Today I am happy to share with you a new pattern, Bettina Headwrap.
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Sometimes I create a design out of sheer necessity. I have a habit of going shopping first thing after breakfast, which means going out into the world with unwashed hair. I have short hair so a ponytail isn't possible, and some mornings my hair sticks out in all directions and refuses to be tamed. In cold weather I just toss on a hat and the problem is solved, but what to do in warm weather? My straw Panama hat usually gets a few odd stares, so I decided to create something a little more low key.
Enter the headwrap. A little more substantial than a headband, it covers the top of your head without keeping you as warm as a hat. So, my crazy hair is quickly contained and the stares are at a minimum. This headwrap will be handy for trips to the beach as well, since I usually end up with the awkward scalp sunburn where my hair naturally parts.
Now the pattern particulars:
Quick and simple to knit, the chic Bettina Headwrap will come to the rescue on bad hair days. Bettina is worked flat in sections of short rows and Garter stitch ridges. A hair elastic is encased in both ends to provide elasticity and comfort.
Bettina comes in two sizes and requires only 70-75 yards, making it perfect for using up leftover bits of worsted weight yarn.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 18.5 (20)”
Width at center: 5.5”
To fit head sizes: 21-22 (22-23)”
MATERIALS
Worsted weight yarn 70 (75) yards
NEEDLES
US #6/4 mm needles
US #5/3.75 mm needles
NOTIONS REQUIRED
tapestry needle to weave in ends
1 hair elastic about 2.5” wide
GAUGE
19 sts and 29 rows= 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
$5.00
Enter the headwrap. A little more substantial than a headband, it covers the top of your head without keeping you as warm as a hat. So, my crazy hair is quickly contained and the stares are at a minimum. This headwrap will be handy for trips to the beach as well, since I usually end up with the awkward scalp sunburn where my hair naturally parts.
Now the pattern particulars:
Quick and simple to knit, the chic Bettina Headwrap will come to the rescue on bad hair days. Bettina is worked flat in sections of short rows and Garter stitch ridges. A hair elastic is encased in both ends to provide elasticity and comfort.
Bettina comes in two sizes and requires only 70-75 yards, making it perfect for using up leftover bits of worsted weight yarn.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 18.5 (20)”
Width at center: 5.5”
To fit head sizes: 21-22 (22-23)”
MATERIALS
Worsted weight yarn 70 (75) yards
NEEDLES
US #6/4 mm needles
US #5/3.75 mm needles
NOTIONS REQUIRED
tapestry needle to weave in ends
1 hair elastic about 2.5” wide
GAUGE
19 sts and 29 rows= 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles
$5.00
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