

Enclosed Cable II Headband

Finished Dimensions - Samples 1 and 2 / Sample 3 / Sample 4:
Width at widest point: 2.5 / 3.5 / 3"
Width at narrowest point: 2 / 2/5 / 2"
Length (unstretched): 18 / 21 / 20.5"

Yarn: Sample 1: Garden Yarns Cashmere, 100% cashmere, approx 100 yd / 2 oz hank: 1 hank Wild Rose Pink

Sample 2: The Shearer's Yarn, 100% wool, 215 yd / 4 oz hank: 1 hank Natural

Sample 3: Cascade Yarns 220, 100% wool, 220 yd / 100 gr hank: 1 hank #7805 Famingo Pink (used double)
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Sample 4: Kraemer Yarns Limited Edition Bulky Alpaca, 100% alpaca, 120 yd / 100 gr skein: 1 skein #Y2002 Fawn

Gauges: Samples 1 and 2: 4.5 sts and 7 rows = 1Ó (2.5 cm) in Stockinette with size 8 ndls

Sample 3: 3.5 sts and 5 rows = 1" (2.5 cm) in Stockinette with size 10 ndls

Sample 4: 3.5 sts and 4.75 rows = 1" (2.5 cm) in Stockinette with 2 strands yarn and size 10.5 ndls or size to give gauge. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Substitute Yarn Weight: heavy worsted / worsted doubled or bulky / bulky

Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern by Mail: $4.00 plus shipping

PDF Download: $5.00

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