Swirly Headband in "Huskies" (Commissioned)

Swirly Headband in "Huskies"

Model: Liz H.

Hooray!!  This is my first sale from my Etsy store!  This Swirly Headband was commissioned and has been sold.  If you want a headband just like this one (or in different colors or with a different design... I'm flexible!), click here to send me an email or send me a message from my Etsy store!

This headband was completely hand knitted using a technique called Fair Isle, or stranded colorwork.  Two strands of yarn are used at the same time, in this case purple and yellow, with the color not being used carried along the back of the project.  When you want purple to show up, you hold the yellow one steady along the back and knit with the purple yarn.  When you want yellow to show up, you just switch so purple is not being used and do the same thing again.  Traditionally, this method was used to make garments extra warm (twice as much yarn) and the Swirly Headband in "Huskies" is no exception!

Approximately 9.5" wide and 3" tall.

This headband is made from 100% Peruvian highland wool and has been treated with Cascade Yarn's superwash.  The headband is completely lined; this means that there aren't any strings from the color work to get caught on things and so it is twice as warm: a guarantee to keep your ears nice and toasty while cheering on your favorite football team or talking a walk in cool weather.

Model: Liz H.

Dimensions (measure flat as shown on bench)
width: approximately 9.5"
height: approximately 3"
This headband fits an average sized head.

Interested in this headband in other colors?  Check it out in "Yakima" (below) or send me an email at knittinsmitten@gmail.com and we'll talk about other color options.

   

Questions from readers!
Q: Have you done your homework?
A: Most of it... I'm mostly studying for orals (this Friday!!!) and working on Peasblossom when I need a break. When I start reading the same sentence multiple times because I haven't actually read the words, that's when I take a break. But now it's back to public sculptures in the 1960's!