Second Headband

I finished my second headband this morning. This time to make it different from the last headband I used a bulkier yarn. This made the headband larger than the other one. If I had to choose between the two headbands I would prefer the blue, chunkier headband. I like larger headbands over smaller ones and plus I feel like with the larger yarn size you can see a more defined cable. Although, this could be because it's a bigger cable because of the larger yarn. One thing that I would have done differently with this headband is that I forgot to sew the two ends together with the seam facing the inside of the headband.

Cabled Headband Project

I finished the first headband out of my headband project this morning! For this headband I used a dark grey alpaca yarn that I bought at a craft show. This headband took a little while for me to make because I have been busier lately and I had to start over many times because this was a new type of knitting for me. For this pattern I had to learn how to actually use a pattern, how to cable stitch and purl, how to use circular needles, and how to use a counter. I started using size 15 needles instead of size 13 like the pattern asks for because, I can sometimes be a tight knitter. This ended up being way too loose so I switched back to size 13. I also learned that a counter can be very handy even if you are really good at knitting. Overall, this headband is a little looser than I would like it to be but other that I am very satisfied with the outcome.

Next Project

Hi guys, I am now going to start  a new knitting project.  I found a pattern of a cabled headband this weekend. For this project I am planning on knitting multiple headbands but still using the same pattern. I hope to learn through this project by comparing the different headbands because each one will be using a different yarn/ yarn type.


Here is the link to pattern if you want to knit along with me. :)
http://whiletheyplaydesigns.com/2013/12/25/winter-morning/