Whispering Willow Headband by MaDonna Marie

Whispering Willow Headband

Knitting
October 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
80 - 100 yards (73 - 91 m)
2 sizes (unstretched): 3.5" x 18"/ 3.5" x 20" (9cm x 46cm/ 9cm x 51cm)
English
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Willow Trees are not only graceful, they offer safe refuse for many creatures, such as birds, butterflies, and viceroy. This stitch pattern represents creatures flying to the Willow tree for safety from predators.

Pattern Details

  • knit in the round
  • if you are comfortable with knitting in the round and new to cables, this pattern makes a quick project for learning cables
  • no chart reading; all instructions are written
  • pattern support is always available via email

Measurement

  • 2 sizes (unstretched): 3.5” x 18” (9cm x 46cm) 3.5” x 20” (9cm x 51cm)
  • stretches up to 22’/24.5’ (46cm-51cm)

What You Need

  • Needles: 5mm (US8)- 16” circular needle
  • Gauge: 20st x 24st= 4” (10cm)
  • Notions: 1 stitch marker, cable needle

Yarn

2- MJ Yarns Kuan Ya (180yds/150m)
colors: MC: Azurite/CC: pearl- 1 skein of each
(80-100 yds (73-91m) used in total or 1.5 ounces)

Techniques Used (but not required)

  • cable cast on (instructions included in pattern)
  • stretchy bind-off (instructions included in pattern)
  • instructions for both techniques are included in pattern