Australian Homespun

Knitted Headbands

MATERIALS

• Alpaca Yarns Indiecita DK 50g: two balls (Seed stitch headband)

• Alpaca Yarns Indiecita Chainette 50g: one ball (Rib headband)

• One pair 5mm (UK6/US8) knitting needles

• Wool needle

• Spare needle or stitch holder (Rib headband)

Width: 13cm (5 1/4in) (Seed stitch headband); 12cm (4 3/4in) (Rib headband); Circumference: About 46cm (18 1/4in). Designed to fit head circumference of about 56–58cm (22–22 3/4in). Each can be lengthened or shortened following the instructions provided below, but adding length may increase amount of yarn required. To work out your head size, measure your head at the

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