Coletero volante simplex

Coletero Volante Simplex by Destejiendo Fulltime

What is Being Made

The Coletero Volante Simplex is a knitted circular hair tie or hair bun holder designed for securing ponytails and buns. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a finished circular accessory with a diameter of approximately 13 cm, combining functional design with decorative knit construction. The piece incorporates an elastic hair tie as a structural component, making it both practical and wearable.

Techniques Used

This pattern requires several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for knitters with intermediate experience. The construction begins with casting on stitches using a method of the knitter's choice, followed by working in the round on circular needles. The pattern employs yarn overs (echando hebra) to create increases within the fabric. Knitters must be comfortable working garter stitch (punto derecho) in circular knitting, maintaining consistent tension across complete rounds. The pattern includes optional use of a contrasting thread as a lifeline to mark the starting point and assist with later adjustments. Finishing techniques involve weaving in ends and securing the elastic hair tie component using a tapestry needle.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (Punto Derecho): The primary stitch structure, worked in complete rounds on circular needles to create the main fabric of the hair tie
• Yarn Overs (Echando Hebra): Used to create increases that shape the circular form of the accessory
• Circular Cast-On: The foundation method for establishing the initial 66 stitches in the round

Materials and Tools

The Coletero Volante Simplex requires circular needles measuring 3.5 mm with a cable length of 20-25 cm for the main knitting. One skein of yarn suitable for 4-5 mm needles is required; the pattern specifies Valeria di Roma Venus yarn (50 grams, 100 meters) as the example yarn used. Additional materials include one elastic hair tie to be incorporated into the finished piece, a stitch marker to denote the beginning of each round, and optional contrasting thread to serve as a lifeline during construction. A tapestry needle is necessary for weaving in yarn ends and securing the elastic component.

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The tension sample measures 10 x 10 cm and should contain 18 stitches across 28 rows when worked in garter stitch with the specified yarn and needle size. The finished Coletero Volante Simplex creates a circular accessory measuring approximately 13 cm in diameter, sized to function as a practical hair accessory.

Pattern Overview

Construction begins by casting on 66 stitches using the knitter's preferred method. A contrasting thread may be threaded through the cast-on edge as an optional lifeline to assist with future adjustments. A stitch marker is placed to indicate the start of the round before joining to work in the round. The knitter then works complete rounds in garter stitch, incorporating yarn-over increases as specified in the pattern instructions. The pattern demonstrates intermediate-level circular knitting skills while remaining accessible to knitters with foundational knowledge of working in the round and basic increase techniques.