Thula

A headband featuring a traditional pattern edged with Latvian braid.  The colorwork pattern is quite easy to follow, being geometric and regular. Color pattern is charted only, and detailed instructions are included for working Latvian braid.  This headband is perfect for using scraps from other colorwork projects, as you only need 15 g of each color!

Yarn
Fingering weight :
60 (65) yds (56, 60 m) each of main color and contrast color (about 14, 15 g each)
Shown: Harrisville Shetland (217yds/50g), MC: Loden, CC: white

Needles
1 set double pointed needles or 16” circular needle, size 2 US (2.75 metric) (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Size
S (L)
21”(22”) (53, 56 cm) circ., 3” (8 cm) height
Shown in L on 22.5” (57 cm) head

Gauge
In color pattern: 29 sts x 40 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Skill Level
Intermediate.  Techniques used include stranded knitting, knitting in the round, and Latvian braid. 

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