Pattern containing step by step instructions with photos.
Still basic knitting skills are required: cast on, bind off, knit and purl stitches.

Herringbone headband a simple project suitable even for beginners. In a few hours from very little amount of yarn you will be able to make yourself a beautiful and practical headband. I love it most for the dense pattern structure, that protects from all the wind and cold. Simple yet eleganf, it is definitely my favourite companion on bike trips throughout the year. And you can choose from two versions for any style and weather: a light or a chunky one.

Sizes

The pattern is written for a two adult sizes and one child size in two weight variations. In both versions the final width of the headband is ca. 12 cm (4.75 in) in Adult size and ca. 10 cm (4 in) in Child. The circumference can be customized to fit any head size.

Yarn

• Light version — ca. 50 g of Drops Nepal, 65% wool, 35% alpaca with 75 m (82 yds) in 50 g for an adult size; or any other yarn to match the gauge.
• Chunky version — ca. 75 g of the same yarn for an adult size; or any other yarn to match the gauge.

Needles and notions

• Light version — a pair of 5.0 mm (US 8) circular or 20 cm (8 in) DPNS, at least 4.0 mm (G-6) or bigger crochet hook for bind off and/or a tapestry needle to join the ends.
• Chunky version — a pair of 8.0 mm (US 11) circular or 20 cm (8 in) DPNS, at least 4.0 mm (G-6) or bigger crochet hook for bind off and/or a tapestry needle to join the ends.

Gauge

• Light version — 25 sts and 16 rows in 10 cm (4 in).
• Chunky version — 15 sts and 11 rows in 10 cm (4 in).