Cable Knit Headband + Sparkle

I learned to knit a few years ago, took to it quickly but I get bored with projects and rarely finish them...I stick to small stuff, like headbands and scarves. Plus I love to cable knit, it looks complicated but it is soooo easy!

While in Portland this September, I found an awesome yarn store called Close Knit. I fell in love with this putrid shade of yarn, somewhere between avocado green and yellow with flecks of red in it. Sold!




Here is the website with the FREE pattern: Vanessa Headband
The yarn I used is smaller than what the pattern calls for, so it is more narrow and less bulky. Which was perfect.

Details:
Size US 8 Needles
Cascade Yarn '220 Heathers'
Color #9564, Lot #4264
100% Peruvian Wool

It is about 4" wide, and 18" long and very warm.



But, it needed something.....
Something unique.
Some sparkle!


Last year I bought some 1950's vintage pins at an antique mall, at a steal of $6 each. I got them to pin on a wool coat, but I like this use much better! It also helps 'pucker' the headband, and the gray goes great with the color. I might even change out the pins depending on my mood.








The yarn cost about $8 (I only used about half) and the pin cost $6, grand total of $10 for the headband!




Happy Knitting!

♥ Becca