Northwind Headband

> **[Knit a Brioche Accessory Course][1]** >Join us for this how to knit brioche online course! This course is your ultimate guide to brioche knitting in which you will learn all the basics of how to knit the brioche stitch and by the end, knit your first brioche accessory (and maybe your second, third and fourth....!) > >1 course, 4 brioche patterns > >Our online course includes access to 4 brioche knitting patterns designed to slowly grow your brioche knitting skills. Course members get early access to two of our brand new brioche patterns! To find out more click [here][2]. > Love this pattern? Subscribe to the [Ysolda newsletter][3] for updates on new releases, more meditative knitting designs, helpful tutorials to grow your skills and lots more! If you've ever wanted to learn how to knit brioche, we designed this headband pattern for YOU! Squishy brioche stitches make for a cosy accessory that's as functional as it is stylish — keep your ears toasty warm this season. Learn to knit brioche on a small, manageable project! The Northwind headband is worked in brioche stitch, worked flat. The headband begins and ends with a stockinette tube. To complete the project you'll twist this tube and graft the ends together. The brioche stitch fans out on either side, almost like a bow. **Yarn** 120 yds / 110m aran weight yarn with a soft hand. Shown in CaMaRose Snefnug (55% alpaca, 35% cotton, 10% merino, 120 yds / 110m, 50g) in Gra Beige. **Needles** US 8 / 5mm 24” / 60cm or longer circular for working magic loop (2 circulars or dpns can also be used but if using dpns sts will need to be arranged onto 2 needles before and after brioche section). US 10¾ / 7mm straights or circular for working back and forth in rows. **Notions** Stitch marker, scrap yarn. **Gauge** 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" / 10cm in st st in the rnd with smaller needle. 13 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10cm in brioche st on larger needle. **Size** baby[toddler, child/adult s, adult m, adult l, adult xl] Total circumference: 14½\[16, 17½, 19½, 21, 23]" / 36.5\[40, 44, 49, 52.5, 57.5]cm. Brioche section approx 5\[5, 6, 6, 7, 7]" / 12.5\[12.5, 15, 15, 17.5, 17.5]cm wide. St st section approx 2\[2, 2¼, 2¼, 2½, 2½]" / 5[5, 5.5, 5.5, 6.5, 6.5]cm wide. [1]: https://ysolda.com/products/knit-a-brioche-accessory-course [2]: https://ysolda.com/products/knit-a-brioche-accessory-course [3]: https://ysolda.com/pages/subscribe