Entablature Set in Valley Yarns Wachusett - 961 - Downloadable PDF

Entablature Set in Valley Yarns Wachusett – Pattern #961 by Julie Turjoman

The Entablature Set is a beautifully coordinated knitting pattern by designer Julie Turjoman, available as a downloadable PDF. The set includes two companion accessories — a pair of stranded colorwork mittens and a matching headband — united by a clean-lined Fair Isle motif that gives both pieces a polished, classic look. This is an ideal project for knitters who want to explore traditional two-color knitting techniques while producing practical, giftable items. The pattern is rated Advanced Beginner to Intermediate, making it an excellent stepping stone for those ready to move beyond solid-color projects.

About the Designs

Stranded Colorwork Mittens

The mittens feature a neat Fair Isle colorwork pattern worked throughout the hand, giving them a striking two-tone appearance. One of the standout construction details is the use of an "afterthought" thumb, a technique in which the thumb opening is created after the main body of the mitten is complete. This approach keeps the colorwork pattern uninterrupted across the hand and simplifies the knitting process, as there is no need to manage thumb gusset shaping while simultaneously working stranded colorwork. The afterthought thumb is a beloved technique among colorwork knitters for exactly this reason.

The mittens are worked in the round, which is the natural and preferred method for stranded colorwork, as it allows the knitter to always work from the right side and keep the pattern clearly visible. This also makes it easier to maintain consistent tension across both yarn colors — a key skill in producing smooth, even Fair Isle fabric.

• Sizes: S, M, L
• Palm circumference: 7¼ (8, 8¾) inches
• Finished length: 8¼ (8¾, 8¾) inches
• Shown in: Size S / 8"

Matching Fair Isle Headband

The headband is the perfect companion piece to the mittens, sharing the same clean-lined Fair Isle motif and worked using the same stranded colorwork and in-the-round techniques. A headband is an excellent quick-knit project — fast enough to complete as a holiday gift while still showcasing the beauty of two-color knitting. The simple tubular or band construction means the colorwork pattern takes center stage without complex shaping to manage.

• Sizes: S/M and M/L
• Finished circumference: 19¼ (21½) inches
• Fits head circumference: 18–20 inches (S/M) and 21–23 inches (M/L)
• Shown in: Size 19¼"

Techniques Used

• Stranded colorwork / Fair Isle: Two colors of yarn are carried across each round, with one color forming the pattern and the other the background. Floats — the strands of yarn carried behind the work — must be managed carefully to maintain even tension and fabric drape.
• Working in the round: Both the mittens and headband are knitted circularly, using circular needles and double-pointed needles as needed.
• Afterthought thumb: A post-construction technique for adding the mitten thumb, preserving the integrity of the colorwork pattern across the hand.

Stitches Used

• Stranded stockinette stitch — the foundation of the Fair Isle colorwork sections, creating a smooth knit fabric on the right side
• Ribbing — typically used at cuffs and headband edges for stretch and a neat finish (standard in this style of accessory construction)

Materials

Yarn: Valley Yarns Wachusett

Both projects are knitted in Valley Yarns Wachusett, a luxurious worsted weight yarn with a fiber content of 70% Merino Wool / 30% Cashmere