Very Warm Headband Using Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok
The Design
This little pattern comes courtesy of the inspiring, intrepid, irrepressible Shirley Grade, who operated the Yarn House in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, into her 80s. Thanks again, Shirl! The slipped stitches at the end of each row result in an I-cord edging that smooshes the garter ridges closer for extra toastiness.
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok makes a light, sturdy Very Warm Headband! Made from the fleece of select Peruvian Highland sheep, Woolstok is gently plied, giving a lofty lightness to your ear warmer without compromising any woolly warmth.
The Details
FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 3-4"/7-10cm wide (to adjust width, add or subtract stitches. Knit to an inch or two less than head size.
YARN
1 skein Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (123 yds/112m each); shown in Color 1315 Red Rock.
Or approx. 85 yds/78m of an equivalent DK-weight yarn.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4mm) needles.
Darning needle to finish.
GAUGE
Approx. 22 sts = 4"/10cm in garter stitch.
COLOR: 1300 Cast Iron. Heathered charcoal.
COLOR: 1301 Storm Cloud. Medium grey.
COLOR: 1303 Highland Fleece. Natural cream.
COLOR: 1304 Grey Harbor. Pale grey.
COLOR: 1305 October Sky. Denim blue.
COLOR: 1306 Wild Thyme. Heathery herbal green.
COLOR: 1307 Pressed Grapes. Between raspberry and purple.
COLOR: 1310 Cranberry Compote. Rich red cranberries.
COLOR: 1312 Drift Wood. Warm sand.
COLOR: 1313 Dark Chocolate. Dark earthy brown.
COLOR: 1314 Deep Velvet. Rich boysenberry purple.
COLOR: 1315 Red Rock. Warm cherry red.
COLOR: 1317 Midnight Sea. Deepest teal.
COLOR: 1318 Thermal Spring. Icy aqua.
COLOR: 1319 Quartz Crystal. Soft ballet pink.
Free digital Very Warm Headband in 4 Gauges pattern. (Download)
