Contains:
- Digital download pdf
- Metric and Imperial measurements both given
- Easy to adjust
Materials you need at home:
- US7/4.5mm circular knitting needles
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch marker
- 40-50 yds/37-46 m Aran weight yarn
This Aran cable headband works doubly hard as a cosy neckwarmer. Knit seamlessly in the round; the headband is quick to knit up, and the cabling is straightforward and suitable for those new to Aran knitting.
The pattern details how the headband/neckwarmer can be modified in width and length. Gauge is not hugely important with this project. I would suggest knitting it with a slightly smaller needle than your yarn calls for if you tend to have a loose gauge, as some stretch is needed.
The pattern does not use a lot of yarn if it is not modified in width or length; one 50g Aran skein should provide plenty of yarn to knit two headbands.
AranAccessories
I'm a knitter from the Aran Islands, combining traditional elements of Aran knitting (e.g. cables, lattice work) with more modern techniques, such as seamless knitting, to create my own original designs.
I first learnt to knit when I was about 6, and, at school, we moved on to Aran knitting pretty quickly! I kept knitting over the years, as a hobby, and also started knitting some items for my cousin to sell on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands. Then came the brainwave of setting up a shop online, so people could buy original Aran knits without having to come all the way here! I loved creating my own original designs, and eventually made the step to publishing them : )
I'm always happy to hear from you if you have any queries about my shop! You can find my online shop at www.aranaccessories.net and follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr @aranaccessories ; I am on Facebook at aranaccessories.net Le gach beannacht/With best wishes, Máirín Ní Dhonncha