Subtle Scheming Headband
Like the villains of the OtherKin story, this headband has a subtle plan hidden beneath the simple stitches on top. Beneath the simple layer lies an intricate, well-laid out plan. But will the plan of Kherlois work, or will there be enough resistance to stop it?
Materials:
1 skein Patton's Classic Wool Size 7 US needles or size needed to get desired effect Gauge: This pattern is all about texture. Play with your needle size until the texture is what you want it to be. For me, it was a size 7, but depending on how you want the honeycomb pattern to look on the back, you may need to experiment some. Notes: This pattern is knit flat and then seamed. You could also do a provisional cast on and then graft the finished piece together. If you are worried about a seam, I would suggest this method. You will knit the pattern stitch until the piece is long enough for your head measurement. The stitch does not have much stretch, so it is important to know your measurement before beginning.
Directions:
Cast on 17 stitches. Work 10 rows of dimple pattern, or until piece measures desired length. Dimple pattern: Row 1: Knit Row 2: K1, \*Slip 3 stitches with yarn held in front, P3; Repeat from \* until last four stitches, ending with Slip 3 with yarn held in front, K1. Row 3: K1, \*Slip 3 stitches with yarn held in back, K3; Repeat from \* until last four stitches, ending with Slip 3 with yarn held in back, K1. Row 4: K1, \*Slip 3 stitches with yarn held in front, P3; Repeat from \* until last four stitches, ending with Slip 3 with yarn held in front, K1. Row 5: Knit Row 6: Purl Row 7: Knit Row 8: K1, P1, \*lift the three strands made from the slipped stitches and place on left hand needle. Knit these three strands together with the next stitch, P5; Repeat from \*, ending with P1, K1 instead of P5 Row 9: Knit Row 10: K1, \*P3, Slip three stitches with yarn held in front; Repeat from \*, ending in P3, K1 Row 11: K4, \*Slip three stitches with yarn held in back, K3; Repeat from \* ending with K1 Row 12: K1, \*P3, Slip three stitches with yarn held in front; Repeat from \*, ending in P3, K1 Row 13: Knit Row 14: Purl Row 15: Knit Row 16: K1, P4, \* lift the three strands made from the slipped stitches and place on left hand needle. Knit these three strands together with the next stitch, P5; Repeat from \*, ending with P4, K1 Repeat these 16 rows until desired length.
