Basketweave Headband

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Materials:
Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (100% cotton, 2.5oz/70g, 120yds/109m) one ball in Sunshine
Two US7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle

Gauge:

20sts by 29rows = 4in (10cm) in basket weave pattern on US7 (4.5mm)

Finished Size:

1.75in (4.5cm) wide by 12in (30cm) long, plus 12in (30cm) of cord on each end

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Pattern:
Cord:
CO 3 sts on a dpn. Slide sts to opposite end of needle instead of turning and k3. Rep this rnd until you have 12in (30cm) of I-cord. The middle portion of the headband is worked back and forth (instead of sliding sts to other end).
Increases:
Row 1: sl1, m1, k1, m1, k1 – 5 sts.
Row 2: sl1, p3, k1.
Row 3: sl1, m1, k3, m1, k1 – 7 sts.
Row 4: sl1, p5, k1.
Row 5: sl1, m1, k5, m1, k1 – 9 sts.
Basket Weave Pattern:
Row 1: sl1, p2, k3, p2, k1.
Row 2: sl1, k2, p3, k3.
Row 3: sl1, p2, k3, p2, k1.
Rep these 3 rows 24 more times.
Decreases:
Row 1: ssk, k5, k2tog – 7 sts.
Row 2: sl1, p5, k1.
Row 3: ssk, k3, k2tog – 5 sts.
Row 4: sl1, p3, k1.
Row 5: ssk, k1, k2tog – 3 sts.
Cord:
Slide these 3 sts to other end of needle and k3. Rep this rnd until you have another 12in (30cm) of I-cord on this end. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to thread tails into inside of I-cord.

Wrap headband around your head and tie it tight under your hair. Go show off your mad skills.

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This pattern is intended for personal use only. Please do not try to sell it or any product made from it. Thank you.