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Pattern Overview
The Riverbed Headband is knit flat with two strands of yarn held together – DK-weight merino wool and mohair. Adding a strand of mohair creates a soft halo and makes the headband cozier and warmer.
The design features a simple cable rib stitch. The pattern is a 4-row repeat.
The first and last 3 stitches form an i-cord edging, which makes the edges look neat and prevents them from curling.
The cast-on and bind-off edges are seamed together, forming a decorative twist in the middle. The seam is hidden by the twist and is not visible.
First, you will cast on the required number of stitches. Next, you will knit a long rectangle until you reach your desired length. Then you will bind off the stitches. After that, you will seam the edges together to form the twist.
This headband is a great match for the Riverbed Scarf.
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Size
S (M) L.
To fit head circumference: 54-55 (56-57) 58-59cm / 21.25-21.75 (22-22.5) 22.75-23.25in.
Width: 10.5cm/ 4.15in.
Gauge
10 x 10 cm (4x4in) = 19sts x 28rows in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Yarn
Drops Daisy in the color marzipan (uni color 02), 1 ball.
Drops Kid-Silk in the color marzipan (uni color 56), 1 ball.
Needles
4.5 mm (US 07) knitting needles.
Notions
Cable needle (optional), stitch marker, tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors.
Abbreviations
1/1RC (1 over 1 Right Cross) – slip the next stitch onto a cable needle and hold in back, knit 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch from the cable needle.
k – knit.
sl – slip stitch as if to purl with yarn in front.
p – purl.
RS – right side.
WS – wrong side.
* * – repeat the instructions in between the asterisks the number of times specified.
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RIVERBED HEADBAND KNITTING PATTERN
Headband
Cast on 28 stitches.
Row 1 (WS): k5, *p2, k2* 5 times, sl3.
Row 2 (RS): k3, *p2, k2* 5 times, p2, sl3.
Row 3: k5, *p2, k2* 5 times, sl3.
Row 4: k3, *p2, 1/1RC* 5 times, p2, sl3.
Repeat rows 1-4 until the headband measures approximately 49 (51) 52.5cm/ 19.25 (20) 20.75in.
Bind off sts. Cut the yarn, leaving a 30cm (12″) tail for seaming.
At this step, it is best to wet block the finished headband and lay it flat to dry. Then weave in the cast-on tail.
Twist
Lay the headband flat. The right side should be facing you.
Thread the yarn tail onto a tapestry needle. Fold each end of the headband in half, so they form a “V”.
Place one edge into another, making sure the yarn tail is not in between the layers.
Sew through the four layers of fabric from one end to the other. Go back and forth, making sure you go through all the layers.
Weave in the yarn tail. Turn the headband inside out.
