The double-twisted headband is a super chic and quick knitting project that allows you to use yarn leftovers.
The headband is knitted in the round in stockinette stitch as a tube and the edges are sewn together forming a double or zig-zag twist. It is double-layered and it has no visible seams.

Sizes & Measurements:
The pattern comes in 3 sizes S, M, L.
Head circumference: 55, 57, 59 cm; 21.6, 22.4, 23.2 inch
Ease: Negative ease of ~6 cm, 2.4 inch

Materials:
DK weight yarn 50 g = 145 m (1.76 oz = 159 yd), wool blend (25% wool 75% acrylic)
Yardage: 48, 50, 52 g (1.69, 1.76, 1.83 oz); 139, 145, 151 m (152, 159, 165 yd); 1, 1, 2, skeins
Needles: 5.0 mm (US 8) circular needles or double-pointed needles or any size necessary to obtain the gauge.
Scissors, a marker, a tapestry needle, and a row counter are recommended.
For the model in the photo, Alize Superlana tig held double was used in color 463 Light Aqua.

Gauge:
19 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4″)
worked in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Notes:
The headband is worked in the round.
Further sizes could be achieved by working shorter or longer headband.
The assembly is fully illustrated.

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments at djeliladjokic@gmail.com. Thank you.
A big thank you to my lovely test knitters and Marija Korać for tech edit assistance.
If you share photos of your headband on IG, make sure to tag me @emili_naomiknits and use hashtags #emilinaomidesign and #zigzagheadband, so I can see your beautiful creations!