Coletero 111

Coletero 111 Lace Knit Hair Tie by Destejiendo Fulltime

What is Being Made

The Coletero 111 is a circular knitted hair tie designed by Destejiendo Fulltime. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a delicate lace hair accessory with a finished diameter of approximately 14 cm. The project is constructed as a seamless circular piece that incorporates an elastic hair band for functional wear.

Knitting Techniques Used

This beginner-level project requires fundamental knitting knowledge and skills with circular needles. The pattern assumes the knitter already knows how to work garter stitch (stockinette stitch) and has basic experience with circular needle construction. The technique involves casting on stitches, working in the round continuously, and binding off all stitches at completion. The finished piece is then shaped and assembled with an elastic band using basic seaming methods.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The Coletero 111 is worked primarily in garter stitch (punto derecho in Spanish), which creates a simple, textured fabric ideal for beginners. The pattern is named "lace" and features a circular construction that builds vertically to a height of 11 cm before the stitches are bound off. The tension gauge is established at 18 stitches over 35 rows in a 10x10 cm swatch, providing a reference for consistent fabric density.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern uses cobweb and varied yarn weights, with the sample project worked in one ball of Katia Lucy Lace, a specialty yarn containing 50 grams and 315 meters. The delicate yardage of this yarn weight creates an airy, refined finished piece. Additional materials include 3.5 mm circular needles with a 20–25 cm cable for the main construction, and a yarn needle for seaming and finishing. One elastic hair band is required to complete the functional hair tie component.

Pattern Construction Overview

The pattern begins by casting on 111 stitches using a method of the knitter's choice. A stitch marker is placed to denote the beginning of the round before joining into a circle. The knitter then works complete rounds in garter stitch until the piece measures 11 cm in height. All stitches are bound off, and a length of yarn approximately three times the width of the piece is cut for seaming. The fabric is positioned with the wrong side facing outward during final assembly to integrate the elastic band.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Designed as a beginner-level project, the Coletero 111 is accessible to knitters with foundational skills in circular needle work and basic stitch knowledge. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, making it convenient for digital access and printing. The straightforward construction and minimal stitch vocabulary make this an ideal project for knitters building confidence with circular needle techniques.