Turban with Crown by Patons & Baldwins

Turban with Crown

Knitting
January 1942
Paton's Cairn Rimple Wool
yarn held together
DK (11 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in Stocking Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
One Size 22"
English

Summary
A turban with the crown worked separately. The band is pointed at the ends and sewn on afterwards with the ends being stuffed slightly and twisted to give the characteristic turban look
Yarn is held double throughout

Size
One size - width all round head 22” (when slightly stretched)

Gauge
5 stitches to 1 inch using 4.5mm US 7 needles over stocking stitch

Materials
3 oz Patons Cairn Rimple Wool
Stitch holder
Small quantity of wadding