Alba Bandana

The Alba Bandana is worked from the bottom up, increasing while simultaneously working a basket wave and lace stitch pattern. Once the bandana is completed, stitches are placed on hold and the scarf section is worked in garter stitch. A double-knitted band is then joined to the bandana stitches to finish the piece. **One Size** Measurements of Bandana section: 36cm / 14” at upper, wider part 23cm / 9” length These measurements are based on the given gauge and stitch pattern. **Yarn and quantities** Milo by Manos del Uruguay (65% merino wool, 35% linen)- 350 mts/380 yds per 100g skein 1 skein, Approx. 180m/ 197 yds **Techniques used** Long tail cast-on*, knitting flat, increases (m1l, m1r, kfb), decreases (ssk, k2tog), yarn over, leaving sts on hold, double knitting*, working from a chart, bind off.