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Hootenanny Band
This (head)band of owls are up to no good, enticing you with their cute looks and little button eyes. Perfect as a whimsical gift or as an addition to your own cold weather wardrobe, it is a quick knit and requires less than a full skein of yarn.

The headband is knit in the round and finished with applied i-cord edgings on the top and bottom. Four pages of PDF instructions are written and charted so knitters of all levels can follow along. Finished band fits a head circumference between 20” and 23” depending on the size of double-point needles used for the applied i-cord.

Yarn Suggestions
Malabrigo Rios, less than half of 1 skein in color #121 Marte
OR
Cascade 220; Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted Weight

Needles
US #5 (3.75mm) 16” – 24” circular needle OR US #5 (3.75mm) double-point needles
US #5 (3.75mm) double-point needles for applied i-cord edging
Note: double-point needles are for applied i-cord edging; to achieve a tighter or looser fit, use a size smaller or larger needle. Sample in Malabrigo Rios on pattern page used US #6 (4mm) dpns.

Notions
1 US D3 (3.25mm) crochet hook
1 stitch marker
1 cable needle
tapestry needle
sewing needle
sewing thread
20-¼ inch (6.35mm) buttons for owls’ eyes

Many thanks to GaYarnLady, WildGarden, and civetta for testing and providing feedback for this pattern!