Audrey

At first a few increases, then some straightforward knitting, and finally a bunch of blissful decreases. It is as simple as that to make this headband, which has echoes from the 1950s. **SIZE** One Size **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Length: 24" / 61 cm Width: 3.25" / 8.5 cm. Both the length and width of the headband are easily adjustable, if needed. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 1 skein of Acadia by The Fibre Co. (60% merino, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 145 yds / 133 m – 50 g), colourway Sand. 1 ball of Sensai by Ito (60% mohair, 40% silk, 262 yds/ 240 m – 20 g), colourway String. The headband is worked holding both yarns together. If you decide to use another yarn, you will need approx. 58 yds / 53 m of DK-weight yarn and approx. 66 yds / 60 m of lace-weight yarn. Needles: US 6 / 4 mm. You can use circular needles, straight needles or two DPNs – pick your favourite! **GAUGE** 23 sts x 30 rows to 4" / 10 cm in Garter Stitch, after blocking. **CONSTRUCTION** The headband is knitted flat in Garter Stitch. The tapered ends are shaped with increases (at the beginning) and decreases (at the end). Wear it by knotting the ends together.