Flowers of Finland Headband by Jenny Graham

Flowers of Finland Headband

Knitting
November 2021
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
+ Sport
+ Sport
= DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Colourwork charts.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
328 - 440 yards (300 - 402 m)
English

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Finland is known for its intricate and bold colourwork knitting. This pattern maintains the Finnish tradition by using a bold blue to showcase Finland’s national colours as well as the national flower, Lily of the Valley, this two-stranded colourwork piece will add extra warmth with a stunning pop of colour.

This pattern is part of a 20 project book, available to purchase here: https://www.lilylakeknits.com/knitting-patterns/knits-fro...

The finished piece is available for purchase here:
https://www.lilylakeknits.com/accessories/the-flowers-of-...

NOTE: There are two versions/designs included in this pattern, which use two different fibers, use different neddle sizes and have a different gauge. Please see below:

FIBER USED:

Version A (cobalt blue and light grey):
Cascade 220 Superwash #875 Feather Grey (MC), 1 skein.
Cascade 220 Superwash #1025 Cobalt Blue (CC), 1 skein.
Needles: U.S. size 4(3.5mm) DPN or 32in (80cm) circular for Magic Loop Method.
Gauge: 25 sts and 25 rounds = 4in (10cm) in colourwork chart.

Version B (purple and grey):
Cascade 220 Sport #9691 Violet Tulip (MC), 1 skein.
Cascase 220 Sport #8012 Doeskin (CC), 1 skein.
Needles: U.S. 3 (3.25mm) DPN or 32in (80cm) circular needles for Magic Loop Method.
Gauge: 30 sts and 26 rounds = 4in (10cm) in colourwork chart.