Riveting
iveting: having the power to fix the attention : engrossing, fascinating
Riveting is a wonderfully easy and quick knit. Stockinete, decreasing, increasing and done! Knit this vintage inspired head scarf/Ear Warmer with the softest wool/roving you can get your hands on. You won't regret it. 1 Akasha Zeropoint Thick and Thin Slub 66 is incredibly soft and amazingly warm AND waterproof. Not to mention...gorgeous! See pg. 4 for shopping info.
a Whiletheyplay Original Knit design
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Gauge
Unblocked
Worked flat in Stockinette 10 stitches & 13 rows = 4"X4"
Measurements
Lying flat: Not blocked
26" Long (unstretched) 5" Wide (uncurled) After bow is tied: Head circumference: 20 -23" (Headband will stretch considerably)
Stitches & Abbreviations
K - Knit SSK - Slip, slip, knit P - Purl K2tog - Knit 2 together RS - Right Side P2tog - Purl 2 together WS - Wrong Side KwiseWYIB-knit wise, CO - Cast On with yarn in back BO - Bind Off PwiseWYIF-purl wise, M1L - Make 1 Left with yarn in front M1R - Make 1 Right
Supplies
(See page 4 for Shopping Guide) (1) Hank of 1AZC Handspun TTS Yarn - 66 yds/ 1.8 oz, Colorway - 6639 Paprika Pattern will only use up approximately 35-40 yrds (.80 oz) Size US# 10.5 (6.5mm) Straight Needles Scissors
Stitch Explanations
K2tog - (Right slanting 1 stitch decrease) Knit 2 stitches togeher. M1L - (1 stitch increase) From the front, lift loop between stitches with left needle, knit into back of loop SSK - (Left slanting 1 stitch decrease) Slip a stitch knitwise, place back onto lefthand needle in this new position, K2tog tbl. M1R - (1 stitch increase) From the back, lift loop between stitches with left needle, knit into front of loop
Pattern
CO 3 using longtail CO
Increase for first half of bow:
(WS) Row 1: Slip fIrst stitch pwise WYIF, purl to end. (RS) Row 2- Increase: Slip first stitch kwise WYIB, M1R, knit to 1 stitch from end, M1L. [5st. Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 3 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Increase row. [7st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 3 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Increase row. [9st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 3 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Increase row. [11st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 3 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Increase row. [13st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 5 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Increase row. [15st]
Headband:
Knit even without any increasing for 45 rows or for 12". NOTE: For a bigger or smaller size, measure around your head (including ears) in inches, where a headband would go around your head. Take that # and divide by half. This is the amount of inches you should knit this portion for. :)
Decrease for other half of bow:
(RS) Decrease: Slip first stitch kwise WYIB, SSK, knit to last 2 stitches from end, K2tog. [13st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 5 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Decrease row. [11st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 3 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Decrease row. [9st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 3 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Decrease row. [7st] Work in Stockinette (knit RS rows/Purl WS rows) for 3 rows. Ending on a WS row. Repeat Decrease row. [5st] (WS) Next row: Slip fIrst stitch pwise WYIF, purl to end. (RS) DO NOT SLIP FIRST STITCH. SSK, K1, K2tog. [3st] Bind Off: P2tog, slip next stitch pwise, psso. Break yarn. Weave in ends.
Tie Bow:
Measure 7" from both ends of headband. Tie bow at this point. You can secure bow with a couple stitches but I do not find this nessecary when knitted with a grabby wool/roving.
Finishing:
Blocking is not neccesary but if you lightly steam the headband, the width will unfurl a bit and give you a wider/flatter more scarf-like headband. I however, prefer the edges furled so that it “hugs" your ears. :)
Shopping Guide
Yarn 1AkashaZeropointColorworks' Thick and Thin Yarn Slub TTS is a hand spun and dyed 100% Fine 19 micron Merino Wool. TTS comes in an array of gorgeous colors and has a deliciously soft hand. However, it's also a strong fiber, holding up to multiple froggings without breaking down, making this a wonderful option for beginner knitters as well as the seasoned knitter looking for a gorgeous handspun to spoil her hands and favorite needles with. Visit 1AkashaZeropointColorworks to purchase: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/1AkashaZeropointColorworks/3922342/Thick_and_ Thin Yarn_Slub_TTS_Handdyed_Fine_Merino_6639_Paprika/Knitting/Knitting_Supplies/Other
Copyright @ 2012 Whiletheyplay Original Knit Design by Kalurah Hudson. For pattern support, email me at kalurah@whiletheyplay.com
