ZIGZAG HEADBAND
Design by Sarah Sundermeyer
T his unique headband is perfect for keeping your ears warm on cold winter mornings. Knit with just a quarter of a skein of worsted weight yarn, it can be whipped up in an hour or two. Increases and decreases are used throughout the headband to create its interesting zigzag shape, and a simple lace pattern adds interest and texture. It is knit end to end, and the headband tapers off into points to allow for a simple button closure at the back of the neck.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
22 x 2 in. (56 x 5 cm)
YARN
Malabrigo Rios; medium weight #4 yarn; 100% merino wool; 210 yd. (192 m) and 3.5 oz. (100 g) per skein
1 skein #136 Sabiduria Project usage: 4560 yd. (4155 m)
NEEDLES AND OTHER MATERIALS
U.S. size 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
Stitch marker
Small button
GAUGE
20 sts x 24 rows in St st, blocked = 4 in. (10 cm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge .
STITCH PATTERN
Zigzag Stitch
Rows 1, 3, 5, and 7: K2, yo, k2tog, ssk, [k2, yo] twice, k2tog, k1.
Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: P2, yo, p2tog, p6, yo, P2tog, P1.
Rows 9, 11, 13, and 15: K2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog, k1.
Rows 10, 12, 14, and 16: P2, yo, p2tog, p6, yo, p2tog, p1.
Headband
CO 4 sts.
Increases
Rows 1, 3, and 5 : Purl.
Row 2: K2, yo, k2.
Row 4: K1, kfb, kfb, k2.
Row 6: K2, yo, k3, yo, k2.
Row 7: P2, yo, p2tog, p2, yo, p2tog, p1.
Row 8: K2, yo, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2.
Row 9: P2, yo, p2tog, p5, yo, p2tog, p1.
Row 10: K2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k4, yo, k2tog, k1.
Rows 11 and 13: P2, yo, p2tog, p6, yo, p2tog, p1.
Rows 12 and 14: K2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 15: P2, yo, p2tog, p6, yo, p2tog, p1.
Chart
Work the stitch pattern from Zigzag Chart (page 5) or written instructions (page 3) 7 times.
Work Rows 112 of the stitch pattern once more, then begin decreasing.
Decreases
Row 1: K2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 2: P2, yo, p2tog, p5, yo, p2tog, p1.
Row 3: K2, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 4: P2, yo, p2tog, p3, yo, p2tog, p1.
Row 5: K2, yo, k2tog, k3tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 6: P2, yo, p2tog, p1, yo, p2tog, p1.
Row 7: K2, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 8: P2, yo, p2tog, yo, p2tog, p1.
Row 9: K2, k2tog, k2tog, k1.
Row 10: P2, p2tog, p1.
BO all sts knitwise.
Finishing
Block out the zigzag edges and sew a button that will fit through the yarn over on Row 2 onto the BO end of the headband.
About Sarah Sundermeyer
Sarah loves designing quick, useful knits for any season, and specializes in accessories with rich textures and elegant shapes. She is constantly working on new patterns, inspired by her prodigious yarn stash and the world around her. She has been knitting for many years, and continues to develop her skills in knitting, designing, spinning, dyeing, and crocheting.
HOMAGE TO MRS. HUNTER COWL
Design by Neisha Abdulla
H omage to Mrs. Hunter Cowl is a practical and versatile knit that will add to any wardrobe. The piece can be worn as a cozy neck warmer or a stylish headband.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: Approximately 20 in. (51 cm)
Depth: Approximately 5 in. (13 cm)
YARN
Debbie Bliss Winter Garden; super bulky #6 yarn; 30% llama, 30% wool, 20% silk, 20% linen; 109 yd. (100 m) and 3.5 oz. (100 g) per hank
1 hank #02 Autumn Leaf
NEEDLES AND OTHER MATERIALS
U.S. size 13 (9 mm) 16 in. (40 cm) circular needle or a set of 5 doublepointed needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
10 sts x 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge .
Pattern
CO 52 sts and join to work in the round, being careful to make sure sts are not twisted. Place marker for beginning of round.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Sl 1, k3, psso; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: *K3, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: *Sl 1, k3, psso; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: *K3, yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnds 47 three times more.
BO all sts. Note: Since you will be binding off yarn overs, the last st will require a little neatening up with a tapestry needle.
About Neisha Abdulla
Neisha Abdullah lives in Ireland with her rescue pets, Dotty and Lal. She holds a degree in Art and Design and enjoys creating with many different mediumsyarn and fabric included.
TWIZZLE MITTS AND HAT
Design by Claire Slade
T hese simple, unisex mitts have a hidden secret: They are completely reversible! The swirling texture of the mitts is further enhanced by the wonderful striping Noro Kureyon yarn. The Twizzle Hat is the perfect accompaniment to the Twizzle Mitts, with the textured welts twirling all the way from the ribbing to the crown. This hat is extremely stretchy and will fit most adult heads.
TWIZZLE MITTS
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Very stretchy, to fit adult hand 69 in. (1523 cm) around knuckle
Actual measurements: 7.5 in. (19 cm) circumference x 7 in. (17.75 cm) length
YARN
Noro Kureyon; medium weight #4 yarn;
100% wool; 110 yd. (100.5 m) and 1.7 oz.
(50 g) per skein
1 skein #301 Project usage: approximately 100 yd. (91 m)
NEEDLES AND OTHER MATERIALS
U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles
GAUGE
18 sts in pattern = 4 in. (10 cm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge .
Mitt (Make 2)
Cuff
CO 32 sts and join to work in the round being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of round.