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​Rib & Braid Knit Headband

Susan
Susan
Jan 07, 2020 11:57 PM
​Rib & Braid Knit Headband
​Rib & Braid Knit Headband

Yarn: Lang Yarns Merino 150 (100% Virgin Wool; 164 yards [150 meters]/50 grams); #197.0085 - one skein

Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 3, cable needle (cn)

Notions: Tapestry needle

Gauge: 27 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette on size US 4 needles

So let's make a headband! We'll start by casting on 144 stitches loosely, and then placing a stitch marker and joining in the round. 

front cross (fc): slip 1 stitch to cn and hold in front; p1, k1 from cn
front knit cross (fkc): slip 1 stitch to cn and hold in front; k1, k1 from cn
back cross (bc): slip 1 stitch to cn and hold in back; k1, p1 from cn
back knit cross (bkc): slip 1 stitch to cn and hold in back; k1, k1 from cn

Remember you can also cable without a cable needle. :) And with all of that in mind, we'll knit two set-up rows, like so:

Set-up Row 1: * p1, (k2, p2) twice; rep from *
Set-up Row 2: * p1, (bkc, p2) twice *
Knit set-up rows 1 & 2. Then we'll work the main pattern, as follows:
Row 1: * p1, (k2, p2) twice *
Row 2: * (bc, fc) twice, (p2, k2) twice, p2 *
Row 3: * k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, (p2, k2) twice, p2 *
Row 4: * k1, p2, fkc, p2, k1, (p2, k2) twice, p2 *
Row 5: * k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, (p2, k2) twice, p2 *
Row 6: * (fc, bc) twice, (p2, k2) twice, p2 *
Row 7: * p1, (k2, p2) twice; rep from *
Row 8: * p1, (bkc, p2) twice, p1, (k2, p2) twice *
Knit rows 1 - 8 twice and knit rows 1 - 7 once more. Then, we'll knit one final row, as follows:
Final Row: * p1, (bkc, p2) twice *

Complete final row and bind off in pattern. Block, if desired.

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Rose
Jan 08, 2020 09:28 AM
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I like the ornament, but I'd made the edging in a different way
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Susan
Jan 09, 2020 11:37 AM
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It's up to you, of course
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Anna
Jan 08, 2020 09:40 AM
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Wonderful pattern
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Annie
Jan 08, 2020 10:16 AM
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Nice colour of yarn
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