Snow Fern Headband

**Design** > This design is part of the [SNOW FERN > COLLECTION][3]. Purchase the entire > SNOW FERN COLLECTION (9 patterns) in > one bundle for only $35. The Snow Fern Headband is worked in the round with worsted weight yarn. Simple cables slowly taper outwards and inwards, creating fern-like shapes. A longtail tubular cast-on and sewn bind-off are utilized, allowing this headband to fit a wider range of head sizes. Written in 5 sizes: **Baby**, (**Toddler**), **Child**, (**Adult S/M**), & **Adult L/XL**. See the finished measurements below. The headband is meant to be worn with between 1"/2.5 cm and 5”/13 cm of negative ease. The pattern is charted and also includes separate, row-for-row written instructions. **Yarn** Worsted weight yarn, (Pictured in [Malabrigo Merino Worsted][4] in “Pale Khaki”) **Yardage** **Baby:** 40 yds/37 m **Toddler:** 50 yds/46 m **Child:** 65 yds/59 m **Adult S/M:** 75 yds/69 m **Adult L/XL:** 85 yds/78 m *Note: Yardage needed does NOT include a gauge swatch.* **Needles** **Ribbing:** **US 5/3.5 mm** 16”/40 cm Circular Needle or DPN’s, or go 1 size down from the needle size you make gauge with **Headband:** **US 6/4 mm** 16”/40 cm Circular Needle or DPN’s *Note: A 10"/20 cm or 12"/30 cm circular needle will be needed for smaller sizes.* **Notions** 1 stitch marker for BOR 3, (4), 5, (6), 7 additional stitch markers for marking pattern repeats, if desired Cable Needle, if desired Tapestry Needle Blocking materials **Gauge** Cable pattern worked in the round & steam blocked 1- Chart repeat 18 sts & 17 rows = 2.5”/ 6 cm wide x 2.5”/6 cm tall **Finished Measurements (steam blocked and lying flat)** **Circumference:** **Baby:** 10.5"/27 cm **Toddler:** 13"/33 cm **Child:** 15.5"/39 cm **Adult S/M:** 18"/46 cm **Adult L/XL:** 20.5”/52 cm > ***Note: Headband circumference has up to 5”/13 cm of negative ease.*** For example: Size 4 > (Adult S/M) will fit a head size > between 18" and 23". When choosing a > size for adults, you'll want about 3 to 5" of negative ease. For babies and children, choose > about 1 to 3" of negative ease. You > don't want the headband to be too > tight for young ones. **Headband height:** **Baby & Toddler:** 3"/8 cm **Child, Adult S/M & Adult L/XL:** 4”/10 cm **Techniques Used** * Longtail Tubular Cast-on (video link and directions in pattern) * Basic cables (explained in pattern) * Working on a 16-inch circular needle or DPN's * Sewn Bind Off (video link and directions in pattern) * Steam Blocking * Reading from a chart or written instructions **PATTERN DIFFICULTY** Intermediate [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/whiletheyplay-designs [2]: https://ko-fi.com/kalurah [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/the-snow-fern-collection [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-worsted