A delicate yarn calls for a delicate shape and this turban works both to glamorous effect. Worked flat, this piece is all in the finishing with fascinating folds and turns that turn simple garter stitch into a sculptural masterpiece.
Skills required: Knit & purl sts, mattress stitch
Gauge: 23 sts x 46 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St.
Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Sizes to fit 17 (19, 21, 23) in/ 43.25 (48.25, 53.25, 58.5) cm (Finished size 15 (17, 19, 21) in/ 38 (43.25, 48.25, 53.25) cm)
- Written instructions; construction schematics. Notes are also included for using a different weight yarn.
Materials you need at home:
- 140 (172, 216, 255) yd/128 (157, 197, 233) m sport or light DK weight, plied yarn (Sample shown in Shibui Knits Baby Alpaca DK (255yd/233m per 100g; 100% Baby Alpaca))
- 45yd/41m yarn for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
- Pair 3.25mm/UK10/US3 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch marker as necessary
- Tapestry needle
Woolly Wormhead
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