Sock-weight yarns of all permutations – full size, minis, and partial skeins – multiply in my stash when I’m not looking. The goal of this design is one that is interesting to work on, doesn’t require my complete concentration, and is finished after a few evenings watching TV.

start with chai is knit on the bias, this hair ribbon is knit in a pattern of two straightforward rows. Once the pattern is established after the first few rows, I believe it is possible to work while contemplating the meaning of chai. If you work the wider ribbon, a double chai, out of a mini, it will create a shorter ribbon.

When you work the wider size, a double chai, from a mini skein, you’ll get a shorter ribbon; that’s the maths of width versus available yardage. If you want a longer one, you’ll need more yarn. For either size, you’re welcome to stop knitting whenever the ribbon feels long enough to you; both lengths given are guidelines, not a hard stop. Since the fabric is worked on a larger needle, it opens up and stretches, so even the shorter, wider size is wearable by most adult heads.

This versatile stitch pattern shines in solids, kettle dyed, variegated, and speckled yarns. Fiber content isn’t crucial, but a smooth yarn will let the stitch pattern show at its best.

Yarn
18 g, 79 yd (72 m) of fingering weight yarn
Great for mini-skeins!

Needle
3.75 mm / US5 needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Finished Size
2 (4) in/5 (10) cm wide x 36 (24) in/91.5 (61) cm long

Gauge
24 sts x 28 rows = 4 in/10 cm in (k1b, p1), lightly blocked.

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