Beatrix Flower Headband By Kimberly Golynskiy
YARN: Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors; MC for the headband/center of the flower and CC for the flower - pictured Naturally Caron Country in Peacock (blue) and Deep Purple EQUIPMENT: US 7 (4.5mm) 16 in (40cm) circular needles, and US 9 (5.5mm) any size needles, tapestry needle GAUGE: 5 sts x 7 rows in 1" in 1x1 rib SIZE: 0-12 months, (12 months-2 years, 3-5 years, 6 years-small adult, large adult) KEY: CC - contrasting color k2tog - knit the next two stitches together (1 st decrease) MC - main color p2tog - purl two together; purl the next two sts together (1 st decrease) PM - place marker ssk - slip, slip, knit; slip the next two stitches as if to knit to the right-hand needle, one by one, put the left hand needle through the front of these two stitches and knit together (1 st decrease) yo - yarn over; bring the yarn forward as if to purl before making the next knit stitch (1 st increase) PATTERN: Headband - 0n US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles in MC, cast on 64 (70, 76, 82, 88 sts) ALL SIZES: PM, join in the round, ROWS 1-10. (k1, p1) repeat to end Switch to US 9 (5.5mm) needle and bind off loosely in (k1, p1) all. Leave a tail at least 12 inches long to use to secure the flower to the headband and provide color for the center of the flower. Flower- ALL SIZES - In CC, cast on 46 sts on US 9 (5.5mm) needles, worked flat 1. purl all 2. k1, (yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1) repeat to end 3. purl all 4. (k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo) repeat to last st, k1 5. purl all 6. (k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo) repeat to last st, k1 7. purl all 8. (k1, ssk, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1 [28 sts] 9. p2tog all [14 sts] 10. k2tog all [7 sts] Cut a tail of at least 12 inches. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn through remaining sts and pull to close. Then use the tail to whipstitch the open sides of the flower together.
FINISHING:
Using a tapestry needle and the remaining CC yarn tail, attach the flower to the headband at the area with the cast on/bind off tails. Use the MC yarn tails from the headband to create a decorative star pattern in the center of the flower (see photo for detail). Weave in all ends (they're easy to hide under the flower) and enjoy!
Pattern copyright of Kimberly Golynskiy.If you wish to create this pattern to sell commercially (on a large scale), please contact me first at theyarrnpirate@gmail.com or on Ravelry, username: TheYarrnPirate. If you are an independent knitter wishing to knit and sell the result of this pattern, no need to contact me, but please credit me for the design. Thank you!!
